Denver Scholarship Foundation is proud to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the Class of 2026, especially the incredible DSF Scholars and Denver Public Schools seniors who graduated this spring. Their success reflects not only academic achievement, but also the drive, resilience, and determination to pursue their dreams and earn a college degree.
(Flor’s family, from left to right, her dad Pedro Prieto and mom, Martha Gonzalez)
One of the thousands of Denver students we’re celebrating is DSF Scholar Flor Prieto, who earned her degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Denver. Flor first connected with her DSF Future Center at Bruce Randolph School, where she initially planned to attend cosmetology school. It wasn’t until she met with her DSF College Advisor, Angie, that she began to see even more possibilities for her future. With Angie’s help, Flor completed her financial aid and college applications, opening doors she didn’t know existed. After reviewing her financial aid award letter and receiving the DSF Scholarship, she realized college was possible—not just for her, but for her entire family.
(From left to right, Angelica Lopez-Rodriguez, Flor Prieto, and Alejandra Gutierrez)
At CU Denver, Flor made the most of every opportunity available to her. Reflecting on the support she received from DSF, Flor shared, “From my DSF College Advisor, I transitioned to my DSF Campus Advisor at CU Denver, Ale, who encouraged me to apply for internships and other opportunities that helped me build my network. Now, she’s guiding my transition from college into my career. This support has had a huge impact on my future success.” In addition, Flor also shared, “DSF didn’t just help me get to college; they helped me graduate and prepared me for my future. Today, I am proud to be the first person in my family to graduate from college. I’ve balanced academics, work, internships, and even starting my own business, all while helping my sisters on their own journeys. I’ve taken advantage of every opportunity available to me, and it has paid off.” For many students, earning a college degree gives them the ability to choose their own paths and open doors to opportunities that might not be available to them.
DSF Scholar Flor with CU Denver’s mascot Milo
As thousands of Denver students prepare to take their next steps, whether from high school to college or from college into their careers, we are deeply grateful for the community that supports DSF. Your commitment to their education journey makes what comes next possible. We celebrate them and we thank you for helping make that future possible.
(DSF Class of 2026 Billboards on Auraria Campus featuring Flor)
As you make your way through Denver, keep an eye out for the amazing billboards around town and join us in celebrating the Class of 2026. Thank you to our special media partner, Denver7, for amplifying our message and helping honor this meaningful achievement in the lives of our students and families. You can continue to support and invest in the future of Denver students, every contribution, big or small, helps celebrate their accomplishments and paves the way for future generations.
(DSF Scholars from several colleges pose and smile across Auraria Campus)
To the Class of 2026, congratulations on this incredible accomplishment. We can’t wait to see what comes next. And to our supporters, thank you for continuing to invest in Denver graduates. Today, DSF is supporting more graduates than ever—let’s keep the momentum going and make a gift today and impact future generations.
