DSF in Action

Hear from the voices of the DSF community by reading the blog and watching storytelling videos from our students, alumni, staff, and partners.

Giving Back to the Next Generation of DSF Scholars

Giving Back to the Next Generation of DSF Scholars

DSF Alum Lynn turned her Denver Scholarship Foundation support into a lifelong impact—now giving back as a mentor, associate ...
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DSF Intern Paves the Way for Other First-Generation Multicultural Students

DSF Intern Paves the Way for Other First-Generation Multicultural Students

Reading His Emails Resulted in a Summer Internship and Life-Long Mentorship

Reading His Emails Resulted in a Summer Internship and Life-Long Mentorship

DSF Alumni Doctor & Mentor Begins Residency in Cincinnati

DSF Alumni Doctor & Mentor Begins Residency in Cincinnati

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DSF Celebrates 2021 Graduates!

DSF Celebrates 2021 Graduates!

All of us at Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) are incredibly proud of the Class of 2021 high school and college graduates. These ...
Alumni & Scholars Connect Through DSF Mentorship

Alumni & Scholars Connect Through DSF Mentorship

After a year of virtual networking, friendships, and relationship building, the 2020-21 Mentorship Program is coming to a close. Along ...
DSF Scholar Builds Leadership Skills at DU

DSF Scholar Builds Leadership Skills at DU

Since her senior year at South High School, Arleth Ocon knew she wanted to pursue social work. One of the tough decisions she had to ...
DSF Alumna Supports Students as COSI Grant Coordinator

DSF Alumna Supports Students as COSI Grant Coordinator

Rachel Taylor has always been drawn to education, partly because of the impact it made in her life as a young person growing up in ...
DSF Alumna Stays Connected and Inspires Future DPS Graduates

DSF Alumna Stays Connected and Inspires Future DPS Graduates

For many first-generation college students that Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) serves, it can ...
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Today marks 20 incredible years since the Denver Scholarship Foundation was announced at @denver_south_hs That moment sparked a movement, one that has opened doors for students, uplifted families, and strengthened communities.
 
Our 20th Anniversary Gala film took us on a journey through our beginnings, celebrating how far we've come and the incredible progress we've made together.
 
Two decades later, our greatest impact isn't measured by milestones alone. It's reflected in every student who discovered new possibilities, every graduate who achieved their goals, and every family and community strengthened through education.
 
Together, let's continue building a legacy of opportunity, achievement, and hope. The next 20 years start now! 💚💙🧡
At DSF, we know student success is powered by a community that believes in their potential. 💙

Our 20th Anniversary Gala celebrated the people and partnerships that have helped create opportunities for Denver students over the past two decades.

✨ Shoutout to our incredible partners:
📍 @cudenver
📍 @denverpublicschools Career Navigators
📍 Colorado Black Health Collaborative 
📍 @broncosofffield

Twenty years in, our mission remains the same: honoring students' pathways and expanding access to college and career success.

Thank you for your creativity, generosity, and unwavering belief in Denver students. As selected by DSF staff, these four organizations exemplify the transformative power of partnership as we celebrate 20 years of impact and look toward the future. 💡✨

#DenverScholarshipFoundation #DSF #CollegeAccess #EducationMatters
What does it mean to be a DSF Scholar? 💙🎓

We asked DSF Scholars to share what being part of the DSF community means to them and their answers are a beautiful reminder that DSF is about so much more than a scholarship.
It’s about community, opportunity, support, and believing in what’s possible.

What does being a DSF Scholar mean to YOU?

#denverscholarshipfoundation #College #Scholarship #motivational #denverpublicschools
🎉20 YEARS OF IMPACT! 🎉

✨Our 2026 DSF Gala was one for the books! ✨ DSF Scholars, Alumni, Partners, Board Members, Associate Board, and the DSF community came together to celebrate, connect, and SHOW OUT!  
 
A night full of community, celebration, and 20 years of collective impact. 🎓

#denverpublicschools #dsfgala #denverscholarshipfoundation #community #college
✨ The wait is over.✨

Meet DSF's refreshed look. 💙

As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, we unveiled a new logo, mission, and vision that reflect who we are today and where we're going next.

Inspired by a graduation cap, our new logo represents student success and the journey to achieve it. The pathway symbolizes opportunity, the stripes represent the many educational journeys students take, and the upward movement reflects growth, achievement, and momentum.

While our look is new, our purpose remains the same: supporting students as they navigate their unique paths and creating opportunities for generations to come.

Here's to the next 20 years. 🎓✨

#DenverScholarshipFoundation #DSFGala #BuiltForWhatsNext #StudentSuccess #DenverStudents #EducationMatters