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DSF’s 11th Annual Scholar Summit is coming up on March 6, and the deadline to RSVP is February 20! ⌛ Be sure to check your email and confirm your attendance by this Friday. We’re excited to welcome you to a full day of impactful sessions led by local leaders and facilitators. We hope to see you there! 🎉
Say hello to the DSF Campus Advisor at Northeast Early College, Yesenia, and DSF`s TRIO Talent Search Assistant Director, Ivan. This awesome team is here to support students attending Northeast Early College through every step of their college journey and beyond. Whether you need help with FAFSA, picking classes, navigating your future career, or just figuring things out, they`ve got your back. 😀📚
Comunidad de Denver ya sea que necesites ayuda para enviar tu FAFSA o CASFA, corregir un error en tu solicitud o recibir apoyo mientras completas tu solicitud de la Beca DSF, ¡DSF está aquí para apoyarte! 💡
Registrarse para acompáñanos a nuestro próximo Taller de Ayuda Financiera, donde el personal de DSF estará disponible para guiarte con cualquier apoyo que necesites. No necesitas ser parte de DSF para asistir; todas las personas son bienvenidas. Se invita a madres, padres y tutores a acompañar. También tendremos una presentación sobre ayuda financiera para quienes quieran aprender más sobre las solicitudes o hacer preguntas.
📍 800 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80204 | Confluence Building
⏰ 18 de febrero, de 4–7 p.m.
✅ Visita el enlace en nuestra biografía para registrarte
Denver community, whether you need help submitting your FAFSA or CASFA, resolving an error on your application, or want guidance while completing your DSF Scholarship application, DSF is here to help! 💡
RSVP for our upcoming Financial Aid Workshop, DSF staff will be available to guide you through whatever support you need. You do not need to be a DSF Scholar to attend; everyone is welcome! Parents and guardians are encouraged to join. We’ll also be hosting a financial aid presentation for anyone who wants to learn more about the applications or ask questions.
📍800 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80204 | Confluence Building
⏰ February 18, from 4–7 PM
✅ Visit the link in our bio to RSVP
Hey DSF Scholars and Alumni!
Join DSF Alum and AAC Social Media Co-Chair Rosaisela at the 11th Annual DSF Scholar Summit on March 6! 🎉
A day of meaningful workshops, powerful connections, and bold conversations about courage, leadership, and navigating challenges. ✨
Check your email to RSVP and don’t miss it!
¡Conviértete en DSF Scholar! 🎓
La solicitud de la Beca DSF ya está disponible hasta el 1 de mayo e invitamos a las personas graduadas de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver (DPS) a aplicar. La solicitud es corta, fácil y no requiere ensayo.
Las personas graduadas elegibles de DPS deben:
✅ Cumplir con los requisitos de promedio académico (GPA) e Índice de Ayuda Estudiantil (SAI)
✅ Asistir o planear asistir a un colegio asociado con DSF en Colorado (técnico, comunitario o de 4 años)
Visita el enlace en nuestro perfil para ver todos los detalles y aplicar.
Become a DSF Scholar! 🎓
The DSF Scholarship application is now open through May 1, and we invite @denverpublicschools graduates to apply. The application is short and easy, with no essay required.
Eligible DPS grads must:
✅ Meet GPA and SAI requirements
✅ Attend or plan to attend a DSF College Partner in Colorado (technical, community, or 4-year)
Visit the link in our bio for full details and to apply!
In honor of National Mentorship Month, we are celebrating DSF’s incredible Mentorship Program. 💙
Made up of DSF Scholars, Alumni, staff, donors, and community partners, this year-long program connects students and recent grads with mentors who come together every other month at DSF mentorship gatherings, while also building meaningful connections beyond these official moments.
Mentorship is a powerful resource for both mentees and mentors. Mentees gain expanded networks, confidence, and self-awareness, while mentors develop leadership skills and valuable experience along the way. While some mentorships are structured through programs like this one, mentorship can look different for everyone. What matters most is finding someone who can offer guidance and support, professionally and sometimes personally, and showing up with a willingness to both give and grow together. 💡



