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.

Honoring Parents’ Dreams While Creating His Own

Honoring Parents’ Dreams While Creating His Own

DSF Scholar and graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Erick Plata, completed his first year at Colorado State University, ...
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DSF Scholar Prepared for Graduation and Entrepreneurship

DSF Scholar Prepared for Graduation and Entrepreneurship

First-hand Insights from DSF Alumna

First-hand Insights from DSF Alumna

Trading Swimming Pools for Community Service

Trading Swimming Pools for Community Service

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COVID-19 Updates for our DSF Community

COVID-19 Updates for our DSF Community

Dear friend of Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF), A lot has changed over the past several days, but one thing has not: our ...
Lola Salazar Shares Attitude of Gratitude

Lola Salazar Shares Attitude of Gratitude

For Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) supporter Lola Salazar, gratitude is the ultimate north star. A native of Denver, Lola ...
“Take It”: Guest Blog from DSF Alumna JWells

“Take It”: Guest Blog from DSF Alumna JWells

By JWells, M.A. DSF Alumna Ph.D. Candidate, Rhetoric & Writing Assistant Director of Lower Division Writing, Department of ...
Future Barber Makes the Cut with CTE

Future Barber Makes the Cut with CTE

Barbering: Many experts call it a practical, recession-proof career. Others know it as an art form or an expression of individuality. ...
Technical Education Fuels DSF Scholars’ Success

Technical Education Fuels DSF Scholars’ Success

Throughout Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is celebrating the ways in which we support ...
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🎓 ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu FAFSA o CASFA?

Únete al taller gratuito de ayuda financiera de DSF el sábado 14 de noviembre, de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en nuestra oficina.

Recibe apoyo personalizado para completar o corregir tu FAFSA o CASFA y obtener respuestas a tus preguntas sobre ayuda financiera.

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¡Inscríbete en el enlace de nuestra biografía! 💙📚
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Join DSF’s free Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Get one-on-one support from financial aid specialists to complete or correct your application and get your questions answered.

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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