about the scholarship
The DSF Scholarship is a need-based award for Denver Public Schools graduates. Scholars can attend 30 college partners in Colorado, including technical, community, and 4-year colleges. Scholars must enroll full-time. The scholarship can be renewed for up to five years in a row, and Scholars receive extra support through college and beyond.
annual Award Amounts
4-year college/university
Community College
Technical College
These award amounts are for full-time students and get split between academic terms.
eligibility & applying
The DSF Scholarship is for eligible DPS graduates who attend a DSF College Partner in Colorado.
Next Steps to Becoming a DSF Scholar
After applying, you must complete other steps to become a DSF Scholar.
Award Process
Learn how and when DSF sends awards.
requirements & Special circumstances
Learn about GPA and residency requirements, transfers, part-time enrollment, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Check our FAQs.
Full scholarship policy
See the full policy for all the details.
Contact us
Contact the DSF Scholarship team with any questions that we haven’t answered in the resources above.
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