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While federal policy can have a significant impact on renewable energy development, local policy—and local sentiment—can be just as consequential. Between 2018-2023, at least 30% of utility-scale wind and solar projects were cancelled during the siting process, largely because of community opposition, local ordinances, and zoning. For the last five years, the Sabin Center has … Read more

Thank you for subscribing! Life as a high school or college student can be exciting, with many opportunities to learn, grow, and have new experiences. But it can also be a journey filled with unique pressures, unexpected challenges, and moments that can feel incredibly overwhelming. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, you’re not … Read more

Who Can Apply: Today, many students from diverse backgrounds often lack access to the same educational opportunities as their peers. The rising costs of college education are a significant barrier; as tuition fees continue to escalate, countless students find themselves compelled to take out substantial loans to finance their schooling. Unfortunately, this financial burden can … Read more

Photo by Steve Matthews on Unsplash Earlier this month, on June 2, 2025, Atlanta’s City Council unanimously passed a state-of-the-art ordinance to require cool roofs throughout the whole city, immediately propelling Atlanta to the forefront of local climate adaptation measures. The new requirements will help make Atlanta cooler, improve its air quality, and lower residents’ … Read more

In U.S. coastal and offshore waters, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico, tens of thousands of oil and gas wells pose a growing environmental and financial liability. Of these, more than 7,300 offshore wells remain idled and await decommissioning, which could cost as much as $70 billion. Without cleanup, these wells risk becoming environmental hazards … Read more

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Scholar and graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Erick Plata, completed his first year at Colorado State University (CSU), where he is majoring in Construction Management. While his original dream was to become a professional soccer player, that dream evolved, thanks in part to life events, self-reflection, and an inspiring … Read more

Graduation season always brings a sense of joy and reflection—but this year, the moment feels especially powerful.  Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is proud to celebrate the Class of 2025, especially the incredible DSF Scholars and Denver Public Schools (DPS) seniors who walked across the stage and into their next chapter. These graduates represent more than … Read more

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) has once again been named one of The Denver Post’s Top Workplaces in Denver for 2025! This marks the sixth time DSF has received this honor—an achievement made even more meaningful because it comes directly from the voices of the incredible DSF staff.  This year, DSF ranked among the top 150 … Read more

In partnership with Denver Public Schools (DPS), the Community College of Denver (CCD), University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), and Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) recently hosted the Annual DPS and DSF Explore Auraria Campus event, welcoming students and their families for an immersive visit filled with support and … Read more

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Scholar Angel Campos is graduating this May from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing. As he completes his college journey, he reflects on how DSF supported him through every step—starting in 9th grade at West High School to college, and now, his transition to a … Read more