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
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Alum Jose ‘Santos’ Navarro Arriola graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School (TJ) and attended the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), where he majored in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He is now pursuing a Ph.D. at Harvard University, focusing his research on diabetes and the molecular effects of hyperglycemia on … Read more
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) recently hosted the Gathering of Gratitude Breakfast and 10th Annual Scholar Summit, bringing DSF Scholars and Alumni, Named Scholarship Donors, and dedicated supporters together. Held in early March, at the one and only Empower Field at Mile High, this event is designed to help DSF Scholars and Alumni grow their personal … Read more