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Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is a nonprofit helping to make college possible and building the educational and economic future of Denver by collaborating with Denver Public Schools (DPS) high school students, families, and partners statewide to increase access and completion of post-high school learning, while also expanding generational exposure to career and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Meet Lynn Ngo, a proud DSF Alum, DSF Associate Board Member, Mentor, and DSF Donor. She first connected with DSF at her DSF Future Center at East High School, where her DSF College Advisor helped her through the college and scholarship process. With the DSF Scholarship, she became a DSF Scholar attending the University of Denver (DU) and earned her degree in Business Management. Today, she’s a Commercial Lender who gives back to the same community that once supported her. Lynn’s educational journey reflects the impact of DSF’s mission, inspiring and helping the future generation of Denver students achieve their college and career dreams.
Watch Lynn’s journey and how she continues to invest in DSF’s future below.
Your generosity helps make post-high school success a reality for thousands of Denver students, creating a lasting impact on future generations. Whether pursuing degrees at one of DSF’s 30 college partners across Colorado or building meaningful careers in our community, DSF Scholars succeed because of supporters like you and Lynn. Your investment powers the scholarships, guidance, and wraparound support that help every DSF Scholar thrive to and through college.
Every dollar you donate to DSF before December 31 will be doubled up to $50,000 thanks to a generous match from the Herbert and Judy Paige Family Foundation. And, when you start a new monthly gift before December 10th, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first month’s donation up to $100. That means your support can make an even greater impact for Denver students.
The best time to support DSF Scholars is now. A gift to DSF is an investment in the successful future of thousands of Denver Public Schools (DPS) students and their families. Join the wave of generosity by giving today!
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) inspires and empowers Denver Public Schools' students to achieve their post-secondary goals by providing the tools, knowledge and financial resources essential for success.
Philanthropists Tim and Bernadette Marquez wanted to increase the level of college attainment in Denver. They were joined by former Mayor John Hickenlooper and former Superintendent Michael Bennet to help make access to higher education possible for all DPS students today and for generations to come.
DSF was founded based on wide recognition that DPS students face multiple barriers to completing a post-secondary degree. Philanthropists Tim and Bernadette Marquez pledged $50 million in the form of a challenge grant. As a Lincoln High School graduate, Tim felt called to make a long-lasting impact on DPS students for generations to come. This challenge catalyzed the process of putting into place a comprehensive program to support DPS students in completing high school and obtaining a higher education degree.
DSF began with a pilot program serving three Denver high schools, and by the end of 2007 the program had expanded throughout the district. Today, DSF operates 15 DSF Future Centers within DPS high schools and supports DSF Scholars at Auraria Campus with on-site Campus Advisors.
Organization name
Denver Scholarship Foundation
other names
DSF
2006
Tax id (EIN)
20-5143175
Category
Education, Youth Development
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
789 Sherman Street, Suite 610Denver County, CO, US
Boulder County, CO, US
Fort Collins, CO, US
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Greeley, CO, US