DCIS Foundation

Give a Denver Student the Gift of Transformative Travel

New places. New perspectives. A lifetime of discovery.

Imagine being a teenager stepping onto an airplane for the first time, bound for a place you've only encountered in pictures or textbooks.

Immersive educational travel changes lives. It builds confidence, fosters cultural competence, and inspires the next generation of global citizens - young people equipped to thrive in an interconnected world.

But financial and logistical barriers put these experiences out of reach for many students. Since 1997, the DCIS Foundation has helped more than 5,600 Denver Public Schools students explore the world beyond their classrooms. We believe every student deserves that opportunity.

The impact lasts a lifetime. As Eliza, a DPS alumna and DCIS Foundation scholarship recipient, shared: "Thanks to a DCIS Foundation scholarship, I was able to explore my world outside of Denver and make a meaningful contribution...in work and in life."

This Colorado Gives Day (Nov 1-Dec 8, 2026), help us raise $10,000 to open the world to more students. Your generosity could fund the equivalent of:

• One $10,000 group scholarship, helping students explore the world together
• Ten $1,000 individual scholarships, helping students pursue immersive educational travel experiences 

Every gift, no matter the size, brings a student closer to experiencing the world firsthand. Students carry what they learn back to their classrooms, communities, and futures, creating a ripple effect that lasts a lifetime.

Give today  and inspire the next generation of global citizens.