Anthony J. Lucero Memorial Scholarship at DSF

About the Anthony J. Lucero Memorial Scholarship at Denver Scholarship Foundation 

The Anthony J. Lucero Memorial Scholarship honors and remembers the life of Anthony "Tony" Lucero (1967-2018). A Denver native, Tony graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. With his big, warm smile, Tony gave generously to family and friends. He loved all facets of sports and was an avid bowler, softball player, tennis player, and poker player with his best friends. His favorite teams were the Denver Broncos and the North Carolina Tar Heels, with the CU Buffs being a very close second. Diagnosed with ALS in his 40's, Tony passed on to greater pursuits in 2018. 

Tony's friends and family created this Scholarship to honor his welcoming heart and infectious joy. The Anthony J. Lucero Memorial Scholarship supports graduates of Tony's alma mater, Abraham Lincoln High School, in hopes that they may thrive in their higher education pursuits. 

DSF Future Centers 

DSF is a nonprofit helping to make college possible for Denver Public Schools students and graduates. With support from community members like you, DSF builds the educational and economic future of Denver by collaborating with DPS high school students, families, and partners statewide to increase access and completion of post-high school learning. This work also expands generational exposure to career and entrepreneurial opportunities. Many DPS students begin their journey to and through college graduation by visiting a DSF Future Center (pictured above). 

At 15 DSF Future Centers, DSF College Advisors guide students through building and pursuing their plans after high school, with a primary focus on postsecondary planning for higher education, including each step of the college application and financial aid process. Whether they choose a pathway to pursue a certificate, associate, and/or bachelor’s degree, DSF provides support in navigation and thought partnership every step of the way.   

What are the results?

DSF Future Centers help DPS students apply for college, financial aid, and scholarships. DSF's Future Center served over 12,000 DPS students in 2023-24. In addition, DSF provides scholarships to qualifying DPS graduates who enroll in one of 30 College Partner schools, which include technical, community college, and universities across Colorado. In the 2023-2024 academic year, DSF awarded more than $7.6M to 2,190+ DSF Scholars. Additionally, every scholarship includes support services that aid Scholars on their journey to and through college graduation.  

 "DSF Scholars receive $3 in additional financial aid from our College Partners for every $1 they receive from DSF."

 On average, each year our DSF Scholars receive $3 in additional financial aid from our College Partners for every $1 they receive from DSF. Because it takes more than just financial aid, DSF College Partners guarantee DSF Scholars additional academic and financial support on campus by providing additional grants and scholarships. Our College Partners also connect DSF Scholars with special programs and services such as mentoring, tutoring, workshops, and other programs and resources to help them succeed and ultimately graduate joining our broad DSF Alumni network. 

How can you make a difference? 

Contributions to DSF support our work with all DPS students we serve on their journeys to and through college graduation. Donations made through this page will help provide the funding required for the Anthony J. Lucero Memorial Scholarship at Denver Scholarship Foundation, supporting graduates of Tony’s alma mater, Abraham Lincoln High School, as they pursue college.  

To boost your impact and help us create sustainable programs and scholarship opportunities, you can even start a recurring gift made to DSF! You can also make a difference by sharing my fundraiser using the links at the top of this page. Spreading the word to your friends and social networks is a powerful way to introduce DSF’s important work to the people you know. The best time to support Denver students, DSF Scholars and Alumni is now!