Denver Scholarship Foundation

Meet Isra Yousif, a DSF Alum, immigrated from Qatar to the U.S. seeking better health and education opportunities. Despite cultural and language challenges, she remained focused on her goal of attending college. After finishing high school through an alternative program, she majored in Psychology and Criminal Justice University of Colorado Denver inspired by a female police officer in Qatar and her sister’s psychology classes. Click below to read more about her journey! https://lnkd.in/g3DE2pCV

We are so grateful to have you two back this year as co-chairs! 👏🏼 Save the date and join us on November 1 for DSF's 2024 Annual Homecoming Gala 🕺🏼

Join DSF's Event Team this Fall Semester as a part-time intern! 🎉 Learn more about the position here, https://lnkd.in/dGZy6jDh

If you have a passion for introducing donors to impactful community and wealth building, in a truly amazing work culture, please join our innovative team and help us make a meaningful difference for Colorado students!

Jason Gonzales writes: While students and families might fear they're behind for the fall, college advisers and admissions experts say they shouldn't worry. "It's been a bit of a struggle," said Federico Rangel, a Denver Scholarship Foundation college adviser. College experts say there are ways students and families can stay on top of the process. 1. Fill out the #FAFSA Filling out the FAFSA is critical to families so they understand how much they can expect to pay. #Colleges and #universities use the FAFSA to determine financial aid for each family. Many students who struggle the most to pay for college qualify to pay a lot less or even nothing. 2. You're not too late to enroll in college Many colleges nationwide extended enrollment deadlines to June 1. Larger flagship schools like the University of Colorado Boulder might be more strict on the timing of enrollment, but Marty Somero, director of University of Northern Colorado's financial aid office, said he speaks with other admissions officers frequently and every public college and university will still work with students. Community colleges have the most flexible enrollment deadlines. 3. Make a list of college to-do items Once a student commits to a college, there's still a lot to do. Students must sign up for orientation, submit immunization records and high school transcripts, and check on housing options if they want to live on campus. 4. Don't hesitate to reach out Rangel and Somero said college advisers and admission officers want to help. "Students certainly should reach out to the schools," Somero said. Rangel said he will be helping Denver students throughout the summer with questions and completing items necessary to go to college. Other school #counselors are available to do the same, he said. Somero also said college admissions officers want to help. 5. Connect with a school resource office There are other offices at colleges and universities that can help. Rangel said a great way to get questions answered is to reach out to student resource centers on campuses. The support services, sometimes called educational opportunity centers or academic success offices, are meant to help students on campus. Students also can sign up for programs meant to help them succeed. Programs like TRIO, which includes three federal programs meant to help students from low-income backgrounds and who are the first in their families to go to college, can help students navigate hurdles throughout the summer. The programs — Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services — also help students once they are enrolled and taking classes. TRIO, Upward Bound Program #StudentSupport #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeApplications #EnrollmentManagement #HighSchoolCounselors #FinancialAid #Scholarships Katie Vahey Gaebler, PhD

Join us in celebrating the anniversaries of many amazing DSF staff members this month! From 1 to 11 years, these staff members have helped shape and grow our mission. Whether they've grown within their role, held different titles over the years, or are celebrating their first year with us, we are grateful for each member who contributes to our organization. Here's to many more years to come! 🎉 1 year: 👏🏼 Leslie Andrade Alyssa M. Baker Breanna A. Murphy Yesenia Ortiz Roger G. Trigo 2 years: 🎉 Juan F. Estrada Sara J. Golditch Angie L. Lopez-Rodriguez Hannah R. Minturn 3 years: 🌟 Katie M. Damas Cendy A. De La Torre Gonzalez Joselyn Loya Acosta Denisse Villalba 4 years: 👏🏼 Angie L. Lopez-Rodriguez 5 years: 📣 Emily A. Carlson 6 years: 🎉 Ashton Clouse Ambria Merriex Zack P. Montez Corey Steagall 9 years: 👏🏼 Diana Madriz 11 years: 🌟 Angrith Na Zulema Sierra

At the Community College of Denver, you can find us, Cynthia and Citlalith, as DSF's Campus Advisors! We support DSF Scholars as they transition from high school to college, ensuring they know all the resources and opportunities available to them here at CCD and with DSF. Many students walk through our door feeling lost, overwhelmed, excited, or nervous. We're here to guide and support them, ensuring they are ready to excel in their college journey. 💜🎉

DSF is hiring! We are currently looking for our next Chief Development Officer to join one of Denver's Top Workplaces for 2024 and become a key member of our Executive Leadership team. We seek an individual who is deeply passionate about our mission and is excited to engage with our Board of Directors, mentors, managers, and partners. For more information about this opportunity, please visit https://lnkd.in/gX2vu2Z9.

DSF is hiring! We are currently looking for our next Chief Development Officer to join one of Denver's Top Workplaces for 2024 and become a key member of our Executive Leadership team. We seek an individual who is deeply passionate about our mission and is excited to engage with our Board of Directors, mentors, managers, and partners. For more information about this opportunity, please visit https://lnkd.in/gX2vu2Z9.

DSF is hiring! We are currently looking for our next Chief Development Officer to join one of Denver's Top Workplaces for 2024 and become a key member of our Executive Leadership team. We seek an individual who is deeply passionate about our mission and is excited to engage with our Board of Directors, mentors, managers, and partners. For more information about this opportunity, please visit https://lnkd.in/gX2vu2Z9.