East Angel Foundation Student Scholarships

Geographic Scope: East High School, Denver, CO

Focus Areas: Financial need, academic performance, character, and community & extracurricular involvement

Eligibility: Graduating seniors from East High School

Award Types:

• Cleworth LEAP Scholarship: $100,000 total ($25,000/year for four years) - For exceptional academic and extracurricular achievement
• East Alumni Scholarship: $8,000 - Awarded to the most outstanding student based on academic achievement and community involvement
• Thomas W. Bean Foundation Scholarship: $5,000 each
• Class of 1967, 1968, and 1969 Scholarship: $5,000
• James Reece, Class of 1960 Scholarship: $4,000
• Class of 1985 Scholarship: $5,000
• Additional EAF Scholarships: Varying amounts

History: The East High School Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 1926 by the classes of 1923–1926 and revived in 1995. Since the program's revival, EAF has awarded $1,005,000 to 484 graduating seniors. The Cleworth LEAP Scholarship marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, having awarded over $1 million to 13 exceptional students since 2016.

2025 Awards: 22 scholarships totaling $77,000, with focus on:

• 18 women recipients
• 6 English as second language speakers
• 9 first-generation college students
• Recipients with Expected Family Contribution (EFC) under $30,000

Values: Diversity, academic excellence, character, community & extracurricular involvement

Organization: East Angel Foundation (501(c)3, Tax ID #32-0069773), PO Box 6015, Denver, CO 80206, info@eastangelfoundation.org

Application Process

Criteria for Selection:

• Financial need
• Academic performance
• Character
• Community & extracurricular involvement

Committee: Dedicated volunteer Scholarship Committee reviews applications and conducts interviews with finalists

Recent Process (2025):

• 37 applications received
• 33 outstanding East High seniors interviewed
• Review conducted over three intense days
• Emphasis on financial need assessment

Contact for Application Information:

• Email: grants@eastangelfoundation.org
• Scholarship Chair: James Mejia (Class of 1985, 2025-26 Scholarship Chair)
• Cleworth LEAP Chair: Maurice Scott (Class of 2000, 2025-26 Cleworth LEAP Chair)

For detailed application procedures and deadlines, contact the East Angel Foundation directly.