The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship (UA2) Grant

The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship supports first-generation, economically disadvantaged college students in Colorado. Aimed at promoting racial equity, this scholarship prioritizes students of color pursuing higher education. Selection criteria include academic performance, resilience, community service, leadership, and work experience. Recipients must demonstrate economic need and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25. The scholarship funds are paid directly to the educational institution for the academic year.

Note: All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year.
Helping 1st generation, economically disadvantaged students through our own scholarship fund.
The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship was established to support first-generation, economically disadvantaged college students pursuing post-secondary education. The Denver Foundation is committed to racial equity and believes strongly in the power of education to change students’ futures. That’s why we created The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship to support students of color in pursuing higher education.
Selection
Recipients will be selected based on their academics, resilience and persistence, community service, leadership, and/or work experience.

Eligibility

EligibilityIndividuals who are first-generation college students economically disadvantaged.Planning to enroll or are enrolled in a Colorado-accredited, nonprofit, post-secondary educational institution.Demonstrate economic hardship through completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), CAFSA (Colorado Application for State Financial Aid), or additional financial need specific questionnaireHave a 2.25 cumulative GPA or higherDemonstrate community involvement through work and/or volunteerin