The Study Group Scholarship for Women in Law Grant

The Denver Foundation
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been building a stronger, thriving Metro Denver, Colorado, and beyond. We’ve received $2.1 billion from generous donors and given $1.6 billion in grants to support community initiatives.
The Study Group Scholarship for Women in Law is a three-year, renewable scholarship for women students attending the University of Denver’s (DU) Sturm College of Law.
The Study Group Scholarship invests in women who will be equipped to shape a more just and equitable legal system – amplifying the voices and impact of women who continue to face inequalities in the practice of law.
Recipients of The Study Group Scholarship for Women in Law will be known as the Study Group Scholars.
This scholarship was created in 2026 by Debra Lappin, Rosemary Collyer, and Kris Hoeltgren, with a philosophy and commitment to women in law driven by their experience with their own “study group” at the DU Sturm College of Law.
Award amounts may be used toward the recipient’s tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Award must be used for the upcoming academic year.

Eligibility

Entering, first-year woman law student for the coming academic year
Academic excellence as required by the merit standards for the DU Sturm College of Law
Evidence of distinctive qualities aligned with the scholarships aims
Willingness and commitment to serving as a mentor to new scholarship recipients