Scholarship

• The percentage of scholarship recipients who are graduated from college.
• The progress that these students subsequently make in securing employment commensurate with their education.
• The degree to which graduates become productive citizens in their community.

The program’s impact on the community is found in the hope and monetary support that it provides to a segment of the population that faces the imminent possibility of being left out. It creates an avenue for those who are qualified, to escape the rolls of the unemployed and/or involvement with the criminal justice system.

The program assists four or more students simultaneously during their four-year college career. All scholarship recipients are monitored throughout this period and grade point accountability is placed squarely on each recipient.

Approximately 35 to 40 students compete for the scholarships on an annual basis.

This program is unique in the sense that it is one of the few local scholarship programs that follow the students throughout their college career providing assistance over a four year period. Because of the spiraling cost of higher education, most organizations can only afford to give one-time scholarships.

The criteria for selection as a scholarship recipient are Academic Promise, Financial Need, Extra Curricular Activities, Well Rounded Personality, and Strength of Character. Eligibility is restricted to Denver metropolitan high school seniors who are planning to enter college as freshmen for full-time study. Application Due March 15th each year.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

• Black Male Graduating High School Senior Residing in Metropolitan Denver area
• Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
• Has a need for Financial Assistance
• Shows potential to successfully handle college/university responsibilities