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Giving Generations AVID Graduate with Distinction Scholarship

The Denver Foundation

The scholarship was established to provide educational support to deserving students from a high school in the Cherry Creek School District who have successfully completed at least two years in the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) and are planning to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Preferred
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Have successfully completed at least two years in the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID)
  • Residence:
    Permanent legal resident
  • Citizenship:
    Be a U.S. citizen
  • School:
    Will graduate from a high school in the Cherry Creek School District in the spring of 2017
  • College:
    Planning to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university
  • Extracurricular:
    Have participated in at least two extra-curricular activities during high school
  • Organization:
    Students with a relative who is employed by The Denver Foundation

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    In a short essay, please discuss why you would like to attend college, what you would like to study, and your life and career goals.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of recommendation request: Please request a letter of recommendation from someone who knows your personal attributes. This can be a teacher, advisor, employer, coach, or other adults who knows you well; it should not be a family member or friend. It is your responsibility to ensure that your reference completes the request PRIOR TO THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE. An email will be sent to your reference as soon as you fill in their name and email address and save.
  • Other Materials:
    Anticipated Educational Expenses; SAT and/or ACT scores; FAFSA Information; Anticipated Financial Aid

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