Scholarships

At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver we believe that all girls have the right to access quality post-secondary education to follow their passions and reach their potential.

We believe that all girls have the right to pursue advanced degrees and career opportunities without tuition costs prohibiting their success.

Each year, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver’s scholarship program and the Girls Inc. National Organization together award over $100,000. As participants of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver programs, girls are eligible to apply for these post-secondary scholarships starting in 8th grade. Our College Success team provides one-on-one support for girls through the application process, including essay writing support and interview practice.

Impact

Since 2005, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver’s scholarship program has awarded more than $1,000,000+ in scholarships to support girls’ post-secondary education.

The scholarship program has supported more than 120 girls to achieve not only bachelor’s and master’s degrees but also doctoral, medical, and law degrees.

Applications are currently closed. They will reopen during Fall 2024.

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Learn More about our Program

For more information about starting a named scholarship fund, speak with our Director of Development.

Director of Development

Frequently Asked Questions

Girls Inc. members who: 
Are current 10th, 11th, 12th grade or college students who have graduated from Girls Inc. programs within the last 8 years
Have a 2.0 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA)
Are involved in Girls Inc. and in their community
Helen McLoraine Teen Leadership Scholarship – $5,000, for 10th graders
Helen McLoraine Strong, Smart and Bold Scholarship – $10,000 for 11th or 12th graders
Helen McLoraine Collegiate Scholarship – $10,000, for college students
Dyan Foss STEM Scholarship – $5,000, for 10th, 1tth, or 12th graders who have completed 100 hours of Girls Inc. STEM programs and want to study a STEM field in college
Tiffany K. Payne and Matt Mann Community College Scholarship – $5,000, for 12th graders who are first-generation college students and will be attending a Colorado Community College in fall of 2024
 
**This list will be updated during Fall 2024.
A cover page with basic information about yourself
An essay (3 pages maximum for high school students, 4 paged maximum for college students)
Your Girls Inc. program participation history
A summary of your community and leadership involvement
Two letters of recommendation from adults who know you well and are NOT family members or Girls Inc. staff 
An official transcript 
Applications are currently closed but will reopen during Fall 2024. We will include a link to the application on this page.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding scholarships, reach out to Sarah McGill at smcgill@gidenver.org.