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.

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver College Scholarship Applications are Now Open! See full details for the application process in the FAQs below and a full overview here.

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Learn More about our Program

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

VP 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, 11th, or 12th graders who have completed 100 hours of Girls Inc. STEM programs and want to study a STEM field in college
Kena Contreras Memorial Scholarship – $5,000, for 11th or 12th graders who will be attending a 4-year college in fall of 2025
LaRey Peterson Scholarship – $5,000, for 11th or 12th graders who will be first-generation college students
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 2025
A cover page with basic information about yourself
An essay (3 pages maximum for high school students, 4 pages 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 
Complete the online application OR paper application and submit it before 5:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025. 
Participate in an interview on February 22, 2025.

Contact Us

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