Sponsor a Scholarship

At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, we believe that all girls have the right to pursue advanced degrees and career opportunities without tuition costs prohibiting their success.

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is grateful for the support of scholarship sponsors who make it possible for us to award scholarships annually to college-bound students.

DONOR 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Girls with a 3.0 GPA and two years of participation are eligible to apply for all scholarships. However, each named scholarship may have different criteria that are subject to donor intent. Girls can apply for scholarships starting in October of the calendar year, with the announcement in the spring, and disbursement in the summer. Scholars are selected through a written and interview process managed by Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
DONOR SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT
Scholarships are instrumental in investing in her future. Donors are asked to agree to a minimum of $5,000 per year, for a 3-year commitment. This commitment is not to the same girl, but to the scholarship program. Donors issue donations to Girls Inc. of Metro Denver by May 1 each year of the scholarship commitment.
SCHOLARSHIP NEED
In recent focus groups, scholarships remained a high priority for our high school and college participants. Current needs include general scholarships for a higher amount, scholarships aligned with Girls Inc. Career Pathways (Business, STEM, Civic Leadership), scholarships for college girls already studying STEM (including advanced degrees), and scholarships to complete final years of college despite financial barriers.
REPORTING AND RECOGNITION
Scholarship sponsors will be recognized at My Bold Future luncheon in May 2025, as well as in event promotional materials and communications. Girls Inc. of Metro Denver will provide updates on current active scholarship recipients following each semester of their scholarship.

“The establishment of the Kena Contreras Memorial Scholarship serves as a heartfelt tribute to honor Kena’s legacy, embodying the qualities of a Girls Inc. girl – strong, smart and bold. This scholarship aims to empower Girls Inc. girls to follow their dreams through higher education, ensuring Kena’s spirit continues to inspire future generations.
By establishing a scholarship, you can create lasting change in our community. Together, we can cultivate a future where every girl has the opportunity to thrive.”
-Michelle Hawkins

SPONSOR A SCHOLARSHIP

In 2024, 100% of our seniors graduated high school and enrolled in college. Help ensure they can thrive when they get there, reaching their goals without financial barriers.

For more information or to discuss your goals for a named scholarship, please contact Haley Shilts, VP of Development.

Haley Shilts

Thank you for your consideration in advancing girls.