Class of 2026 – Students and Parents!
The 2026 East Angel Foundation (EAF) Scholarship Application deadline is quickly approaching: March 20, 2026.
Scholarship Application Requirements:
To be considered, students must submit the online application form and:
Student Aid Index (SAI) – An estimated SAI determining financial need
Personal Statement & Essay – Can be an essay used for the Common Application
One teacher recommendation – Letter should be from an East High teacher
In addition, in-person interviews will take place at East High School on: April 7-8, 2026
In the last 15 years, the East Angel Foundation has awarded over $2Million to 505 graduating seniors. Students attending trade schools or any post-secondary institution are encouraged to apply!
Apply here: https://eastangelfoundation.org/programs/student-scholarships/
The Cleworth LEAP Scholarship – $100,000 ($25,000 per year for four years)
This prestigious, need-based scholarship supports a student with exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements in making the “LEAP” to a top-tier postsecondary institution.
This is a separate application:
Apply here: https://eastangelfoundation.org/programs/student-scholarships/https://eastangelfriends.org/programs/student-scholarships/
EAF Dedicated Scholarships
EAF administers eight dedicated scholarships, supported by alumni and the wider East community. New
for 2026 are the Martin Brusse 10 th Mountain Division Scholarship, the Class of 1985 Scholarship and the
Sam Robinson Legacy Scholarship. Each award is defined by its own criteria and legacy. Separate
applications are required for the Cleworth LEAP Scholarship and the Sam Robinson Legacy Scholarship.
The Cleworth LEAP Scholarship – $100,000 ($25,000 per year for four years)
This prestigious, need-based scholarship supports a student with exceptional academic and
extracurricular achievements in making the “LEAP” to a top-tier postsecondary institution.
The East Alumni Scholarship – $8,000
Established in 1995 and funded by donations from generous East alumni.
This prestigious scholarship honors the most outstanding Angel from the graduating class based on
academic excellence, school involvement, and community participation.
The Thomas W. Bean Foundation Scholarship – $7,000
Established by the Thomas W. Bean Foundation, this award celebrates the legacy of Thomas Washington
Bean, a pioneering African American businessman. It is awarded to a senior who has overcome
significant challenges and exemplifies hope, resilience, and achievement.
The James Reece (Class of 1960) Scholarship – $4,000
A merit-based award from the James Reece Foundation, named in honor of a lifelong educator and East
High alumnus. James Reece attended Yale and earned an advanced degree from Harvard Business
School. This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic performance.
The Class of 1967, 1968, and 1969 Scholarship – $5,000
Founded by Beth Woodard (Class of 1968) and supported by members of the Classes of ‘67–’69, this
need-based award emphasizes academic merit and meaningful school and/or community service.
The Class of 1985 Scholarship – $5,000
Established in memory of Kinsley (Hyland) Alexander, a beloved member of the Class of 1985, and in
honor of other classmates gone too soon. This need-based scholarship supports a student with a strong
academic focus, particularly in foreign languages and world cultures.
The Martin Brusse, 10th Mountain Division Scholarship – $3,500
An award of $3,000 will be awarded to the primary recipient and $500 to the runner-up. Criteria for
applying will include community service and overcoming adversity. The scholarship has been funded by
a $25,000 dollar pledge by Tony Zakhem in Honor of Martin Brusse. Mr. Brusse was a member of the
10 th Mountain Division 85 th Regiment, Company K during World War II and a 1942 Graduate of East High
School.
Sam Robinson Legacy Scholarship – $TBD
The Sam Robinson Legacy Scholarship honors the memory and legacy of 2022 East High graduate, Sam
Robinson. The scholarship will provide mentors and financial support to motivated students who have
experienced socioeconomic disadvantage or other major hardship whom we believe can thrive in Sam’s
memory. The winners of this scholarship will be selected in their sophomore year and will embody ideals
Sam stood for: extraordinary sense of justice, dignity, empathy, and inclusivity.
Key 2026 Scholarship Dates
March 20, 2026 – Applications Due
April 7-8, 2026 – In-person Interviews at East
May 2026 – Scholarships Awarded
Contacts for Questions
The Cleworth LEAP Scholarship: Maurice Scott - maurice.scott@cuanschutz.edu
EAF General Scholarships: James Mejía – james@mejiaassociates.com
Additional Scholarships
Be sure to reach out to our DSF advisors for any questions
regarding these scholarships and/or planning for life after high school!
Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Deadline: May 01, 2026 at 11:59PM
Amount: $3,600 (Four-Year Institutions) and $1,700 (Two-Year The DSF Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for qualifying graduates of Denver Public Schools. The scholarship can be used at DSF’s 31 College Partners in Colorado, including technical, community, and four-year colleges and universities, and it is renewable for up to four consecutive years, depending on the type of college. Along with their scholarship award, DSF Scholarship recipients get personalized advising and support to guide them through college toward their education and career goals. This scholarship is renewable. See link for requirements.
Link: Home | Denver Scholarship Foundation
The Denver Foundation
Deadline: Various
Amount: Various
Students can search for a variety of scholarship opportunities below. Each scholarship fund has different goals and supports different paths for different people. Many scholarships come from Denver or partners who are offering scholarships to students attending high school in Denver and Colorado. See website to view scholarships offered. Deadlines vary.
Link: https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
Puksta Scholarship – MSU Denver
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Amount: $6,500 per year
The college years are about something more, something special, something significant, something we at Puksta Foundation call civic engagement and social impact. To apply, Applicants must be a City of Denver resident or have gone to a Denver High School for the last 6 months prior to attending MSU Denver (Puksta Foundation partners with Prosperity Denver Fund), Have financial aid up to 2.5x Pell Grant, Have compassion and commitment for civic engagement and social justice, and be full-time student. Must also have minimum GPA of 2.5 and Essay are required.
Link: https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9016
Puksta Scholarship – University of Denver
Deadline: March 22, 2026
Amount: $7,500 per year
The college years are about something more, something special, something significant, something we at Puksta Foundation call civic engagement and social impact. To apply, Applicants must be a City of Denver resident or have gone to a Denver High School for the last 6 months prior to attending University of Denver (Puksta Foundation partners with Prosperity Denver Fund), Have financial aid up to 2.5x Pell Grant, Have compassion and commitment for civic engagement and social justice, and be full-time student. Must also have minimum GPA of 2.5 and Essay are required.
Link: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTkZ09SxXkirRMq
Puksta Scholarship- University of Colorado Denver
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Amount: $6,500 per year
The college years are about something more, something special, something significant, something we at Puksta Foundation call civic engagement and social impact. To apply, Applicants must be a City of Denver resident or have gone to a Denver High School for the last 6 months prior to attending CU Denver (Puksta Foundation partners with Prosperity Denver Fund), Have financial aid up to 2.5x Pell Grant, have compassion and commitment for civic engagement and social justice, and be full-time student. Must also have minimum GPA of 2.5 and Essay are required. Must already have a CU Denver student portal.
Link: https://ucdenver.scholarshipuniverse.com/school/dashboard
Denver Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Amount: $7,000
The Denver Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is pleased to invite current high school seniors to apply for our academic scholarships. Our scholarships are available to African-American males with a proven record of superior scholarship and service to the community. Previous winners of our scholarships have had a minimum of a 3.3 GPA and/or have demonstrated exceptional community service. Several scholarships in the amount of a one time award of $7,000.00 are available. Essay required and two letters of recommendation. One high quality photo required as well.
Link: https://www.gehendowment.org/application
Superpower Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Amount: Up to $2,500
Have you ever wondered where you'd go if you could fly around downtown? Or maybe you daydream of secretly taking over the world - to each his own. For all of those hero lovers and villain enthusiasts, this super scholarship can give you the power to win free college money. Use your imagination and become the superhero, or perhaps supervillain, you've always wanted to be. Would you live a life in a comic book universe or use your powers here in the real world? We want to know how you would use your super powers for good, or bad, even if it was just for the day. Essay Required.
Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower scholarship
Project Yellow Light
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Amount: Various
People know distracted driving is dangerous, but they do it anyway. As an applicant, you have one clear mission: create a PSA to encourage your friends to avoid distracted driving, specifically using your phone while driving. Whether it’s sending a text, commenting on a photo, or messaging your friends in your favorite app, it’s never ok to drive distracted. Together, we can spread the word and help keep our roads safer. There are three scholarships each with their own projects.
Link: https://projectyellowlight.com/