Support our DREAMers
MSU Denver is dedicated to increasing access, retention, and graduation rates for DREAMer students. DREAMers are young, undocumented immigrants who often experience considerable financial need, yet have no access to federal financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs). The Center for American Progress recently reported that 74% of undocumented students who left school reported this was due to financial difficulties.
Your Support
During our students' time of need, Roadrunner support is critical. You can help our students with a gift to any of these areas:
DREAMer Emergency Fund: The Dreamer Emergency Fund is an emergency stipend for MSU Denver students who have; undocumented, DACA, or TPS status. Last year, MSU Denver Dreamers were provided over $40,000 in emergency financial assistance. Funds covered housing costs, medical expenses, DACA renewals, and other financially difficult situations.
Immigrant Services: By donating to this fund, you help DREAMer students pay DACA renewal fees, access legal services, or take part in social events on campus. This fund provides DREAMers with special programs and services that provide assistance or build community to encourage them to stay in college and graduate.
Access Annual Scholarship: Your donation to this scholarship helps provide up to $4000 of scholarship support for 10+ DREAMer students with financial need each year. This scholarship is available to both full- and part-time DACA/DREAMer students.
Helen Grace Fenhaus Endowment: This endowed scholarship was established fall 2019 by a donor with a passion to help DREAMer /DACA students and others with financial need pursue their college dreams.
Barbara Grogan Annual Scholarship: Your gifts to this scholarship fund support DREAMer students who show motivation and a keen interest in learning, with promise in their chosen field.
Nueva Esperanza Endowed Scholarship: Your donation helps provide tuition to full-time students from migrant worker family backgrounds. Recipients of this scholarship have significant family responsibilities that at times can impact their ability to stay in school.
Open Door Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established by a faculty family to provide ongoing support for full-time DREAMer students. Your donation increases the amount of scholarship funding recipients will receive.
How else can you support Dreamers?
- Stay informed about legislation/engage in advocacy.
- Use inclusive language.
- Talk with your friends and share information about Dreamer challenges.
- Arrange for Dreamer Network volunteers to talk with your affiliated organizations.
- Show support at rallies/events and /or wear messages.
- For more information, contact the Immigrant Services Program.
Thank you to all of the generous members of our Roadrunner family who took up the torch and lit the flame of giving to make MSU Denver Day of Giving a success!
Your support will provide Roadrunners with access to top-tier academic and athletic experiences, scholarships, state-of-the-art learning facilities, meaningful wraparound services and campus programs that prepare them for success before and after graduation.
We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
382 days ago by Lynne WinterWe’re halfway through MSU Denver Day of Giving, and we are thrilled to announce a matching gift opportunity, thanks to the generosity of the MSU Denver Alumni Association Board of Directors!
Every gift made to any fund or featured project will be matched up to $10,000, DOUBLING THE IMPACT of your gift!
So far, more than 974 donors have helped raise over $136,000 to make a difference in the lives of MSU Denver students! With your support, we can go for the gold and reach our goal of 1,400 donors, ensuring our students have a spot atop the winners' podium!
383 days ago by Lynne WinterToday is MSU Denver Day of Giving, and we are off to an amazing start!
Be sure to check out some of the matching gift opportunities, like the ROTC & Veteran/Military Student Fund or the Presidential Internship in Public Service Fund.
It’s time to take up the torch and light the flame of giving to ensure Roadrunners have access to the resources they need to stand atop the winner’s podium and achieve their dream of earning a degree!
