Igniting collegiate dreams.
Rooted in Durham Public Schools.
Providing multi-year scholarship grants and college persistence mentoring to empower Durham Public School graduates, particularly first-generation scholars, to earn post-secondary degrees.
Clear Focus. Compassionate Community Impact.
The DPS Scholarship Foundation was established to break down systemic financial barriers standing between talented Durham high school graduates and collegiate success.
We believe getting accepted to college is only half the journey. By combining multi-year financial funding with proactive peer mentoring, we ensure Durham scholars persist all the way to graduation day.
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Committed to Complete Accountability
Dps Scholarship Foundation operates in strict accordance with IRS 501(c)(3) standards. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law, and our audited financials and IRS Form 990 documents are publicly available.
Principal Address: 511 Cleveland Street, Durham, NC 27701
Official Tax EIN: 56-1514212
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions regarding our community services, program eligibility, and organizational governance.
Yes. Seniors graduating from any Durham Public School (including traditional comprehensive high schools, magnet programs, and early colleges) are eligible to apply.
Yes. Our flagship Bull City Scholars grant is a multi-year award renewed annually as long as the student maintains good academic standing and participates in mentor check-ins.
Scholarship funds are transmitted directly to the bursar or financial aid office of the recipient's college to apply against tuition, campus housing, and necessary course books.