SCHOLARSHIPS
Supporting your journey
In an effort to make postsecondary education more affordable, Aurora Public Schools Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing higher education. The robust student scholarship program is created through the generosity of individuals, families and organizations throughout our community.

To view all of the scholarships available, CLICK HERE
Since 2013, we have provided more than $500,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

Melanie Agsam is a Vista PEAK Preparatory alumni and current student at the University of Notre Dame! Melanie was the recipient of the 2020 Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship.
Thank you for choosing me, I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’m incredibly proud to be an APS student!
Our Scholarship Recipients
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Denise Davis Scholarship
Eli Garcia, William Smith High School
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Gerkin Family Expository Writing Scholarship
Rediet Moges, William Smith High School
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Richard Anderson and Anderson Family Autism Scholarship
Eva Vargas Byrne, Vista PEAK Preparatory
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Bob Caviness Scholarship
Chloe Wetzel, Rangeview High School
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Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
Kaitlyn Linza-Drevost, Rangeview High School
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Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
Valeria Acosta, Rangeview High School
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Kristin D. Hiza Memorial Scholarship
Achisa Panichakul, Rangeview High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Fardosa Mohamed, Hinkley High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Brenda Avalos-Hernandez, Hinkley High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Christian Pool, Hinkley High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Katy Sarabia, Hinkley High School
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T. Matt Hirschfeld Scholarship
Ja’kaia Harris, Gateway High School
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Dee and Steve Lambert Scholarship
Moise Tuyikunde, Aurora Central High School
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Gene Yahn Memorial Scholarship
Maddiana Finley-James, Aurora Central High School
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Gene Yahn Memorial Scholarship
Brian Weatherford, Aurora Central High School
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Dorothy Osborn Barry Education Fund
Kaylena Ramirez, Aurora Central High School
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The Myrtle Replogle Travis and Russell Romayne Travis Memorial Scholarship; and the Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Ta’Lahja Gissendanner, Aurora Central High School
Julia Stacks – 2021
Grace Chang – 2021
T’airra Champliss- 2020
Melanie Agsam, Vista Peak Preparatory- 2020
Joanna Meraz- 2019
Heran Temesgen- 2019
Aline Thongvanh – 2018
Connor Rodenbeck – 2018
Eziafakaego Ozoma – 2018
Bewenet Semu – 2021
Brianna Spence- 2020
Thaddeus Veasley – 2019
Toptim Duffy – 2018
Layla Abdulla- 2016
Jesus Gandara- 2016
Salina Tesfay – 2015
Megan Graf – 2015
Benjamin Muratov - 2014
Matias Gabriel Saez- 2014
Ellis Arnold - 2013
Vadessa Camack - 2013
Joseph Soto - 2012
Ellen Sandlian - 2012
Samantha Hunt - 2011
Eric Tran - 2011
Edmund Igberaese – 2010
Mari Weyman – 2010
Roxette De Jesus Primero- 2021
Yareli Tellez-Arce – 2020
Sonia Robinson – 2019
Yulissa Chavez – 2018
Veronica Cabral – 2017
Ethan Sroufe- 2021
Cristal Bermudez- 2020
Pamela Macias- 2019
Lizeth Alvarez- 2018
Mayra Avila – 2016
Olivia Cook – 2013
Erika Johnson – 2012
Jordan Devoe – 2011
Jyona Nava – 2011
Nancy Zuhuse – 2010
Bewenet Semu – 2021
Melody Emenyonu- 2020
Rakheti Garett-Mills – 2019
Gabriela Recinos- 2018
Ledya Gebrehiwot – 2017
Alexander Hawkins – 2016
Ebele Ozoma – 2020
Bailey Garrison – 2019
Madalyne Heiken – 2018
Mariah Greenwell – 2017
Madaleen Newhouse – 2016
Amyah A Williams- 2020
Lizbeth Dominquez – 2019
Dahlia Castillo – 2018
Mariah Greenwell – 2017
Alan Rios – 2016
Damian Lopez – 2016
Damian Lopez – 2015
Shakir Mohamed – 2014
Abelard Palmer – 2014
Ellis Arnold – 2013
Yamoudji Didrra – 2013
BaJa Robinson – 2012
Imal Khelik – 2011
Mary Long – 2011
Reyna Joaquin – 2011
Nbioda Thiam – 2021
Onry Navarro Jacobo – 2020
Maria Mejia- 2019
Giovanni Valdez – 2018
Jesus Madera – 2017
Jesus Gandara – 2016
Brenda Sanchez – 2015
Jose Leal – 2014
Amos Gwa – 2013
Yoana Arellano – 2012
Colton Tilong – 2011
Lani Brooks – 2010
Stephanie Castillo – 2021
Amya Hickey- 2020
Evelin Regalado – 2019
Brandon Vashti – 2018
Brittany Mitchell – 2017
Darrien Hammond – 2016
Andrew Asiain – 2015
Andre Russell - 2014
Samirawit Benehanu - 2013
Brittany Petsche - 2013
Duan Johnson - 2011
Derek Chandler – 2010
Kevin Aguilar- 2020
Ivan Zuniga Alcala – 2021
Ethan Mozes – 2021
Jasmine Tucker – 2019
Kendall Knighten – 2016