Selecting the Class of 2024
Every April the Sachs Foundation comes together for the special privilege of selecting the next class of Sachs Foundation Scholars. Our flagship scholarship program, established 93 years ago, has supported thousands of Black Coloradans to pursue their educational dreams.
Our Scholarship Selection Committee of higher education admissions experts, mentors, counselors, scholar alumni, and staff convened in Colorado Springs to dive deep into the stories, talents, and contributions of our exceptional applicant pool. This year, the Selection Committee featured representatives from the University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado College, and Colorado State University, with 50% of committee members identifying as a person of color.
The Scholar Selection Committee is designed to support diverse perspectives. Committee members also submit the most competitive applications for consideration of an additional award in the form of named scholarships. Our named scholarship recipients are announced at our Annual Scholar Celebration in June, and include the following:
- The Effie Stroud Scholarship
Awarded to the overall top applicant each year. - The Gertrude Lee Scholarship
Awarded to the student that best exemplifies selflessness and service to their community. - The Dolphus Stroud Scholarship
Awarded to the scholar that showcases the spirit of academics, athletics and, most importantly, perseverance. - The Morris A. Esmiol Scholarship
Awarded to the student who has the most outstanding personal statement. - The Morris A Esmiol Jr. Scholarship
Awarded to the applicant who has pursued STEM as a passion and want to continue studying STEM related topics in college. - The Carollo Family LEGPWR Scholarship
Awarded to the applicant who excels in healthcare, STEM fields, or education.
$1.3 million will be awarded to Sachs Scholars in the Class of 2024 this June. We are honored to support and invest in the Class of 2024’s success in higher education and advance the Sachs Foundation mission to further racial equity for Black Coloradans.