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.
2025 scholarships have now closed.
The winning recipients will be announced in March and scholarship applications will open again in September, 2025.

Since 2013, we have provided more than $500,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

Sandrine Iradukunda is a Hinkley High School alumni and current student at Colorado State University! Sandrine was a recipient of the 2024 Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship.
Coming from a single-parent immigrant family, education is not taken lightly. Every day when I look at how hard my mother has worked bringing six people from a war-drenched and poverty-stricken country to this country barely speaking English, I am reminded of how grateful I should be for the opportunities that I have been given. Especially the opportunity for an education and the fact that I have been offered this scholarship.
Receiving this scholarship is not only a financial relief for me but also an affirmation of my hard work and dedication to my academic and personal goals. Your belief in my potential motivates me to continue striving for excellence in my studies and endeavors. I am so grateful for your generosity and belief in my potential.
Just as I have not taken lightly the education that I have been given I will not take this scholarship lightly either.- Sandrine Iradukunda
Our Scholarship Recipients
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Gene Yahn Memorial Scholarship
Jeiner Olivares, Aurora Central High School
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Community Impact Scholarship by the ASPIRE Foundation
Adonai Kidane, Vista Peak Preparatory
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Asiel Amavizca, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Anastasia Smith, Vista Peak Preparatory
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Westerra Credit Union Scholarship
Darling Gutierrez, Aurora Central High School
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The Myrtle Replogle Travis and Russell Romayne Travis Memorial Scholarship
Francisco Fernandez, Aurora Central High School
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T.Matt Hirschfeld Scholarship
Daniela Flores Sanchez, Gateway High School
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Richard Anderson and Anderson Family Autism Scholarship
Thomas Andres Yances, Aurora Central High School
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Richard Anderson and Anderson Family Autism Scholarship
Reyna Enriquez Romero, Hinkley High School
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Rangeview High School Scholarship
Saron Mentesinot, Rangeview High School
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Rangeview High School Scholarship
Naiem Ilela, Rangeview High School
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Mary Jane Kohler Scholarship
Yaretzi Bustillos Rodriguez, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
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Mary Jane Kohler Scholarship
Joel Nunez, Vista Peak Preparatory
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Kristin D. Hiza Memorial Scholarship and Mary Jane Kohler Scholarship
Sophia Gallegos Hernandez, Gateway High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Marilyn Perez Gutierrez, William Smith High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Helen Hernandez, Hinkley High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Ashley Rascon Arroyo, Hinkley High School
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Kara Abbott Memorial Scholarship
Makayla Hill, William Smith High School
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Gerkin Family Expository Writing Scholarship
Sher Moo, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
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Denise Davis Scholarship
Aditi Arreola Quinones, William Smith High School
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Crews and Crowe Scholarship and Dee and Steve Lambert Scholarship
Hillary Nsiah, Aurora Central High School
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Crews and Crowe Scholarship
Hani Amanuel, Aurora Central High School
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Community Impact Scholarship by the ASPIRE Foundation and Rangeview High School Scholarship
Bailey Kaskalavich, Rangeview High School
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Sarah Park, Rangeview High School
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Raul Carrillo, Aurora Central High School
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Meargh Habtemariam, Gateway High School
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship
Maria Benlmaloua, Gateway High School
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The Aurora Gateway Rotary Presidential Scholarship, Dorothy Osborn Barry Education Fund, Gene Yahn Memorial Scholarship, and Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship
Anayelli Munoz, Aurora Central High School
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The Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
Ivana Carcamo, Rangeview High School
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The Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
Anthony Veloz Marin, Aurora Central High School
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The Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
Edgar Camacho Moreno, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
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The Aurora Public Schools Foundation Scholarship
Mary Catherine Gomez, Vista Peak Preparatory
Yuliza Moreno – 2023
Walter Avila – 2023
Victoria Castellon – 2023
Huyen Ho – 2023
Kaitlyn Linza – 2022
Valeria Acosta – 2022
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
Omar De La Rosa – 2023
Rediet Moges – 2022
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
Mia Gutierrez – 2023
Kaylena Ramirez – 2022
Roxette De Jesus Primero – 2021
Yareli Tellez-Arce – 2020
Sonia Robinson – 2019
Yulissa Chavez – 2018
Veronica Cabral – 2017
Stephanie Maldonado – 2023
Eli Garcia – 2022
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
Sarah Jimenez – 2023
Achisa Panichakul – 2022
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
Chloe Wetzel – 2022
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
Melane Sosa – 2023
Jasmine Mlinek – 2023
Ta’Lahja Gissendanner – 2022
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
Ava Carballo – 2023
Ja’kaia Harris – 2022
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
Ashley Juarez – 2023
Kevin Aguilar – 2020
Moise Tuyikunde – 2022
Isis Abou El Ghiet – 2023
Eva Vargas Byrne – 2022
Ivan Zuniga Alcala – 2021
Ethan Mozes – 2021
Jasmine Tucker – 2019
Kendall Knighten – 2016
Aaliyah Berry – 2023
Hayden Stanton-Isenhour – 2023
Brandon Weatherford – 2023
Brian Weatherford – 2022
Maddiana Finley-James – 2022
Omar De La Rosa – 2023
Emma Josephson – 2023
Celestino Reyna – 2023
Phu Quach – 2023
Katy Sarabia – 2022
Christian Pool – 2022
Brenda Avalos – 2022
Fardosa Mohamed – 2022
Melane Sosa – 2023
Matthew Hagos – 2023
Tu Bui – 2023
Nicole Picazo – 2023
Neba Alzarjawi – 2023
Omar De La Rosa – 2023
Ta’Lahja Gissendanner – 2022
Kevin Jenkins – 2023
Maven Kray – 2023
Madeline Vu – 2023
Marisela Simental – 2023
Nicole Pineda Gomez – 2023
Rosario Chavez Avila – 2023