Sachs Scholarships
Sachs Scholarships minimize the financial burden of higher education, allowing Black Coloradan students to earn their degrees with minimal debt and access elite universities.
Grants are typically awarded as $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of study at any accredited college or university.
Beyond tuition support, scholars receive wraparound services, including mental health resources, emergency assistance, and career planning, and join a cohort of thriving Black scholars building community together.
$10,000
per year
4
years of study at any accredited college or university
3,000+
scholarships
$46M
in scholarships awarded across 95 years
Since 1931, Sachs has awarded more than 3,000 scholarships and invested over $46 million, changing the trajectory of generations of Black Coloradan students.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Open to any Black Colorado high school senior, the undergraduate scholarship supports students through four years of study, covering tuition and offering wraparound support so scholars can focus on graduating with minimal financial barriers and building the foundation for their future.
Eligibility
A Black high school student in their senior year
A full-time Colorado resident for a minimum of three years. Residence due to military orders to Colorado may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
Graduate Scholarships
Available to Sachs Scholar and Sachs Educator alumni who completed their undergraduate degree within the last three years, graduate scholarships help scholars continue their education and pursue advanced degrees without the burden of additional debt.
Eligibility
Must be a Sachs undergraduate scholarship recipient who received (or will receive) their undergrad degree within the last 3 years
Scholar Assistance Fund
Emergency support for life's unexpected moments
For Sachs Scholars in good standing facing unexpected circumstances, the Scholar Assistance Fund provides emergency support for housing, utilities, food, or transportation, helping scholars stay focused and persist in their studies without financial disruption derailing their progress.
University of Bristol Study Abroad
A study abroad opportunity in social justice
Sachs Scholars have the opportunity to study abroad through the Arts, Activism and Social Justice summer program at the University of Bristol. Scholars join local activists, community members, and international peers to explore racism and social justice, colonialism and independence, global feminisms, migration, environmental sustainability, and health and wellbeing through skill-building and creative sessions led by community leaders, academics, and artists.
BetterHelp
Mental health support
Through our partnership with BetterHelp, Sachs Scholars receive free one-on-one sessions with licensed mental health professionals throughout the school year, offering flexible support to navigate challenges, build healthy coping strategies, and care for their mental wellness while pursuing their degrees. Scholars also participate in BeWell, a virtual wellness series offered once each semester to connect with peers, explore mental health topics, and learn practical strategies for supporting their well-being.
Testimonials
“It was amazing to know that someone thought that Black Coloradans’ access to higher education was so important that they made a significant financial investment.”
— Adrian Miller, Sachs Alumni '87“Being named a Sachs Scholar affirmed that I was seen and valued at a pivotal moment in my life… It is more than financial support; it is a statement of belief, dignity, and possibility.”
— Joseph Graves, Sachs Alumni '97“Being a Sachs Scholar reminded me to appreciate the wealth of support and guidance I received… I realized I had the opportunity to practice my personal gratitude by investing in the careers of others.”
— Toya Nelson, Sachs Alumni '63