Tag: scholarships
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Sachs Foundation awards Black scholars nearly $2 million amid national anti-DEI efforts
The Sachs Foundation, a Colorado Springs-based organization dedicated to helping Black Coloradans further their education, has awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships and financial aid to its 94th class of scholars, officials announced. On Sunday, the nonprofit hosted the 53 newest Sachs scholars, as well as family members and Sachs alumni, during a celebration at…
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Sachs Foundation awards more than $1.7 millions in scholarships to Black Coloradans
The Sachs Foundation, a Colorado Springs-based organization dedicated to helping Black Coloradans further their education, announced on Monday that it has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships and financial aid over the past year. Established in 1931 by Pikes Peak-area philanthropist Henry Sachs, the foundation has awarded more than $45 million to more than…
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Colorado Springs-based nonprofit holds 17th annual educational summit
In honor of famed Colorado Springs entrepreneur Fannie Mae Duncan, Educating Children of Color chose “Everybody Welcome” as the theme for its 17th annual summit. The education super-seminar, held Saturday at Colorado College, featured dozens of classroom sessions, workshops and presentations for students and adults. “The theme encapsulates the idea that we are all valued, that…