Mentoring is the heart of this unique, homegrown academic outreach program that provides educational opportunities and support for low-income, first-generation college students.
Join us in celebrating our 25th Anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 18. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort, Silver State Pavilion.
Very few outreach programs comprehensively address the needs of students at each developmental level, but this long-term approach fosters a "family feel", which is the secret to the program's longitudinal success. To date, the program has served over 1,700 low-income, first-generation college students in Washoe County.
Each year students are identified in the sixth grade from throughout the Washoe County School District (WCSD) for participation in the Dean's Future Scholars (DFS) program. Once students are identified during their 6th-grade year, DFS will follow the students at their respective school throughout their middle school, high school and college years.
To assist students in graduating from high school and college, DFS provides the following free services:
In addition, DFS has an open door policy where program alumni can access guidance and support, long after high school or college graduation.
Review the participant recommendation criteria for Dean's Future Scholars
Learn about the mission, vision and core values for Dean's Future Scholars
Meet the staff and leadership for the Dean's Future Scholars program
Dean's Future Scholars (DFS) is funded by grants, private donations, and in-kind contributions. In order to ensure the success and future development of the program, DFS welcomes contributions at all levels. Donations to DFS are tax-exempt through the 夜色视频 Foundation.
