DURANGO, Colo— Fort Lewis college has received a $1.25 grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation, part of a landmark $25 million initiative marking the 25th anniversary of the program. The funds will be directed to FLC students over the next two academic years.
The grant is part of a statewide investment by the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation, recognizing colleges and universities that share a commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and success for Colorado students. FLC is among a group of current and future Reisher partner institutions across the state to receive anniversary funding.
“The Reisher Scholars Program has given many of our students the opportunity to continue and finish their studies. This new investment lets us reach even more Fort Lewis College students who are working hard to earn their degrees and we’re grateful for a partner who believes in our students as much as we do,” said Lori Cook, FLC’s vice president for Advancement who also serves as CEO of the FLC Foundation.
Fort Lewis College has partnered with the Reisher Scholars Program since the 2023-24 academic year.
“For 25 years, the Reisher Scholars Program has helped open doors for Colorado students, and we’re proud to be one of its trusted partners,” said FLC President Heather Shotton. “This investment strengthens our ability to support students throughout their college journey and reflects a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve their goals. We’re so grateful to The Denver Foundation and the Reisher Scholars Program for their continued commitment to our students and the future of higher education in Colorado.”
This additional funding will expand the number of scholars supported through this program.
“This investment celebrates 25 years of transformative partnerships and positions the Reisher Scholars Program for its next chapter of growth,” said Javier Alberto Soto, President and CEO of The Denver Foundation, which administers the scholarship program. “By putting significant resources directly into the hands of institutions that share our commitment to student success, we are strengthening relationships statewide and opening doors for the next generation of Colorado scholars.”
For more information about the Reisher Scholars Program, visit https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/reisher/.
About the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation
The Reisher Scholars Program has supported Colorado students for 25 years through partnerships with colleges and universities across the state. Made possible by the Reisher Family Foundation, the program is administered by The Denver Foundation. For 100 years, The Denver Foundation, its generous donors, and community partners have been building a stronger, thriving Denver, Colorado, and beyond. Centered in racial equity, The Denver Foundation prioritizes housing, climate and environment, youth well-being, and economic mobility. Providing more than $1.6B in grants to local nonprofits in its 100-year history.
