Deans F. Scholars

Empowering low-income, first generation students to succeed from High School into Higher Education since 2000.

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

We would like to thank all of the community organizations that partnered with us to make our first Family Resource Fair a huge success. 150+ individuals showed up to get free haircuts, eat delicious food, and learn about the amazing programs in their community! #DFSfamily

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Students and Families this is your chance to win $100 gift card and have a blast with the DFS family!! Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about the different community resources. See you tomorrow at Traner Middle School from 4:00-6:00 pm. 😊#DFSfamily #tranermiddleschool

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Families and students, Northern Nevada Barber Academy will be providing hair cuts to those who attend the Family Resource Fair. Join us on Thursday, may 25th, from 4:00-6:00pm at Traner Middle School to learn more about their barber academy.

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

DFS Assistant Director, Manuel Ortiz, shared an inspiring story as the keynote speaker at tonight’s WCSD Multicultural Senior Recognition Ceremony. Congratulations to all of the 2023 high school graduates! #DFSFamily #FirstGen #WeAreWCSD #UNRCoEHD

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

DFS students! Check out our new merch! Come pick up your shirt at the Family Resource Fair on May 25th at Traner Middle School from 4:00-6:00 pm. #worldhottestprogram #DFSfamily #summervibes

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Dean's Future Scholars is looking to hire a high school Health teacher for 6 weeks in the summer. The health class will be split into 2 sessions between June 20th-July 28th from 12-5pm. You would need to hold an active teaching license. Please reach out to us if you’re interested

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Hey DFS Family! This Wednesday (May 3rd) from 2:30PM to 6:00PM at Hug High School, the Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will be providing FREE immigration consultations. Please see the photo for more information.
#DFSfamily #firstgen

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Dean’s Future Scholars is honored to receive the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award from the College of Education & Human Development, University of Nevada Reno. #DFSfamily #FirstGen

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Congratulations to this amazing individual, Nancy Vasquez, on receiving the Scripps award from the Reynolds School of Journalism. What an awesome experience that she got to share with her family! #DFSfamily #firstgenerationcollegestudent #reynoldsschoolofjournalism

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

The original mission of DFS was to diversify WCSD and encourage more students to go into education. Currently DFS alumni, Janessa Bowden is doing her student teaching at Sparks HS and dreams of being an English teacher. DFS is proud of you future educator! #wcsd #futureeducator

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Hi DFS Seniors!

The TC Energy Scholarship is for students who are interested in studying science, engineering, technology, math, welding, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or pipe fitting. For more information click the link below: https://t.co/ciJY8csRuF

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

DFS Seniors, The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is providing us with the Robert and Judy Dreiling Scholarship that will pay up to $5,000. For more information click the link below: https://t.co/DRTSrKmOpH

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

We will be hosting a FAFSA and Institutional Methodology Workshop on Saturday Feb 4th. Drop in hours will be from 11AM-2PM. The financial aid application is DUE February 15th for priority funding. If you have any questions, please email Francisco at [email protected].

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Thank you to the Redfield Foundation Series for the free basketball tickets for community partners like DFS. #familyengagement #athletics

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

No experience necessary. Tuition is $20 a month (families that have more than one dancer get a discount). Free for UNR students. Even 2-4 year olds can join. Lorraine T Benuto and Arie Rodriguez are happy to answer any questions about Ballet Folklorico Raices del Fuego

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

DFS is entering this holiday season with gratitude for our donors like @BankofAmerica which has generously donated $105,000 over 3 years to support the DFS Youth College Internship program for graduating seniors. Thank you Nick Rowe @Nerowe99 #GivingBack #DFSFamily #Internships

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Hey DFS Family the Doyle Foundation is offering a scholarship & it is now open. Applicants can be graduating high school seniors or older. There is no income cap requirement; or minimum GPA requirement. Click the link for more information.
https://t.co/1R7MymtapJ

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Calling all DFS Seniors! Come to the DFS lounge from 11am-12pm, Saturday Nov 12th to learn more about taking two free college courses & participating in a paid internship over the summer. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. I hope to see you there!!!
#DFS #DFSfamily

[Deans F. Scholars @DFS_Nevada]

Happy Halloween Everyone!🎃