Epic Scholars Program

Epic Scholars is more than just a scholarship. It is a comprehensive and holistic student support program designed to nurture academic success and professional development for students who have experienced foster care and other challenging backgrounds. The program aims to build a sense of belonging and community among independent students to foster growth and success in college and beyond. Additionally, it addresses the unique personal and financial challenges that participants may face while pursuing their degrees. Epic Scholars provides academic, economic, personal, and career support, helping students create an empowered and confident community working toward graduation.

Epic Scholars was established in January 2018. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance and meaningful support to independent students including those who were emancipated, unaccompanied and/or former foster youth. Once a student has been accepted to the Epic Scholars program, they will remain Epic Scholars through their academic career at MSU Denver as long as annual program requirements are completed. Epic Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria. 

Epic Scholars is a Metropolitan State University of Denver program aimed at connecting, supporting and empowering students who’ve emerged from the foster care system and other difficult backgrounds—all of whom aspire to achieve greatness through higher education. The Epic Scholars mission is built on championing the desire to overcome, unlocking the potential within, and delivering the opportunities foster alumni and other independent students need to succeed. And at its core, the program aims to be the bridge between inner belief and outward ambition, lighting a pathway toward a better future for these students and the community they represent.

Participants in the program will have access to- 

• Student Support Services provided by Epic
• Individualized academic coaching and emotional support.
• Scholarship opportunities and support with the scholarship search, application and overall process.
• The Epic Scholars Stipend
• Graduate school advising and career advising.
• Social events and workshops created to engage and connect students on campus.
• Referrals for housing, food, clothing, health, and Wellness.
• School supplies and other material supports as expressed/requested by scholars 

We are currently in a transition period. For any additional information, email us: [email protected]. If you are interested in applying for the program, complete the application on the TRIO SSS website.