“The education of youth is the most efficient and effective method of improving the welfare, condition, and future of all communities, citizens and families. The basis of all human improvement begins with education.”
– Herbert and Judy Paige

Our students attend 2-year and 4- year colleges in Colorado.  Some of our students have successfully transferred from community college to graduate from 4-year schools.  We have students who have graduated from: Community College of Denver, University of Colorado, Metro State, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, San Diego State University and San Diego Mesa College.  We are proud of our Paige Foundation graduates!

We support K-12 non-profits who demonstrate they are impacting college graduation rates for children from marginalized communities.  We have partnerships with College Track, Colorado Uplift, Denver Kids, Denver Scholarship Foundation, Girls Inc. and “I Have a Dream” of Boulder and the Colorado Dream Foundation.  These programs provide students the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty though social emotional education, school support, summer programs, mentoring and in some cases tuition towards college.

“The Paige Foundation’s long-standing partnership and unwavering support has positively impacted the youth and families we serve. Their generosity powers our mission to provide high quality, out-of-school time programming for marginalized youth in Denver, helping them to graduate high school and pursue meaningful post-secondary opportunities.”

Kaye Taavialma, President & CEO, Colorado Dream Foundation

“As a first generation student, my parents push me—especially my dad—and motivate me to have good grades. Because of that I’ve always had the mindset to go to college and graduate with a good stable degree that can help me get a career after college.”

Yared, Denver Scholarship Foundation recipient

The Denver Scholarship Foundation helped Yared graduate from high school and decide which college to attend.

College Success Stories

Lindsay

“A few years ago I had the lofty dream of becoming a dental hygienist. I am a single mom and I wanted to give my daughter the support she needed and teach her that she will one day be a strong woman and can do anything.

At the time my dream seemed nearly impossible. Being a recipient of the Herbert and Judy Paige scholarship has had a profound impact on my life.  If I had not received this scholarship my dream of higher education may not have been possible. The scholarship allowed me to worry less about my financial needs and focus more on my studies.

Support from the foundation financially and emotionally has made me believe my dream is possible.  Sunny has been very supportive by checking up on me and keeping in touch throughout this process. It means a lot to me to know there are those in my corner believing in me enough to fund my education.

I want to sincerely thank you for providing this scholarship not only to me, but to others also seeking out a better life for themselves and loved ones.”

In 2018 Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from the Community College of Denver.

Brice

“Receiving the Herbert and Judy Paige Family Foundation scholarship has been instrumental in my success. It has provided me the means to expand my education to the University of Colorado and given me added motivation to succeed. Receiving so much support has allowed me to maintain focus and sustain a high personal standard for academic success.  Without the concern of financial stress on my family, this support has given me the intellectual freedom to explore. I am honored to be a part of the Paige family due to the rigor the scholarship represents. I am proud to call myself part of this group because we represent the future and illustrate the depth and diversity necessary to advance our community.”

Brice attended the Community College of Denver, then transferred and graduated from the University of Colorado.

Rachael

“Thank you to the Paige Foundation for supporting me on my path towards my nursing degree. Being a single mom has many challenges, but the scholarship from the Paige Foundation helped me pay for my education to secure a stable career to provide for my son.”

Rachael, Community College of Denver graduate, University of Colorado, Anchutz medical school, 2025 graduate

Andy

“It is the support offered to me by the Paige Foundation that has allowed me the opportunity to succeed and excel the way that I have. As I enter my senior year I think back and can’t help but see how much of an impact receiving this scholarship has really had on my life. It has allowed me the opportunity to pursue my dreams in ways that I never thought possible. The support has truly been a blessing and I cannot begin to let you know how much I treasure it, and all of you at the Paige Foundation. You all are wonderful people, doing wonderful things, and I’m glad to be a part of it. My dream is to be able to help others the way that you have helped me. With the support that you have offered me, I am certain that I will be in that position sooner than later! I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for me!”

Andy transferred from the Community College of Denver and graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Ronald

“I grew up in a poor, frequently homeless family, and I left as a teenager to live on my own. After more than a decade of working minimum wage, and simply “getting by” in life, I have committed myself to the pursuit of an education because I believe that this is the best way to improve my situation. Nobody in my family has ever received a college education, and I intend to be the first. My family has struggled with poverty, drug addiction, and homelessness for as many generations back as I have knowledge of. With your scholarship my goals are easily within my reach, and I am optimistic about my opportunities. I am doing well in my classes, and hold down a solid 4.0 GPA. It was not at all difficult for me to see how your scholarship impacted my education this semester.”

Ronald graduated from the University of Colorado Denver campus in May 2019 with a major in Physics and a minor in Chinese Studies.

Paris

“I’m grateful that the Paige Foundation is supporting not only my academics but they are really supporting me and my success. The scholarship has not only given me peace of mind on the financial side, but a sense of community that is here to support me and my goals through a hard transition into adulthood. Thank you to the Paige Foundation and everyone that is a part of it, you really have helped so many, and my goal is to one day be able to give back to others.”

Michela

“It has meant so much to have the support of the Paige Foundation as I pursued a degree in nursing. I want to become a nurse so that I can care for others, and help people achieve their goals. I am so grateful and proud to be connected to such an incredible organization.”

Michela graduated in 2019 from San Diego State University with a degree in Nursing (BSN).

Nizeimana

“Here in America, life is safe, different, and challenging in new ways. I was born in Rwanda, in a poor village where life wasn’t easy. Because of the war, people were forced to move from their land in order to save their lives. After a period of time, my family and I were moved into a refugee camp. Life as a refugee was never easy. But now that I am in America, I have hope. Being here has changed my life, my family and my dreams. Instead of worrying about personal safety, I worry about professional safety. I know in my heart that I need a college degree to make all of the suffering worthwhile. I need a good job, my family needs the help, and my community needs a leader. I know education will be the only thing that makes me change my past. I know I must work harder than anyone to meet this dream.

I am attending college in order to support my family in the future. However, to be able to change my life and the life of my future family I must succeed today, tomorrow and in the coming years. It is my dream to make my family comfortable in our new country and take the lead for the future generations of my family to be educated and take advantage of our new life. So thank you for making this dream become a reality. Your support will not just help one person, but generations of Rwandans who will never be able to appreciate you through a letter. Thank you again for being part of my journey. I value every bit of support this opportunity is, and I only hope to keep growing with the support of my community.”

Nizeimana graduated in the Spring of 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering.  Two weeks after graduation Nizeimana started his career as a construction engineer for Kiewit.

Oliver

“Thank you so much for this generous scholarship.  Without your help, my academic workload would be almost impossible to complete.  The Paige Foundation has allowed me to focus on my grades and greatly improve my well-being.”

Oliver, University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business, 2025 graduate