The Kimmy Foundation's mission is to support students who exhibit creativity, character, and compassion in keeping with the life and ideals of Kathryn Dougherty Galbreath. The DU Kimmy Foundation Community Service Professional Award highlights the Kimmy Foundation's efforts to support those who give to others and lead the way toward helping their community.
Each spring, two awards of up to $5,000 are presented to two seniors graduating in the spring from DU's traditional undergraduate program based on past contributions to community service as a DU student and future contributions to society via community service/engagement including specific employment plans following graduation.
Please note: The award amount will depend on the student's level of unmet financial need. If a student's unmet need is less than $5,000, the award will be equal to that amount. It may also be possible to apply the award to the student's financial aid package, adjusted per federal regulations. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid (finaid@du.edu) to inquire about their total unmet need and the possibility of applying the award to their financial aid package.
Regardless of the amount, all students are encouraged to apply. Being selected for the award provides recognition of the student's work and accomplishments, which is a valuable addition to your resume.
The 2024-2025 application is now closed. Check back in spring 2026 for the next application cycle.
The criteria for the DU Kimmy Foundation Community Service Professional Award include:
Completion of at least 2 service learning courses
For example, classes that involved partnerships with community agencies to solve public problems or provide services.
Completion of a community-engaged/public good research project
Must be separate from work completed in the service learning courses listed above (for example, conducting research with a community partner to understand or address a public problem).
Long-term community service
Must have a record of significant community service activities over time.
Commitment to future contributions
Must have a demonstrated commitment to make future contributions to society via community service/engagement, including specific employment plans following graduation.
Application Requirements
To be considered for the DU Kimmy Foundation Community Service Professional Award, students graduating in the spring should complete the application above and include the follow materials:
A resume listing community-engaged work (projects, research) as well as academic work (including coursework, publications, presentations, and other relevant academic work).
Because representatives of the Kimmy Foundation review applications (see Decision Process below), please include a release allowing your application to be shared with the Kimmy Foundation representatives. The form can be accessed here under How to Release Your Records > Current Students. To assist with filling out the form, you can list:
Name of recipient: Representatives of the Kimmy Foundation on the review committee
Record(s) to release: Application materials for the Kimmy Foundation Community Service Professional Award
Duration of release: Today's date
Purpose for release: To be considered for the Kimmy Foundation Community Service Professional Award
Your name, email address, and DU 87-number
Decision Process
The award recipient will be selected by two representatives from the Kimmy Foundation as well as two DU faculty/staff, identified by the CCESL Director.
Award Application
The 2024-2025 application is now closed. Check back in spring 2026 for the next application cycle.
