Bensard Medical Scholarship
In 2009, Retired Technician Jacques Bensard and his wife Alexisa created a scholarship to assist with medical education tuition for children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of active and retired Denver Police officers. Starting in 2025, we are proud to extend this scholarship to children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of DPD professional staff. The scholarship was the Bensards’ way of acknowledging a generous financial gift given to their son, Dr. Denis Bensard, by Dr. Lawless in memory of his father, Captain Lawless, of the Denver Police Department. Today, Dr. Bensard is a recognized expert in the medical field in Denver. Since 2009, the Bensard Medical Scholarship has helped numerous children and grandchildren of Denver Police officers, contributing thousands of dollars toward their medical education.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 Bensard Medical Scholarship recipients!
On Saturday, August 2nd, the Blue Hat Foundation board proudly awarded the Bensard Medical Scholarship to 10 incredible recipients at District 3! These students are the future of healthcare, and we’re honored to support their journeys toward making a difference in our communities.
We can’t wait to see where your hard work, dedication, and passion take you next. The future is bright!
Check out the highlights below from this inspiring day!
Join us in recognizing:
Liam Barrett (Grandfather Forrest McClure-Retired)
Miranda Bauer (Grandfather Richard Bauer-Retired)
Sienna Bauer (Grandfather Richard Bauer-Retired)
Ava Byerly (Stepdaughter Michael Pace-Retired and Grandfather Michael Staskin-Retired)
Shannon Campbell (Stepdaughter John Stratton-Retired)
Marieke Carrigan (Father Sgt. Jason Carrigan and Grandfather Michael Carrigan-Retired)
Trinity Love (Parents Sgt Tracy Love and Detective Lisa Love)
Natalie Quinones (Parents David & Kelly Quinones-Retired and Grandfather Danial O’Hayre-Retired)
Julia Sessions (Father Technician Carl Sessions)
Tanner Starnes (Father Detective Bret Starnes)
