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.
Scholarship Details
Prizes
Four $2,500 scholarships will be given to carefully selected recipients.
Qualifications
- Graduating seniors and young adults shall have graduated from high school or be in the process of applying to, or duly accepted by, an accredited health care / medical program, college, or university.
- Each applicant shall have the intent to complete his or her education in the health care / medical field.
- Studies covered by this scholarship shall include: doctor of medicine, doctor of dentistry, doctor of pharmacy, nursing, emergency medical services, or any other technical medical field such as dental hygienist, mental health professional, or alternative health care provider.
Application
If you are a recipient of the Bensard Scholarship, you will be required to submit proof once you have been accepted into your program. Funds will be sent directly to the school/program and will be applied to your account.
For more information, please contact:
Catherine Davis
Executive Director, Denver Police Blue Hat Foundation
info@bluehatfoundation.org