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 2026 Bensard Medical Scholarship recipients!
Shannon Campbell (John Stratton – Retired)
Emma Vyhlidal (Kenneth Padgett – Retired)
Ella Beckwith (Jerry Snow – Retired
Jeremiah Little (Frederick Little – Active)
On Friday, July 31st, the Blue Hat Foundation board proudly awarded the Bensard Medical Scholarship to 4 incredible recipients at the Denver Police Department Headquarters! 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!
