Our Programs

DMSF conducts five “Core Programs” designed to enhance the lives of its scholars.  Those programs begin during the summer before new Scholars enter high school, and continue through the college admission process.

AT&T Bridge to Excellence Program

During the summer before their freshman year, DMSF requires each Scholar to attend an intensive week-long workshop focusing on the academic and business language that is expected of them in the college preparatory environment.  In addition, each Scholar attends the Ideal Student Workshop, a one-week program which focuses on organization skills, time management, note-taking, and critical reading, thinking and writing.

Tutoring

DMSF engages professional tutors to provide academic assistance to Scholars who need extra help throughout their high school careers.  DMSF Scholars who require additional assistance are entitled to receive tutoring help throughout all four years of their high school careers.  Tutoring may be conducted through a Scholar’s high school or through accredited teaching professionals.  DMSF actively encourages any Scholar who is struggling in a particular subject to seek extra assistance.

Mentoring Program

Each DMSF Scholar who requests a mentor is matched with an adult who serves as a role model with a special interest in the academic success and personal growth of the Scholar.  Mentors are encouraged to communicate with their mentees on a regular basis and to meet with them at least once each quarter.  DMSF hosts several events throughout the school year where mentors and their Scholars can meet in a social setting.

Summer Opportunities Program

DMSF’s Summer Opportunities Program presents Scholars with summer job opportunities, internships, cultural and study abroad programs, sports programs and community service programs.  The program begins with the Summer Opportunities Fair in February.

Since 1992, as part of the Summer Opportunities Program, DMSF has supported summer golf caddie employment opportunities.  Scholars live in college dorms and caddie at nearby country clubs, earning income, gaining work experience and developing life skills.  Adult counselors supervise daily activities and transport the caddies to and from their clubs.  Participating in the Caddie Program makes Scholars eligible to apply for the Chick Evans Scholarship, a four-year, full tuition college scholarship awarded by the Western Golf Association to caddies demonstrating excellent academic performance, financial need and outstanding character.

College Counseling

DMSF’s four year college counseling program assists Scholars and their families with all aspects of the college selection process.  Scholars have access to an array of services, including ACT/SAT test preparation courses, campus visits, college application assistance and guidance through the complicated financial aid process.