The purpose of the fund is to provide financial scholarships to Durham High School Students for the tuition cost of dual enrollment courses. Students must meet one of the two following criteria:
a.) Is eligible for a financial waiver of fees in accordance with the college or university at which the student is dual-enrolled; or
b.) Has a home or primary language other than English, as indicated on the student's Durham Unified School District enrollment records.
Durham High School currently offers dual enrollment courses through a partnership with Southern Oregon University. Students who particpate and achieve a passing grade in a dual enrollment courses earn college credit prior to high school graduation. Classes prepare students for the rigors of college coursework as well as provide a competitive edge when applying to four-year universities.