An Evening To Shine captures the spirit and potential of Durham’s public schools.

It celebrates the talent of 350+ DPS musicians, singers, dancers, and visual artists. DPS Arts Education is dedicated to empowering every student through a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach to help develop, challenge, and ignite every student in all areas of their life. More about DPS Arts.

student with glasses plays violin in DPS classroom

It helps fund The Durham Promise Scholarship — awarded to a high school senior from every DPS high school. The DPS Foundation merged with the DPS Scholarship Foundation in early 2021. Since then, DPSF has awarded over 100 scholarships and $249,000+ in funds. More about DPSF Scholarships.

liam jones durham promise scholarship recipient holding scholarship

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