Scholarship Resources
Last revised 24 February 2012
This page lists college or university scholarships intended
for or particularly well suited for
General sources of information:
● Detroit Community Scholarship Initiative list - English
● Paying for College in
● Nationwide list of scholarships from Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard - link
● Information from
● Scholarships for African-Americans - #1;
#2;
#3
● PowerPoint presentation (via YouTube) by Ron Wilson of EduGuide - link
Scholarship Search sites
● Fast Web: scholarship matching and college search service; also has information on jobs and internships, financial aid, and student life.
● Mach 25: scholarship search tool that allows students to find scholarships that match their personal profiles or by keyword; also has information on admission criteria, campus life, programs and degrees, and financial aid.
Although many scholarship search sites list thousands or scholarships, our experience is that your chance of actually getting any scholarship money from these search sites is low. We recommend searching the list below, or contacting the financial aid office of the college you are attending.
1. Detroit College Promise
Program began with the graduating class of 2009 at Cody High School, Detroit
Number of scholarships: unlimited - we offer scholarships to
all DPS graduates (classes of 2011 and later) who qualify.
Scholarship details: one time award of up to $500 for eligible students in classes of 2009-2011; amount announced each summer.
● Attend a DPS high school and reside in Detroit continuously from
registration through graduation.
● Apply by December 1, 2010 (classes of 2011-2014) or
December 1 of the 9th grade year (classes 2015 and forward)
● "Claim" your scholarship by sending us the completed
paperwork by July 1 for the college year beginning in August/September.
See Frequently Asked Questions for more information
Click here for names of past / present scholarship recipients
2. Coleman A Young Foundation
Program has been operating since 1986, currently 38 awardees (10 per year)
Number of scholarships: about 10 per year
Scholarship details: $5000/year for 4 years, not restricted
to
Major requirements:
● Student has overcome significant hardship
● Student likely would be unable to go to college otherwise
Click here for more information
3.
Program has been operating since 1990, currently ~ 125 new awardees per year
Number of scholarships: unlimited
Scholarship details: tuition and mandatory fees to designated universities, varies for other institutions
Major requirements for universities:
●
● ACT/SAT results of 21 / 990 or better in reading and math only and cumulative (from 9th grade) 3.0 GPA for public college and university scholarship
● 95% attendance in high school
● For community colleges, need ACT of 18 and 2.5 GPA
Click here or here for more information, here for the application or call Chiquita Lawler at 313/596-0318.
4.
Number of scholarships: up to 2 per year
Scholarship details: $2000 per year, renewable
Major requirements:
● High school senior in public or private high school
in
● Nominated by high school counselor
Click here for more information
5. Detroit Housing Commission Scholarship
Program began with the class of 2012 at Detroit Public Schools
Number of scholarships: to be determined
Scholarship details: to be announced in July 2012
● Apply by April 15, 2012 (click here for the application);
● Be a Detroit Housing Commission resident;
● Be a senior in a Detroit Public School, graduating in 2012;
● Attend a Michigan public college or university full time (12 credits or more) during the 2012-2013 college year and;
● Submit final documents by July 1, 2012 (click here for the scholarship acceptance form).
Students can get both the Detroit College Promise and the Detroit Housing Commission scholarships, if eligible, but they must register separately and complete paperwork for each scholarship. Call 248/646-3269 for more information
6.
Number of scholarships: 1 per year
Scholarship details: Up to $5000, not renewable
Major requirements:
● Graduating senior at
Click here for more information
7.
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Number of scholarships: 5 per year
Scholarship details: Up to $5,000 per year for 4 years
Major requirements:
● Graduating senior from Detroit Public Schools
● Pursuing a career in accounting, finance, management or business
● Acceptable evidence of community service.
● Financial need
● A commitment to return to
● A commitment to become a mentor to later Doss
scholarship recipients.
Click here
for more information
8. H.T. Ewald Foundation Scholarship
Number of scholarships: 2 to 18 per year
Scholarship details: $500 to $3500 per year for 4 years
Major requirements:
● Graduating senior residing in metropolitan
● Financial need
● Based on overall scholarship record (top half of class), character
Click here for more information
9. FIRST Scholarships
Number of scholarships: varies
Scholarship details: Scholarships are awarded to students
planning to pursue science and technology degrees at 2 or 4 year
universities. Details vary by university and program. Usually
requires participation in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or FIRST Tech
Challenge (FTC).
Click here
for more information.
10. Foster care related grants
Students in foster care on or after their 14th birthday or who were adopted from foster care on or after their 16th birthday may be eligible for an Education and Training Voucher of up to $5,000 to assist with college or vocational training expenses.
Click here for more information, or contact Lutheran Social Services of Michigan at 877/660-6388.
11. Ordonez Family Scholarship
Number of scholarships: 1 per year
Scholarship details: Up to $2500 per year, renewable
Major requirements:
● Attended a southwest
Click here for more information
12. Otis M. Smith Scholarship
Number of scholarships: 4 per year
Scholarship details: Up to $3000, nonrenewable
Major requirements:
● Single mother
● Resident of
● Attend or will attend Wayne State University, University of Michigan (any campus) or Catholic University Law School in Washington, D.C.
Click here for more information
13. Rosa Parks Scholarship
Program began in 1980
Number of scholarships: 40 per year
Scholarship details: $2000 per year
Major requirements:
● Be a senior attending a public or private
● GPA of 2.5 or above
● Complete an application form and essay
Click here for more information
14.
State of
Number of scholarships: unlimited
Scholarship details: Scholarship is provided in two phases.
Phase I provides tuition and mandatory fee charges for students enrolled in a
participating associate degree or certificate program in
Major requirements:
● Must have had Medicaid coverage for 24 months out of a 36-month consecutive period
● The Michigan Department of Human Services identifies qualified students as early as 6th grade and notifies them of eligibility.
● The FAFSA is encouraged but not necessary
Click here for more information
15. Steve Smith Scholarship
Number of scholarships: 1 per year
Scholarship details: Up to $10,000 per year for 4 years
Major requirements:
● Graduating senior from
● Must attend
Click here for more information
16.
The New Metropolitan
Number of scholarships: 2 per year
Scholarship details: $1000 to an accredited college or university.
Major requirements:
● 3.0 GPA or above
● Typed essay
All applications should be submitted to Janet Jones by February 18, 2011 at newmetrobpw_collegefair@yahoo.com.
17.
United
Number of scholarships: unlimited
Scholarship details: The UNCF is dedicated to promoting higher education for African American students, offering scholarships and internships at about 900 institutions. A variety of scholarships are listed on the website, each with its own criteria.
Click here for more information.
18. University of Michigan-Dearborn
Number of Scholarships: 12 for full tuition, unlimited for partial tuition
Scholarship details: partial tuition recipients-$2000 renewable for up to 4 years; full tuition scholarships also include select fees
Major Requirements:
● GPA of 3.0
● Enrollment in a public or charter high school in school districts with an economic disadvantaged status
●
Click here for more information
19. Virgil K. Lobring Scholarship
Number of scholarships: 1 per year
Scholarship details: Up to $1500, not renewable
Major requirements:
● Graduating senior at
● Show leadership and academic achievement
● Demonstrate greatest improvement from freshman year, according to committee
Click here for more information
20. Wade H. McCree, Jr. Incentive Scholarship Program
Program has been running since 1986
Scholarship details: students who show academic success in 8th grade are pre-selected in the 9th grade. Provides tuition for 32 credit hours for each of four years (eight semesters maximum). Scholarship recipients must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and winter semester of the four year award.
Requirements for pre-selection:
● 3.0 GPA or better at the middle school level
● Completion of 6th, 7th and 8th grade in DPS Schools
● Recommendation by middle school principal and counselor
● Excellent reading and mathematics scores on the Metropolitan Achievement Test
● Students and their parents must sign an agreement which states that they will meet the performance standards of the scholarship program delineated in the Student/Parent Contract.
Requirements for scholarship:
● 3.0 GPA or better at the high school level
● 21 or higher on ACT
● Admission to a
● Financial need is not a factor
● Attendance at the Fall orientation for parents and students
Click here for more information and forms (each university has its own website)
21.
Number of scholarships: 64 students received the scholarship in 2009
Scholarship details:
Major requirements:
● Must be enrolled at a high school in
● Must have a 3.0 grade point average
Students should contact their local high school principle to obtain the scholarship application. Click here for more information.
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