Empowering Futures with Scholarships
Welcome to the DPSCD Foundation Scholarships Page
At the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, our mission is to empower students to achieve their fullest potential by providing the financial resources they need to pursue higher education. This year, we are proud to announce that our total scholarship award amount for 2024 is $250,000, the highest in our Foundation’s history. To date, we have awarded $160,000 in scholarships, and we still have $90,000 available for deserving students.
A Special Thank You to Our Funders
Our scholarship program would not be possible without the generous support of our funders.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals and organizations who believe in the potential of DPSCD students and have invested in their futures:
Dr. Nat Pernick
The Newman Family
McGregor Fund
Michigan Central
Roy & Maureen Roberts
ABC Student Transportation
Richard White
Republic Services
Your generosity has made a profound impact on the lives of our students, enabling them to pursue their dreams and rise to excellence. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and partnership in our mission.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to congratulate the 20 remarkable students who have been awarded scholarships so far this year. These scholarships are helping our students embark on their college journeys at prestigious institutions such as Princeton, the University of Michigan, Howard University, and Berklee College of Music.Below is a list of our 2024 scholarship recipients and the colleges they are “rising to”:
Aliyah Coleman
US Ecology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Brooke McFadden
Outstanding JROTC
Eastern Michigan University
Darren Harris
McGregor
Grand Valley State University
Jaden Anderson
Willie McAllister, Jr. Fine Arts
Berklee College of Music
Landon Robbins
George Curby Newman Memorial | Detroit College Promise
University of Michigan
Nia Blanton
Detroit College Promise
Central Michigan University
Anisa Sewell
Willie McAllister, Jr. Fine Arts
University of Michigan
Courtney Webster II
Michigan Central STEAM
South Carolina State University
Gabrielle McCrimmon
Unsung Hero
Norfolk State University
Kleham-King Ezumah
McGregor
Wayne State University
MD Uddin
Detroit College Promise
University of Michigan
Noah Pierson
Willie McAllister, Jr. Fine Arts
Howard University
Kristen Lavergne
George Curby Newman Memorial
North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University
Landen Kendrick
Willie McAllister, Jr. Fine Arts
Hampton University
Nathan Watson
Outstanding JROTC
Wayne State University
Roshaun Williams
Pernick Prize | US Ecology
Grand Valley State University
Seret McCarty
Pernick Prize | Unsung Hero
Columbia College Chicago
Siam Hossain
Roy and Maureen Roberts
Princeton University
Zaara Noor
Pernick Prize | US Ecology | Detroit College Promise
University of Michigan
Zhanyla Coley
Detroit College Promise
Michigan State University
Memorable Moments from the 2024 Scholarship Reception
Celebrating Our Students Rising to Excellence
On August 8, 2024, we held an Open House-style reception to celebrate and send off our 2024 scholarship recipients as they embark on the next phase of their academic journeys. The event was a joyous occasion filled with pride, inspiration, and a sense of community. We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to seeing the legendary heights they will achieve. This year’s theme, “Rising with Excellence,” was at the heart of our celebration, reflecting our belief in the limitless potential of our students.
Relive the special moments from our 2024 Scholarship Reception Dinner by viewing the photos from the event. These images capture the spirit of the night and the pride we have in our students as they begin this new chapter of their lives.
Join Us in Empowering Future Scholars
Your support can make a world of difference for our students. By contributing to the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, you are helping to provide the financial resources necessary for our students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams. Together, we can continue to foster a community of excellence and opportunity.