Scholarships

  • The Detroit Public Schools Community District is pleased to announce the opening of our annual scholarship season, offering a diverse range of awards to support the academic and professional aspirations of our students. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance and recognition to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their community.
     
    We invite students to explore the various scholarships available, each tailored to support different areas of study, career paths, and personal achievements. Our goal is to empower students to pursue their educational goals without financial barriers, facilitating a smoother transition to higher education and beyond.
     
    Applicants are encouraged to review the criteria for each scholarship carefully and submit their applications by the designated deadlines. The Detroit Public Schools Community District is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and achievement, and we look forward to supporting our students’ academic journeys through these scholarship opportunities.
     
    Embrace the possibilities and rise to the next step in your academic and professional journey.
     
    For more information on available scholarships and application procedures, please visit each scholarship application page. If you still have questions, please reach out to info@dpsfdn.org.
  • Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Unsung Graduate Scholarship

      The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside Detroit Chapter #9 of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., has created...

    The Roy and Maureen Roberts Scholarship

      The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside Roy and Maureen Roberts, has created an opportunity for DPSCD graduating...

    The Willie McAllister, Jr. Fine Arts and Education Scholarship

      The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside ABC Student Transportation, has created an opportunity for four DPSCD seniors...

    George Curby Newman Scholarship

      The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside the Newman Family, has created an opportunity for 1 male and...

    Michigan Central STEAM Award

      Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside Michigan Central, have created an opportunity for upcoming juniors (2024- 2025 school...

    The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Detroit chapter

    The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Detroit chapter is offering scholarships averaging $2,500 each to deserving students from underrepresented...

    Pernick Prize Award

      The annual Pernick Prizes (3) in Mathematics, Medicine, and Public Service offers a non-renewable $15,000 award that recognizes the outstanding achievement...

    Marching Band

    The inaugural Marching Band Scholarship will offer a non-renewable award that recognizes the outstanding achievement of a DPSCD high school...

    SIM Detroit

    In our increasingly digital workplace, the need for STEM educated professionals is greater than ever. To support this need, the...

    US Ecology

    US Ecology, an environmental services organization, is offering four (4) non-renewable scholarships totaling $5,000 each as a commitment to furthering...

    Accelerate4KIDS®

    The Accelerate4KIDS® Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality computer science and STEM education in underserved communities and...

    Roy and Maureen Roberts

    The Roy and Maureen Roberts Scholarship awards one Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) graduating senior, with an overall minimum...

    Samuel and Margaret Crawford

    The Samuel & Margaret Crawford Scholarship Fund rewards $1, 500 to students who have exhibited academic promise, tenacity, and self-efficacy...

    Willie McAllister, Jr.

    The Willie McAllister, Jr. Fine Arts and Education Scholarship awards four (4)- $2,500 scholarships to DPSCD seniors who aspire to...

    George Newman Memorial

    The George Newman Memorial Scholarship awards two (2)- $1,000 scholarships to 1 male and 1 female DPSCD senior varsity athlete matriculating...