Deadline update to March 30, 2025
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Rosemary Fawaz immigrated to this country when she was 3 yrs old. She was the oldest girl with four younger brothers. Rosemary attended Salina School K-9th grade and graduated from Fordson High School. She went on to graduate from Wayne State University with a business degree and worked for the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of…
Ralph G. Hashoian was the son of Armenian Genocide survivors, raised in Dearborn and graduated from Fordson High School. He taught at O. L. Smith, Edsel Ford High School and Dearborn High.He was a cherished family man, gifted teacher, talented artist, a true humanitarian, an advocate for peace, and an extra ordinary human being. Ralph…
This scholarship is to help two students who attended Stout Middle School, to acknowledge their accomplishments in high school, and assist them in their post high school education. Stout Middle School Staff and Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) have contributed to make this scholarship possible for 1 graduating senior from Edsel Ford High School and one graduating…
The Dearborn Democratic Club is offering two $1,000 scholarships to honor two deceased Dearborn Democrats: Congressman John Dingell and Activist Zahra Abbas. Applicants must write a 1000-word essay on the importance of activism: Recipients must attend a Michigan College.
The Edward Aguirre Scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding participation in the Edsel Ford High School’s music program. Eddie Aguirre (or, A.K.A. “Mr. Eddie”) was a graduate of Edsel Ford’s first graduating class. Although he never had kids of his own, he was a lifetime fixture at most every kind of…
This scholarship was made to help reach out to students who attended Bryant Middle School and to acknowledge their accomplishments in high school and to help them with their future endeavors. Bryant staff and alum have contributed to make this scholarship possible for our students. Along with all 3 high schools listed. Scholarship Amount two…
This scholarship was established in honor of a dear friend of our school district – Mr. Robert Cipriano. Athletics was always a vital component in a child’s educational experience and this fund was established to keep that memory alive in the minds of our students. Taking the top student who exemplifies this in their life…
HYPE Athletics was established in 2001 with the mission to strengthen the infrastructure of the community. HYPE has dedicated 19 years to the students of the Dearborn Public School District. We continue to strive to provide a better quality of life and education for our youth. This scholarship is valued at $1000 and is designed to…
This Scholarship was created in memory of Chad E. Steller, son of Gary Steller. Gary is honored to have served Dearborn Public Schools constructing and renovating educational facilities for nearly 30 years. Chad’s passion for the construction industry and particularly for educational construction was inspired by his visits in his youth to Dearborn Public Schools construction…
Eddie & Maha Fakhoury Scholarship The purpose of the Eddie & Maha Fakhoury annual Henry Ford Elementary Scholarship Fund is to provide assistance to a local family who has a high achieving student that attended Henry Ford Elementary School (K-5). The candidate who applies for this opportunity will be nominated by their teacher in their…
Domke Scholarship This scholarship was established on behalf of the Domke family. Skip Domke enjoyed a successful career in education for more than 30 years as a teacher, coach, and athletic director at Edsel Ford High School. While at Edsel Ford, he coached the boys for 14 years and also won the Class A Cross Country State…
Ryan Feeney Scholarship This scholarship was created in honor of Ryan Feeney. Ryan was an honor student at Dearborn High School when he passed away shortly before graduation. He valued education and was planning on attending Michigan State University to pursue a career in the military on an ROTC scholarship. Ryan managed to balance his school…
Mr. and Mrs. Arnaldo Fracassa Food, Beverage, and Hospitality Scholarship This scholarship was established on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Arnaldo Fracassa. Mr. & Mrs. Arnaldo Fracassa are proud parents to three grown children all of whom attended Dearborn Public Schools. The Fracassas established Arnaldo’s Banquet Center in 1987 after years of catering from their…
Metzler Scholarship The Metzler Scholarship is awarded to seniors who have demonstrated exemplary community service. Three students are nominated by their high school and invited to apply. There will only be one student selected from each of the three high schools as identified by Doris C. Metzler. Scholarship Amount: $665 each, awarded to one student…
The Whiston Scholarship This scholarship was established on behalf of former Superintendent Mr. Brian Whiston. Upon his arrival in 2008, Mr. Whiston embarked on a mission to raise student achievement, improve graduation rates, provide a variety of learning opportunities, and ensure the success of all students attending Dearborn Public Schools. One of Mr. Whiston’s goals was…