Scholarship Program

Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship: Celebrating Academic Excellence

Young Detroiter Sport is committed to celebrating the academic excellence of Detroit high school students who have also participated in sports. These students are the future leaders of Detroit and the world, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve their academic and personal goals through our merit scholarship program. The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Detroit, Michigan, who have excelled academically and participated in sports throughout high school. Sports and academic excellence are not mutually exclusive. In fact, sports can teach young people essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and leadership. These skills are essential for success in college and beyond.

  • Financial assistance: The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship provides students with up to $_____ in financial assistance to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses during their first year enrolled in a college university.
  • Recognition for academic achievement: The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, so it is a form of recognition for a student’s hard work and dedication to their studies.
  • Sense of community: The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship program creates a sense of community among the scholarship recipients. The students can meet and network with other high-achieving students from Detroit and support each other as they pursue their college and career goals.
 
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Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship, students must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior in the Detroit metropolitan area
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Have participated in sports throughout high school
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be a US citizen or permanent resident

How to apply:

To apply for the Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship, students must complete an online application and submit the following materials:

  • Official transcripts from high school
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement
  • A resume

Application deadline:

The application deadline for the Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship is April 15th.

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Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship Terms:

The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship is a unique opportunity for graduating high school seniors in the Detroit metropolitan area to receive financial assistance, recognition for academic achievement, and a sense of community. We encourage all eligible students to apply for this scholarship. Together, we can invest in the next generation of Detroit leaders.:

  • The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship is a competitive scholarship. A selection committee will review all applications and select the most deserving students for scholarships.
  • The Young Detroiter Sport Merit Scholarship is funded by generous donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. We are grateful to our donors for supporting our mission to celebrate the academic excellence of Detroit high school students who have also participated in sports.

Young Detroiter Sport thanks you for considering this program and wishes you well in your future endeavors.