NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

  1. DFS Scholarship Season Open
  2. Congratulations, Class of 2021!
  3. In a Tight Spot? Apply for the Alumni Emergency Fund
  4. Alumni Outreach Team - Join Today!
  5. Motivation with Marketea
  6. Featured Resources - Scholarship Opportunities, Financial Appeals, and more.
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DFS SCHOLARSHIP SEASON OPEN

If you are eligible for your Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars scholarship check, you will be able to claim your scholarship starting June 1, 2021.

Students that are eligible for scholarship funds for the Fall 2021 semester will have checks disbursed to their institutions on the dates below, pending Award Agreement or Award Renewal form submission.

  • August 9, 2021
  • August 23, 2021
  • September 1, 2021

Please check your personal email for more updates! If you haven't received an email and you believe you are eligible, please reach out to Erin at [email protected].
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021!

Congratulations on your graduation, Class of 2021! We are proud of you for your dedication to your education and know you will go on to do great things in the "real world".

We'd love to hear from you and see a photo of you in your cap and gown! Click the link to right to submit your info.
ALUMNI EMERGENCY FUND

The Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Alumni Emergency Fund is available to DRDFS alumni who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education who have an immediate financial emergency that may derail their education and would like to request support. The fund allows students to meet their needs and continue their education.

Eligibility:
  • You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (you were enrolled in the spring and plan to enroll in the fall)
  • You have not already received emergency funds from Dollars for Scholars.
NEW! JOIN THE ALUMNI OUTREACH TEAM

Join our OUTREACH TEAM!

Outreach Team members receive sharable updates via email as exciting news and events happen. You can choose to share these updates to your social media pages as much or as little as you prefer (this is completely voluntary). You’ll play an important role in helping us grow.

Interested in joining? Email [email protected] for details, including how to BUILD YOUR RESUME with DRDFS Outreach Team information.
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MOTIVATION WITH MARKETEA
FEATURED RESOURCES

  • Click here for scholarships with deadlines in July.

  • Click here for scholarships with deadlines in August.

  • Click here for scholarships with deadlines in September.


  • SwiftStudent is a FREE resource to help guide you through the financial aid appeal process. 

  • Click here for a guide to help you plan out paying for post-secondary and completing all of those necessary steps.
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