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What Comes Next: Supporting Students Through Life After High School
Blog written by Communications Manager, Brooklynn Lambert This time of year, it can feel like everything is building toward one moment. Graduation is around the corner, plans are starting to take shape, and one of the most common questions seniors hear is, “What’s...
A Voice of the Class of 2026: Taylor Smith, 2026 Celebration Luncheon Student Speaker
At the 13th Annual Celebration Luncheon, Taylor Smith took the stage as a powerful example of what’s possible when students are given the support, guidance, and opportunity to succeed. A senior at Clintondale High School and a member of the Detroit Regional Dollars...
Where Your Dollars Go: The Real Impact of the Next Level Scholars Program
Blog post written by DRDFS Communications Manager, Brooklynn Lambert When people think about educational nonprofits, they often think about scholarships. A check awarded. A tuition bill reduced. A financial gap closed. At Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars,...
What We Wish Every Scholar Knew in January
Blog post written by DRDFS Communications Manager, Brooklynn Lambert January has a way of making everything feel louder. New semesters. New expectations. New pressure to “start fresh” and somehow have it all figured out. For many students, this time of year comes...
Your Impact in 2025: Thank You for Investing in Our DRDFS Scholars
As we close out 2025, we want to pause and share our sincere gratitude with the people who make our work possible. To our donors and supporters – thank you for investing in our DRDFS scholars. Because of your belief in Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, our...
Scholarships Open Doors: How Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Is Driving Access During National Scholarship Month
Blog written by DRDFS Awards Manager, Erin Talbot Each November, during National Scholarship Month, we celebrate the impact of scholarships. Scholarships don’t just help students pay for college, they change their trajectories. At Detroit Regional Dollars for...
Fall Semester Focus: Staying on Track Toward Your Goals
The school year has officially begun, and whether you’re a high school senior preparing for college applications or a first-year college student stepping onto campus for the first time, fall semester is a crucial time. Fall is more than pumpkin patches and...
From Day One to Done: Beginning with the End in Mind
It’s that time of year again! The school year is right around the corner and it’s moving whether you’re ready or not. The good news? You get to decide how you show up for it. No matter what last year looked like, this is your reset button. The first few weeks are...
Year in Review: Celebrating Our Scholars and the Impact We’ve Built Together
As we wrap up the 2024-2025 programming year, we’re feeling deeply grateful – for the milestones we’ve hit, the moments we’ve shared, and the momentum we’re taking into next school year. This year was all about growth, connection, and purpose. Together with our...
Helping Scholars Bridge the Gap Between High School & What’s Next
Each spring, thousands of high school seniors across Southeast Michigan celebrate a major milestone: deciding where they’ll go next—whether it’s a four-year university, community college, or a skilled trade program. But between graduation and the first day of class,...
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“I grew up without a clue of what I wanted to do, or where I wanted to go in life, until I had the opportunity to join Dollars for Scholars my sophomore year of high school. From visiting campuses, to SAT prep, the guidance I received from the program changed my entire outlook.
“From college tours to financial aid, Dollars for Scholars has greatly impacted my path to higher education. As a first generation college student, deciding where I would want to continue my education and figuring out how I would get there was a difficult process. My family and I lacked the time and transportation necessary to visit schools, and this limited me in figuring out my future.
“When joining Dollars for Scholars, I was eager to visit colleges and earn scholarship money. Being able to look at all the different schools with other students I could relate to was so reassuring. Dollars for Scholars was able to answer my questions about the ins & outs of post-secondary education, as well assist me with applications. This extra help was so motivating.
“Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is a life-changing program. Before high school, I was going down a path that if most kids took, they’d end up either dropping out of school or going to jail. Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars helped inspire me to get on a better path by showing me how to prepare for college. Hearing other students’ stories made me feel like I could be successful both in high school and post-secondary education.