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A Ray of Sunshine from McCloud
2024 Spark Award honoree Kelli McCloud is an advisor whose impact and influence spans three decades The DRDFS Spark Award is presented each year to the individual who best embodies the DRDFS’ founding principle of igniting that spark of inspiration and motivation in...
Inspire. Prepare. Succeed.
Testimonials from first-year college students reveals the impact of DRDFS’ post-secondary support The goal of Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars (DRDFS) is to inspire, prepare, and empower students to succeed in life after high school. That goal doesn’t end when a...
Dressed for Success
The DRDFS Suited for Success event is a celebration of achievement and a chance for students to prepare to take the next step on their journey “This event is a huge celebration of these students—an opportunity to show them how many people believe in them and what they...
Marecki: FAFSA changes increase college accessibility
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a free form that unlocks access to federal grants, work-study funds, and loans, as well as state and school aid, is a critically important tool for Michigan students who are planning to enroll in college this fall....
Bridge to Possibilities
AT&T Michigan President David Lewis set to headline DRDFS 11th Annual Celebration Luncheon AT&T Michigan President David C. Lewis, Sr. is no stranger to overcoming adversity and making the most of his opportunities. The trailblazing executive has spoken...
To Boost Post-Secondary Outcomes, Invest in Stronger Pipelines
Does Michigan value education? For the success of our state, one would hope so, but for years we have heard that the value of a higher education has been called into question. Most recently, Glengariff Group's survey for the Detroit Regional Chamber reported that only...
In Good Company
Receiving the inaugural MCAN Harbor Award is a validation of DRDFS’ mission—and an inspiring opportunity to connect with groups that share similar goals and ideals The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is a leading organization in Michigan’s college access...
Applied Initiative
Southeast Michigan high school seniors have an opportunity to learn, apply, and in some cases, get accepted to college at the DRDFS Apply Day. For hundreds of Detroit-area high school students, getting accepted to college and continuing their educational journey is...
Sustained Support—Enduring Impact
Connections and recollections at the DRDFS Downtown Networking Tailgate One of the most impactful elements of the support that Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars (DRDFS) provides to more than 400 high school students annually is that their support doesn’t end when...
Mike Zlonkevicz: Breaking the Cycle
DRDFS alumni Mike Zlonkevicz grew up in a room painted maize and blue in honor of the University of Michigan football team’s colors. As the first in his family to go to college, not only was a post-high-school academic path not a priority, it wasn’t even on his radar...
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