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2021 Downtown Networking Tailgate
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars supporters and alumni gathered in Detroit’s Campus Martius Park for the Downtown Networking Tailgate. Many guests were learning about DRDFS for the first time. They heard from program experts, the DRDFS alumni themselves.
Class of 2021 Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to the 59 members of the Class of 2021 who achieved perfect attendance throughout the three-year Next Level Scholars program!
Suited for Success: Class of 2021
One by one, the members of the Class of 2021 enthusiastically announced their college decisions. Collectively, these students will go on to pursue their dreams at more than 35 post-secondary institutions across the state and country.
DRDFS Students Succeed with Tutor.com
With many students in the Next Level Scholars (NLS) program learning from home this year, and some students following a hybrid or an in-person model, we knew we needed to continue providing stable, consistent support no matter the circumstances. We were proud to have provided the services of Tutor.com to our students.
Welcome Class of 2023
“I applied to Next Level Scholars because I wanted to learn more about other colleges and I know that NLS will help me do that! I’m excited to go on college trips and learn how to prepare for the future.”
Spring Letter from Executive Director, Christa Funk
This spring, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars will have awarded over 1,700 students with more than 2.6 million dollars in scholarships since 1990.
Spotlight on Center Line High School
In 2017, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars partnered with Center Line High School (CLHS). In a recent conversation with CLHS Principal Andrea Szabo and Next Level Scholars Program Adviser Audrey Kary, they shared details on all the great programs CLHS provides to their students.
Center Line Student Receives 2021 Provost Scholarship
“You’ve given me an opportunity to not only achieve my dreams, but to give back. You’ve invested in me and for that reason, I have never been more grateful and motivated to do great things.”
In review: 8th Annual (Virtual) Celebration Luncheon
This March, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars hosted the 8th Annual (Virtual) Celebration Luncheon. Guests tuned in to the livestreamed show to learn about new program features, hear alumni insight, and see what DRDFS has been doing this school year for students adjusting to a new learning environment.
DRDFS Impact Report
Have you seen our recent Impact Report? Take a look inside to learn how we’re helping local students succeed.


Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is proud to partner with MCAN to work toward the shared goal of 60% college attainment by 2030.


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