The Detroit College Promise

Last Update: November 19th, 2010

Description: The Detroit College Promise scholarship program began with the graduating class of 2009 at Cody High School in Detroit, MI.

Number of Scholarships: Unlimited scholarship available - We offer scholarships to all DPS graduates (classes of 2011 and later) who qualify.

Scholarship Details: To be determined for the class of 2011; for prior classes, award was up to $250 per semester ($500 per year) towards the balance due for tuition and mandatory fees, if any, after application of any FAFSA related grants.   The award is for 4 years at the Cody High Schools, and 1
year elsewhere.

Major Requirements:

* Attend a DPS high school and reside in Detroit continuously from 12/1/2010 through graduation.

* Apply by December 1, 2010 (classes of 2011-2014) or December 1 of the 9th grade year (classes 2015 and forward)

* Send a completed scholarship acceptance form and financial aid letter from the college you are attending by September 15 for the fall term or January 15 for the winter term.

(Note: Go to Detroit College Promise, Inc. website @ www.detroitcollegepromise.com for more program specifics. In addition, this website offers valuable, updated info regarding other scholarship opportunities available to DPS as well as Metro Detroit high school college-bound students.)

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