Dollars for Scholars

Thank you to everyone who attended Suited For Success to celebrate the Class of 2025! 🌟 A big thank you to our sponsors and our judges, and shoutout to @clintondalesch for winning the Scholar Spirit Award and @MelvindaleHigh for securing the People's Choice Award. 🥇👏

DRDFS scholars recently visited @waynestate for our final campus visits of the season. 💚💛 During their time on campus, scholars explored academic programs, connected with current students and experienced what it means to be a Warrior. #DRDFS #NextLevelScholars #ScholarSuccess

DRDFS Next Level Scholars gain access to exclusive opportunities that help shape their future like test prep, leadership workshops, campus tours and networking training. 📝 These experiences inspire students to work hard and dream big! 💡 Learn more: bit.ly/4ki80df

DRDFS is committed to supporting scholars' achievements, starting with giving them the resources they need to continue their education. 🌟 The Scholar Success Fund allocated 69 grants in 2024 with an average of $362.32 per grant. Learn more: bit.ly/41GEQNs

The DRDFS impact expands across Southeast Michigan with partner high schools in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Monroe and Washtenaw counties. We prepare scholars from 16 high schools to persist on their paths to post-secondary success. 🚀 Learn more: drdfs.org

We want to thank our sponsors and attendees of the 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon! Our keynote speaker Bob Riney left our scholars feeling excited for their futures. We appreciate all the support for our scholars. 🙌 #DRDFS #CelebrationLuncheon2025 #NextLevelScholars

🎉 Today is the day! 🎉 We’re thrilled to gather for our 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon to honor the Class of 2025 and commemorate 35 incredible years of DRDFS. We are so proud of our students and all they’ve accomplished through their hard work and dedication!

Tomorrow’s the big day!🎉We look forward to seeing our scholars and the DRDFS community at the University of Detroit Mercy for the 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon! This year is special as we mark 35 years of service to Southeast Michigan students! We can’t wait to see you soon!

We are just two days away from our 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon, and we are looking forward to seeing all our scholars and guests soon! Learn more about our Celebration Luncheon and grab a last-minute ticket online here: drdfs.org/celebration-lu…

The countdown is on! We are just three days away from our 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, March 5! 🎉 We’ll be celebrating the Class of 2025 as they graduate high school and embark on their post-secondary journeys. Save your seat today here: drdfs.org/celebration-lu…

DRDFS is welcoming Bob Riney, CEO of Henry Ford Health, as the keynote speaker for our Celebration Luncheon on March 5, 2025! Riney will inspire students, staff, and sponsors by sharing his journey as a Michigan business leader. Save your spot to join us! drdfs.org/celebration-lu…

We are heading to @oaklandu today for our SAT Prep Workshop! SAT prep is important because it helps students build the skills and confidence needed to perform their best on the test, which can significantly impact college admissions and scholarship opportunities. #DRDFS

This year, we’re celebrating 35 years of empowering students and transforming futures! Since 1990, we’ve supported nearly 2,000 students, with 65% completing or continuing their education within six years—which is more than double the national average!

We are just two weeks away from our 12th Annual Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, March 5, 2025! 📷 Help us honor the Class of 2025 as they graduate from high school and embark on their post-secondary journeys as Next Level Scholars. Save your seat today: drdfs.org/celebration-lu…

Next week, our Next Level Scholars will be heading to our SAT Prep Workshop at @oaklandu! Preparing for the SAT is a key step for high school students to unlock opportunities for college admissions and scholarships. #DRDFS

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Every student in our Next Level Scholars program receives hands-on, personalized coaching. Our coaching strategy focuses on guidance and support! We help students navigate their unique pathways through the post-secondary transition and stay with them all the way to completion.

It’s the time of year when our juniors are preparing to take the SAT! Each year, we help over 100 juniors prep for the SAT through an engaging workshop that includes one in-person and one virtual session on test-taking skills.

Our support in the Next Level Scholars program starts early and stays strong! From 10th grade through college graduation or credential attainment, we provide comprehensive, wraparound resources tailored to students' unique needs. To learn more, visit drdfs.org.

In the Next Level Scholars community, our college students are an excellent resource for incoming freshmen! Connecting with them provides a sneak peek into campus life, tips for success, and inspiration for their post-secondary journey. #DRDFS