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A new scholarship program is encouraging Michigan students to enter the electric vehicle and mobility sector.

Meet two high school seniors who each earned a $1,000 scholarship

Bill Martin has donated $100,000 to an Ann Arbor-based nonprofit to improve the lives of those living near one of Central America's largest garbage dumps.

Atwater Brewery, a craft brewery partner of Molson Coors, announced a $50,000 donation to Michigan State University (MSU) to create an endowed scholarship program known as the Atwater Brewery Student Scholarship.

SAGINAW, MI -- As more than 300 graduates walk across the stage to receive diplomas, nearly 100 are eligible for the Saginaw Promise scholarship. According to Deb Sanchez, director of the Saginaw Promise scholarship, of the 355 senior students within the Saginaw Public School District’s Promise Zone, 98 have qualified for the scholarship. Those eligible for the scholarship must attend any of the three public Saginaw high schools or the Michigan Lutheran Seminary and live within the Saginaw school district boundaries, made up of Saginaw, Kochville Township, Zilwaukee and parts of Buena Vista Township acquired when that district was dissolved in 2013. To watch Wednesday’s recording of SASA’s graduation, visit the SPSD website or view their Live feeds on the Saginaw Public School’s Facebook page. Read More:Saginaw’s prom in the city invites community to ‘feel comfortable in their own skin’Saginaw high celebrates their year in style at 2022 promSaginaw Arthur Hill shines bright at ‘diamonds are forever’ theme 2022 prom

Local student is among recipients of a scholarship program.

Dozens of Michigan high school seniors are being recognized for their ability to uplift their peers and their community through academic achievements and positive behavior.

As we celebrate Black History Month this February, dozens of Michigan high school seniors are being recognized for their ability to uplift their peers or their community through academic achievement and positive behavior. Meet the students who won the Black History Makers of Today Scholarship.

A new gift will establish a fund for 10 students to receive full-ride nursing scholarships to WCC each year.

Rachael Merritt has become U-M's 30th Rhodes Scholar since the awards were founded in 1902.

The University of Michigan said it plans to expand environmental justice efforts after a $11.1 million gift.

When faced with the expense of college, many people must take out loans or dip into retirement to come up with the money.

A Metro Detroit teenager is a finalist in a national design competition where the only limitation is their imagination -- and maybe a dull pair of scissors.

Pioneer grad Vaughn Westerman is in the finals of the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.

Nearly 500,000 Michiganders entered the state's new COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes in the first day.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the expansion of the Go Blue Guarantee promise to U-M Flint, Dearborn campuses.

A local organization is having trouble finding students to apply for its scholarship fund, just days from the deadline.

The three-hour “Inside the Met” on PBS is surprisingly candid and smart, if a little evasive, about the role of the largest museum in the Americas.

Playing video games is now called esports -- and it’s a billion-dollar industry that, for many, is considered a competitive sport.

LANSING, Mich. – More than 40,000 Michigan residents have applied for community college tuition assistance since the program launched two weeks ago, according to officials. The program is called Michigan Reconnect. READ: Michigan offers free community college tuition to residents 25 and older -- Here’s how to applyMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has a goal of ensuring that 60 percent of Michigan residents have a degree or post-secondary credential by 2030. “Michiganders interested in a professional trades career can still take advantage of Michigan Reconnect by pursuing credentials through their community college.”AdWhat is Michigan Reconnect?

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College announced Wednesday a partnership to offer frontline workers scholarships to EMU. In order to qualify, frontline workers must complete their HFC associate degree and pursue a bachelor’s degree at EMU. The partnership is the first of its kind, and stemmed from Governor Whitmer and the state’s Futures for Frontliners scholarship program. Under the program, frontline workers can earn a degree from a local community college at no cost. “This new partnership between Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University is an exciting opportunity for Frontliners to extend their education even further.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan is seeking to hire at least 20 new tenure-track faculty members on its Ann Arbor campus with scholarly expertise in structural racism and racial inequality as part of a new three-year hiring initiative. Funding for the faculty hires, research and scholarships affiliated with the initiative will be provided by the Provost’s Office. Additionally, the Provost’s Office will partner with the Office of Research and the National Center for Institutional Diversity to organize and support research and education under the initiative. The U-M Biosciences Initiative, in conjunction with the hiring initiative, will be filling four tenure-track positions this year. A selection committee of faculty members will review proposals by deans and groups of faculty submitted in January and will make hires.

(Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) This is the fourth year Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones has hosted the Infinite Scholars Program. President Jones is set to host a virtual college fair every night this week from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature over 70 colleges and universities providing “onsite” admission and scholarships and information to local graduating high school seniors. There will be a different set of colleges and universities featured every day.

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Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.