Memorial Gifts

The Southfield Community Foundation is dedicated to attracting and holding permanently endowed funds from a wide range of donors in order to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in our communities.

As part of the Foundation's focus on education, helping people achieve their highest aspirations for the future, we have initiated the following scholarship programs.

For information about contributing to any of these Scholarship Funds, please contact the Southfield Community Foundation.




SCF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500.00
Established in 1999

The SCF Memorial Scholarship is an endowment fund established at the Southfield Community Foundation to provide assistance to residents of Southfield and Lathrup Village who are seeking to further their education through study at an accredited college, university, or vocational training program.

The Fund was initiated through memorial gifts contributed by the families and friends of three community activists: Vivian Hurite, Vicki Goldbaum, and Thomas Frommeyer. Additional gifts to the fund have been made in memory of Donald M. Fracassi, Shambline Quarles, Ada Moiseev, Donald Powers and Sandra Terrell.


SCF Memorial Scholarship Winners

   2001   Eric Berg, Southfield Lathrup High School
   2000   Roshona Christopher, Southfield Lathrup High School




GENE TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500.00
Established in 2001

The Gene Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund was founded by the Southfield Community Foundation to honor Gene Taylor's work on the Foundation's Board of Directors and to celebrate Gene's inspirational commitment to philanthropy through his unwavering dedication to serve those in need.


Gene Taylor Memorial Scholarship Winners

   2001   Adriana Lynette Davis, Southfield High School




LOUISE WARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001

The Louise Ward Memorial Scholarship is presented annually to a student at Southfield Lathrup High School for continued studies in vocal music. The Fund was initiated by alumni of the Southfield Lathrup High School Madrigal Singers in grateful memory of Louise Ward–teacher, mentor, role model, and friend.

For information about applying for the Ward Scholarship, please contact The Southfield Community Foundation.



APPLICATION INFORMATION

For the SCF and Gene Taylor Memorial Scholarships


Dates and Deadlines
The application deadline for 2002 Scholarship Awards is April 10, 2002.

Scholarship Award winners will be announced at Southfield Community Foundation's Celebration of Education event at 5:30 p.m., Thursday evening, May 16, 2002 at the Southfield-Lathrup High School.

Applications
Applications will be available in mid-February through high school counselors, the Southfield Parks and Recreation office, the Southfield Public Library, and the Southfield Community Foundation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be a resident of Southfield or Lathrup Village, a senior in high school, or possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Applicant must be accepted to an accredited college, university, or vocational training program.

Applicant must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00. (It is recognized that GED applicants will not have a grade point average.)

Selection Criteria
The Foundation is seeking applicants who exhibit exemplary leadership and character as demonstrated by extracurricular activities, service in the school, community volunteer involvement, or work experience.

Special consideration will be given to those applicants who have overcome specific hardship in order to achieve their personal and educational goals.
Required Documentation
  1. Completed application form


  2. An official high school transcript or evidence of a GED certificate


  3. Two letters of recommendation
Application Process
  1. Complete application and include all required documentation


  2. Completed applications must be received at the Southfield Community
    Foundation by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2002


  3. The Memorial Scholarships will be awarded at the Southfield Community Foundation's Celebration of Education Meeting on May 16, 2002 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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