Education for a Brighter Future Endowed Fund
Established in 2001 as a partner of the Children’s Scholarship Fund in New York (CSF), the Education for a Brighter Future Endowed Fund provides scholarships to families in Wayne County and Pontiac who desire a Catholic or private school education for their children in grades K-8. The Education for a Brighter Future Endowed Fund is expected to award approximately $500,000 in scholarships to students annually.
The Education for a Brighter Future Endowed Fund will allow for more opportunities for youth to attend Catholic and private schools. Beginning in 2021, this fund will provide scholarships to about 200 students annually. This number will continue to increase as contributions are made to this fund.
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of donors and others who have and will contribute to this fund. In the words of Blessed Solanus Casey, we thank God ahead of time for how this gift will bless many youth and families within our communities.
How to Apply
Families who wish to send their children to Catholic or other private schools in Wayne County and Pontiac have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship through the Education for a Brighter Future Endowed Fund; scholarships will be awarded to eligible students based on financial need, chosen by a random drawing.
Applications are due in June for the following school year, and a student may receive up to $3,000 per academic year. Families may apply year after year, and for any of their children in grades K-8. There is no application fee required for this scholarship fund.
Eligibility
- Your child attends a Catholic or Private school in Wayne County or Pontiac or is enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year
- Your child/children must be entering into the K-8 grade for the 2021-2022 school year
- Your income and household size must fall in the eligibility guidelines (see below)
- Submission of a family’s current tax form is required as part of the scholarship application process.
- A family considered eligible for assistance may submit a scholarship application for multiple children within that family.
- An eligible family may re-apply for a scholarship for their child in subsequent years, should they still fall within eligibility guidelines.
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Income Eligibility for the 2021-2022 School Year
Your income and household size must fall in the eligibility guidelines (see below).
Find your income on this chart, and note the percentage of tuition for which you qualify, according to your household size (includes children and adults in house).
Maximum Income Based on Total 2020 Household Annual Income
Household size Maximum Eligible Income Two $46,548 49,871 Three $58,644 62,735 Four $70,740 75,600 Five $82,836 88.464 Six $94,932 101,329 Seven $107,028 114,193 Eight $119,124 127,058 For Each Additional Family Member Add $12,096 12,865
If you have any questions about this fund, eligibility, or the application process, contact Jessica Orzechowski from the Office of Stewardship and Grants Management at [email protected] or 313-596-7407.
Give to the Fund
To learn more about how you can make a meaningful impact on a child’s life through contributing to the Education for a Brighter Future Endowed Fund, or another Archdiocese of Detroit scholarship fund, contact Kathryn Woodstock, Associate Director of Mission Advancement at 313-596-7423 or [email protected].
