The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside the Newman Family, has created an opportunity for 1 male and 1 female DPSCD senior-varsity athlete to matriculate into higher education.
Mr. George Curby Newman was a DPSCD physical education teacher, coach, and long-time Southeastern High School Athletic Director. He ran the PSL Swim and Tennis Championships and officiated countless sporting contests across the district, even after retirement. His family-established award celebrates Mr. Newman’s legacy of professionalism, powerful knowledge in his field, stewardship, and passion for the student-athletes of DPSCD.
Application Requirements:
-
- Complete the online application
- Must be a graduating senior from DPSCD
- A letter of recommendation by DPSCD teacher and coach
- Official transcript
- Acceptance letter, program registration, or enrollment confirmation
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Students will be required to submit a 1-page APA formatted personal statement explaining:
- The importance of being a student-athlete
- What impact have sports had on your life
- Why you feel you deserve this scholarship
Application Deadline is May 13, 2024
All documents need to be submitted in PDF format.
All scholarships funds will be distributed to the institute directly.