WPS Scholarship Foundation

PO Box 412, Wyandotte, MI  48192

734-759-6002; colep@wy.k12.mi.us

 

What is the WPS Scholarship Foundation?

          Wyandotte Public Schools Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, education foundation. 

          It operates autonomously under the direction of a volunteer board of trustees. 

          Contributions are tax deductible--an excellent investment into our community’s greatest asset--our children.

 

How much money is involved?

          Over $350,000 in scholarships have been awarded since the Foundation’s inception in 1989.      

          Over 300 students have received financial assistance toward further education. 

          Endowment accounts contain over $400,000. 

          Earnings on investments, fundraisers and donations support the scholarships. 

          99.9% of funds raised &/or donated are used to directly fund scholarships. 

 

What is the purpose of the Foundation?

          Private citizens/volunteers, raise funds through donations/fundraisers, for scholarships for Wyandotte RHS graduates. 

          Scholarship money is directed to many of our good students, who need financial assistance or incentive to make advanced education a reality.

 

Who runs the Foundation?

          The Foundation is not part of the School District; volunteers from the community plan the activities and raise the funds for the scholarships. 

          Criteria may be attached to some scholarships, such as science or health-care, business or legal, and so on, depending on the wishes of the contributor. 

          When the exact amount is known for the school year, an independent committee of educators select deserving candidates for these scholarships.

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Ways/reason/examples) to contribute:

·          Honor someone who has passed away (“In Memory of” card is sent to family)

·          Give through payroll deduction (School District employee)

·          Donate any amount (check, credit card)

·          Special/specific request (special area, college, etc.)

·          Participate in annual Golf Outing (3rd Sat., May)

·          Help with PTO fund-raiser, naming 6^th/8^th grader to receive scholarship on graduation

·          Purchase Roosevelt High School collectible replica at Owl’s Korner, Wyandotte

·          Purchase engraved brick in Wyandotte Walk of Honor as a gift for alumni, employee (retiree, grad., friend, family)

·          Diamond Jack Riverboat Cruise, other publicized events

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How do you contribute? 

To contribute to the Wyandotte Public Schools Scholarship Foundation, send a check (payable to Wyandotte Public Schools Foundation or VISA/MasterCard information & mail to WPS Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 412, Wyandotte, MI  48192

 

 Name _________________________________     

Address _______________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________

Phone no.                    _________

Donation amount       _________ 

VISA/MasterCard  No. ____________________  Name on credit card ______________________  

Expiration date         _________ 

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