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Many organizations and families connected to Farmington Public Schools and within the community offer scholarships for FPS graduating seniors in partnership with the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation. A brief description of these scholarships and eligibility requirements are listed in the categories below. 

Directions - Please Read Carefully

• Students may apply for all scholarships that match their eligibility. Please review each scholarship individually to see if you qualify. 
• All applications must be completed online. Each scholarship has an individual application link. No paper applications are available.
• You must be signed into a Google account to open and fill out the applications. Your FPS account is a Google account. (After you submit an application, you should automatically receive a copy to this Google account that you used to fill out the application.) 
• Essays must be typed right within the application form. You will NOT be uploading essays (but you can copy and paste text into the form). That said, at the end of each application, while it is not necessary (unless indicated in your form), there is an optional opportunity to upload any additional supporting documents. So you may wish to be logged into the same Google account where your supporting document resides.
• After you are signed in with a Google account, within the application, you will be asked to provide email addresses two more times: one preferred email address for application reviewers to reach you if needed. This can be the same account you used to sign in. Later in the form, you will need to provide a non-FPS email address where you can be reached after graduation if necessary. (The preferred contact email and non-FPS emails do not have to be Google emails.)
• Many of the scholarship awards can be used for items outside of traditional tuition (e.g., books, supplies, lab fees, and other education-related expenses).  
• Some scholarships require that funds be sent directly to the educational institution.   
• The Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation is proud to manage a variety of scholarships that are generally open to all regardless of background, identity, or disability. Some scholarships may have a specific intent as established by the sponsor/donor and therefore maintain certain eligibility requirements (e.g., male athletics or U.S. citizenship). 
• Questions: Students should first contact their high school counselor. For additional questions, email chair@ffhedfoundation.org.

All applications are due on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at midnight.

AAUW Farmington Leadership Scholarship - Two $500 awards. The AAUW was established in 1881 as a national organization with state and local chapters dedicated to removing the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender equity. AAUW Farmington was established in 1951, volunteering in a variety of activities and organizations.  

Scholarship applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school with a GPA of 2.5 or higher with plans to attend community college, college,or university. Essay required. 

(Essay Prompt: Share your perspective on gender equality and its impact on your world.) 

• https://aauwfarmingtonmi.org/
• https://aauwmi.org/about-aauw-of-michigan/
• https://www.aauw.org/

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Dan Lee Memorial Scholarship - One $1,000 award. The Dan Lee Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by a group of Dan’s friends, family, and classmates to honor his memory as an honors student, cross country athlete, and talented artist. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize others like Dan by providing financial support in pursuit of a higher education.  

Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and show evidence of community service. Essay required. (Essay Prompt: Complete an original one-page essay explaining how the scholarship would be used and what being awarded the Dan Lee Memorial Scholarship would mean to you.)

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Farmington Education Association (FEA) Scholarship - Three $1,000 awards, one per high school. This FEA scholarship (also supported by the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation) is based on scholarship, community service, leadership, and financial need. Applicants with connections to education (intending a career in education, a parent who is an educator or school employee, etc.) will be given top consideration. 

Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school, have attended FPS for at least three years, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and be attending an in-state college or university. Essay required. (Essay Prompt: Complete an essay stating the impact public education has had on your life either from the point of view as a future educator or from the point of view of having a parent/guardian in education.)

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Farmington Elks #1986 Scholarship - Two $600 awards. Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school, have a 2.0 GPA or higher, and continuing their education at an accredited trade school, apprenticeship, or similar 1-2 year post-secondary credential offered by an educational institution or a union.

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Farmington Garden Club Scholarship - Two $500 awards. The Farmington Garden Club is a long-standing local organization dedicated to the preservation of our environment and beautification of our community. 

Scholarship applicants must be graduating seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and planning to continue education through community college or a four-year college or university. Essay required. (Essay Prompt: Complete a one-page essay sharing your community involvement with protecting and enhancing the environment, including service projects, volunteer work and/or club activities.)

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Farmington Warnerette Scholarships - Two $1,000 awards. The Farmington Warnerettes launched two scholarships in 2023 to celebrate community volunteerism. 

The Jean Schornick Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to longtime Governor Warner Mansion Volunteer Director Jean Schornick. Jean served the Farmington community for over 25 years by promoting and preserving local history and The Warner Mansion through community events and educational outreach. 

The Sharon Bernath Honorary Scholarship celebrates the many years of service Sharon Bernath dedicated to the Farmington community, The Governor Warner Mansion and historic preservation. This scholarship is a tribute to her as the founder of The Warnerettes Parasol Drill Team, created to bring awareness and support to the Governor Warner Mansion. 

Scholarship applicants must be graduating seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Essay required. (Essay prompt: Share your perspective on the importance of volunteerism.)

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Hackbots 3414 Scholarship - One $1,000 award. Applicants must be a member of this year's FPS graduating class, actively involved in Hackbots 3414, and accepted to an accredited university, community college, or certificate program.

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Patricia Weston Scholarship - One $1,000 award. The family of Patricia Weston, former FPS teacher, established this scholarship to honor her memory and her love of teaching young people. 

Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. They must be planning to attend community college or a certificate training program and pursue technical/vocational training that leads to a certificate. Recipient must attend the high school’s senior recognition event to accept the award.

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Road Less Traveled Bookstore Scholarship Fund - Brand new in 2026! The scholarship fund will distribute $5,000 to multiple recipients. To ensure the greatest impact, the award structure is flexible with likely increments of $500, $1,000, or $2,500.

Applicants must be graduating seniors from Farmington Public Schools with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, planning to attend a university, trade school, community college, or apprenticeship program.

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The Weems Family Pursuit of Goals Scholarship - Two $500 awards. Cyrill and Terri Weems with their family have established this scholarship to support current FPS graduates with a 2.5 GPA or higher pursuing education as a full-time student at a US-based accredited institution of higher learning (eg: university, community college, vocational/career program, etc.). Eligible applicants have a consistent record of extracurricular involvement or volunteer service during their high school years. 

All else being equal among applicants, preference may be given to those who demonstrate volunteer activities across the community, particularly those participating in or serving as a volunteer for the Farmington African American Parent Network (FAAPN) Super Saturday program.

All applications are due on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at midnight.

Beechview Elementary School PTA Scholarship - Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school, have attended Beechview for two years, and have an “accepted” status at an accredited institution of higher learning. Essay required. (Essay Prompt: Submit a 500-word (maximum) essay on how attending Beechview prepared you for high school and beyond.)

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C. Robert Maxfield PTA Council Scholarship - Up to three $500 awards. Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school, active members of the PTSA, and attending an accredited university, trade school, or community college. Proof of enrollment is required within one year of award selection.

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Farmington STEAM Academy (FSA) PTSA Scholarship - Two $500 awards. Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have attended FSA for the entirety of eighth grade. They must have an “accepted” status at a Michigan-based accredited institution of higher learning (eg: university, community college, trade school, etc.). Essay required. (Essay Prompt: Submit a 500-word (maximum) essay on how attending FSA prepared you for high school and beyond.)

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Forest Elementary School PTA Scholarship - Two $500 awards. Applicants must be graduates of FPS this school year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have attended Forest Elementary for at least one year. They must have an “accepted” status at a Michigan-based accredited institution of higher learning (eg: university, community college, trade school, etc.). Essay required. (Essay Prompt: How have the “Forest ROCKS” character traits stayed with you since elementary school, and how will you carry those values into your future?)

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Gill Elementary PTA Megan and Michael McKennett Memorial Scholarship - One $500 award. Applicants are graduating seniors who attended Gill for at least one year and have an “accepted” status at an accredited institution of higher learning (e.g., university, community college, trade school, etc.). Applicants should be interested in music, religion, art, and/or sports.

Essay required. (Essay prompt: Megan and Michael integrated their personal passions with a commitment to serving. Share how your own interests in music, religion, art, and/or sports have inspired you to take action to serve others through community service/volunteer work.)

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Kenbrook Elementary School PTA Scholarship - Two $800 awards. Applicants must be graduating seniors from any FPS high school and must have attended Kenbrook for at least one year. They must have an “accepted” status at a Michigan-based accredited institution of higher learning (e.g., university, community college, trade school, etc.). Essay required. (Essay Prompt: Write an essay on one of three topics: how Kenbrook Elementary prepared you to be 1) Safe, 2) Kind, or 3) Responsible.)

All applications are due on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at midnight.

Dr. George Heitsch and Family Scholarship - One $1,000 award. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors from Farmington Central High School. (Please note: This scholarship is not open to Graduation Alliance students.) Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or greater and must be planning to attend technical/vocational training leading to a certificate, community college, or college/university. The scholarship recipient must attend Farmington Central’s senior recognition event to accept the award.

All applications are due on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at midnight.

Kay Briggs Memorial Scholarship - One $1,000 award, renewable for all 4 years in college if the student maintains an acceptable GPA. 

The Kay Briggs Memorial Scholarship was established in 2013 by Robert Briggs (FHS '58) and Diana Butler (FHS '62) to honor the memory of their mother, Kathryn Rubert Briggs, a woman dedicated to education, gardening, and local history. Kay Briggs was a 1929 graduate of Farmington High School and taught at the former William Grace Elementary when it was only a two-room schoolhouse. 

Eligible applicants are graduating seniors from Farmington High School, US citizens, and Farmington area residents for more than two years. Applicants must plan to major in Education or Engineering, have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited Michigan four-year college/university, and demonstrate school and community involvement and leadership.

Reflections on the Life of Kay Briggs

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Peter Tangora Memorial Scholarship - One $3,000 award. The Peter Tangora Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024 by Peter's family to honor his memory as a loving brother and 1983 Farmington High School graduate. 

The award will go to a Farmington High School graduating senior who has been in the Special Education program throughout high school and seeks to further their education at a post-secondary institution (university, community college, trade school, vocational/job training, etc.). Applicants must include a letter of recommendation from one of their teachers.

All applications are due on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at midnight.

Dick DePaolis Memorial Scholarship - One $500 award. Qualified applicants are graduating seniors from North Farmington and Varsity sports athletes who demonstrate leadership, academic discipline, and good sportsmanship on and off the field; minimum 3.0 GPA.

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The Cary Moore Memorial Scholarship - One $2,000 award. Qualified applicants are graduating seniors from North Farmington, male athletes participating in varsity athletics and planning to continue their education at an accredited educational institution in the U.S.

Going Merry $1000 Dream Big No-Essay Scholarship - Deadline December 31, 2025

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Horatio Alger Scholarships - The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.

• Juniors Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
• Seniors Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

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Diversity in the Legal Profession Scholarship - Deadline January 30, 2026

• Oakland County Bar Foundation - Interest in Law School
• Requires: A completed application including two 250-word essays
• Official transcript
• One letter of recommendation
• No minimum GPA
• Financial need is a consideration