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DCHSAO Scholarship Fund
Your donation helps provide scholarships for deserving students, empowering them with the resources they need to succeed. Together, we can invest in the future and create opportunities for the next generation of leaders. Thank you for your support!
Scholarship Awards
Trailblazer Legacy Scholarship Award
Award Amount: ($500-$1,000)
Awarded to graduating seniors in honor of distinguished Detroit Central High School alumni that exemplify admirable character, made significant contribution(s) in career, service,
or humanitarian work, (3) and/or positively impacted
our local community or society in general.
Trailblazer Athletic Scholarship Award
Award Amount: ($500-$1,000)
Awarded to graduating seniors in honor of the dedicated Detroit Central High School coaches and athletic staff that mentor and develop student athletes, helping them to refine their skills, boost to their confidence, to achieve and nurture the best in themselves.
DCHSAO Scholarship applications for the Class of 2026 are now CLOSED.
The selection process is now underway, and awardees will be announced soon.
Scholarship Award Announcements
All applicants will be notified of their application status in May 2026.
- Scholarship awards may be issued via cashier’s check or other approved method.
- Funds may be used for education-related and essential living expenses, including tuition, books, housing, food, and related needs.
- Award distribution details will be provided at the time of notification.
Previous Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Jonathan L. Brown, Class of 2010
Nakeisha D. Waugh, Class of 2010
LeVert A. Novak, Class of 2006
Durrell Turk, Class of 2005
Tiffany Morgan, Class of 2004
Nadir Akbar, Class of 2002
Stephan Tate, Class of 2002
Charmaine Webb, Class of 2002
Creista Dawson, Class of 2002
Melvin Walker, Class of 2002