Hello!

We hope you had a chance to enjoy the first day of spring and all the sunshine it brought this weekend!

DRDFS is busy planning ahead for a Spring virtual campus visit to take place in May (more details to come soon). As part of this event, DRDFS will be once again mailing some goodies to your home! If you have moved/changed addresses since October 2020, please be sure to update your address with us by completing this form ASAP.

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Southwest Detroit Skilled Trades Fair
  • NEW: NACAC Virtual College Fair - Western U.S.
  • ICYMI: Scholarship Opportunity - 2021 Kelsey's Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
  • REMINDER: Free Tutor.com Account
  • Resource Spotlight: College Board Opportunity Scholarships
  • Featured Resources
NEW: SOUTHWEST DETROIT SKILLED TRADES FAIR
Interested in learning more about jobs and training available in construction and skilled trades? Check out this Virtual Skilled Trades Fair, hosted by Urban Neighborhood Initiatives
and Congress of Communities - taking place virtually on Thursday, March 25th from 4:00-6:00pm.

You're welcome to stay for the whole 2 hours, or to just drop in to get a little more information from the partners who will be hosting information breakout rooms.

RSVP here to secure a swag bag and to get updates about the schedule, job opportunities, and more.
NEW: NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR - WESTERN U.S.
Looking to explore some post-secondary options that are outside of our region? Check out this Virtual College Fair highlighting post-secondary institutions on the west coast, hosted by NACAC taking place on Saturday, April 10 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

This short video and this quick start guide provide an overview of how to make the most of your fair experience.
ICYMI: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - 2021 KELSEY’S LAW DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
In April, $5,000 worth of scholarships will be awarded to Michigan students. Applicants are asked to submit a persuasive message that shows how you would convince young drivers to reduce distractions while driving.

Criteria for applying:
  • Open to 11th and 12th grade students (Class of 2021 and 2022) attending any public or private Michigan high school (finalists will be required to provide proof of enrollment with a student I.D. or transcript).
  • Applicant must be a Michigan resident with a valid Michigan driver’s license.
  • If under the age of 18 by April 15, 2021, a parental consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian if you are selected as a finalist.
Interested in applying? Learn more here and submit your application by the deadline: March 31, 2021.

Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship finalists will be notified by April 12th, 2021 and winners will be announced sometime during April, 2021.
REMINDER: FREE TUTOR.COM ACCOUNT
Jumpstart your studies with help from Tutor.com! Next Level Scholars have access to FREE on-demand tutoring.

Make this term a great one by connecting with a tutor today. Tutors are available 24/7 to help!

Log in at www.tutor.com/drdfs
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: COLLEGE BOARD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualify for up to $1,000 in scholarships in March by completing these college planning steps. Get started today!
FEATURED RESOURCES:

  • Check out this calendar for student webinar opportunities.


  • If you or your family are in need of any resources, please reach out to us at any time or explore this list of COVID-19 Resources