Hello!
Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful winter break.

DRDFS has been busy planning the Spring schedule of events for our Next Level Scholars. Some of those requirements will include a photo contest and a live etiquette zoom session with Jacqueline M. Baker - stay tuned for more details!

If you haven't already, be sure to find time to connect with Marketea to discuss goal setting for 2021 and determine what needs to be completed during your college enrollment process - read on to learn how to sign up!
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Motivation with Marketea
  • REMINDER: Additional Scholarship Opportunities for Senior Next Level Scholars
  • ICYMI: DRDFS Alumni @ Apply
  • REMINDER: FREE Tutor.com Account - NEW MOBILE APP!
  • Featured Resources
NEW: MOTIVATION WITH MARKETEA
“There are quite a few times when we find ourselves in moments of doubt and fighting our fear of failure. When you find yourself unsure if you can reach a goal or complete a task, just remember to give it all of your effort and know that it is the best you can do at that time. Do not allow your fears or self-doubt to tell you lies. You CAN do this. I believe in you. One step at a time, you are going to make it all you have to do is believe in yourself!” 
Check your email for a special message from Marketea to learn more about the incentives we'll be mailing out next month and sign up for your required 1:1 with Marketea here.
REMINDER: ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS
PROVOST SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUSINESS
Are you interested in studying business at Eastern Michigan University? Apply for the $40,000 scholarship: $10,000 per year for 4 years, offered only to Next Level Scholars seniors today!
 
In order to be eligible, a student must:
  • Have participated in Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Next Level Scholars their sophomore, junior and senior years of high school.
  • Have earned at minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
  • Be planning to enroll at Eastern Michigan University after high school graduation to study Business.
 
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, you can apply by clicking here! The deadline to apply is January 31!
THE YOUNG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ART & DESIGN
Exclusive DFS Scholarship Opportunity for Art & Design! If studying art or design at the College for Creative Studies is something you are seriously considering, then I would encourage you to apply for the Young Family Scholarship for Art and Design! The scholarship amount is $8,000/year for 4 years, or $32,000 total!
 
In order to be eligible, a student must:
  • Have participated in Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Next Level Scholars their sophomore, junior and senior years of high school.
  • Have applied to, been accepted to and would like to enroll at the College for Creative Studies for Fall 2021.
  • Have included the College for Creative Studies on the FAFSA.
  • Fully complete all of the scholarship application materials.
 
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, you can apply by clicking here. Applications are due by January 31st! 
ICYMI: DRDFS ALUMNI @ APPLY
As you make decisions on where you plan to attend next Fall, check out what some of our DRDFS Alumni have to say about their post-secondary choices and the path that led them there.
REMINDER: FREE TUTOR.COM ACCOUNT - NEW MOBILE APP!
Need help on the go? Tutor.com's updated mobile app has arrived! Expert tutors are available anytime, anywhere. Whether you're working on math homework, looking for study-skills help or polishing your resume, Tutor.com is there whenever you need expert tutoring.

With the Tutor.com To Go app, you can:
  • Connect with a live tutor for 1-to-1 help in academic classes, study skills, and test prep.
  • Submit an essay for drop-off review by an expert tutor.
  • Access thousands of educational and test-prep resources through our Skills Center Resource Library.
  • Save and review past tutoring sessions.
  • Store essays, assignments, and homework problems in your Tutor.com Locker.
FEATURED RESOURCES
  • It's not too late to search and apply for some FREE money for post-secondary through additional scholarships!


  • 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