College scholarships
Financial awards that help Metro Detroit students begin — and continue — their college education.
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Detroit, Michigan
Opening doors to education for Detroit’s young people.
We provide funding to youth in the Metropolitan Detroit area for college scholarships, educationally related activities, and mentoring.
What we do
Three ways we invest in students
Every child deserves the same educational opportunities as children in more affluent communities. Here is how we help close that gap.
Educational activities
Support for educationally related programs that help young people become academically successful and competitive.
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Mentoring
Connecting students with caring adults who can guide them toward their educational and career goals.
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Scholarships
Two scholarships, one goal
Graduating seniors and full-time college students from Metropolitan Detroit are encouraged to apply.
The Crescent Educational Foundation of Detroit Scholarship
Our signature award supports Metro Detroit students who are pursuing a college or university education.
Dates for the next application cycle will be announced soon.
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The Robert M. Holmes Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2020 to honor “President Rob” — supporting students who, like Robert, are positive forces in their communities.
Dates for the next application cycle will be announced soon.
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501(c)(3)Nonprofit — gifts are tax-deductible
2 scholarshipsCrescent Scholarship & Holmes Memorial
Metro DetroitServing youth across the metro area
A message from our president
“All children deserve an equal opportunity to have the same educational experiences as children who live in more affluent areas.”
The Crescent Educational Foundation of Detroit was founded to increase the educational opportunities for the young people of the Metropolitan Detroit area. As a native Detroiter and a product of Detroit Public Schools, I feel very strongly about this.
Children are important to the success of Detroit’s rebirth, and the foundation is dedicated to providing the financial support to educational programs that will make young people academically successful and competitive in the 21st century. I ask you to please support the foundation by making a donation, volunteering your time, or both. Your support will help ensure the success of our efforts — and of the young people who will benefit from the programs we support.
Ronald A. Charles, MD, MHSA
President & Chairman of the Board · Read his biography
Community
The Crescent Foundation Luncheon
Each year, friends of the foundation, community leaders, and families come together at our luncheon in support of Detroit’s students.
Your attendance, sponsorship, and generosity at the luncheon help fund the scholarships and programs that change students’ lives.
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