Wyandotte Public Schools SCHOLARSHIP
Foundation
creating opportunities for
Roosevelt High School graduates
WPS Scholarship Foundation
PURPOSE/MISSIONPURPOSE/MISSION
• Financial assistance for higher education for public school graduates
• Incentive/reward/motivate students to continue their education
WPS Scholarship Foundation
COMMUNITY FUTURECOMMUNITY FUTURE
• Approx. 12% community have bachelor’s degree or higher
• Median income approx. $42,000
• Strong work ethic & pride• Little/no discretionary $• Little/no savings for college
Cost of Collegefreshman 2005
• Tuition UM Ann Arbor $9,213/year • Dormitory $8,200• Tuition UM Dearborn $6,716• Tuition EMU $6,540• Tuition Wayne $6,398• Books per semester
$300-500/sem.• Computer, supplies +++• Transportation if commuting +++
WPS Scholarship Foundation
INFORMATIONINFORMATION• Began in 1989• 501 (c ) (3)• Assets of over $500,000• Community members = Bd. of Dir.• Separate, independent from Bd. of Ed.• Over 400 scholarships given to date• 99.9% of funds go directly to scholarships• Investment policy maintains portfolio diversity to
maximize annual income & keep principal secure
WPS Scholarship Foundation
FUND RAISINGFUND RAISING
• Cash (assets)• Dividends and interest income • Memorials/tributes• Golf outing• Walk of Honor (bricks)• RHS replicas• WPS payroll deduction• Diamond Jack Riverboat Cruise
WPS Scholarship Foundation
SPECIAL REQUESTSSPECIAL REQUESTS• Annual scholarships to honor a loved one• Endowment accounts to a specific program,
career, college
• Presentation by individual, family or group to student(s)
• Unique scholarships (mechanical tools or other contribution to help future career plans)
WPS Scholarship Foundation
DONOR BENEFITS
Giving back to the community Helping young people change their lives Tax deduction Avoid gift/estate taxes Leave a legacy
WPS Scholarship Foundation
SUCCESS STORIESVal McDonald, Architect, RHS class of
’96
"It felt great to be acknowledged by teachers and coaches for my accomplishments at RHS. The scholarship helped me to further pursueeducational and extracurricular activities."
WPS Scholarship Foundation
SUCCESS STORIESCrystal Hakala Eskin, Elementary
Teacher,RHS class of ’97
"It was an honorto be
recognizedfor my
achievements.
The scholarship
not only helped
me financially,it gave meconfidence
as well."
WPS Scholarship Foundation
SUCCESS STORIEST. Keith Wilson, 1st Lt. USAF, RHS class
'94
"The scholarship directly impacted my ability to pursue
my goals. The generosity ofthe WPS Fdn. contributed to
me being where I am today. Upon graduation from high
school, cost of higher ed. was a significant concern.
The scholarship providedthe boost I needed!"
WPS Scholarship Foundation
R & R•Responsibility--it’s up to each of us
to narrow the gap between the
“haves” and the “have-nots” &
•Reward--it’s the greatest joy in the world to know YOU have left a legacy by making a difference in a child’s life/future
WPS Scholarship Foundation
“We in this country are committed to narrowing the gap between promise and performance . . .
between opportunity for the well-to-do and
opportunity for the poor,
between education for the successful and education for the whole
people.” Adlai Stevenson
WPS Scholarship Foundation
For more information, call 734-759-6002, Superintendent’s office, or contact any Foundation Board of Director
Checks should be written to “Wyandotte Public Schools
Foundation” VISA or Mastercard accepted Mail to: WPS Scholarship Foundation PO Box 412 Wyandotte, MI 48192
WPS Scholarship Foundation
Board of Directors• Marcia Aller• Jim Candela• Dr. Pat Cole• Bob Deters• Ron Gulyas• Lisa Kaiser• Conrad Kreger• Bill Kreger (charter member)
• Chris Mathews• Mary McFarlane• Joe Peterson• Mike Quint • James Sexton• Dr. Robert Sharon• Al Sliwinski• Patrick Sutka• James Wagner