Scholarship Foundation

The Wyandotte Public Schools Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, education foundation. It operates autonomously under the direction of a volunteer board of trustees.

Private citizens/volunteers, raise funds through donations/fundraisers, for scholarships for Wyandotte RHS graduates. Scholarship money is directed to many of our students, who need financial assistance or incentive to make advanced education a reality.

The Foundation is not part of the School District; volunteers from the community plan the activities and raise the funds for the scholarships. Criteria may be attached to some scholarships, such as science or health-care, business or legal, and so on, depending on the wishes of the contributor. When the exact amount is known for the school year, an independent committee of educators select deserving candidates for these scholarships.

  • Over $1,600,000 in scholarships have been awarded since the Foundation’s inception in 1989.
  • More than 1,500 students have received financial assistance toward further education.
  • Scholarship endowment accounts contain over $600,000.
  • Earnings on investments, fundraisers and donations support the scholarships.
  • 99.9% of funds raised and/or donated are used to directly fund scholarships.
  • Honor someone who has passed away (i.e. “In Memory of” card is sent to family).
  • Give through payroll deduction (e.g. School District employee).
  • Donate any amount via cash or check.
  • Allocate a donation to a special or specific request (e.g. special area, college).
  • Participate in an annual Golf Outing, held the first Saturday in June.
  • Help with PTO fund-raiser and the naming of 5th and 8th graders to receive scholarship on graduation.
  • Purchase Roosevelt High School collectible replica at the Wyandotte Museum.
  • Purchase engraved brick in Wyandotte Walk of Honor as a gift for alumni, employee (retiree, grad., friend, family)Other publicized events.
  • Other publicized events.

Monetary contributions support the Foundation's investment in our children. Contributions are tax deductible.

To contribute to the Foundation, mail a check to:

WPS Scholarship Foundation

PO Box 412

Wyandotte, MI 48192

For more information or to contact a member of the Foundation Board of Directors call Patty Gray at 734-759-6007 or email graypa@wy.k12.mi.us.

President: Patrick Sutka

Vice President: Suzanne Figurski

Treasurer: Joseph Daly

Secretary: Dr. James Anderson

Jamie Churches

The Honorable Elizabeth DiSanto

Rose Angela Gronda

Joseph Gruber

Theresa Crnkovich

Christina Mullins

Joseph Palamara

Benjamin Reynolds

Kelly Stec

Ron Thomas

Member Emeritus: Conrad Kreger