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