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Scholarships Open For Metro Detroit Youth Day

College-bound graduates can apply for this popular scholarship awarded each year at Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle.

METRO DETROIT, MI — A popular scholarship opportunity in metro Detroit is now accepting applications from graduating seniors headed to college.

The Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation invites graduating high school students to apply for an educational scholarship in connection with Michigan’s largest youth-centric event, Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD).

Students have until April 29 to apply.

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Students graduating from a public, parochial, private or charter school who have been accepted into a four-year university or college or a two-year community college program and have confirmed attendance for fall enrollment are eligible to apply by submit an application and essay to the Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation.

“We have awarded more than 1,650 scholarships to Metro Detroit students since 1991,” said Ed Deeb, founder and chairman of Metro Detroit Youth Day. “Through our annual Metro Detroit Youth Day event and scholarship program, we hope to inspire students to discover their passions and continue their education.”

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The Foundation will recognize scholarship recipients at the 37th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day event on Belle Isle Wednesday, July 10.

Applicants can download the application and submission instructions at http://www.metrodetroityouthday.org/forms.html

.To donate funds for Metro Detroit Youth Day scholarships, send a check to “Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation” by mail to 27700 Hoover Road, Ste 200, Warren, MI 48093.

For more information, visit http://www.metrodetroityouthday.org or call (586) 393-8801.

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