The foundation awards non-renewable scholarships to Michigan high school seniors who believe in Mrs. Parks’ lifelong commitment to social justice and community service while maintaining a strong academic record and demonstrating financial need.
The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to more than 2,250 high school seniors since its founding by The Detroit News and Detroit Public Schools in 1980.
We host an annual scholarship luncheon. Check out our 2024 event.
Alumni Spotlight
Name: Monice Mitchell Simms
Scholarship Class: 1989
High School: Martin Luther King Jr. High School, Detroit, Mich.
