The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships to more than 1,600 high school seniors since its founding by The Detroit News and Detroit Public Schools in 1980.
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
Inspiring youth to
reach their highest potential.
Scholarships and mentorship for Michigan students who demonstrate academic promise, leadership, and financial need.
We host an annual scholarship luncheon. Check out our 2025 event.
Alumni Spotlight
Name: Monice Mitchell Simms
Scholarship Class: 1989
High School: Martin Luther King Jr. High School, Detroit, Mich.
