• Harry A. Sisson Memorial Scholarship:
  • Focus: Recognition of students who embody Rotary’s ideal of “Service Above Self.”
  • Selection Process: Most local schools can select up to 5 candidates (Early College/HFEC may select 2, and Virtual/VHS may select 1). Students should consult their counselor to be considered.
• Hugh M. Archer Scholarship:
  • Focus: Open to all graduating seniors in the Dearborn area.
  • Selection Process: Students may download the application directly from the Dearborn Rotary website and submit it independently.
  • Deadline: February 2, 2026
• Otto J. Rowen Scholarship:
  • Focus: Specifically for students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE), Henry Ford Early College (ECP), or Collegiate Academy (CA) programs.
  • Selection Process: Applicants typically follow the CTE program application process.

Applicable Deadlines & Important Dates

• Application Submission: While specific annual dates fluctuate, students are encouraged to check the Dearborn Rotary Scholarship Page throughout the winter and spring for the current year’s application links.
• Fund Request Period: Recipient funds are available starting July 1st of the award year.
• Fund Expiration: Students must claim their funds by June 30th of the following year (Collegiate Academy students may receive a one-year extension).

For detailed application forms and information, please visit: dearbornrotary.org/scholarships.

On behalf of Communities in Schools (CIS), an organization that connects schools with community resources

In an effort to provide coats for our students, CIS has put together an initiative to get donations for new and gently used coats. The attached flyer provides information on the coat drive and the raffle that goes along with it. 

Here’s how the Coat Drive will work:

• Students, families, staff, and community members may donate new or gently used coats to any CIS school (yes, Fordson is one).
• Donations should be given directly to the CIS Student Support Coordinator at each building (that person will be assigned to our building soon; in the meantime, I am filling in). You can drop the coats off to me in D100-A (same corridor as the food’s room).
• Donors will receive drawing tickets (I have those too) for a chance to win a gift card basket valued at $500:
  • 1 ticket for each gently used coat
  • 5 tickets for each new coat (with tags)

Entry tickets will be collected December 4 and the drawing will take place on December 5 (details on location are forthcoming).