The Detroit Automotive Project Excel and General Motors Foundation Offer Scholarships to
Detroit Metro Students
Detroit, MI, May 11, 2011 – Detroit Automotive Project (DAP) is accepting applications through July 19, 2011 for $2500 scholarships. Reverend Jesse Jackson says, “In these challenging economic times, scholarships, financial aid and loans can be tough for college students to obtain. “ T
o be considered for these scholarships Individuals must meet the following criteria:
-Resident of Detroit
-Graduating high school senior accepted to college or a student enrolled at a college
-A continuing undergraduate student in the academic year (2011) that the scholarship is awarded
Submit a complete scholarship application which includes transcript, reference letters, essay
(see application and scholarship details on facebook: “Detroit Rainbow Push Excel-GM Scholarship”)
“There are certain students who would never get the chance to go to college, if it weren't for scholarships. Rainbow PUSH thanks the General Motors Foundation for its generous contribution that will make a difference in several students’ lives”, says Glenda Gill, Executive Director of Rainbow PUSH Detroit Automotive Project. The topic on which students are requested to write their essay is “The automobile’s impact on American life is everywhere, for the car is much more than a means of traveling from one place to another. Explore the automobile's impact on American life through design, environment, and labor”. Vivian Pickard, GM Foundation President adds “When you’re worried about money or you can’t follow along in class because you don’t have the proper materials, it’s hard to focus. It means the world to me to offer on the behalf of the General Motors Foundation funds to potential future leaders.”
Scholarship entries must be postmarked by July 19, 2011 and mailed to Detroit Automotive Project, 4335 W. The scholarship application and criteria is available on the Automotive Project facebook site “Detroit Rainbow Push Excel-GM Scholarship”. Also one can contact 313-842-3883 or [email protected]. Rainbow PUSH Coalition Excel
PUSH/Excel was established in 1975 and seeks to encourage students and their parents to strive toward academic excellence. PUSH/Excel seeks to make education and the development of America’s youth a shared community function: connecting family, educational institutions, local clergy and corporations to become a critical force that pursues academic excellence. For more information, visit
General Motors Foundation
Since its inception in 1976, the GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to deserving American charities, educational organizations and disaster relief efforts worldwide. The GM Foundation focuses on supporting Education, Health and Human Services, Environment and Energy and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where GM operates. For more information, visit gm.com/corporate/responsibility/community.
