Scholars and Alumni of the Month
Ronisha BannermanUndergraduate degree: Wayne State University, 2019, Global Supply Chain & IT
Graduate degree: Wayne State University, 2020, MBA in Finance & IT Hats off to Ronisha! This Wayne State Warrior and CAYF Alumna and amazing mother spends her time growing her real estate portfolio, and her company, PowerPlay Tax Services, and mixing in time to travel. You are quite impressive, Ronisha. #GoYoung |
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Arthur Harrington
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Undergraduate degree: Hampton University, 2024, Political Science - Pre-law Track
Graduate pursuit: Wayne State University Law, enrolling Fall 2024 Focus is the hammer in Arthur Harrington's toolbox. The Cass Tech and Hampton University alum graduated in three years and, along the way, spent two summers interning on Capitol Hill for Senator Gary Peters and U.S. Representative Shri Thanedar. He recently accepted a role in the Detroit City Clerk's Office, Board of Elections Department, and is entering Wayne State University Law School this fall on a Damon J. Keith Scholarship (ahem, pays full tuition). Arthur also returned to CAYF's Summer Enrichment Program in June to mentor the foundation's incoming freshmen class. We could not be more proud of you, Arthur! #GoYoung |
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ScholarsThe core program of the Coleman Young Foundation (CAYF) is the Scholars Program that:
During their undergraduate years, Scholars receive support and guidance from CAYF staff members who assist scholars with school and life challenges. Staff members work with Financial Aid officers and Academic Advisers on behalf of scholars who need assistance. CAYF staff call and email Scholars at least twice a week. In addition, Scholars at Michigan universities attend dinners with CAYF staff and alumni who offer advice and encouragement. Scholars also receive assistance in finding summer jobs, applying to graduate school, and career planning. During the summer before the freshman year, CAYF Scholars attend the Summer Enrichment Program. This program is designed to ease the change from living at home to college life with all its challenges. In return, Scholars are expected to give back to the Foundation by helping in the office and with CAYF events, and by improving their own community through volunteer and mentorship activities. |
By the Numbers
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CAYF scholarships are for $5,000 per year for four years of college. Thus, the total value of the award is up to $20,000 for the student who completes his or her degree
CAYF has a proven history of successfully graduating students at a rate far exceeding state and national levels. The 85-90% retention rate of the CAYF Scholar Program betters the average college retention rate by more than 30 points. Since 1986, CAYF has awarded more than four million dollars to more than four hundred students. Currently, the Foundation supports 26 Scholars enrolled in colleges and universities in Michigan and elsewhere in the nation. |
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