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2025 Pinning & Scholarship Ceremony 

2025 Pinning & Scholarship Ceremony 

Thursday, May 8 | Fisher Theatre | Detroit, Michigan 

To every scholarship donor, new and longstanding, thank you. The impact of your generosity doesn’t just last a semester or a school year. It lasts a lifetime. You’ve given more than a scholarship. You’ve given confidence, hope, and the reminder that someone believes in their journey. They will never forget what you’ve done for them and neither will we. 

MS. RENEE’S 2025 UMBRELLA SCHOLARSHIPS

• ALEXANDER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship honors the impact CCB | MGP had on our son Steven by providing support for students “just because”—offering recognition and help with incidental costs, without the burden of a formal application.
• ALEXIS R. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP – Established by her family, this scholarship honors her passion for youth and education by awarding a CCB | MGP participant to continue her legacy.
• ARNOLD & RUTH ZLOTOFF MEMORIAL SCHOALRSHIP – This scholarship honors the legacy of the Zlotoff family by supporting a CCB | MGP student who demonstrates a strong commitment to personal growth, lifelong learning, and community development through impactful leadership
• BLACK UNITED FUND (BUF) SCHOLARSHIP – Awarded through BUF’s E.Y.E.S. Initiative, this scholarship supports underserved youth with tools and resources for academic, financial, and career success, especially in STEM fields.
• CLARISSA B. GADDIS “CONTINUE THE LEGACY” SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship supports future Howard University students who share her vision of building and passing on generational wealth.
• CHERRY NIX SCHOLARSHIP – Established in 2019 to honor a beloved grandmother who deeply valued education, supports deserving students in pursuing college success and serves as an ongoing source of inspiration for our family.
• FULL COURSE CATERING SCHOLARSHIP – Dominique Williams, CCB | MGP Class of 2006 and owner of Full Course Catering, established this scholarship to give back to the program that shaped her journey, with pride, love, and a commitment to supporting future student success.
• GO GREEN! GO WHITE! COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE SCHOLARSHIP – Road to Damascus Inc., a Christian nonprofit, proudly presents its scholarship to a CCB | MGP student attending MSU who reflects RTD and Spartan values, along with a diploma frame gift.
• JOSHUA NOLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Established by For Kids’ Sake Montessori, this scholarship honors Joshua’s legacy by supporting young men who embody his strength, kindness, and drive to make the world better.
• MS. RENEE’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP – Established by Ms. Reneé, this scholarship supports CCB | MGP high school graduates in continuing their education as part of her lifelong commitment to giving back.
• RESOURCEFUL REESE SCHOLARSHIP – This marks the inaugural Resourceful Reese Scholarship, established to empower the next generation of leaders emerging from CCB | MGP.
• SOLOMON AND IRENE SIMS LEGACY OF LOVE SCHOLARSHIP – In honor of Solomon and Irene Sims, who cherished education and admired CCB | MPG, their children proudly present this scholarship to continue their legacy of love and belief in giving back.
• THE DICK JACOBS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is funded by the Dick Jacobs’ family to honor Mr. Jacobs’ legacy of giving back and continued support of future leaders part of CCB | MGP.
• THE GRANT FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – The Grant Family Foundation is proud to support graduating high school seniors of CCB | MGP with a scholarship to help offset education expenses and invest in the next generation of leaders.
• THE KEVIN FANROY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – This four-year renewable scholarship is in honor of Kevin Fanroy, a family man and recent MGP/CCB mentor. The scholarship is awarded to students who reflect Kevin’s experience of hard work, perseverance and determination to succeed.
• THE LOVE LACES SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, compassion and commitment to positively impacting their communities.
• THE MGM GRAND DETROIT SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship awards CCB | MGP students in Metro Detroit pursuing a four-year degree, with a 3.0 GPA and financial need, to support education-related expenses.
• VERA AND JOSEPH DRESNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation has been a transformative partner, providing critical scholarship and program support that helps CCB | MGP students pursue college, meet basic needs, and build brighter futures.
• WOLVERINE BAR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – As part of our pipeline program initiative, this is a merit-based scholarship designed to support CCB | MGP students interested in practicing law in Southeast Michigan.

2025 CCB | MGP SCHOLARSHIPS 

• ARRINGTON REMY BLACKMAN SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship honors the life and legacy of a proud Detroiter, beloved son, and CCB | MGP Class of 2015 alumnus whose passion for family, community, and excellence lives on by supporting students who reflect his perseverance, leadership, and heart.
• DETROIT LIONS PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship supports Detroit youth through player-funded initiatives under the Lions’ Community and Player Causes programs.
• THE EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT SCHOLARSHIP – supports students pursuing finance, economics, or related fields, helping future financial leaders cover tuition and educational expenses.
• FRANK & DESIRE PULICE SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship honors their legacy of education, hard work, and giving back, inspired by their pride in CCB | MPG.
• LIONEL JORDAN & TOMMY LONGEST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – In honor of Lionel Jordan, a beloved Hampton University graduate, music lover, and former Forest Lake Country Club caddie, this scholarship celebrates his joyful spirit and lasting impact on all who knew him.
• MGP PGA PROFESSIONALS & MICHIGAN PGA SCHOLARSHIP – The PGA Professionals that instruct the MGP students created an annual scholarship for MGP Students in 2008. Money raised from the PGA Professionals is matched by the Michigan Section of The PGA of America.
• PHYLLIS MILLS “GIFT OF LOVE” SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship honors Phyllis’ enduring spirit by supporting students entering the medical field, encouraging them to carry forward her legacy of compassion, care, and love.
• REV. CLARISSA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship honors a legacy of education by supporting a Midnight Golf alum pursuing out-of-state studies, helping ease the unique challenges of continuing their college journey.
• REV. ROBERT O. DULIN, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship honors a Detroit leader devoted to service and relationships, awarding a CCB | MGP participant committed to making a difference.
• SALLY SEHN SCHOLARSHIP – Established in honor of a beloved Detroiter, this scholarship awards up to five women alumni of CCB | MPG, with potential renewal for three years.
• TAKING OFF WITH PASSION AND DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP – This one-time scholarship supports CCB | MGP participants who are committed to pursuing their passions and turning them into purposeful, fulfilling journeys.
• TERESA AND RICH AUSTRENG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP – Our family is proud to partner with CCB | MGP to help a deserving student continue their educational journey, opening doors to opportunity and investing in a brighter future.
• THE KEVIN FANROY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – This four-year renewable scholarship is in honor of Kevin Fanroy, a family man and recent MGP/CCB mentor. The scholarship is awarded to students who reflect Kevin’s experience of hard work, perseverance and determination to succeed.
• THE JOHN AND KATHLEEN LEHMANN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP – This scholarship is awarded annually to one or two MGP graduates currently enrolled in a U.S. medical school based on financial need, demonstrated achievement, and desire to serve patients as a practicing physician.