Harold duCharme Scholarship

The Harold duCharme Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

This award was established in the 1940's in honor of Mr. DuCharme who attended the School of Engineering from 1904-1908. He pursued a career in investments, but continued his engineering interests. He had a strong feeling for the University of Michigan throughout his life. He loved people, travel and the great outdoors.

David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship

The David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship extends two $3,000 awards each year to two outstanding freshman applicants who enroll at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

David J. Hallissey received his B.A. from U of M in 1974 & three years later received his law degree.In 1976 , while in Law School he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease,but completed his education to begin practicing Law. Family and friends select deserving U of M students to perpetuate ,in one tangible way, David's achievements.

James H. LoPrete Scholarship

The James H. LoPrete Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

This award is named in honor of Mr. LoPrete who received his BA from the School of Literature, Science and Arts in 1951. He then continued and obtained his Law Degree in 1953 and has practiced law as a partner in a major Detroit law firm. He has been active in the UM Club of Greater Detroit for over 50 years.

Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship

The Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship extends $3,000 awards to two outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. The Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan).

This award is named in honor of Mr. Matthaei who was founder and chairman of American Metal Products Company which grew under his leadership into an international automotive parts-manufacturing company, headquartered in Detroit. He was a civic leader, an active and generous alumni leader, who served on the Board of Regents at the University from 1960 to 1967.

Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships

The Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships extend awards of $3,000 to two outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. The Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan).

This award is named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Zatkoff. Mr. Zatkoff is a member of the class of 1953 at the University of Michigan where he received a scholarship from the UM Club of Greater Detroit. While attending Michigan he was a member of the football team and after college he went on to a pro-football career with the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. Roger and Elaine were married in 1951, after professional football they established Zatkoff Seals and Packings distributorship.

President's Scholarship

The President's Scholarship extends two awards of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The President's Scholarship considers economic need,(as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan).

This award was established in 2008 for students who wish to attend the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. However, they require additional funds to proceed with their dream. President Mary Sue Coleman established a matching fund arrangement that was raised by the Greater Detroit Club members, which allowed the establishment of this scholarship.