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Community Foundation Plymouth

For Good. For Ever.

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Our online scholarship application opens in December and remains open until February.  Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

Wayne Memorial High School Alumni Association Scholarship Tracy Phan
  Krystal Quick
  Joshua Hart
   
Wayne Westland Credit Union Scholarship Daniel Baxter
  Lance Carlson
  Ghazala Alemi
  Madison Mitchell
   
   
 Kuforiji Scholars Program Scholarship Yusra Akintande
   
Westland Civitan Scholarship Abigail Stebleton
  Jourdan Maxwell
  Aaliya Brown-Cobarrubias
   
Wayne Lions Club Schoarship Jill Patel
  Madison Mitchell
   
Westland Community Foundation Jourdan Maxwell
  Aspen Clements
  Omar Hernandez
  Grace Smith
  Aaliyah Brown-Cobarrubias
  Addison Sayyae
  Abigail Stebleton
  Jordyn Wade
   
   
Westland Rotary Scholarship Abigail Stebleton
  Tracy Phan
  Aaliya Brown-Cobarrubias
   
North Brothers Ford Scholarship Omar Hernandez
  Jordyn Wade
  Grace Smith
Ron Mason Memorial Scholarship Aldo Hernandez
   
   
Ladies Literacy Club Addison Sayyae
  Yusra Akintande
   
Grigg Family Scholarship Mariyam Mulla
  Lacey Newland
   
Jack Demmer Scholarship Alexandria Macko
   
Bud Stein Memorial Scholarship  Omar Hernandez
   Brandon Quick
   
Dr.& Mrs. Kominars Scholarship Yusra Akintande
  Aspen Clements
 
Earle Chorbaigan Memorial Scholarship Perla Morales
  Cyrus Goins
   
James A Law & Anne M Law Memorial Scholarship Amara Kourouma
  Quinn Corea

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Our online scholarship application opens in December and remains open until February.  Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

 

 orsa credit union/George Lawton Scholarship Saamaja Krishnan
  Sydney Alvin
  Kelsey Bahr
  Isla Czarnecki
  Sylvie Sherman
   
orsa credit union/Margaret Dunning Scholarship Bradley Dunn
  Veda Keshavamurthy
  Chelsie Bielas
  Kylee Hopp
  Callie Riordan
   
orsa credit union/Ron Carlson Braeden Tomasak
  Katelyn Bielas
   
orsa credit union Trade Alina Price
  Easton Hunt
  Kelsey Ruffner
   
   
Plymouth Reign Soccer Scholarship  Brendon Burkett
  Kylie Dean
  Lauren Fowler
  Camryn Huhn
  Mya Pickerel
   
   
Gene & Jane Overholt Kiwainis Scholarship Lasya Jalari
   
Shannon Smith Memorial Scholarship Andrew Keifer
   
Erin Ryan Kiwanis Scholarship Veda Keshavamurthy
  Bella Coughlin
  Rebecca Berry
   

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Our online scholarship application opens in December and remains open until February.  Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

 

 
Barbara Ann Romano Scholarhsip Lauren Meyers
   
Barbara Church Rodenberg Myah Salah
   
Canton Soccer Club Scholaship Rebecca Berry
  Bella Coughlin
  Patrick Thomas
  Javier Vega
  Harper Barnhart
  Myah Salah
   
 Canton Police Scholarship Ethan Curry
   
Elizabeth Durack Memorial Scholarship  Hannah Moner
  Ashley Nguyen
   
Penelope Klei Memorial Scholarship Mya Pickerel
   
Dustin Piepsney Memorial Scholaship Kibi Nanda
   
Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - U/M Rebecca Berry
Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - EMU IChase McGhee
   
Meredith Whalen Memorial Scholarship Mackenzie Dicken
   
Jack Demmer Ford Scholarship Fahad Ilyas
   
   
R.K.Bhama MD Memorial Scholarship Evelyn Stiglish
   
Bonnie Berg Memorial Scholarship Lasya Jalari
Hagbard Berg Memorial Scholarship Bella Coughlin
Kelly John Wheatlyy Scholarship Veda Keshavamurthy
   
Fred Thomann Memorial Scholarship Kaitlyn Patterson
  Mya Pickerel
   
Robert Loyd Memorial Scholarship Ellis Bailey
  Dylan DiCicco
   
   
Livonia Firefighters Scholarship Emma-Marie Nowell
  Travis Wasen
   
Grigg Family Scholarship Mariyam Mulla
  Lacey Newland
   
Adam J Shaefer Memorial Scholarship Kibi Nanda
   
 Jason Russell Maurer Memorial Scholarship  Riley Axe
   Ian Bang
   Sienna Calcut
   Alexa Daulton
  Morgan Dowdell
   Julie Good
   Ella Harrison
   Phineas House
   Riley House
   Caitlin Irvine
   Katelyn Messina
   Jacob Mitchell
   Mark Mossington 
   Jonathan Philip
   Andrea Pinedo
  Audrey Porter
  Valeria Santurtun
   Katarina Tasich
   Mikayla Twum
  Nathan Walkenhorst 
   Sophia Wegner
  Briana Williams
   Josiah Zarrilli
   
   
DTE Foundation REACH Skilled Trades & STEM Scholarship Keturah West
  Avery Ramey
  Rayshon Edmond Jr.
  Shelby Stoudamire
  Elijah Robinson
Landon Hoskins
  Charles Allen
  Khamiya Johnson
   
Brad Crowe Memorial Scholarship Olivia Forrest
   
Linda Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Blair Oberst
   
   
Thursday, 23 April 2026 15:39

May Lunch & Learn

FREE:  STEP BACK IN TIME AT THE WESTLAND HISTORICAL VILLAGE PARK

Join us to learn more about the fascinating regional history in Westland!  Local historian, educator and Westland resident, Sharon Sullivan will share information about the region on Wednesday, May 13 at the Westland Historical Village Park.  

Explore and absorb stories of how the community came to be.

Presented by the Westland Community Foundation, this is a FREE event, but registration is requested. Please register using the link below or call (734) 495-1200.

Details:

Westland Historical Village

857 N. Wayne Road, Westland

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

REGISTER HERE! 

Published in Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 16:34

April Lunch & Learn

FREE EVENT - Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring Planting

With the warmer weather, now is the perfect time to start preparing your flower beds and vegetable gardens for spring planting.  Join us Wednesday, April 15 at the Canton Public Library as experts from local nonprofit, Growing Hope provide valuable information about preparing gardens for a successful growing season.  

Whether you’re planning to grow fresh vegetables or simply want a beautiful flower garden, this session will provide practical tips and guidance to help your garden grow.

Presented by the Community Foundation of Plymouth, this is a FREE event, but registration is requested. Please register using the link below or call Natalie McLaughlin at (734) 495-1200.

Details:

Canton Public Library, Community Room

*this is not a Canton Library sponsored event

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

REGISTER HERE! 

Published in Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 19:54

Youth Advisory Council Grant

Calling All Plymouth-Canton Youth!
Have a great idea for a classroom project or community youth initiative?
 
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in partnership with Canton Parks, Recreation & Community Services and the Canton Community Foundation want to help make it happen!
 
Members of Canton’s YAC have worked hard over the past year to raise funds for their endowment. Now, they’re excited to give back by offering mini-grants for youth-driven projects.
 
Here are the key details:
• Suggested grant amount: $100–$1,000
• Beneficiaries: Must be 18 years old or younger
• Eligibility: Program must serve youth in the Plymouth-Canton area
• Review process: Applications will be evaluated by Canton’s YAC, comprised of local high school students
• Notification: All applicants will receive an email with the Council’s decision
 
 
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Physical applications may be mailed to:
Youth Advisory Council Grant Application Review Committee
1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 20:10

Plymouth Historical Museum

 

JOIN US at the Plymouth Historical Museum!

What do air rifles, trains and history have in common? 

The Plymouth Historical Museum!

Join us for a fun and informative FREE Lunch & Learn where you’ll discover how local history connects to the stories we’re still making today and get a tour of this magical museum.

Learn from local history expert and Executive Director, Liz Kerstens!

Liz K Head Shot

 

With 19 years at the Museum and a Masters in State & Local history, Liz has a depth of knowledge known throughout the region!

Regional history comes alive followed by a tour of the Museum

Register Here

 

Details:

When: Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm

Where: Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S. Main St., Plymouth 48170

Questions? Contact Natalie McLaughlin via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 734-495-1200.

Upcoming Lunch & Learn Topics, 11:30 am- 1:00 pm:

April 15: Prep your gardens! Learn from Growing Hope Development Manager, Josiah Foster.

The Community Foundation of Plymouth is a member of the Local Impact Alliance

 

 

Published in Lunch & Learn
Thursday, 08 January 2026 21:55

LIA Scholarships 2026

Attention Students!

2026 Scholarship Applications are now OPEN

The 2026 Scholarship Applications for all scholarship funds managed through the Local Impact Alliance are now open. 

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Scholarships recipients will be notified in April; and funds will be sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Wednesday, 04 September 2024 20:29

Plymouth Community Foundation Grants Application

The Community Foundation of Plymouth is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Plymouth area by providing grants to organizations that support our mission.

These organizations must:
- Be 501(c) public charities.
- Encourage the self-sufficiency and well-being of residents within the 48170 zip code.
- Encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- Encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
- Support "seed" money opportunities for innovative projects.

While the Community Foundation of Plymouth remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:


- Routine operating expenses
- Travel, tours or trips
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Organizations that do not provide services to the greater Plymouth, Michigan area
- Political organizations
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
- Issues that divide us, not unite us

Apply Here

Friday, 16 August 2024 16:14

15th Veterans Summit - Lunch & Learn

15th Annual Veterans' Summit - Lunch & Learn
 
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
11:30-1:00
Westland City Hall
36300 Warren Rd., Westland MI 48185
FREE!
 
Join us for this informative discussion centered around navigating veteran benefits. Topics include:
# Care givers benefits
# Survivors benefits
# PACT Act
 
Presented by Local Impact Alliance and Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC
 
Our Speakers:
Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (Retd)
General Fausone has been a nurse for over 40 years. She served her country for 36 years and retired in 2011. She now owns The Veterans Advocate, LLC that consults for businesses in matters related to VA health care, education and programs.
 
Kristina Derro Veterans Legal Expert
Kristina L. Derro is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Michigan.
 
A boxed lunch will be provided to all who attend, sponsored by Demmer Ford and Jacob Matthews Jewelers.
 
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