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Courtney Sherron Solomon Scholarship Foundation Incorporated®

Two new Academic Scholarships offered in 2025

Thank you for your interest in applying to our Academic Scholarship Awards under the Courtney Sherron Solomon Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated®.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our STEM Academic Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support students pursuing degrees in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Our second new scholarship is the Alex and Jerlene Smith Academic Scholarship. This opportunity is available to students pursing any curriculum, (with the exception of STEM programs), providing you meet the requirements outlined in the application.

You may only apply for one scholarship and submissions will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Our mission is to provide assistance to help you meet your financial needs as you pursue your educational endeavors. These goals are accomplished by securing generous charitable funds to award our Academic Scholarship recipients.

The Foundation is a source of support to future and current undergraduate students, awards are granted without regard to gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

We look forward to helping you meet your financial needs for college, please complete one of the attached applications below.

Best Wishes for your continued success!

Albert A. Smith
Scholarship Chairman
Courtney Sherron Solomon Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated®

Courtney Sherron Solomon

4 year Academic Scholarship Award

Our foundations goal is to promote lifelong learning while acknowledging distinguished young men and women, our next generation of emerging leaders. The “one time 4 Year Academic Award”, offered by Courtney Sherron Solomon Scholarship Foundation Incorporated® recognizes the exceptional academic achievement of the recipient for four years of their undergraduate study.

This prestigious award is given to students who have consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in their academic pursuits, maintained a high GPA, and shown dedication to their studies.

The recipient of this award receives financial support that can help cover tuition fees, books, and other educational expenses throughout their four years of undergraduate education. This award serves as a testament to the recipient's hard work, commitment, and academic excellence.

Our current recipients award term ends fall 2026. The application will be available again January, 2027 for the fall semester. The new recipient will be eligible for this award for four consecutive years granted they continuously meet the criteria during this time.

Denise W. Sharpe - STEM Academic Scholarship Award

We reopened our academic awards by adding a new STEM Academic Scholarship application under the Denise W. Sharpe Academic Scholarship Award. Denise was employed at one of Metro Detroit’s major hospitals during her career, and through this award, we honor her legacy and commitment to supporting excellence in STEM education.

This award will recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and dedication to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This esteemed award celebrates the hard work and passion of students who have excelled in their STEM studies. You must be a high school graduate entering a STEM program at a four year university, or a college student also at a four year university currently in the STEM curriculum.

Please complete the application and reach out to us by using our “Contact Us” page if you have questions.

Thank you!

Alex and Jerlene Smith Academic Scholarship Award

Our second new scholarship is the Alex and Jerlene Smith Academic Scholarship Award. This opportunity is available to students pursing any curriculum, (with the exception of a STEM program), providing you meet the requirements outlined in the application. (You must be a high school graduate entering a four year university, or a college student currently at a four year university.)

The Alex and Jerlene Smith Academic Scholarship Award has been established to honor the legacy of Alex and Jerlene Smith, our parents/Grandparents who were dedicated to education and community service.

This scholarship aims to support deserving students in their pursuit of post-secondary education, providing financial assistance to those who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.

Please complete the application and reach out to us by using our “Contact Us” page if you have questions.

Thank you!