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Once a Victor, always a Victor.

Alumni Opportunity gives graduates and former clients of every Wolverine youth program access to scholarships, counseling, and community resources. Children of alumni are eligible too, as Alumni Legacy applicants.

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Four annual scholarships

Awarded each year at the Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet.

The Wayne Anderson Award

For an alumnus who has overcome serious difficulties on the way to their goals.

The Victors Award

For the alumnus who has shown the most growth and expansion of perspective through extracurricular activities.

William L. Tilton Scholarship

For the alumnus who has made the most progress in higher education.

Young Family Foundation Scholarship

For alumni pursuing vocational or trade school.

Who is eligible

Alumni of any Wolverine youth program: Community Based Programs (foster care or independent living) and residential programs (Wolverine Growth and Recovery Center, Clarence Fischer Center, Wolverine Center, Wolverine Secure Treatment Center, and Vassar House). Children of alumni may apply as Alumni Legacy applicants.

Other alumni benefits

Free Fresh Era Detroit membership with promo code alumni
Preferential access to counseling through Michigan Counseling Centers
Referrals to community resources through Wolverine and partner agencies

To apply, email [email protected] with the subject line “Alumni scholarship” or call (313) 938-1343. Applications open each spring.

Give to the Alumni Opportunity Fund

A gift of any size adds to the scholarship pool. A gift of $2,500 or more can establish a named annual scholarship in your family’s or company’s name.

Email [email protected] to start a named scholarship, or give online and choose the Alumni Opportunity Fund.

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