Current Scholarship Recipients

Kelsey Dunn

Brighton High School
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2025/2026

Kelsey is a senior at Brighton High School and will be a part of the incoming freshman class at the University of Michigan in the upcoming fall. She plans to follow a career in film production and mathematics and hopes to make a great impact on others through what she gets involved in. She has maintained a 4.0 gpa all throughout high school, and a 4.24 weighted gpa. In high school she has been immensely involved in musical theater as a stage manager and scenic director. Not only that but she has partaken in her school’s color guard team as well as playing the bassoon. Kelsey is the chair of her school’s NHS Food Drive Committee and is proud to be able to make an impact on others through that and the money she has been able to raise. Kelsey has also partaken in Powerlifting, Model UN, Science Olympiad, Pottery Club, Tech Club, Swing Dance, and more, while still working three jobs. Kelsey is incredibly thankful to have received this scholarship as this kind of money can make a world of difference and is overall very thankful for all the different opportunities life presents.

Anneliese Johnson

Skyline High School
Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship
2025/2026

Anneliese Johnson attended Ann Arbor Skyline High School and plans to attend the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in the Fall. She is both an AP Scholar and a Regents Merit Scholar. Anneliese has many passions, including music. She has been a member of the Skyline Symphony Band since her sophomore year, is a Tri-M music honors society member, led the Skyline Pep Band in the 2024/25 season, has received 7 first-ratings as a saxophonist at MSBOA Solo & Ensemble, and has received the Abe Ellison award for outstanding leadership, enthusiasm, and effort in band. Anneliese also played volleyball on Skyline's varsity team, earning the SEC Sportsmanship Award, Best Teammate Award, and 2-time Academic All-state Award. She has additionally coached and played as 2-time captain with the Huron Valley Volleyball Club. She enjoys being involved in community service, working over 100 hours at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. She loves helping others especially through her work as leader of Positivity Club and her membership in Skysquad, Skyline's Restorative Justice organization. Anneliese enjoys walking, weaving blankets, cooking, and listening to music in her free time.

Amelia Knapp

Shrine Catholic High School
Frederick C Matthaei Scholarship
2025/2026
My name is Amelia Knapp and I am a Shrine Catholic High School graduate. I am enrolled at Michigan's college of LSA to study microbiology and SMTD to study vocal performance. I am the recipient of the Frederick C. Matthaei scholarship. At Shrine I am an active performer in choir and theater and served as choir president my senior year. I am also a vice president of Shrine's DECA chapter. I have accumulated over 100 service hours from volunteering at Corewell hospital and other work. I have taken multiple AP classes including Biology, Chemistry and Calculus BC to acquire a 4.4 GPA. I graduated in Shrine's top 10 with Summa Cum Laude.

Jala Miller

West Bloomfield High School
Bicentennial Scholarship
2025/2026

Over the past four years at West Bloomfield High School, my experiences as a leader have played a key role in shaping my goals for college and beyond. While maintaining a GPA above 3.9, I was honored to serve as the captain of the Volleyball team and to be involved in the Leadership Committee each year. I also stayed actively engaged in extracurriculars like HOSA and Medical Mentorship, which allowed me to build meaningful relationships, develop a strong work ethic, and mentor others. The skills and personal growth I’ve gained throughout high school will continue to guide me as I begin my next chapter at the University of Michigan this fall.

Lori Ourlian

Alex and Marie Manoogian High
Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship
2025/2026

My name is Lori Nayiri Ourlian, and I am currently a senior at the AGBU Alex and Marie Manoogian School, where I have achieved a 4.0 unweighted GPA and earned the distinction of being named one of the Class Valedictorians. Throughout my high school career, I have taken every Honors and AP course available at my school and completed 7 dual enrollment courses. I also serve as the Senior Class President, the National Honor Society Secretary, and was the captain of my school’s robotics business team. Additionally, I am a cross country athlete, a member of the Science National Honor Society, and a member of my school’s Yearbook Committee. Outside of school, I am very passionate about volunteering. I have spent over 400 hours volunteering at the Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, where I assist nurses and offer support to patients. I also tutor middle school students in mathematics and have volunteered at my local library. At the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, I teach children how to ice skate and work at the concession booth. I am also actively involved in my local Armenian Community and served as the Armenian Youth Federation Detroit Junior Chapter President for three years. In my role, I organized fundraisers to support refugees from the Nagorno-Karabakh region. I am committed to the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where I plan to major in neuroscience on the pre-med track.

Rose Pan

Bedford Senior High School
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2025/2026
First-generation middle schooler, high schooler, and soon-to-be college student Rose Ai Pan will be attending the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts–pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. Rose has set precedents for her family and the peers around her through maintaining the honor’s roll, accumulating a 4.539 GPA, taking 9 AP courses, publishing several pieces of artwork and articles, and receiving 30 academic and creative awards throughout her academic career. This is not to mention her leadership and exemplary roles in Students Demand Action, Student Prevention Leadership Team, National Honors Society, Student Council, and Youth Advisory Council; Rose gives back to her community through theatre, Daddy Daughter Dances, tutoring, ushering, and volunteering at various places (2025 makes it 6 years that she has been a volunteer at her local library!) Rose's personal time consists of video essays, Arcane, One Piece, and 3D puzzles, but she hopes to extend her curiosity into other facets such as bouldering, volleyball, fashion, content creation, and traveling. Lastly, the most important keystone to her unparalleled character is her identity as a Fuzhounese girl–kin to a historically rich mosaic of scars, resilience, and empathy. Rose is beyond ecstatic to meet other Fuzhounese people upon living at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and cannot wait any longer for the adventures that life has to offer!

Aliana Ritter

Grosse Pointe South High School
Roger and Elaine Zatkoff Scholarship
2025/2026

My name is Aliana Ritter, and I am a current senior at Grosse Pointe South High School. Over the last four years, I have taken on 7 student organizations, 8 Advanced Placement classes, and a part-time job, all while maintaining a 4.2 GPA. I proudly hold the position of Senior Class President, where I spearhead class fundraisers, and Pointe Players President, where I have performed in 13 theatre productions with multiple lead roles. I am a two-time published author in the Looking Glass literary magazine and a four-year contributor to my school’s art show. I have earned state-wide recognized MIPA awards, including first place, for my written work in The Tower newspaper. I am committed to the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and plan to major in Political Science with a sub-major in Politics, Law, and Economy on a Pre-Law track. I have a passion for public service and justice, and I seek to pursue a unified society throughout my career.

Simrat Sidhu

Salem High School
David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship
2025/2026
Simrat is a graduating senior at Plymouth High School and plans to enroll in the College of Engineering. While balancing a challenging course load with various AP and honors classes, Simrat has served her community and volunteered 150+ hours as a member of Key Club, the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Plymouth Student Council, and the National Honors Society. Additionally, she is a Student Ambassador for Plymouth High School and served as the research coordinator for the Future Medical Girls club. She also has interned with a technology startup platform, and served as a Student Leader in the Plymouth Student Advisory Council, advocating for students while discussing issues related to the return from COVID. Simrat is a National Merit Finalist, a candidate in the 2025 United States Presidential Scholar Program, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and earned the Academic Achievement in Psychology Award from The APA of Teachers of Psychology In Secondary Schools. Additionally, she has been awarded the Academic Honors Letter and Student of the Month certificate for high academic achievement. In her free time, Simrat enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She intends to major in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Chase Tonnies

Orchard Lake St. Mary
David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship
2025/2026

Chase graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake, Mi. He is a member of the National Honor Society and is a Michigan All-Catholic Scholastic Award recipient. Chase has played basketball and has run track for St. Mary's. He has also played basketball for the Michigan Playmakers AAU organization. He has worked as a digital media content creator for multiple social media platforms and as a video board programmer creating sports graphics for St. Mary's girls' and boys' basketball programs. Chase's favorite experience was being the team manager and statistician for the varsity football team who won the 2024 D2 State Championship. Chase was a member of the Wharton School of Business Global Youth Program where he earned a certificate in sports analytics. Throughout his life, Chase has been an autism advocate and is the founder of the Au-Some Siblings Outreach Project which provides resources and counseling support to families and siblings of those affected by autism. Chase will be heading to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to major in statistics and data analytics.

Addison Verlinden

Lake Orion High School
Harold duCharme Scholarship
2025/2026
My name is Addison Verlinden and I am a Lake Orion High School graduate. I am enrolled in the school of Literature, Science and the Arts and am the recipient of the Harold DuCharme Scholarship. I have been a member of the Varsity Cross Country team and Varsity Soccer team all 4 years of high school and was the captain of both my senior year. I am a Co-President of National English Honors Society and the Vice President of DECA. In DECA I competed in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series and won role play and finalist medal at states both my junior and senior year. I am also a member of my schools Leadership Development Workshop, National Honor Society, Cultural Outreach, and have over 100 additional service hours where I spent time volunteering in my community. I took multiple AP classes including Calculus BC, Microeconomics, European History, and U.S History while maintaining a 4.3 GPA and received the National AP Scholar with Honor Award.

Emerson Wright

Royal Oak Shrine
Bicentennial Scholarship
2025/2026
My name is Emerson Wright and I plan to attend the University of Michigan for Nursing in the fall. I am currently a senior at Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak. During high school I had a 4.24 GPA and took several AP classes including: United States History, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as well as receiving an AP scholar award. I have been an active member of our student leadership executive council since my sophomore year as well as a member of NHS. Throughout my four years in high school, I worked three jobs concurrently which included working with children who have disabilities. I have accumulated well over 100 service hours through various community opportunities. Outside of school I enjoy being with friends, traveling, and trying new things.

Samuel Zoller

Troy Athens High School
Frederick C Matthaei Scholarship
2025/2026
Samuel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Troy Athens High School and will be attending the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Throughout high school, he took 11 AP courses and seven honors courses, achieving a 4.4 GPA. Samuel was captain of the Men's Varsity Tennis team, served on the executive council of Athens Student Council, and founded a mixed-recycling program that services schools throughout the Troy School District. In addition, he was a HOSA International Qualifier, four-time Division 1 Instrumentalist, and started a Tennis-Racquet stringing company to support his teammates and local racquet clubs. Samuel’s academic excellence earned him numerous awards, including EPA recognition and AP Scholar with distinction. Outside of school, Samuel is an active member of his community, teaching tennis to children, and volunteering his time wherever possible. In his summers, he worked part-time as a golf caddie at Oakland Hills Country Club and as an investment banking intern. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with friends and family. Samuel looks forward to attending the University of Michigan and intends to pursue a career in finance.