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The Water Square 2025 Scholarship Fund is pleased to offer five, $10,000 scholarships for Detroit students who reside in District 6.

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LET’S GROW DETROIT TOGETHER

The Water Square district in Detroit, built on the site of the former Joe Louis Area, is a new addition to the Riverfront and Downtown. The Water Square development team is committed to building new futures and investing in our community, which includes the next generation of young and talented Detroiters.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicant must be a high school senior or college undergraduate

  • Applicant must be a resident of District 6 in the City of Detroit

  • Applicant must complete an application form and submit a 500-word essay describing why applicant should be selected as an awardee of the grant

  • If selected as a finalist, applicant will be requested to attend an in-person interview

  • Scholarships are based on financial needs

  • Application submission deadline - Sept. 30, 2025

  • Anticipated scholarship grant distribution - Dec. 2025

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