| 2004: Jalen Announces DT High School Scholarship Winners |
 June 14, 2004 - Basketball Star and Detroit Native Launches 2nd Annual
Scholarship Program to Help the Detroit Class of 2004 Continue Their
Education at the College Level.The Jalen Rose Foundation announced today that NBA star Jalen Rose awarded five Detroit high school seniors a $10,000 college scholarship to help them achieve their college dreams. The scholarships, totaling $50,000, were awarded to the high school seniors this week to begin their college education in the fall of 2004. Rose, who attended Detroit Southwestern High School and University of Michigan, awarded one scholarship to each of his alma maters. Last year the program was open only to Southwestern High students, but this year, all Detroit seniors were eligible to apply for a scholarship. "Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a college degree, and through this program, more Detroit students will achieve that goal," said Rose. "There is no question in my mind that education is the key to a successful future and I want to help the Detroit community make college a priority for its kids. Someday, I hope to receive a scholarship application from every senior in Detroit because this great city will only get better as more and more kids grow up and impact the community in positive ways." A committee consisting of Rose and representatives of his Foundation selected the scholarship recipients from over 200 applicants. Entries were based on academic achievement and goals, extracurricular & community activities and financial need. The 2004 winners are: * Derrick Allen Johnson (Murray-Wright High School)- Attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA to study biology and finance * William Ashworth (Detroit Southwestern High School)- Attending Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI to study sports medicine * Happi LaTova Williams (Detroit High School for the Arts)- Attending University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI to study animation and digital media * Joel Meyers (Renaissance High School) - Attending Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI to study educational ministries and elementary math education * Charlae` Washington (The Roeper School) - Attending Howard University in Washington, DC to study journalism Rose added, "The goal of the program is not only to get kids to college, but to get them to earn a degree. My Foundation will be in communication with the kids and their families over the next four years to make sure that they are holding up their end of our partnership." |
