Panther R.O.A.R. Foundation
Scholarship Objectives
The Panther R.O.A.R. Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of River Rouge High School graduates by providing financial assistance to deserving seniors. Our scholarship program is designed to:
• Support high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service, and financial need.​
• Encourage a culture of giving back to the school and community, fostering opportunities for students to pursue post-secondary education.
Purpose
The Panther R.O.A.R. Foundation offers three scholarships that recognize and support outstanding high school seniors graduating in 2025 who have exhibited exceptional academic achievements and leadership potential. Awarded annually, these scholarships aim to ease the financial burden of higher education while inspiring students to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Panther ROAR Academic Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
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Must be a high school senior graduating with the class of 2025.
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., holding a position in student council, leading a school club, or participating in community initiatives).
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Submit a 250-500 word essay on the topic: “How I Plan to Use My Education to Make a Positive Impact on My Community?"
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Students must have 1 teacher, 1 counselor or 1 community leader successfully complete and submit a recommendation rating form on their behalf.
Award Amount:
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$500 (non-renewable)
How to Apply
Panther ROAR Overcomer Scholarship
​Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a high school senior graduating with the class of 2025.
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
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Submit a 250-500 word essay on the topic: Describe a time when you made a positive impact through community service or leadership, either within your school or local community. How did this experience contribute to your personal growth, and what challenges did you face along the way?
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Students must have 1 teacher, 1 counselor or 1 community leader successfully complete and submit a recommendation rating form on their behalf.
Award Amount:
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$500 (non-renewable)​
How to Applyhttps://forms.gle/4woShGtPZvmQC1qM9
Panther ROAR Healthcare Visionary Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a high school senior graduating with the class of 2025.
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Intend to pursue a degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., nursing, medicine, public health, physical therapy, healthcare administration, etc.).
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Submit a 250-500 word essay on the topic: “How My Culture and Background Will Shape My Impact in the Healthcare Field?”
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Scholars must have 1 teacher or 1 counselor successfully complete and submit a recommendation rating form on their behalf.
Award Amount:
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$500 (non-renewable)
How to Apply
RRHS Class of 1976 Alumni Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
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Must be a high school senior graduating with the class of 2026.
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., holding a position in student council, leading a school club, or participating in community initiatives).
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Submit a 300-500 word essay on the topic: “How has your time at River Rouge High School
helped shape who you are today, and how will you carry the spirit of Panther pride into your
future education, career, and community?" -
Students must have 1 teacher, 1 counselor or 1 community leader successfully complete and submit a recommendation rating form on their behalf.
Award Amount:
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$500 (non-renewable)
How to Apply
LaTasha “Latat” Johnson Memorial Scholarship
​Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a high school senior graduating with the class of 2026.
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
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Submit a 400-600 word essay on the topic: How do you demonstrate the values of resilience, opportunity, achievement, and respect in your daily
life—and how will you continue LaTasha’s legacy of giving back -
Students must have 1 teacher, 1 counselor or 1 community leader successfully complete and submit a recommendation rating form on their behalf.
Award Amount:
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$500 (non-renewable)​
How to Apply
Lindzy Boatwright Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a high school senior graduating with the class of 2026.
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Participation in at least one school athletic program
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
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Submit a 250-500 word essay on the topic: “How athletics has shaped my character, leadership, and future goals?"
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Students must have 1 teacher or 1 counselor successfully complete and submit a recommendation rating form on their behalf.
Award Amount:
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$500 (non-renewable)
How to Apply
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APPLY NOW
All scholarship applicants must submit their applications through the Panther R.O.A.R. Foundation website by Friday, April 24, 2026. Finalists will be announced on Monday, May 11, 2026, and recipients will be recognized at the River Rouge High School Senior Honors Assembly on May 15, 2026, by Scholarship Chairs Quinesha and Bruce, along with other attending board members.