Pontiac Promise New Scholar Application

DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL.

This application should be completed by NEW PPZ SCHOLARS ONLY!! Please upload the required documents (PDFs are preferred, however screenshots, images or scans will be accepted). YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION AND RECEIVED A PONTIAC PROMISE ZONE ACCEPTANCE LETTER FIRST!

Submitting incomplete or inaccurate documents will result in a delayed processing of your application! If you have any trouble submitting your documents with this form, please contact us at scholarship@pontiacpromisezone.org or 248-214-0456.

DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS: Oakland Community College (OCC), Talent Development Coalition/CarNav (TDC), or the Michigan College of Beauty.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Cell Phone Number

Email (DO NOT use your school email)

Current College/University/Program

What semester are you applying for?

Spring/Summer 2024 (May-August)Fall 2024 (August-December)Winter/Spring 2025 (January-May)Spring/Summer 2025 (May-August)

Financial Aid Award Letter

Financial Aid Award Letter: We need to know that you have applied for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or have received a financial award letter from your college in order for you to get our scholarship. Upload a screenshot or image of your financial aid letter. This applies even if you do not receive aid from FAFSA.
Here is an example of what an award letter looks like. (NOTE: DACA students will submit their signed PPZ FAFSA Waiver here instead.)

Upload your Financial Aid Award Letter here

Itemized Tuition Bill

Tuition Bill: An itemized tuition bill should include the following:

1. Number of credits being taken for the semester
2. All tuition related charges for the semester (NOT ESTIMATED COSTS)
3. All financial aid awards being applied for the semester (NOT ESTIMATED AWARDS)
4. Your remaining semester balance

(NOTE: If you are unsure of how to access your itemized tuition bill, please reach out to your school/program’s financial aid office!)

Here is an example of what it looks like (Note: each school will look slightly different):

Please upload your tuition bill here

High School Transcript

High School Transcript: Upload your FULL high school transcript. If you do not have your transcript, please contact your high school or counselor.

Upload your high school transcript here

Thank you for your application!

Contact Information