Guiding Students to Success in Higher Education
The Decatur Education Foundation believes in the power of higher education to transform young lives. From guiding students through the college application process to funding scholarships to make higher education possible, the Decatur Education Foundation partners with you to help our students reach their full potential.
DEF’s College Counseling Program is a transformative initiative that empowers Decatur students to achieve their dreams of higher education. Through our partnership with College Ave Consulting, students are matched with experienced counselors who provide personalized support through every step of the college application process, from research to application, acceptance to enrollment.
Our College Counseling Program has been made possible by the visionary support of the McNally Family, and now we need your help to ensure its continued growth and success. Your donation has a profound impact on the futures of Decatur students, providing them with the guidance and resources they need to successfully pursue their dreams of higher education.
DEF believes that financial constraints should never hinder a student’s dreams. As part of our commitment to fostering academic excellence, the Decatur Education Foundation proudly awards 19 prestigious scholarships to exceptional students from Decatur High School at the Celebration of Excellence each May. DEF’s annual scholarships include:
🎓 Patrick Family Scholarship
Application based – Click Here for application
🎓 Lawrence & Gertrude Paxton Scholarship
Application based – Click Here for application
🎓 Pollack Family Scholarship
Application based – Click Here for application
🎓 McNally Family Scholarship
Application based – Click Here for application
🎓 Sarah Lynn Woolf Memorial Scholarship Fund
🎓 Rotary of Decatur Foundation Scholarship
🎓 Thomas Hauk Memorial Scholarship Fund
🎓 Harry Edwards Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Han C. Choi Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Jeanne Bellville Taffs Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Rachel Britain Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Trinity High School Class of 1965 Scholarship
🎓 Gladding Family Scholarship
🎓 Madison Lewis Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Bill Mealor, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Imani Thompson Twine Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Mary Elizabeth Brown Wilson Scholarship
🎓 Kennedy Segars Memorial Scholarship
We are tremendously grateful for the generosity of our donors and families for making these scholarships possible and providing life-changing opportunities for Decatur students. Thank you!