Scholarships

The Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation is proud to support local students as they take the next step toward college, trade school, or vocational training. Each year, SHACF awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic commitment, community involvement, and a desire to build a meaningful future. Through the generosity of our donors and supporters, these scholarships help reduce financial barriers and invest in the next generation of Sterling Heights leaders.

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The 2026 Scholarship Recipients have been announced.
13 scholarships have been awarded totaling $23,000. Thank you to everyone who applied! 

2026 Scholarship Recipients
1. BAE Systems Scholarship – one (1) $1,000 

• Carson Ahearn of Sterling Heights, MI

2. General Dynamics Land Systems Scholarship – one (1) $2,000 

• Shila Lepuri of Utica, MI

3. Mandziuk & Son Alex J. Miesel Scholarship for Vocational Education - one (1) $1,000 

• Landon Law of Sterling Heights, MI

4. Mayor Richard J. Notte Scholarship for Government Public Service – one (1) $1,000

• Samantha MacKay of Sterling Heights, MI

5. Ronald Himmler Science Scholarship – three (3) $2,000 

• Skyla Barbu of Sterling Heights, MI

• Gianna D'Angelo of Sterling Heights, MI

• Dhara Ruwala of Sterling Heights, MI

6. Selfridge ANG/Base Community Council Scholarship – one (1) $1,000 

• Macy Cool of Macomb Township, MI

7. Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation Scholarship – three (3) $3,000 

• Zeina Faour of Sterling Heights, MI

• Luke Mulka of Sterling Heights, MI

• Cayla Thomas of Sterling Heights, MI

8. Sterling Heights City Manager Public Management Scholarship – one (1) $1,000 

• Yara Abu Zraineh of Macomb, MI

9. Wujek-Calcaterra Scholarship – one (1) $1,000 

• Rosalyn Lass of Sterling Heights, MI