Higher Education
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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 20 prestigious scholarships to exceptional students from Decatur High School at the Celebration of Excellence each May. DEF’s annual scholarships include:
Application-Based (Applications will open in early 2027)
🎓 Patrick Family Scholarship
🎓 Lawrence & Gertrude Paxton Scholarship
🎓 Pollack Family Scholarship
🎓 McNally Family Scholarship
Nomination-Based (nominations are from DHS Department Heads)
🎓 Sarah Lynn Woolf Memorial Scholarship
🎓 Rotary of Decatur Foundation Scholarship
🎓 Thomas Hauk Memorial Scholarship
🎓 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
🎓 Rodney Thomas Scholarship
🎓 Leisa Renae Powers 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.
