Harry A. Sisson Memorial Scholarship
A memorial award continuing a legacy of generosity to Dearborn youth.
About This Award
Harry A. Sisson (1890-1961) was a Dearborn real estate developer and builder who became deeply involved in community service — serving as Highland Park city clerk in 1917, joining Rotary as a charter member, and founding the Dearborn Board of Realtors in 1926. He believed "youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind." The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce gave him their Merit Award in 1941, and the YMCA named him Layman of the Year.
Eligibility Criteria
- •High school seniors attending a Dearborn public or private high school
- •Academic achievement in the top 10% of their class
- •Leadership in the top 5% of their class
- •Ethical standards in the top 10% of their class
- •Endorsement from the high school principal and student advisor
- •Documented altruistic community service and leadership accomplishments
How to Apply
The selection committee prioritizes students who embody Rotary's service-to-others principles and high ethical and moral standards. Applications can be downloaded from the Dearborn Rotary website.
Help fund a scholarship
Gifts to the Dearborn Rotary Foundation directly support students across our community.