Our Scholars

“Your four years of high school will fly by. So do not wait till next year to take advantage of all the opportunities Fordson has to offer. We are fortunate enough to attend a high school with so many resources from sports and clubs to AP classes and amazing mentors. I do advise that whatever you decide to pursue in high school to be passionate about it because only then will you be willing to give so much of yourself and your time for it.”

“Discover what you can be passionate about. Then you should channel your passions and skills towards positively impacting society; harboring a passion that has the potential to enhance the lives of others will add value to your life more than anything else.”

“When I first visited the UM campus a few years ago, I knew that it was the right place for me. I knew that at Michigan, I would be able to broaden my understanding of topics that I am passionate about and work with faculty members to further my knowledge in specific areas of study. I learned that along with its prestigious history for academics, the University of Michigan offers students a unique social life with such a diverse culture and atmosphere, allowing me to meet new people from different backgrounds and have a comfortable transition from high school to college. Ultimately, I couldn't picture myself attending any other university but UM.”

“Receiving the Brehm scholarship is truly an honor. I'm grateful to know that I can spend my college career focusing on my studies, research, and community involvement and less on alleviating financial burdens. Michigan is the school for passionate young minds and hard workers. It is a place to get an education beyond the books. I choose Michigan because it is the optimal college for me to challenge myself and to grow academically.”

“The University of Michigan has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. The beautiful campus, welcoming environment, and vigorous academics made the University of Michigan my first, and only, choice. My father, who studied aerospace engineering at U of M, has instilled in me a strong drive for academic success since a child. The University of Michigan gives me the perfect opportunity to pursue a pre-Med academic route in one of the most prestigious schools in the world.”

“Receiving the Brehm was a dream come true, the feeling is indescribable when the financial burden is removed and a prestigious honor is put in its place. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity to be known as a Brehm Scholar. For anyone who wants the Brehm, my best advice is be yourself. The application review is holistic and your grades, rank, and SAT are only a small part of their selection. Truly showcase who YOU are as a person in the essays-- your discoveries, struggles, triumphs, etc. Lastly, just have fun during your years at Fordson and don't miss out on things that you want to do.”

“Four years, forty-eight months, 1,460 days, 35,040 hours, 2,102,400 minutes, 126,144,000 seconds - the time you will spend, on average, working towards your high school diploma. Within this time frame, if you wish to be selected for the Brehm Scholarship, you probably, or rather should plan on pursuing rigorous AP and dual enrollment courses, committing to extracurriculars, getting involved in your community, and studying for the SAT/ACT. While your class rank and SAT score(s) are relevant in the decision-making process, they are undoubtedly far from the deciding factor. Instead it is, which I believe my experience as a student that wasn't ranked in the top ten grants me the credibility to say, your character, as depicted through your application to the University of Michigan.”