2025 Scholarship Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Award Recipients!

Each year, the FreeStar Financial Foundation proudly awards $4,000 in scholarships to four outstanding high school seniors. Each recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship to support their continued education at the college or university of their choice.

The Military Honors Scholarship is traditionally awarded to two graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who have a parent currently serving in the military, in the reserves, or who is a veteran.

The Community Action Scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

This year, we did not receive any applications for the Military Honors Scholarship. As a result, we are thrilled to announce that all four scholarships were awarded to exceptional applicants from the Community Action category. Congratulations to these well-deserving students!

Community Action Scholarship

Paris France

A graduate of New Haven High School, Paris will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a career in business and finance. Her goal is to become an entrepreneur and run her own company. Paris has been actively involved in DECA and cheerleading, serving as a mentor to her peers. She is also a dedicated volunteer with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Hearts for Home.

Madeline Finch

Madeline, a graduate of Anchor Bay High School, will be attending Oakland University this fall to pursue a degree in business. Her aspirations include becoming a manager and eventually the CEO of a company or organization. Madeline is active in martial arts, where she helps train new students, and she volunteers regularly at her local church, assisting with Sunday school and community events.

Zaria Poiter

Zaria is a graduate of L'Anse Creuse High School and will be studying Art at Wayne State University this fall. She desires a career in digital design with companies like Disney or Pixar. Zaria has been an active member of student council, contributing over 80 hours of community service through initiatives such as blood drives, food and clothing drives, and other outreach programs.

Jacquelyn Hunter

A graduate of Cass Technical High School, Jacquelyn is headed to Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in nursing. She is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for minority communities, especially in the field of OB/GYN. Jacquelyn has volunteered with numerous nonprofits including the Boys & Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, Jack & Jill Club, and the Freedom Fund Dinner. She is also a proud recipient of the Spirit of Detroit Award.

We are incredibly proud of these young leaders and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the future!