Margaret Dunning Grant
Oakland Schools Education Foundation
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: 2026-05-01
Location: Wixom, Oakland, MI
Minimum GPA: Not specified
Grade Level: 11; 12
Overview
The Margaret Dunning Foundation was founded by Ms. Dunning in 1997. During her lifetime, Ms. Dunning was a successful business woman, philanthropist and civic booster who was a major supporter of many Plymouth nonprofits and a classic car enthusiast who regularly participated in the Woodward Dream Cruise with her 1930 Packard 740 Roadster. When she died in 2013 at the age of 104, her estate provided additional funding for the Margaret Dunning Foundation, which continues to support her charitable interests and legacy. This grant was established to support the heritage of the automotive industry in Michigan and provides financial assistance for students pursuing careers in automotive technology or related engineering fields.