Scholarship Program
Initiated by Michael Patterson, BOMA Metro Detroit's Scholarship Program was unanimously approved and set into motion on August 15, 2024. Mike was a recipient of a BOMA St. Louis Scholarship as he started his career and brought the idea to the BOMA Metro Detroit Board of Directors where he served the membership for six years. He was the very first President of the BOMA Foundation prior to his passing in 2026. By all accounts, Mike was a selfless man that cared deeply about the people in his life. By spearheading BOMA’s scholarship program he inspired the creation of the BOMA Foundation. His participation, vision, and actionable leadership has, and will continue to help people for many years to come. A fitting legacy for a great man.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates for consideration must be related to or already be a member of BOMA Metro Detroit. Additionally, they must already have gained official demonstrable admission to an accredited education organization such as:
- Building Owners and Managers Institute, (BOMI)
- University
- Trade schools
- Community College
The Scholarship Committee will make the final determination on applicant eligibility.
APPLICATIONS DUE: OCTOBER 31
ANNOUNCEMENTS: First week of NOVEMBER
PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Scholarship recipients will be honored at the annual TOBY and Leadership Awards event each December.
Past Scholarship Recipients
2024
Keaton Fitzgerald, Indiana University
Samantha Dubin, Western Michigan University
2025
Nicholas Ferris, Thomas Duke Co.
Sianna Salliotte, University of Michigan
Rachael Wagner, Oxford Companies