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Scholarships that Require One General Application

Scholarship Name	Criteria:
Achille & Irene Despres, William & Andre	Student is of Mexican heritage and reside in Kent or Ottawa County and will be attending an accredited college/university for undergraduate studies. Must have financial need and a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship	Student is from Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Muskegon Counties (6 month residency minimum) and is returning to college or entering college after sitting out of school for at least two years. (Non-traditional returning student) Must demonstrate financial need and provide two letters of recommendation.
Audrey L. Wright Scholarship	Student is a Kent County resident (3 year minimum) pursuing an undergraduate degree in Foreign Language or Education. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Black Men Building Resources Scholarship	Student is an African American male or female with financial need residing in Kent County and have graduated or received a GED from a Grand Rapids area high school.
Camilla C. Johnson Scholarship	Student is a senior at Union High School entering college full time in the fall. Must demonstrate financial need and a minimum 2.6 GPA.
Carolyn Gallmeyer	Student is a Kent County resident pursuing an undergraduate degree at any U.S. college. Must have financial need and a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Christine Soper	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Country Fresh, LLC Scholarship	Student is a high school senior entering college full-time in the fall and are a child of a full-time Country Fresh employee (2 year minimum) in Grand Rapids, or other Michigan Country Fresh plants. Must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and provide two letters of recommendation.
Donald & Florence Hunting Scholarship	Student is a senior at Rockford HS entering college in the fall. Must demonstrate financial need.
Donald M. Wells Scholarship	Student is a senior or graduate of Central High School pursuing undergraduate studies at GRCC, University of Chicago, or University of Michigan. Must have financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Dorothy B. & Charles E. Thomas	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Dorothy J. Thurston Graduate Scholarship	Student is a Kent Count resident (2 year minimum) pursuing full or part-time study at any accredited school in Michigan. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Dr. Noyes L. Avery, Jr. & Ann E. Avery Scholarship	Student is a full time student from Kent County (3 year minimum) attending University of Michigan for a medical doctor degree (undergraduate or graduate level). Must have 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Dr. William E. & Norma Sprague	Student is a full-time student with a permanent residence in the Michigan counties of Kent, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo or Athens County, Ohio, pursuing a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree in pre-medicine or medicine at Ohio University. Must have financial need and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Economic Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship	Student is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business. Must be a resident of Kent or Ottawa County (3 year minimum) with financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Elmo Wierenga Alumni Scholarship	Student is a senior at Ottawa Hills HS pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at any 2 or 4-year accredited school in the U.S. Must have financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
General Scholarship	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Geraldine Geistert Boss	Student is a full-time student with financial need residing in Kent County (5 year minimum) and pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college in Michigan. Must have a 3.0 GPA.
Gladys Snauble Scholarship	Student is a senior at Cedar Springs HS and entering college in the Fall. Must have financial need.
Grand Rapids Scholarship Association	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Guy D. & Mary Edith Halladay Graduate Scholarship	Student is a Kent County resident (2 year minimum) and a graduate level student at a Michigan college. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Guy D. & Mary Edith Halladay Music Scholarship	Student is a Kent County resident (2 year minimum) and a graduate or undergraduate level student majoring in Music at any college in the U.S. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Harry and Lucille Brown	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) pursuing an undergraduate degree at any accredited college in the U.S. Must have financial need and a 3.3 minimum GPA.
Jack Family	Student is an undergraduate student residing in Kent County (3 year minimum) demonstrating financial need and a minimum 3.3 GPA.
Jacob R. & Mary M. VanLoo & Lenore K. VanLoo	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
John T. & Frances J. Maghielse	Student is a graduate of a Grand Rapids Public High School, a resident of Kent County, and currently pursuing full time undergraduate degree in the field of Education at any Michigan public or private college/university. Must have financial need and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Josephine Ringold	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship	Student is a United States citizen, enrolled full or part-time at a college or university in the United States providing an accredited flight science curriculum. Applicants must be second year students or above with a minimum 2.75 GPA pursuing studies in the field of professional pilot with an emphasis in general aviation, Aviation Management, or Aviation Safety. A valid pilot’s certificate (not to include a Student Certificate) is required. A letter of recommendation from a professional in the aviation field is required.
Keith C. VanderHyde Scholarship	Student is a senior or graduate of Ottawa Hills HS pursuing a full time undergraduate degree, have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Lavina Laible	Student is a female student entering the 3rd year or above of undergraduate studies at University of Michigan. Must be a Kent County resident, have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Llewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship	Student is an undergraduate or graduate level student studying the violin, viola, violoncello, or the bass viol. No residency or financial need requirements.
Margery J. Seeger	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) pursuing an undergraduate degree at any accredited college in the U.S. Must have financial need and a 3.3 minimum GPA.
Mathilda & Carolyn Gallmeyer Scholarship	Student is a Kent County resident (5 year minimum) pursuing undergraduate studies in painting/fine arts. Must demonstrate artistic talent, have financial need and a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Melbourne & Alice E. Frontjes	Student is a Kent County resident (3 year minimum) pursuing an undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University, GRCC, University of Michigan, or Michigan State University. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Mildred E. Troske Music Scholarship	Student is a Kent County resident (2 year minimum) studying music at a camp or undergraduate music majors. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Orrie & Dorothy Cassada	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) who will be attending Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall. Must have financial need and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Patricia & Armen Oumedian	Student is a second year or above full-time engineering student at Kettering or transferring from GRCC to Kettering. Must be a resident of Kent, Ottawa, or Muskegon county, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 (85) GPA.
Paul Collins Scholarship	Student is an undergraduate level student studying Fine or Applied Arts at Aquinas, Calvin, GVSU, GRCC or Kendall Must be a resident of Kent County, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have financial need, and demonstrate artistic talent.
Peggy (Kommer) Novosad	Student is a resident of Kent County currently completing or possessing an undergraduate degree from GVSU or MSU and will be pursuing a full-time graduate or post-graduate degree in business or law at any accredited university in Michigan. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Robert L. & Hilda Treasure Mitchell	Student is a resident of Kent County (3 year minimum) pursuing an undergraduate degree at any accredited college in the U.S. Must have financial need and a 3.3 minimum GPA.
Sherman L. & Mabel C. Lepard	Student is a Kent County resident (3 year minimum) pursuing an undergraduate degree at any U.S. college. Must have financial need and minimum 3.3 GPA.
Stephen Lankester	Student is a Kent County resident (3 year minimum) attending an undergraduate program at a Michigan college. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Thomas D. Coffield	Student is a senior at Central High School entering a 2 or 4-year accredited college/university. Must have a 2.5 minimum GPA and demonstrate financial need.
U-M Alumnae Club (University of Michigan)	Student is a female student entering the 2nd year or beyond at the University of Michigan, with a permanent residency (3 year minimum) in Kent or adjoining counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa. Must have financial need, a minimum 3.0 GPA and provide two letters of reference.
Virginia Valk Fehsenfeld Scholarship	Student is a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Education, or general human services. Must be a resident of Kent County, have financial need, and a 3.4 minimum GPA.
Vivian M. Kommer Scholarship	Student is a senior at West Catholic HS entering undergraduate studies in business or pre-law. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Walter C. Winchester Scholarship	Student is a senior graduating from a Grand Rapids Public High School. Must demonstrate need and have a minimum 3.3 GPA.