Scholarships
Scholarships that Require One General Application
| Scholarship Name | Criteria: |
|---|---|
| Achille & Irene Despres, William & Andre Scholarship | Student is of Mexican heritage and resides 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 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 Scholarship | 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. |
| Chad Vollmer Scholarship | Student is a senior at Central High School and will attend Grand Rapids Community College. Must have financial need and a 2.3 minimum GPA to renew and have an acceptable work history. |
| Christine Soper 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. |
| Country Fresh, LLC Scholarship | Student is a high school senior entering college full-time in the fall and is 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 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. |
| 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 Scholarship | Student is full-time 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 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 Scholarship | 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. |
| Hackett Family Scholarship | Student is a senior at or has graduated from any Grand Rapids Public high school and is an undergraduate attending an accredited college/university or skilled trade school of their choice. Preference is given to women of color. |
| Harry and Lucille Brown Scholarship | 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 Scholarship | 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 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. |
| John T. & Frances J. Maghielse Scholarship | 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Ladies Literary Club Scholarship | Student is a resident of Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan, Montcalm or Barry County majoring in Literary Arts at any accredited Michigan college or university. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Lavina Laible Scholarship | 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 Scholarship | 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 Scholarship | 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. |
| Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship | Student is of ethnic minority status accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. and has a permanent residence in Michigan. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.3 GPA. |
| Orrie & Dorothy Cassada 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. |
| Patricia & Armen Oumedian Scholarship | Student is a full-time student at Kettering or transferring from GRCC to Kettering. Must be a resident of West Michigan or currently be employed by a West Michigan Kettering Co-op employer, 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 Scholarship | 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 Scholarship | 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. |
| Roger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan Family Scholarship | Student is a senior at South Christian High School entering a full time program in the fall at any accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school and majoring in healthcare, education, or business. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Sherman L. & Mabel C. Lepard Scholarship | 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 Scholarship | 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 Scholarship | 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) Scholarship | Student is a female undergraduate or graduate level student entering the 2nd year or above at the University of Michigan, with a permanent residency (3 year minimum) in Kent or adjoining counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, or Ottawa. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Violet Wondergem Health Science Scholarship | Student is a resident of Kent or Ottawa County majoring in a health service related field at any accredited Michigan college or university. Must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
| 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. |
| Warner Norcross & Judd Law School Scholarship | Student is of ethnic minority status accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. and has a permanent residence in Michigan or will be attending a Michigan Law School. |
| Warner Norcross & Judd Paralegal Assistant Scholarship | Student is of ethnic minority status majoring in paralegal studies at an accredited program. Must be a Michigan resident and demonstrate financial need. |
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