Scholarship Timelines, Deadlines, General Information and Application Information
Each year the Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships for students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career. Academic achievement is integral to a life of opportunity and we encourage you to review our scholarship information and complete our on-line application. The application is available between January 1 and April 1.
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Click here to learn more about scholarships granted for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Timeline
- January 1
- Applications Available
- April 1
- Application Deadline
- April 15
- Financial Information Form Due from College/University
- April - June
- Application processing and selection meetings
- June 15
- Notification letters are sent
- July 15 - Oct. 15
- Funds Available
Scholarships that Require the General Application
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Scholarships that Require an Alternative Application
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Additional Help
Most Foundation scholarships are based on financial need and require information from the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov for more FAFSA information, or to file your FAFSA on line.
If you would like to obtain information on additional scholarship opportunities please feel free to visit www.fastweb.com or www.lunch-money.com. Both sites are free resources available to students that use the Internet to match students with scholarship opportunities based on each student's background and eligibility.
For additional information concerning the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's scholarships, or if you need assistance with an application, please contact Ruth Bishop, Education Program Officer at the Foundation at 616.454.1751 x103 or email her at .
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