Scholarships in Kent

Harry J. and Lucille B. Brown Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a full-time student, have a minimum 3.3 GPA, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least three years. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Grand Rapids Foundation Michigan Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least three years. Applicant must attend any school in Michigan except Aquinas Coll, Calvin Coll, Cornerstone U., Davenport U., Grand Rapids Community Coll, Grand Valley St U, or Kendall Coll of Art and Design. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement.

 

Virginia Valk Fehsenfeld Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a resident of Kent County, Mich., have a minimum 3.4 GPA. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Economic Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be pursuing business degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a full time student.

 

Black Men Building Resources Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be an African-American resident of Kent County, Mich. Transcript, essay, and financial form required. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a graduate-level student attending an accredited school in the US, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least two years, (at time of application or prior to college study). Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Paul Collins Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate artistic talent, and be a resident of Kent County, Mich. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Geographic Region Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be an entering freshman who is residing in Michigan counties outside of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne who wish to live on campus. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Recipients of award are required to live in university housing for their first two years.

 

Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have had contact with the Family Division of Circuit Court, and must submit an essay, describing how being involved with the court system has meant to them in their life. Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a caseworker or probation officer, and demonstrate interest in pursuing college or vocational education. Selection is based upon a minimum 2.5 GPA, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Mathilda Gallmeyer Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and have lived in Kent County, Mich. for at least five years. Applicant must have received artistic awards or recognition, and demonstrate artistic talent. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Grand Rapids Foundation Local Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least three years. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Guy D. and Mary Edith Hallady Music Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least five years. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement.

 

Guy D. and Mary Edith Hallady Graduate Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a graduate student at a college or university in Michigan, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least five years. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement.

 

Camilla C. Johnson Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be graduating from Union High School in Grand Rapids, Mich., have a minimum 2.6 GPA, and have participated in non-academic, extracurricular activities. Selection is based upon academic achievement, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Lavina Laible Scholarship

Award: $25,002, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a woman who is transferring to the U of Michigan for her junior year, and be a resident of Kent County, Mich. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Mildred E. Troske Music Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a full-time student at an accredited institution, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least five years. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Keith C. VanderHyde Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School, have been a resident of Kent County, Mich., for at least three years, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Donald M. Wells Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have been a resident of Kent County, MI who is a graduate of Central High School in Grand Rapids and is pursuing undergraduate studies at Grand Rapids Community College, University of Michigan, or the University of Chicago. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need required. Selection based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Melbourne and Alice E. Frontjes Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have been a resident of Kent County, Mich., for at least three years, have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Audrey L. Wright Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a resident of Kent County Mich., for at least three years, pursuing a degree in Foreign Language or Education, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

 

Economic Club Business Study Abroad Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have been a resident of Kent, Allegan, Ottawa, or Muskegon, Mich., counties for at least three years, or be a resident student at a public college in the West Michigan, area for at least two years. Recipient must study abroad through any accredited college/university specified, with major in accounting, business administration, economics, managerial science, and mathmatics, witha minimum 3.0 GPA. selection basis includes financial need.

 

Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a resident of one of the following Michigan counties for at least six months: Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Musegon. Applicant must be a returning student or new college student who has not attended college for 24 months prior to application. Selection is based upon financial need and two letters of recommendation.

 

Patricia and Armen Oumedian Engineering Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a resident of Kent or Ottawa County, Mich., for three years. Applicant must be a full-time student who has completed his or her first year at Kettering U, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based upon academic achievement, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Elmo Wierenga Alumni Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a senior graduating from Ottawa Hill High School in Grand Rapids, MI, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a full-time student at a two- or four-year institution or vocational program. Selection is based upon academic achievement, personal statement, co-op job located in Kent or Ottawa counties, and financial need.

 

Jackie Klinesteker Minority Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a student of color (African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) who resides in West Michigan with a declared major in a mental health-related field of study at an accredited college/university located within Michigan. Graduate level students will be given first preference. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need are required.

 

Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a student of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) who is a Kent County, MI, resident. Applicant must be attending a non-profit public or private college/university and majoring in fine arts (including all visual and performing art forms). Financial need and minimum 2.5 GPA are required.

 

Darooge Family Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a high school senior residing in Kent County, MI, who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in a construction-related field of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or trade school in Michigan. Financial need is required.