Grand Rapids Scholarship Association

Award Amount
Award Amount

$1,000

Application deadline
Application deadline

March 01

Awarded By:

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must attend one of the following local colleges: Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, GRCC, GVSU, or Kendall.
  2. Must be a resident of Kent County, Michigan.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must be an undergraduate student at the time of application.
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  7. Must demonstrate unmet financial need.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for undergraduate students residing in Kent County, Michigan. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and must be enrolled at one of the eligible, local colleges and universities.

Application requirements for the Grand Rapids Scholarship Association are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Transcript
  • Financial statement
Additional Information: The Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships annually, primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career. This scholarship, provided by the Grand Rapids Scholarship Association, will be awarded each year to a Kent County student attending a local area college. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Award Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000 depending on the student's unmet need and the availability of funds. Average awards are about $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Applications and information are available at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website at the address provided. In addition to the online application form, an interested student must submit transcripts (official or unofficial), an essay describing his/her personal and professional aspirations, and documentation such as the FAFSA Student Aid report that proves financial need. All applications must be submitted online by the deadline date.
About Grand Rapids Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Ruth Bishop, n/a
Address: 185 Oakes St. SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Email: rbishop@grfoundation.org
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