Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

161 Ottawa Ave., NW, 209 C
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2757
Ph: (616)454-1751
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E-mail: rbishop@grfoundation.org
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Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: For returning student who did not pursue any form of post-secondary education after graduation from high school or receipt of a GED for a minimum of 24 months. Applicants must be residents of Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Muskegon counties in Michigan for a minimum of six months prior to applying. Refer to Web site for details and application http://www.grfoundation.org. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Llewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: For undergraduate students studying the violin, the viola, the violoncello, and/or the bass viol. Refer to Web site for application and details: http://www.grfoundation.org Focus: Music Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Gerald M. Crane Memorial Music Scholarship Fund

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: For high school students (9th-12th grade) who are residents of Kent or Ottawa counties in Michigan to further pursue their musical endeavors. This may include, but is not limited to formal music training, seminars, workshops, music lessons, music concerts, musical instruments, music books, or summer enrichment programs. Refer to Web site for details and application: http://www.grfoundation.org Qualif.: High school students considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $250. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; interview; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: For young people residing in West Michigan area who are wards of the court, or have previously been a ward of the court and have been successfully discharged. Applicant must be accepted at a college/university or training school to apply. Refer to Web site for details and an application: http://grfoundation.org. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; interview; essay. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Economic Club of Grand Rapids Business Study Abroad Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Financial assistance to students studying business abroad. Individual must be interested in contributing to the growing economic health of the Grand Rapids, Michigan metropolitan area. Refer to Web site for details and application: http://www.grfoundation.org Focus: Accounting; Business/Consumer Services; Economics; Physical Sciences and Math; Computer Science/Data Processing; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: For students with experience in any Grand Rapids area community theatre venue to pursue study in theatre arts. For more details and an application refer to Web site: http://www.grfoundation.org Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Applicant must be pursuing studies in the field of professional piloting with an emphasis on general aviation, flight engineering, or airway science. Financial need required. Refer to Web site for details and an application: http://grfoundation.org Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.

Warner Norcross and Judd LLP Scholarship for Minority Students

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Financial assistance to students who are residents of Michigan, or attend a college/university/vocational school in Michigan, and are of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing a career in law, paralegal, or a legal secretarial program. Law school scholarship ($5000), paralegal scholarship ($2000), legal secretary scholarship ($1000). Refer to Web site for details and an application. Focus: Law/Legal Services Qualif.: Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Officer, 616-454-1751, rbishop@grfoundation.org.