Derek Jeter Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or currently attending a Kalamazoo County high school and is planning to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited college or university. Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 21 are required. Applicant must be able to demonstrate leadership including fitness and sportsmanship in the school and community while advocating a substance-free lifestyle.
- Kalamazoo
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Edmond B. Woodruff and Beth Woodruff Shipman Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,200
Applicant must be a Kalamazoo County graduating high school senior or a high school senior attending a Kalamazoo County high school who has participated extensively in extra-curricular activities and has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Applicant must be planning to enroll as a full-time student in a four-year college or university. Minimum 3.8 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1320 (composite ACT score of 30) required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Evelyn Prince Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a female graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or is currently attending a Kalamazoo County high school or high school that participates in the Greater Kalamazoo High School Women's Golf Tournament. Applicant must have been a member of the high school varsity golf team for at least their junior and/or senior year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstration of school and community involvement are required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Frank and Hildegarde Goodrich Family Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a permanent resident of Kalamazoo County or a graduate of a high school within Kalamazoo County and be a full-time incoming junior or senior college undergraduate student or be enrolling full-time in or currently enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program or currently in a master's degree or professional degree program at Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, the University of Colorado, or the University of Wisconsin. Minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstration of participation in college and/or community activities as well as demonstration of work experience are required.
- Kalamazoo
- Master's-level study, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Gail and Hilda Oster Scholarship Fund
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a Van Buren County resident who is a graduating senior or graduate enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at the University of Michigan or Western Michigan University in education or mathematics; or is planning to pursue/is pursuing training at Michigan State University in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Minimum 2.75 GPA (3.0 GPA for graduate students) and financial need are required.
- Van Buren
- College freshman, High school senior, Master's-level study
- Veterinary Science, Mathematics, Education
High on Heroes Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or student already enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Applicant must be the family member (child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or spouse) of a person employed as a certified law enforcement officer; certified firefighter; or licensed EMT medical first responder or paramedic within Kalamazoo County; or family member of a person retired from one of the above professions in Kalamazoo County. Minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstration of financial need are required. Kalamazoo County residence is not required.
- Kalamazoo
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
James W. and Thelma Garside Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Gull Lake High School who is planning to attend a Michigan college or university as a full-time student. Minimum 3.0 GPA, participation in school and community activities, part-time work history, and demonstration of financial need required.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Jean Hunse Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a Kalamazoo County high school senior or current undergraduate or graduating high school senior or graduate of a Kalamazoo County high school planning to enroll or currently enrolled in business at Western Michigan University. Minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need are required.
- Kalamazoo
- College junior, College sophomore, College senior, High school senior, College freshman
- Business Administration, Accounting
Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or graduate who is a Kalamazoo County resident or is a graduating high school senior or graduate of a Kalamazoo County high school. Applicant must be planning to attend a four-year university or college full-time and major in science, mathematics or engineering (does not include architecture, nursing or allied health professions). Minimum 3.5 GPA (3.0 for college undergraduates) and financial need are required.
- Kalamazoo
- College sophomore, High school senior, College junior, College freshman, College senior
- Biological Science, Mathematics, Other, Science, Mathematics, Engineering
Partners in Education
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or currently attending a Kalamazoo County high school. Applicant must be planning to enroll full time in a bachelor's degree program at a regionally accredited college or university within the State of Michigan. GPA between 2.8 and 3.8, school/community involvement, and financial need are required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Ronald C. Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or attending a high school within Kalamazoo County who is planning to enroll at Western Michigan University as a full-time student, pursuing a major in the school of business. GPA must be between 2.5 and 3.5. Evidence of leadership and potential for success in the field of business is required.
- Kalamazoo
- College freshman, High school senior
- Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, Other
Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship
Award: $600
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or is attending high school within Kalamazoo County. Applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited college or university as a full-time student in the fall. Involvement in athletics, school, and community activities and financial need are required.
- Kalamazoo
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Schwenk Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or currently attending a Kalamazoo County High School and planning to pursue an elementary education degree. Leadership and academic achievement are required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- Pre-elementary/Early Childhood/Kindergarten Teacher Education, Elementary Education
The Montague Myers Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a Kalamazoo County resident attending high school or a student enrolled in or graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo County who was orphaned, abused, abandoned, or neglected as a child according to legal documentation. Applicant must be planning to pursue vocational or technical training or a two- or four-year degree. Financial need is required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Wade and Clio Van Valkenburg Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a Kalamazoo County resident who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a vocational, technical or trade school or a two- or four-year college or university. Applicant must have, either through a plea bargain or conviction, been found guilty of a criminal offense and be able to document how they have overcome adversity and/or obstacles in his or her life. Financial need is required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Weber Specialties Company Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a Kalamazoo County high school senior or college undergraduate or graduating or graduated from a Kalamazoo County high school who is planning to earn a certificate or two- or four-year degree in a manufacturing curriculum such as manufacturing technology, manufacturing engineering or integrated supply management.
- Kalamazoo
- College freshman, High school senior
- Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Integrated Supply Management
William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or who attends school within Kalamazoo County and is planning to enroll full-time in Albion College who shows extensive participation in extra-curricular and community activities as well as outstanding academic achievement measured by grade point average and test scores. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
- Kalamazoo
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Roma Holmes Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Buchanan High School who plans to enroll at an accredited post-secondary institution. Financial need, leadership, and community service must be demonstrated.
- Michigan
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Walter E. Schirmer Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Buchanan High School who is a resident of the Buchanan Community School District. Applicant must have participated in school and/or community activities and show exemplary citizen and leadership experience. Minimum 3.0 GPA and interview are required.
- Michigan
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Ruediger and Karin Kappe Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be graduating senior from Buchanan High School who participated in the soccer program. and is enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning. Selection based upon financial need; evidence of leadership and citizenship through school, community, and/or personal activities; community service and volunteerism; and participation in the Buchanan High School soccer program, with clear demonstration of team leadership, good sportsmanship, and unselfish team play.
- Michigan
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Ann Coulston Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Brandywine High School who has participated in school and/or community activities and shows exemplary citizen and leadership experience. Minimum 3.0 GPA and interview are required.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Class of 1973 Alumni Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Brandywine High School who has been accepted as a full-time student at any accredited post-secondary institution in the United States. Significant financial need and interview are required.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Jay and Cecile McCombs Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Brandywine High School who has been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States. Financial need and interview are required.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Niles Buchanan Rotary Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior at Niles, Brandywine, or Buchanan High Schools who is enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
George and Margaret Contois Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a Niles High School senior who expresses academic excellence, good character exhibited by good citizenship, and excellent leadership. Minimum 3.0 GPA and interview required.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Jeanne Griffin Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Niles High School who is planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Applicant must indicate a career interest in teaching. Citizenship and leadership through participation in school and/or community activities required and interview are required.
- Michigan
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Joseph Norton Sheteron Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior at Ross Beatty High School who participates in either baseball or softball, and who demonstrates a passion for the game. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at a two- or four-year institution.
- Michigan
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Babb Family Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior of an Osceola County high school who ranks in the top fifth of their graduating class. Applicant must have participated in community/volunteer service with involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Osceola
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Business & Professional Women's Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a female Osceola County high school graduate who ranks in the top fifth of her graduating class. Applicant must participated in community/volunteer service and have involvement in extracurricular activities. Interview may be required.
- Osceola
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Amy Hinkley Gregory Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Evart High School who excels in the visual arts field. Interview may be required.
- Michigan
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
