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There are literally thousands of local and national scholarships available to students today. We want to help you find and take full advantage of all the opportunities available to you. This scholarship search tool focuses on the sources of aid available in Kalamazoo County, including scholarships offered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.

Many of the scholarships listed here are for high school seniors, but there also are several for students already enrolled in college and non-traditional students.

All Kalamazoo Community Foundation scholarships (those denoted by a green leaf) may be used for tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation and personal expenses associated with the cost of education. To apply for a Kalamazoo Community Foundation scholarship, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (green card holder).

To compare more than one scholarship: Using the check boxes to the left, select the scholarships you are interested in (or click Check All to select all scholarships), scroll to the bottom of the screen and click View All Checked.

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Bhargava Family Scholarship  
High school senior; Minimum 3.75 GPA; Minimum 28 ACT; Outstanding leadership; full-time; Merit
UndergradMarch 31
Bob Block Memorial Scholarship  
High school senior; Full-time enrollment at a college/university; Dedication to competitive swimming or diving during high school; Minimum 3.0 GPA
UndergradMarch 31
Ronald C. Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship  
Incoming college Junior, Senior or Fifth-year Senior enrolled full-time in the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University; 2.5-3.5 GPA; Renewable.
UndergradMarch 31
Jim Cristy Swimming Scholarship  
Elementary, jr. high or high school student enrolling or enrolled in a competitive swimming program within Kalamazoo County; Financial need
Other - see detailsYesAugust 15
George L. Disborough Trout Unlimited Research Grant  
Graduate school student; Trout Research; Merit
GraduateFebruary 15
Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship  
Resident of, or graduated from, a high school in Kalamazoo or St. Joseph Counties; enrolling or enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University; Full or part time; Merit
GraduateMarch 31
Enhancement Ministries Scholarship  
Non-traditional male or female student; Reside in Kalamazoo or Calhoun Counties; Seven years of work experience beyond high school; Community service involvement; full time or part time.
UndergradMarch 31
Brady & Patrick Gallagher Memorial Scholarship  
Loy Norrix High School senior; Demonstrate ability and interest in creative arts; Renewable; full-time; Financial need may be considered
UndergradMarch 31
James W. and Thelma Garside Scholarship  
Gull Lake High School senior; Enrolling in a Michigan college or university; Preferred 3.0 to 3.5 GPA; full-time; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Frank and Hildegarde Goodrich Family Scholarship  
Junior or senior college undergraduate or graduate student (any level) at Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, University of Colorado or the University of Wisconsin; Full time; Minimum 3.00 GPA; Participation in college/community activities; Work experience
BothMarch 31
Benjamin and Cherie Gubin Scholarship  
Master's, Ph.D. or Professional Degree program; Full time; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Financial need
GraduateYesMarch 31
High on Heroes Scholarship  
Family member of a licensed policeman, licensed fireman, licensed EMT, first responder, paramedic; Minimum 2.5 GPA; Full or part time to earn certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Jean Hunse Scholarship  
Western Michigan University business major; Preference for accounting; Minimum 3.50 GPA; Full time or part time; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Derek Jeter Scholarship  
High school senior; Advocate of substance-free lifestyle; Demonstrate good sportsmanship; Minimum 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT; Merit; full-time; Renewable 
UndergradMarch 31
CIS/Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation Scholarship  
Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) high school senior; Education major; Full time; Minimum 2.75 GPA; Renewable; Financial need may be considered
UndergradMarch 31
Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship  
High school senior or college undergraduate; Major in science, math or engineering; Full time; High school seniors: Minimum 3.5 GPA; Current college undergraduates: Minimum 3.0 GPA; Renewable; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Kalamazoo Rotary Scholarship  
Enrolled or enrolling in Graduate School; Education major; Classroom teacher in Kalamazoo County or classroom teacher who is a resident of Kalamazoo County; full time or part time.
GraduateMarch 31
Kreager Family Scholarship  
High school senior; Loss of a parent through death or abandonment; Vocational or technical training or associate or bachelor degree; Full time or part time; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
David and Barbara Kruse Paw Paw High School Scholarship  
Graduating or graduated from Paw Paw High School; Enrolled full time or part time in a technical field or 2- or 4-year degree program leading to a career in a technical field; Minimum 2.0 GPA; Merit
UndergradMarch 31
S. Rudolph Light Medical Education Scholarship  
Enrollment in medical school, dental school, or master's of nursing; Financial need
GraduateYesMarch 31
Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship  
High school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student; Major in visual arts; Minimum 2.75 GPA; full-time; Preference given to students with financial need
BothYesMarch 31
Mildred McConkey Memorial Scholarship  
Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) high school senior; Improvement in English composition; Exceptional writing ability; full-time; Merit
UndergradMarch 31
The Montague Myers Scholarship  
High school senior or graduate; Abused, abandoned or neglected as a child; Full time or part time enrollment; 2- or 4-year degree or vocational training; Renewable; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Gail and Hilda Oster Scholarship Fund  
Van Buren County resident or graduate of a Van Buren County high school; Undergraduate majors in education or mathematics at Western Michigan University or the University of Michigan; Minimum 2.75 GPA; financial need. Scholarship also available to graduate students in the College of Veterinary Medicine or veterinary technology program at Michigan State University; full-time; financial need 
BothYesMarch 31
Partners in Education Scholarship  
High school senior; Pursuing bachelor's degree at a college or university in Michigan full-time; 2.80-3.80 GPA; Renewable; Financial need 
UndergradYesMarch 31
Evelyn Prince Memorial Scholarship  
Female high school senior; Golf team for a minimum of junior and/or senior year; Pursuing 4-year degree; Full time; Minimum 2.50 GPA; Renewable 
UndergradMarch 31
Clarence L. Remynse Scholarship  
High school senior; Pursuing bachelor's degree; Full time in business, education, engineering, law, math, medicine, psychology, or science; Demonstrate leadership and involvement in school/community activities; Academic achievement; Renewable; Financial need
UndergradYesDecember 1
Duane Roberts Scholarship  
Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) high school senior or graduate of KPS; Minority; Demonstrate commitment to social justice; Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree; Attend 2- or 4-year college or university full time or part time; Financial need
BothYesMarch 31
Glen C. Smith Jr./KCC Caddie Scholarship  
High school senior or current undergraduate; Golf caddie for two seasons with minimum of 12 rounds per season; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Danial and Joeanna Smith Education Scholarship  
Resident of Van Buren County; High school senior; Pursuing bachelor's degree; Minimum 3.50 GPA; Participation in extra-curricular activities; full-time; financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship  
High school senior; Will attend Albion College; full-time; minimum 3.00 GPA; Merit
UndergradMarch 31
Jim Strehlow Scholarship  
Parchment High School senior; Resident of Parchment School District; Attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College full-time; Demonstrate improvement in motivation and achievement in high school
UndergradMarch 31
Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship  
High school senior; Four years of soccer during high school; Community service; full-time; Financial need may be considered
UndergradMarch 31
Wade and Clio Van Valkenburg Scholarship  
Kalamazoo County resident; 2- or 4-year degree or vocational or technical training; Previous criminal conviction; full-time or part-time; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Matthew VanderSalm Memorial Scholarship  
Southwest Michigan High School Hockey League team member; Hockey defenseman; Good sportsmanship; Attend a 2- or 4- year college or university 
UndergradJanuary 20
John C. Volderauer Scholarship  
Undergraduate in radiologic technology, ultrasound sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging; or nuclear medicine technology; Clinical or didactic training in Kalamazoo County; or Continuing education for current radiologic technologist employed in or resident of Kalamazoo County 
BothSeptember 15
Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship  
High school senior; Involvement in athletics and school and community activities; Full time; Financial need
UndergradYesMarch 31
Weber Specialties Company Scholarship  
High school senior or graduate; Certificate or 2- or 4-year degree in a manufacturing curriculum; merit; full-time or part-time.
UndergradMarch 31
Welch's/National Grape Cooperative Scholarship  
High School senior; Son or daughter of an employee of the Welch's Company plant in Lawton or son or daughter of a National Grape Cooperative member with residency in Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent or Van Buren County; Minimum 2.0 GPA; full-time; merit.
UndergradMarch 31
Women's Education Coalition Grant  
Underemployed or unemployed female with significant break in her education; Certificate or degree programs; Financial need
BothYesMay 15
Edmond B. Woodruff and Beth Woodruff Shipman Memorial Scholarship  
High school senior; Minimum 3.80 GPA and 30 ACT; Four-year degree; Full time; Participation in extra-curricular activities; Merit
UndergradMarch 31
E. Earl Wright Scholarship  
High school senior or graduate or received a GED from a Kalamazoo County school district or are a Kalamazoo County resident; Full time in a technology or vocational school or 2-year program; Preferred 2.0 to 3.2 GPA; Renewable 
UndergradMarch 31
Melissa Wroblewski Scholarship  
Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) high school senior; 2- or 4- year degree in the visual arts; full-time. 
UndergradMarch 31
Duane Young Scholarship  
High school senior; participation in varsity level high school sports; full-time
UndergradMarch 31
AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship
Graduating high school senior who participated in the AAA Michigan Safety Patrol
UndergradApril 12 *
AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship
Women over the age of 50 with financial need
UndergradYesMarch 30
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships
Enrolled in a U.S., undergraduate, hospitality-related degree granting program.
UndergradMay 1
American Welding Society Scholarships
Available to students pursuing four-year degrees in welding at universities or trade/technical schools or community colleges.
UndergradFebruary 15 *
American Chemistry Society Scholarships Program
African American, Hispanic, Latino or American Indian high school senior or college undergraduate majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or chemical-related science; or pursuing a degree in chemical technology
UndergradYesMarch 1
American Legion/Brewer Scholarship
High school senior or college undergraduate and is a son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of a veteran.
UndergradYesJanuary 2 *

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