Scholarships
Applying for Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) scholarships is easy. Just follow these simple steps.
Click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page starting January 1, 2023.
If you have already set up an account with Kaleidoscope, use your existing login information.
If you haven't used Kaleidoscope, set up your user account by creating a login ID and password.
After you create your login ID and password, click Opportunities on the left side of the screen and select the 2023 Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship application.
You don't have to finish your application all at once. Be sure to click Save before exiting.
To return to work on your application another time, enter your login ID and password, then click Draft and select the KZCF General application.
Submit your application by using the Submit button on the online application's Submit screen.
Your online application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2023
Check back! Log in to see if your letters of recommendation have been received.
KZCF's General Scholarship Application
(includes Clarence L. Remynse & Myra P. Whalen Scholarships)
Apply January 1 - March 1
Additional General Scholarship Forms
Scholarships with Special Application Deadlines
KZCF also offers scholarships with special application deadlines. Please note the dates below and return to this page to complete the application.
George L. Disborough Trout Unlimited Research Grant
- Apply December 1 – March 1
- Application Now Closed
Women's Education Coalition Grant
- Apply March 15 - May 15
- Application Now Closed
Jim Cristy Swimming Scholarship
- Two application windows
- Window 1: April 1 - May 1 for Learn to Swim programs
A learn-to swim-program is defined as a set of classes designed to teach swimmers about technique and confidence at different levels/ages. - Window 2: July 15 – August 15 for Competitive Swim programs
A competitive swim program is defined as a training curriculum with the goal of competing in swim meets with a club team, high school or college team.
- Window 1: April 1 - May 1 for Learn to Swim programs
- Application Now Closed
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Search KZCF's Scholarship Database
KZCF offers more than 60 scholarships for students at different stages of their educational pursuit as well as focus areas. Complete ONE online application and get matched to KZCF scholarships and education grants.