Scholarships
Scholarship | Type of Student | Award amount range |
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Mary Roe Memorial ScholarshipComstock High School graduating senior; pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics); planning to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year college/university in the fall; demonstration of leadership and involvement in school/ community activities; minimum 3.0 GPA. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Dr. Jack and Charlene Sauer ScholarshipSchoolcraft High School graduating senior; planning to enroll full-time to pursue vocational or technical training or a two-year or four-year degree at a college/university in Michigan. |
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$500-$1,000 |
Leon A. Donald J. and Jean K. Schau ScholarshipAn adult student with at least a 3-5 year break in their education. Must be a resident of Kalamazoo County or a graduate of a HS or adult education program within Kalamazoo County or Plainwell or Otsego High Schools. |
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Varies |
Peter and Inez Schonveld ScholarshipKalamazoo Public Schools graduating high school senior or graduate of KPS; demonstration of determination and good citizenship; part-time or full-time enrollment in a vocational, technical or degree-granting educational instituition. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Schwenk ScholarshipGraduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or attends a Kalamazoo County High School; planning to pursue an elementary education degree; evidence of leadership and academic achievement; full-time enrollment. |
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$500-$1,000 |
Danial and Joeanna Smith Education ScholarshipResident of Van Buren County; graduating high school senior with a 3.5 or greater GPA -or- a Van Buren County resident who is an undergraduate student (at any level) with a 3.0 GPA or greater. |
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$500-$1,000 |
Glen C. Smith Jr./KCC Caddie ScholarshipGraduating high school senior or current undergraduate; two years as a caddie at the Kalamazoo County Club or member club. Preference given to students with financial need. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation ScholarshipGraduating high school senior who will attend Albion College full-time; minimum 3.0 GPA. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Jim Strehlow ScholarshipParchment High School graduating senior and resident of Parchment School District; attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College; part-time or full-time enrollment; demonstrate improvement in motivation and achievement in high school; demonstrate overcoming adversity. |
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$500-$1,000 |
Brian Thiele Memorial ScholarshipAbout this Scholarship When his life was cut short by an in-line skating accident at the age of 22, Brian Thiele was learning more about the business world at a company in Isny, Germany; finishing his degree at Western Michigan University; and preparing to assist as soccer coach at Kalamazoo Central High School. Thiele, a 1990 graduate of Portage Northern High School, spent four years on the high school soccer team. Although he loved to play the game, he found just as much, if not more, excitement in helping young athletes learn the skills essential to being successful in soccer. Thiele was head junior varsity coach at Northern for a year, served as assistant varsity coach at Northern and coached several under-16 TKO teams. This scholarship, established by family and friends in memory of Brian Thiele, provides financial assistance to students who exhibit characteristics similar to those for which Brian is so fondly remembered. This includes playing high school soccer, the achievement of personal and academic goals, overcoming obstacles to meet his goals, competitive spirit, leadership and a special caring for his fellow man. Scholarship Criteria Student who is a permanent resident of Kalamazoo County or a student graduating from a high school within Kalamazoo County; four years of soccer during high school; community service; full-time enrollment at a college/university. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Wade and Clio Van Valkenburg ScholarshipKalamazoo County resident; previous criminal conviction; two-year or four-year degree or vocational or technical training; enrolling or enrolled full-time or part-time. Financial need. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Matthew VanderSalm Memorial ScholarshipSouthcentral Michigan High School Hockey League defensemen; graduating high school senior; good sportsmanship; attend a two-year or four-year college/university. |
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$2,000-$3,000 |