David & Barbara Kruse Paw Paw High School Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Barbara Kruse and the late David Kruse to provide meaningful financial support to Paw Paw High School graduating seniors or graduates of Paw Paw High School, who are planning to pursue training in technical fields. The scholarship offers a one-time, non-renewable award of $1,000 or more to help students along their educational journey. Eligible applicants must be a graduating senior or graduate of Paw Paw High School or Michigan Avenue Academy, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and be pursuing a course of study leading to a career in a technical field. The scholarship supports full-time and part-time students pursuing various degrees including associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate degrees, or vocational/trade certifications. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the recipient's institution and may be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Applications are submitted through an all-in-one online application system starting December 1 each year, with a deadline of March 1.