Scholarship

Jim Cristy Swimming Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Established in 1990, the Jim Cristy Swimming Scholarship offers financial assistance to K-12 students who desire to participate in Kalamazoo County competitive swimming or learn-to-swim programs. This one-time, non-renewable award provides up to $1,000 to help elementary, middle, or high school students who are residents of Kalamazoo County and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is specifically designed for students enrolling or enrolled in competitive swimming or learn-to-swim programs at the YMCA within Kalamazoo County. Recipients must submit a recommendation from a swimming coach or instructor and verification of income. Award recipients are notified in early spring and receive funds upon return of a letter of acceptance.

Decision April-June

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual
Age
5 - 19 years old
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

references

Review process

KZCF Scholarships staff review applications and committees make final award decisions. Applicants may be contacted for missing information or documents.

Restrictions

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