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William T. Nuyen Scholarship

The William T. Nuyen Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students planning to pursue a degree in aviation or engineering at Western Michigan University. This multiyear scholarship award of up to $2,000 is renewable annually for up to 2 additional years. The scholarship is administered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and is available to high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of Kalamazoo County or graduated/graduating from a high school within Kalamazoo County. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program in aviation at Western Michigan University. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the institution and can be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance.

George L. Disborough Trout Unlimited Research Grant

This research grant was established by the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited for the purpose of recognizing and supporting studies of trout habitat or other projects consistent with the goals and objectives of Trout Unlimited. The grant is administered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and provides up to $3,000 for graduate students conducting research on trout habitat or related conservation projects. The goals of the sponsoring organization include preserving wild rivers, cleaning up polluted waters, maintaining early warning Water Quality Surveillance programs, educating the public through workshops and seminars, and speaking for the concerns of all anglers and conservationists. This is a one-time, non-renewable award that can be applied to any items under the recipient's school's cost of attendance.

Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship

The Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship was established in 1958 to aid promising Kalamazoo area high school students in degrees in science, mathematics or engineering. This is a multiyear scholarship that renews annually for up to 4 times. The scholarship provides $2000 or more per year and can be applied to any items under your school's cost of attendance including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Scholarship payments are sent directly to institutions and split evenly between fall and spring semesters. The scholarship is available to both high school seniors entering college and current undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and maintain strong academic performance in STEM fields.

Jerry A. & M. Christine Walker Scholarship

The Jerry A. and M. Christine Walker Scholarship was established in 2019 by Christine Walker to provide financial assistance for Kalamazoo County residents or persons who have graduated from a school within Kalamazoo County. The purpose of the scholarship is to help students reach their goals of increased financial independence through employment. This multiyear award renews annually and provides $1,000 to support students pursuing associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or vocational/trade certification. The scholarship is particularly focused on students whose families have immigrated to the United States and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients can be high school seniors or current undergraduate students attending full-time or part-time.

Myra P. Whalen Scholarship

The Myra P. Whalen Scholarship was established at Kalamazoo Community Foundation in memory of Myra P. Whalen, a native of Kalamazoo, graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, and long-time employee of the Upjohn Company. This scholarship provides financial assistance to current graduate students who are residents of Kalamazoo County or graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo County. The scholarship is renewable annually and supports students pursuing full-time graduate degrees who demonstrate financial need. Award amounts vary and are not disclosed publicly. The scholarship is administered through an all-in-one application process that opens December 1 each year, with a deadline of March 1. Recipients are notified between April and June, and payments are sent directly to educational institutions by mid-July through August. KZCF scholarships can be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. This multiyear scholarship is eligible to repeat annually up to 4 times and can be used alongside other scholarships or funding sources.

Dominic & Barbara Court Family Scholarship Fund

The Dominic and Barbara Court Family Scholarship was established from the estate of Barbara Court and is intended to provide scholarships to students enrolled in a Veterinary Medicine graduate program at an accredited not-for-profit college or university. This scholarship provides financial assistance to graduate students pursuing veterinary medicine who are residents of Kalamazoo County or graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo County and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable award with a minimum value of $2,500 that can be applied to any items under the student's school cost of attendance including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the recipient's institution and are distributed evenly between fall and spring semesters.

Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship

The Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship was established in 2003 in honor of Nancy C. Niles Donovan's love of animals. The scholarship is designed to assist students who plan a career in the field of veterinary medicine. This scholarship provides financial assistance to graduate students pursuing veterinary medicine degrees at Michigan State University. It is a one-time, non-renewable award of at least $1,000 that can be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Scholarship recipients must be residents of Kalamazoo or St. Joseph Counties in Michigan or have graduated from a high school in these counties. Financial need is a key criterion for selection. The scholarship is administered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation as part of their all-in-one scholarship application process, with applications accepted from December 1 through March 1 each year.

Frank & Hildegrade Goodrich Family Scholarship

The Frank and Hildegarde Goodrich Family Scholarship Fund was established through gifts from Frank, Jr.; Walter; and Elizabeth; the children of Frank and Hildegarde Goodrich. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide meaningful financial support to incoming junior and senior undergraduate students and incoming or current graduate students enrolled at Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, the University of Colorado, and the University of Wisconsin. These are universities from which the family members received degrees. The scholarship aims to support students who are residents of Kalamazoo County or graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and show participation in college and community activities with work experience. This is a one-time, non-renewable award that provides $2,500 or more in financial assistance to help students cover their school's cost of attendance.

Benjamin & Cherie Gubin Scholarship

The Benjamin and Cherie Gubin Scholarship was established in 2005 through a bequest from the Benjamin Gubin estate to provide funding for graduate education. This one-time, non-renewable scholarship award provides $2,500 or more to support graduate students who have a connection to Kalamazoo County. The scholarship is designed to assist current graduate students pursuing graduate degrees who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarship funds may be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance (COA), including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Payments are sent directly to the institution and distributed across the academic year.

Earl Haas Scholarship

The Earl Haas Scholarship was established through a bequest from the estate of Earl Haas. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance for Kalamazoo County residents or persons who have graduated from a school within Kalamazoo County. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship award that provides at least $1,000 to students pursuing associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or vocational/trade certifications. The scholarship is open to both high school seniors and current undergraduate students enrolled full-time or part-time. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and have a connection to Kalamazoo County either through residency or having graduated from a high school within the county. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the educational institution and can be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance.

S. Rudolph Light Medical Education Scholarship

The S. Rudolph Light Medical Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to medical students, dental students, and master's of nursing students. This scholarship is designed to support graduate students pursuing healthcare careers who have connections to Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The award is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of at least $2,500 that can be applied to any items under the recipient's school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Eligible applicants must be residents of Kalamazoo County or have graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo County, and must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is part of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's all-in-one application process, with applications opening December 1 and closing March 1 annually.

Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship

The Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship was established in 2007 through a gift from the estate of Ann N. MacGregor to provide scholarship assistance for incoming freshmen, undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a visual arts curriculum. The scholarship provides $5,000 or more in one-time, non-renewable financial assistance to students pursuing visual arts education. While demonstrating financial need is not required, it is preferred. This scholarship is designed to support students from Kalamazoo County who are pursuing associate, bachelor's, or graduate degrees in visual arts. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA and submit examples of their visual art(s) as part of the application. The scholarship can be applied to any items under the student's school's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance. Payments are sent directly to the educational institution and split between fall and spring semesters.

Ronald F. Shepard Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering who exhibit the following characteristics for which 'Shep' is so fondly remembered: a relentless curiosity, a spirit of collaboration, a drive for innovation, and a commitment to learning, creating and growing alongside others. The scholarship is a multiyear award that renews annually for $1,000 and is available to high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students enrolled in engineering programs. Applicants must be residents of or graduates from Kalamazoo County or Van Buren County in Michigan, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship payments are sent directly to the student's institution and can be applied to any items under the school's cost of attendance including tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, and health insurance.

Chas W. Cole Scholarship

The Chas W. Cole Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate students from St. Joseph County, Indiana or adjacent Indiana counties who rank below the top 10% of their graduating high school class and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is administered through the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County and is available to students attending IU South Bend and Purdue Polytechnic South Bend. Award amounts vary based on the determined need of the chosen applicants and the number of credit hours enrolled. Funds may be used for tuition and fees, books, and parking. IU South Bend students may request additional funds for childcare expenses, and all recipients may apply for additional funding for summer school enrollment. The scholarship is renewable upon successful completion of coursework, requiring recipients to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and complete at least 80% of classes enrolled in. The number of awards granted each year depends on available funds. Applications are accepted twice annually with deadlines of April 1st and November 1st, and applicants must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need.

Willard M. Henkelman, Esq. Scholarship

The Willard M. Henkelman, Esq. Scholarship is a scholarship opportunity administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation for students from Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students who have graduated from a high school located in Lackawanna County and are pursuing their education at Princeton University. The scholarship is designed to support local students in accessing education at one of the nation's most prestigious institutions. Recipients must maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment status at Princeton University to be eligible for this award.