Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

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Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

1 S. Harbor Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Ph: (616)842-6378
Fax: (616)842-9518
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.ghacf.org

Charles A. Bassett Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

James W. Jr.and Jane T. Brown Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist men and women in the Tri-Cities in returning to school to further their education after a period of working. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be over the age of 21. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Geri Coccodrilli Culinary Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

on leadership ability, community involvement and academic achievement.

Dake Community Manufacturing Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide encouragement and support to a student who wants to further his/her manufacturing education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicants must be from Northwest Ottawa County, Muskegon County or Oceana County; must be high school graduating seniors, current college students or adult students. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

E.V. Erickson Field of Interest Education Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have excelled not only academically but also demonstrate leadership qualities; must have a 3.8 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance, leadership qualities and an outstanding record of community involvement.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Kevin Ernst Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Bertha M. Fase Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be Grand Haven High School graduating seniors with a 3.5 GPA or better; must plan to pursue studies in the field of Education. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need, academic excellence, interest in youth through volunteer mentoring; applicants who are members of St. Paul United Church of Christ will be given preference.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Scott A. Flahive Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Floto-Peel Family Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

John and Victory E. Frantz Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource

for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs; to assist high school graduating seniors of northwest Ottawa County to pursue a college education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors of northwest Ottawa County. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Friends of Loutit District Library Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to a student planning to pursue an advanced degree in Library science. Focus: Library science. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate program in Library Science. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, educational goals and personal aspirations.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Gautier Family Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student AId (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Tim Gifford Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of Spring Lake High School; must have been SLHS students for three semesters immediately prior to graduation and must have attended for at least three years; must plan to attend Amherest College within 30 months of high school graduation. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Grand Haven Offshore Challenge Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Natural resources. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the Tri-Cities area who plan to pursue a career in natural resources such as fisheries, wildlife and environmental water quality at any public or private college or university. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Barbara and Nicole Heicox Foreign Travel and Study Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist an upperclassman or graduate student majoring in environmental science field. Focus: Environmental science. Qualif.: Applicants must be upperclass-men or graduate students majoring in an environmental science field who plan to attend Aquinas College or Grand Valley State University. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high

school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Michael Herman Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be soccer players and coaches of younger students who are interested in learning soccer; must be current high school graduates of any Tri-Cities area public or private high school intending to pursue degree or certification at any two-or four-year accredited college, university, vocational or technical school; first consideration shall be given to students who played on a soccer team and wish to continue playing in college on an intramural, club or college team. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated interest in soccer.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Hoffman Family Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors at Grand Haven, Spring Lake or Fruitport high schools; must have a 3.0 GPA; special consideration will be given to an individual who is a member of the first generation in their family to attend college. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Seth Koehler Central High School Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational financial assistance to a graduating senior from Central High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Central High School; must plan to attend any two-to-four year college, university, vocational or technical school. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Paul J. Laninga Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Business; Accounting. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Northwest Ottawa County who plan to attend a public university; must be pursuing education and long-term careers in the areas of business and/or accounting. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need and academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Rick and Beverly Lattin Education Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to graduates of Spring Lake or Grand Haven High school who demonstrate financial need. Focus: Business. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of Spring Lake or Grand Haven High School; must have 2.0 to 3.0 GPA and wish to continue their education; must be pursuing skills in the area of business or technical training. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Jack W. Leatherman Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource

for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Grand Haven area public school graduates. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Pat and John MacTavish Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Kyle Moreland Memorial Endowment Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide assistance to a Grand Haven High School graduating senior student. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Grand Haven High School graduating seniors planning to attend a two or four-year college degree program; must be active in their Christian faith community; must have participated on the high school golf or tennis team; must have a 3.0 GPA or above. Scholarship is also open to current graduates of Spring Lake High School and/or Western Christian Michigan High School. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

North Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicants must be from the Tri-Cities area; currently enrolled as college students who have taken their core requirements and been accepted into their health-care related program of study. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, work history, educational goals and personal aspirations.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Marvin R. and Pearl E. Patterson Family Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Fine Arts. Qualif.: Applicants must be students who will be graduating or graduated from a Tri-Cities area public high school; must have at least 3.0 GPA and plan to attend any two-year or four-year college or university to study graphic arts or fine arts. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on leadership ability, community involvement and academic achievement.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

P.E.O. Chapter Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating female students or non-traditional students who graduated from any Tri-Cities area public or private high school; must plan to pursue a degree or certification at any two or four-year accredited college, university, vocational or technical school. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Terry Linda Potter Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Jacob L. Reinecke Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to a Grand Haven High School student. Focus: General studies. Qua-lif.: Applicants must be Grand Haven High School graduating seniors planning to attend a two-to-four year college, university or trade school; consideration will be given to male students who participated in high school athletics, specifically basketball or baseball; must have a 3.0 GPAor above. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on hardworking attitude and strong motivation to succeed.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Daniel L. Reiss Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Harold and Eleonor Ringelberg Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Charles and Eleonor Rycenga Education Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Grand Haven, Spring Lake or Western Christian High School; must have the desire to continue their education at an accredited four-year college, junior college, trade school or apprenticeship, preferably in Michigan. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Millicent M. Schaffner Endowed Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

David and Ginny Schultz Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

David and Sharon Seaver Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource

for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Business. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in Business. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Ken and Sandy Sharkey Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Marion A. And Ruth Sherwood Family Fund Education Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Fund Engineering Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student AId (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Miller G. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Environmental science. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Grand Haven or Spring Lake High School who plan to pursue an education in the areas of environment or social services. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need and motivation; do not necessarily possess an excellent academic grade point average.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript, Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Edward P. Suchecki Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student AId (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Henry D. and Ruth G. Swartz Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Computer and Information Sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Grand Haven High School, Spring Lake High School, Holland Christian High School or Western Michigan Christian High School in North Ottawa County; must be pursuing a career in engineering, computer science, prelaw or medicine. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on leadership ability, community involvement and academic achievement.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants

must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

H. Wayne Van Agtmael Cosmetology Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students to pursue a horticulture or green industry career. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students planning to pursue a horticulture or green industry career at a two-or-four-year college or university; must be residents of Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon or Allegan Counties. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Louise Wachter Wichman Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist local graduating high school seniors interested in obtaining a college degree in elementary education. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors interested in obtaining a college degree in elementary education; must have a good (but not necessarily perfect) academic record. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Woman's Club of Grand Haven Scholarships Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as the arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants may be traditional and non-traditional students. Traditional students must be graduating from a Tri-Cities area high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA; non-traditional must be female, ages 21 or older. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need, academic achievement, community service and college plans.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Zenko Family Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide assistance to students to further their education. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of Spring Lake, Grand Haven or Fruitport High School. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

Leo Zupin Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To improve and enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by serving as a leader, catalyst and resource for philanthropy; to strive for community improvement through strategic grantmaking in such fields as arts, education, health, environment, youth, social services and other human needs. Focus: Mathematics and mathematical sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must plan to attend any Michigan two-to-four year accredited public college, university, vocational or technology training and/or certification institution; must be students wishing to pursue a degree in mathematics. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need, motivation, desire to achieve and academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed application form; current high school or college transcript; Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), unless applying for scholarships that do not consider financial need; and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: 616-842-6378.

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