Our Donors

Roy Brown Memorial

Scholarships will be awarded to full or part-time students who have completed a high school diploma or GED through Grand Rapids Public Schools Adult or Alternative Education. Applicants must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Rudolph F. Mosketti Business Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Darrel Weller in memory of Rudolph F. Mosketti. The recipient will be a full-time freshman student, majoring in business, with a GPA of 2.75 or better, and must intend to enroll in an accredited four-year institution....

Ruth and Carl Kelly Public Service Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. John and Judy Straayer in honor of his sister, Ruth Kelly and her husband Carl. John’s role as a Professor of Political Science and Ruth’s as an educator and City Commissioner inspired a commitment to further the education of...

Sargent Joel E. Stinson Memorial Scholarship

Sargent Stinson joined the Grand Rapids Police Force in 1959. He served honorably as a patrol officer for many years and retired in 1991 as a pistol range officer where he trained and qualified many cadets and officers. An award of $500 will be given to one or more...

Schubert Male Chorus- Linda and Alan Doering Music Scholarship

Scholarship will be awarded each semester in the amount of $1300 or an amount equal to the tuition of a student enrolled in 12 credit hours that semester. No more than two awards will be granted in any academic year. Student must be a Voice Major, currently studying...

Schwanda Family Scholarship

Grace Schwanda is a former music faculty at Grand Rapids Community College and established this scholarship for Grand Rapids Community College students with her family. Awards will be made to students with a physical impairment which can be defined as someone who is...

Scott B. VanAartsen Memorial

Annual scholarships will be awarded to students identified by Business Department Faculty. These students shall maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better and demonstrate enthusiasm and enjoyment of life.

Secchia Institute for Culinary Education (HED) Fund

This fund is established to be used as support and general enhancement of GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education (SICE) in the following ways: student domestic competition, study-tour travel activities, matching funds for student club activities, culinary...

Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Stage Alumni Fund

This fund was established by the faculty in the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education department. The purpose is to establish a staging program with former SICE students so they can continue to learn and grow in their chosen field OR have a former SICE graduate...

Secretarial Scholarship

Scholarship awards from this fund are made to children of any secretary who is an active GRAEOP member. The student must carry 12 credit hours, and the awards will be based on grade point average.

Shirley & Stanley Gutek Scholarship

Annual renewable scholarships will be awarded to full-time students majoring in art who have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better. A student may receive the award more than once.

SHMG Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship is for students that have financial need (do not have to be federally or state approved for funding) and are interested in obtaining an education to improve themselves, their options for employment, and are a valued member of their community. We are...

Sobczak (Thomas C.) Memorial Scholarship

The Thomas C. Sobczak Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 ($250 each semester) is awarded to one full-time student majoring in education at GRCC. Tom Sobczak taught business subjects in the Kentwood Public Schools for over two decades, and had 29 years?...

Social Reparation

This fund was established with monies received from the area Federal District Courts to financially assist students at GRCC referred by the Courts.

Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship

The Sons & Daughters of Italy have established one annual $500 scholarship which will be available to any student of Italian descent. There is no grade point average required to receive the scholarship.

South High Alumni Scholarship

Scholarships will be available to incoming freshmen from the following schools: one student from Ottawa Hills High School, one student from Union High School, and one student from Gerald R. Ford Job Corps. The recipient will be a full-time or part-time student. ...

Southwell Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are high school graduates from the Lowell area as selected by Wendy Southwell. Scholarships are renewable for up to four semesters as long as the student maintains full-time status and satisfactory academic progress.

Spectrum Health - Health Care Professionals Education Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support to students pursuing educational programs in health science or health care. Each scholarship recipient, Spectrum Health Scholar, must demonstrate financial need equivalent at least to the amount of the...

Spectrum Industries, Inc. Scholarship

This scholarship was established to recognize Spectrum Industries, Inc. core values as a company to encourage dependents of their employees to reach their educational goals. Eight annual $500 scholarships will be available to dependents of Spectrum Industries, Inc....

Steinfort Math & Science Scholarship

TBD

Stella Royce Music Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by St. Cecilia Music Center in honor of Stella Royce, who in 2020 received the second annual Helen DeVos Legacy Award for exemplary service within the arts community. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time, instrumental music...

Strive Scholarship

Scholarships awarded by the Downtown Rotary Club of $1,500 per year will be granted to students from Ottawa Hills High School who has achieved the three A’s: Academics, Attendance and Attitude. Scholarships will cover two semesters (not necessarily consecutive) and...

Student Support Services Program Special Needs Fund

Funds will be disbursed from this fund at the discretion of the program director to program students showing proof of financial need. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and be in good standing.

Sysco Of Grand Rapids Culinary Arts Scholarship

Three $500 scholarships will be available to Sysco employees who are enrolled in culinary arts classes at GRCC and have been employed at least one year. Dependents of Sysco employees must have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school and plan to major in culinary...

Sy VanderKooy Culinary Scholarship

The intent of the VanderKooy family is to award culinary scholarships each year to students who best meet the scholarship criteria. Scholarships may be awarded to either full-time or part-time students. All scholarships are to be awarded based upon demonstrated...

Tasters Guild of Grand Rapids

Funds will be used for scholarship awards and emergency grants to Secchia Institute for Culinary Education students, and for instructional improvement and departmental needs for Secchia Institute for Culinary Education programs.

Ta-Wa-Si Athletic Association Scholarship/Grant

Annual Ta-Wa-Si scholarships/grants will be awarded to GRCC students designated by the Ta-Wa-Si Athletic Association Scholarship Chairperson. Criteria for the scholarship/grant include academic achievement, school and extra-curricular activities, community...

Technology Scholarship

The recipient(s) must be a freshman or sophomore full-time student majoring in the technical field with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

The Anthony & Marion LaPenna Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established by Anthony M. LaPenna and his family to encourage deserving students to reach their educational goals. Annual standard scholarships will be awarded to full-time freshman and sophomore students who have attained a minimum 2.75...

The Charles Chamberlain Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established in honor of Charles Chamberlain, Faculty Emeritus. Charles dedicated his career to helping students and colleagues engage in education and appreciate the value of hard work. Scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in...