Richard Wherity Chemistry Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded, in the standard amount, to a student who has shown a talent for and dedication to the study of chemistry and has attained a 3.0 GPA. This award is renewable for an additional year based on recommendation of the Department scholarship...
Ridgeview Industries Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships will be available to students who have attained at least a 2.0 GPA and intend to major in one of the following curriculums: Accounting, Automated Manufacturing Technology, Computer Applications Technology, Industrial Technology and Tooling or...
River City Food Company Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships will be available to full-time students who are enrolled as culinary majors at GRCC. First preference will be given to River City Food Company employees who maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. If no River City Food Company employees apply or qualify,...
Rivertown Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship
An annual award of $2000 ($1000 per semester) will be given to a full-time freshman applicant who is a resident of Kent County and has earned a 3.5 GPA or higher. To qualify applicants must have demonstrated leadership and have volunteered for school and/or community...
Robert Garlough International Competition & Travel Fund
This fund was established to support GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education (SICE) student international competition and study-tour travel activities. The fund is named after retired Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Chef Emeritus, professor and...
Robert J. Long Scholarship
TBD by Robert Long
Robert J. Veit Memorial
Scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded on an annual basis to a full- or part-time GRCC student. Recipients must be presently employed by the GR Fire Department or be children or step-children of GR Fire Department employees. If there is no applicant from the two...
Robert & Timothy Sullivan Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Grand Rapids metropolitan area high school seniors who have participated in athletics their senior year. The recipient is not required to participate in athletics while attending GRCC and may be nominated by any adult through his or her...
Roger W. Clouse Scholarship for Verterans
This scholarship fund was established by the family of Roger W. Clouse. Roger was a proud 1958 alumnus of GRJC and a proud U.S. Veteran. This scholarship will be awarded to students that are either currently in the Reserves or National Guard or are a Veteran....
Ronald J. Boelema Scholarship
This fund was established by Ronald J. Boelema to recognize deserving students who have demonstrated excellence in the study of mathematics or science at Grand Rapids Community College. Candidates must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled on a part-time basis at GRCC.
Ron Ralya Fund
This fund was established by Ron Ralya, a Counselor at GRCC. Scholarships will be awarded to students that qualify for a Federal Pell Grant and are enrolled in an Occupational curriculum. Students must also reside outside of the Kent Intermediate School District...
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...
Salute To Women Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a female GRCC student who has been out of high school for at least five years and has achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need. This award is renewable based upon the...
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.
Sharon K. Bosman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by The American Culinary Federation Greater Grand Rapids Chapter(ACFGGR), in memory of Sharon Bosman. Sharon was such a talented Chef who had such passion for Culinary Arts and Education. Her legacy will live on forever in our...
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...
Smart Girls Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Marilyn Tilford, mother of Dr. Terri Tillman, counselor at GRCC. This award will be available to Women of Color enrolled at GRCC that have earned a 3.5 grade point avearge and have need for fees to be paid to...
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. ...