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Southwell Scholarship

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

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

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

Steinfort Math & Science Scholarship

TBD

Stella Royce Music Scholarship

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

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

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

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

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...

Taco Boy Scholarship

Taco Boy Scholarship

Annual renewable scholarships will be awarded to part-time or full-time students who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better, with first preference given to Taco Boy employees. If no Taco Boy employees qualify, scholarships may be awarded to qualified underrepresented...

Tasters Guild of Grand Rapids

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

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

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

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

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...

The Chef Mark Noseda Culinary Scholarship Fund

The Chef Mark Noseda Culinary Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in loving memory of Executive Chef Mark Noseda II by his family and friends. $1000 will be awarded annual to a full-time or part-time student enrolled in the GRCC Secchia Institute for Culinary Education program. Students must...

The Clara J. Foster Scholarship

The Clara J. Foster Scholarship

Clara J. Foster established the Foster Foundation in 1922. Mrs. Foster created this foundation in memory of her late husband, Frank Foster and his family. The Clara J. Foster Scholarship will be awarded to GRCC in-district students with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and...

The Clearing Sky Christensen/WN+J Business Scholarship

The Clearing Sky Christensen/WN+J Business Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established in honor of Bruce Clearing Sky Christensen and his 34 year contribution as Executive Director of Warner Norcross + Judd. Bruce was an incredible coach and delighted in helping people reach their potential. As a fitting tribute to...

The Comstock Park Tribute Scholarship

The Comstock Park Tribute Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Comstock Park High School class of 1961 in honor of their 50th class reunion. The award will go to a high school senior from Comstock Park High School who is planning on attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall...

The Cope Family Scholarship

The Cope Family Scholarship

The Cope family scholarship fund was established by Mark and Laurie (Cope) Grand to support students in their academic studies at GRCC. Laurie is a proud GRJC alum and she and her husband Mark are interested in supporting two GRCC students, one freshman and one...

The Don Edwards Memorial Scholarship

The Don Edwards Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is established in memory of Don Edwards. Don Edwards was a lifetime public school educator, official, athlete and mentor enshrined in the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame. This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time freshman GRCC student...

The Dorothy and Melvin Kampfschulte Memorial Teacher Scholarship

The Dorothy and Melvin Kampfschulte Memorial Teacher Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to part-time or full-time students pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 2.8 GPA. Preference will be given to graduates of Grand Rapids Public Schools. If no Grand Rapids Public...

The Dorothy Stout, Clay Palmer & Glenn Reed Memorial Scholarship

The Dorothy Stout, Clay Palmer & Glenn Reed Memorial Scholarship

This fund was established to honor Dorothy Stout-Clay Palmer & Glenn Reed, three longtime residents of Heritage Hill who have taught over 100 years combined in the Grand Rapids Public School system. This award will go to students who have a desire to learn and...

The Duane Shields Davis Vocal/Choral Scholarship

The Duane Shields Davis Vocal/Choral Scholarship

This scholarship, named for the former director of GRCC choirs, will be awarded to one or two full time music majors who are studying voice and are members of Shades of Blue. The recipient of this scholarship must also be a member of the College Choir or Concert...

The Edward "Mike" Murphy Scholarship

The Edward "Mike" Murphy Scholarship

Former athletes coached by Mike Murphy established this scholarship in appreciation of his compassion and his efforts to elevate anyone he came in contact with into reaching their full potential. Scholarships will be awarded to full time GRCC student athletes who...

The Gertrude G. Croom Excellence in Education Scholarship

The Gertrude G. Croom Excellence in Education Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Gertrude Grant Croom, a now retired but long time Social Science faculty member at Grand Rapids Community College. Scholarships will be awarded to full and part time, underrepresented students who want to pursue a degree in the...

The Hope Scholarship

The Hope Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible by the support of those who have been involved and touched by the Hope Academy of West Michigan community. Recipient must be a graduating senior of Hope Academy of West Michigan who is enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College for...

The Kevin B. O'Halla Memorial Scholarship

The Kevin B. O'Halla Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Kevin B. O?Halla. Kevin spent his professional career in the field of Information Technology both at Davenport University and Grand Rapids Community College in leadership roles. The scholarship will be awarded annually...

The Leadership Scholarship

The Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who have plans to work in healthcare or healthcare leadership. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have a need but have shown determination by virtue of a notable change in their life to be able to attend school and a...

The Loyd and Suzanne Winer Scholarship Fund

The Loyd and Suzanne Winer Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund was established by Loyd Winer, a 1950 GRJC alumnus, in honor of him and his beloved late wife, Suzanne. Through Loyd and Suzanne’s education and career – science, technology, engineering and math was their passion. In fact, their children, and...