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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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...
The McNabb Journalism Scholarship
The McNabb Journalism Scholarships recognize excellent journalism published in The Collegiate. Scholarships recognize news reporting, multi-media reporting (news video, photo slide-show, or audio reporting), and photojournalism. Subject matter may be straight news,...
Theodora Quick Mathematics Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to full-time students in any curriculum who expect to study mathematics through calculus. Scholastic ability will be a priority in selection, and applicants will have maintained a 3.0 or better GPA.
The Patricia Rae Murphy Medical Radiology Technician Scholarship
This fund was established by Marian Murphy in memory of her daughter Patricia Rae Murphy. Patricia had graduated from the Radiologic Technology program at Grand Rapids Community College in 1975. One scholarship at $3,500 will be awarded to students with preference...
The Ray Gill Memorial Instrumental Jazz Scholarship
This scholarship, named for the former director of the GRJC Jazz Orchestra, will be awarded to a full-time music major who is studying applied music and is a member of the GRCC Jazz Ensemble. The recipient of this scholarship must also be a member of The Wind...
Theresa Palaszek, M.D. Scholarship
This fund was established by Theresa Palaszek, M.D., a graduate of Grand Rapids Junior College and the University of Michigan Medical School. This fund is available to incoming freshman students who are majoring in pre-med or pre-dental classes at GRCC. Potential...
The Right Place, Inc.'s Manufacturers Council Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student in a Manufacturing program at Grand Rapids Community College and be applied directly to tution. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and express a sincere desire to work in the manufacturing industry.
Thomas Kindel Student Loan
Small short term loans are available from this fund to full-time students at the discretion of the Director of Financial Aid and the Supervisor of the Cashier’s Office at GRCC. All loans must be repaid prior to the student leaving the College.
Thomas Milhaupt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Milhaupt family in memory of Thomas Milhaupt. The scholarship will be awarded annually, subject to the approval of the GRCC Athletic Director, to a men’s or women’s basketball team member. An award in the amount of $1,000 will...
Tom Hofmann Baseball Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of longtime GRCC faculty member and coach, Tom Hofmann. Scholarships from this fund will be awarded to baseball student-athletes that are meeting NJCAA requirements, and will be distributed at the baseball coaches and...
Training Solutions Resource Fund
Funds may be used by Training Solutions staff to purchase needed equipment for their division or to cover the cost of tuition and seminars. Funds may also be used for staff development activities and professional development workshops. Special awards will be provided...
U.A.W. Terry Lint Memorial Scholarship
Recipients will be full-time GRCC students who are active members, spouses, children or legal dependents living in the households of active members in good standing in participating West Michigan U.A.W. CAP Locals (Allegan, Barry, Kent, Ionia and Montcalm counties)....
UFP Scholarship
Formally Stephenson & Lawyer Scholarship This scholarship was founded by Mr. Stephenson & Mr. Lawyer, who were influential members in the Grand Rapids business community since the 1930’s. This scholarship encourages UFP Technologies, Inc. (Formerly Stephenson and...
Utility Workers Union for America for American Training Trust
This scholarship will be awarded annually to full time in the Electricity/Electronic programs at Grand Rapids Community College. Scholarship will be applied directly to tuition. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and express a sincere desire to work in the...
Valenti-Vanin Scholarship/Grant
This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in coursework or granted permission to do credit-bearing independent study through GRCC conducted in Perugia, Italy (Grand Rapids’ Sister City). Scholarship/grant amounts will be determined on a...
Vanden Bos Family Endowed Scholarship
? Full- or part-time second-year student majoring in Applied Technology (HVAC, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance), Mechanical Drafting, or Manufacturing (Tooling & Manufacturing, Plastics, Quality Science, and Welding). ? Minimum g.p.a. is 2.0 (at time of...
Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award
A cash award will be given to any current or retired, full- or part-time GRCC employee who completes the following requirements: Submit a handwritten or typed essay (500 words or less) telling how you intend to use the cash award for fun, enjoyment, or relaxation....
VanRandwyk-Corey Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tom Frazier and Carol VanRandwyk in memory of Carol’s sister Lyn VanRandwyk Corey and her brother-in-law Bruce Corey. Bruce and Lyn passed away in their 50’s leaving behind two home-school children who went on to become magna cum...