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Grandma O Scholarship

Grandma O Scholarship

?This scholarship fund was established by Frank & Janice Maggini Family in the memory of Erma Ostapowicz, ?Grandma O?. The scholarship will be awarded to women who have faced adversity that are enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College part-time (between 3 and 6...

Grand Rapids Joseph Taylor Police Memorial Scholarship

Grand Rapids Joseph Taylor Police Memorial Scholarship

This fund was established by the Grand Rapids Police Department in memory of Officer Joseph F. Taylor, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1986. In his honor, annual scholarships will be given to students at GRCC. The first preference will be given to...

Grand Rapids Mineral Society Scholarship

Grand Rapids Mineral Society Scholarship

One $200 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the field of geology. Candidates must have attained a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Grand Rapids Piano Forum Scholarship

Grand Rapids Piano Forum Scholarship

Applicants for the Grand Rapids Piano Forum Scholarship must be piano majors and full-time music majors at GRCC. Entering students may compete but any continuing student wishing to maintain this scholarship must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The scholarship may not be...

Grand Rapids Plastics Educational Scholarship

Grand Rapids Plastics Educational Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Grand Rapids Plastics, Inc. to encourage its associates and their dependents to reach their educational goals and individual self-improvement. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and...

Grand Rapids Press Scholarship

Grand Rapids Press Scholarship

An annual scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding minority full-time student with preference given to a student enrolled in a curriculum applicable to a newspaper publishing vocation.

Grand River Wind Scholarship

Grand River Wind Scholarship

Members of the Grand River Winds Community Wind Ensemble have established this annual scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to GRCC music majors. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA and be full time students. Award amounts will vary and scholarship will be awarded...

Granville L. Brown in Memory of Willie Mae Fields Scholarship

Granville L. Brown in Memory of Willie Mae Fields Scholarship

One scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who has a 2.5 minimum GPA. This award is available to a full-time student who is a member of Brown-Hutcherson Ministries, a graduate of Grand Rapids Public Schools, and a student who is pursuing a certificate or...

GRCC Educational Support Professional

GRCC Educational Support Professional

Scholarship grants will be awarded from interest earnings to GRCC Office Personnel members for the purchase of books needed for college courses. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least two credit hours. Scholarship grants are renewable. The...

GRCC Employees Benefit Association

GRCC Employees Benefit Association

This fund was established by the members of the GRCC Employees Benefit Association to offer scholarships for books and supplies to dependents of CEBA members. Dependents include a child, step-child or legal guardian. An award in the amount of $250 per semester will...

GRCC Honors Program Scholarship

GRCC Honors Program Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Deans at Grand Rapids Community College, and will be used as a recruitment tool for the honors program. Applicants must be accepted into the GRCC Honor’s Program. Scholarship funds will be used for completion of Honor’s...

GRCC Music Trust

GRCC Music Trust

Scholarships from this fund are given to music majors according to criteria determined by the Music Department staff.

GRCC Occupational Training Fund

GRCC Occupational Training Fund

This fund will be used to make emergency grant and loans awards to students enrolled in the GRCC Job Training Programs. Students are eligible for this fund once they have completed one month of their program. Eligible students may not receive funding from NAFTA,...

Great American Talk Festival Scholarship

Great American Talk Festival Scholarship

Annual scholarships will be awarded to sophomore students based on general criteria established by the Faculty Scholarship Committee with priority given to students with a GPA of 3.5 and above.

Gregorio & Aurora Chavez Scholarship Fund

Gregorio & Aurora Chavez Scholarship Fund

The Chavez Scholarship Fund has been established to honor Gregorio and Aurora Chavez. The fund will provide scholarships to Hispanic students enrolled at the College. There is no GPA requirement, but there should be a demonstrated need. First consideration for the...

Greg Peters Scholarship

Greg Peters Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded, subject to the approval of the Athletic Director, to a GRCC student-athlete who is a Physical Education major or minor. The recipient must meet current NJCAA eligibility standards.

GR New Car Dealers Association Scholarship

GR New Car Dealers Association Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association for a Grand Rapids Community College student that is a Kent County resident, has at least a 3.0 GPA, and is a fulltime student. The recipient will receive a $2,000 award.

GTU/CAMFED

GTU/CAMFED

This fund was established to support the GRCC chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society (GTU). This student group raises funds that are to be devoted to Lambda Upsilon (the GRCC student chapter) and CAMFED (the Campaign for Female...

G. Winston & Florence Burbridge Memorial Scholarship

G. Winston & Florence Burbridge Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by Gary Burbridge in memory of his parents, G. Winston and Florence Burbridge. One annual scholarship will be available to freshman and sophomore students attending GRCC who have attained a minimum 3.0 GPA, are majoring in...

Harold O. Steele Scholarship

Harold O. Steele Scholarship

Recipients must be athletes who maintain a full-time student status, meet the National Junior College Athletic Association requirements for eligibility for athletic competition, and complete the season of competition as indicated on the grant. Awards will be made...

Harriet Dorothy Dively Memorial Scholarship

Harriet Dorothy Dively Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Harriet Dively by her sister, Mary, this scholarship is available to any full-time student attending GRCC who has attained a 3.0 GPA and intends to work toward a four-year baccalaureate degree.

Harriette Roozenburg Scholarship

Harriette Roozenburg Scholarship

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Harvey Meyaard Biology Scholarship

Harvey Meyaard Biology Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to a GRCC student who has achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients must be enrolled in either the Biology or Health Sciences curriculums and take at least two courses in either field of their choice.

Harvey Olsen Scholarship

Harvey Olsen Scholarship

This fund provides scholarships to part-time students attending GRCC. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA and be majoring in one of the following curriculum areas: Anthropology, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology....

Hekman Furniture Scholarship

Hekman Furniture Scholarship

Recipients must be employed by Hekman Furniture or be the dependent or grandchild of an employee. Applicants must provide documentation from Hekman Furniture. Scholarships in the amount of $800 per semester will be made to students enrolled in the curriculum of their...

Helen Beuker & Barb LaBelle Scholarship

Helen Beuker & Barb LaBelle Scholarship

This fund was established by the friends and former co-workers of Helen Beuker and Barb Labelle, both former professors of English at GRCC. This award will go to students who demonstrate an interest in at least 2 of these 3 areas of study; Literature, Women’s...

Helen Harman Dental Scholarship

Helen Harman Dental Scholarship

An annual scholarship from this fund will be awarded to an incoming freshman in the dental transfer program. The recipient will be a full or part time student who has maintained a 3.0 high school GPA. The award is renewable in the sophomore year provided the student...

Herman & Velvie Green Scholarship

Herman & Velvie Green Scholarship

One scholarship will be awarded annually to a sophomore, African-American single parent who has maintained a 2.5 minimum GPA. The award is renewable, available to both full and part-time students and financial need is required to qualify for the scholarship. The...

Holmes-Sanders-Mayfield Scholarship

Holmes-Sanders-Mayfield Scholarship

Scholarship awards will be selected by Audrey Mayfield and committee. Awards will be based on students demonstrating financial need. Scholarships will be made to single parents and law enforcement students who are in one of the occupational programs at GRCC. No...

Home Builders Association Foundation Scholarship

Home Builders Association Foundation Scholarship

Establish by Home Builders Association Foundation to provide scholarships for GRCC Students pursuing a degree in Interior Design. This scholarship is available to freshman and sophomore students enrolled either full or part time and are Kent County Residents. ...