Scholarship recipients will be full-time students selected by instructors in the Photography Department. Awards are not limited to scholarships. Funds may be used as special grants for projects, shows and photographic needs.

This renewable scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Thompson H. Southwell in memory of LCdr. Mary Anne Vaughn, RN USNR. One freshman and one sophomore recipient will be selected annually. Candidates must be majoring in the GRCC Nursing program, have attained...

This fund was established to provide interest-free loans to students attending GRCC. Applicants must have attained a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. This loan is available to part-time and full-time students.

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time or part-time student pursuing training and excellence in watercolor painting who demonstrates potential ability, a desire to learn and financial need.

Grants will be awarded from this fund to older women returning to college. Awards of up to $500 will be made through the Financial Aid Office to assist full-time or part-time students with tuition, books, emergency bills, child care, transportation, etc. To qualify,...

The award will be open to any full-time student, regardless of program, who has maintained at least a 2.5 GPA. Awards from the fund will be limited to money available from the interest earnings. The scholarship is renewable.

The Mary Krawczyk Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Mary, who served the community so well as a Board of Education member and a friend of education. Scholarships will provide special tutoring for students with dyslexia and will be awarded through the...

1. Any student who is either a piano major or intending to pursue a degree in music education with piano as a minor, in either private or group piano. 2. The student should have successfully completed the first semester of college level music theory/aural...

This scholarship will be awarded annually to those GRCC students whose total scores on the two Student Mathematics League Exams are highest. At least three scholarships will be awarded at the end of the winter semester, with the amount of each scholarship dependent...

Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in their second year of the Dental Hygiene Program at GRCC or to Dental Assisting students who will complete their Associates Degree. The recipient must have demonstrated the aptitude and ability to excel in every...

This scholarship was established in honor of Maurilia Ortiz-Blakley. As a community leader and activist, she dedicated a good portion of her life to fighting for the rights of women and immigrants in the Grand Rapids area. After raising a family as a single parent,...

Scholarships are awarded annually to full-time, second-year students in the Occupational Therapy Assisting program. This scholarship is awarded for the second semester and the application must be submitted to the Occupational Therapy Department by November 1st.

Scholarships from this fund will be awarded to deserving recipients selected by Ms. Louise Johnson and the Grand Rapids Negro Business and Professional Womens’s Club Scholarship Committee. The names(s) of the scholarship recipient(s) will be sent or called into the...

$1,000 awards are available to a male and female student who have been selected to participate on one of the following GRCC sports teams: baseball, basketball, golf, softball, or volleyball. Awards are renewable based on the evaluation of the team coach and GRCC...

A minimum of at least one annual scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student as determined by the Director of Financial Aid. Criteria will be similar to that used in awarding other academic scholarships.

The recipient will be a full-time student who is majoring in technology or engineering and has completed at least 15 semester hours with a minimum of 2.0 grade point average. The recipient shall be working at a permanent paying job, evidence a high degree of manual...

The Michael Flanagan Memorial Scholarship awards will be made annually to students serving as peer tutors through the Academic Support Center. Grants and loans may also be made to other students in emergency situations at the discretion of the Dean of Student Affairs...

The Michael “Mike” Roche A.T.C. Athletic Scholarship has been established in honor of Mike and his legacy within the GRCC Athletic Department and GRCC. Mike Roche has been the athletic trainer at Grand Rapids Community College for 28 years. Mike has played a key role...

An annual $500 scholarship will be awarded with preference given to employees (or children of employees) of Michigan Office Solutions. In the event that the number of applicants prevents an award being made to each because of fund availability, the final decision...

The Fund will be used only for educational purposes to benefit children of migrant workers graduating from Sparta High School, Sparta Michigan and who are first generation college students. The Donors will designate the amount to be applied toward the endowment as...

Two to three scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarships are presented as perpetual memorials to Mr. Brown during the Giants Banquet and Awards Celebration program. At least one male and one female African-American student will receive this award. The...

This fund will provide three or more scholarships a year to minority students enrolling at GRCC. Each $600 scholarship is renewable and students may enroll in the curriculum of their choice. Candidates must be high school seniors with a 3.2 GPA or presently enrolled...

This loan fund provides small emergency loans to students who demonstrate a special financial need. Up to $300 is available for full-time students and up to $150 for part-time students. Collection efforts will be made if the loan is not repaid by the due date. Until...

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An annual scholarship will be awarded to an African-American or Hispanic American in-coming freshman full-time student who participates in church activities, is involved with the community and has a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average.

As a founding board member, and the first African American female elected to the Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees, this scholarship was endowed in honor of Ms. Ellen M. James. Ms. James has dedicated her life to ensuring fair and equitable access to...

This scholarship was created by the Grand Rapids Musicians’ League to recognize Rich Ridenour for his many contributions to music and music education throughout West Michigan. One scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time GRCC music major for use in payment...

Established by Richard Andre, instructor of language arts, in loving memory of his parents, Neal and Grace Andre, this annual scholarship will be awarded to returning female students over the age of 21 who are carrying six hours or more a semester. Recipients may...

This scholarship was established in the loving memory of Nevaeh Downs, by her family. Scholarships will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time student enrolled in the GRCC. Preference will be given to graduates of Northview High School with a 3.0 GPA and...

This fund was established to provide partial financial assistance to students attending the Noorthoek Academy and meeting admission guidelines. Noorthoek Academy’s Advisory Committee will authorize scholarship awards based on input from the Academy’s program...