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Nursing Scholarship

Nursing Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in the ADN or PN program at GRCC. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Nursing Travel Scholarship

Nursing Travel Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a GRCC nursing student or students taking the travel section of ADN 215/235. Criteria considered include financial need and GPA. Recipients will also be asked to complete an application essay explaining why they need financial...

Officer Robert A. Kozminski Scholarship Fund

Officer Robert A. Kozminski Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in memory of Officer Robert A. Kozminski. ?Bobby? was an officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department for seven years. On July 8, 2007, Bobby heroically gave his life in the line of duty. Bobby had graduated from the Police Academy at...

Older Learner Center

Older Learner Center

Funds to support the Older Learner Center

Olivarez Scholarship Fund

Olivarez Scholarship Fund

The goal of the Olivarez Scholarship Fund is to support student success and the ability to successfully transfer after two years at GRCC. In particular, the Olivarez family wishes to support a GRCC student who intends to transfer to Aquinas College after his/her...

Orson Stewart Myers Technology Scholarship

Orson Stewart Myers Technology Scholarship

The recipient will be a full-time sophomore student majoring in the technical field with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids, P.C. Scholarship

Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids, P.C. Scholarship

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to students majoring or minoring in Physical Education at GRCC. Recipients will be selected by the GRCC Athletic Director.

Our Lady of Sorrows Scholarship

Our Lady of Sorrows Scholarship

An annual $400 scholarship will be available to any full- or part-time student. Preference will be given to persons attending college for the first time. All recipients must either reside within the boundaries of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish ? between Franklin St.,...

Paganelli Family Scholarship

Paganelli Family Scholarship

Awards will be made to a full-time GRCC student athlete pursuing a degree in education. Preference is given to student athletes with leadership and athletic potential. Scholarships are available to both men and women that have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA and...

Panopoulus (Xenophon Payne) Scholarship

Panopoulus (Xenophon Payne) Scholarship

This fund was established by Lola Panopoulos (Payne), in memory of Chris Panopoulos? Uncle Xenophon Panopoulos (Payne), who was one of the first foreign student to attend GRJC in 1929. Xenophon attended GRJC during the depression before attending The University of...

Pat Davis Culinary Arts Scholarship

Pat Davis Culinary Arts Scholarship

Awards will be made during the Fall and Winter semesters to students majoring in the Culinary Arts program that have already completed 15 credit hours. Applicants may be enrolled full or part-time, must be residents of the State of Michigan, and have an overall GPA...

Pat Oumedian Innovative Learning Nursing Fund

Pat Oumedian Innovative Learning Nursing Fund

This fund was established by Armen Oumedian (GRJC 43?) in the honor of his wife, Pat Oumedian. Armen and Pat Oumedian have been long time supporters of GRCC and understand the need for ever changing learning in the scope of Nursing in Health Care to support current...

Patricia Bloom Health Scholarship

Patricia Bloom Health Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student entering any of the health-related fields (pre-med, pre-dental, nursing, physical or occupational therapy, radiologic technology) The award is renewable in the sophomore year provided the student has...

Patty Gunn Special Needs Fund

Patty Gunn Special Needs Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide emergency assistance to ?older? women who have a financial need that cannot be addressed by other resources. The intent of the donors is to provide assistance to ?women who have gone back to school? who have a financial need....

Phillip Runkel Family Teachers of Tomorrow Scholarship

Phillip Runkel Family Teachers of Tomorrow Scholarship

One $1,600 scholarship will be available to a female GRCC student who intends to seek a teaching degree at the elementary or secondary level. Potential recipients must be enrolled full-time, have achieved a 2.8 GPA, be recommended for the award by at least one high...

Phyllis Fratzke Child Development Scholarship

Phyllis Fratzke Child Development Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Phyllis Fratzke. Fratzke was the founder of the Child Development program while serving as a professor in 1972. Two years later, she founded the GRCC Preschool which gives students an opportunity to take classroom lessons and...

Physical Sciences Faculty Scholarship Award

Physical Sciences Faculty Scholarship Award

This scholarship was established to aid GRCC students who plan to study in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. This fund is available to full-time students, with a 2.8 GPAsecond year students. Students will be asked to write a...

Physics/Engineering Scholarship

Physics/Engineering Scholarship

Selection will be based on academic record. The recipient(s) will be a full-time freshman or sophomore student enrolled in pre-engineering courses with a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Plastic Scholarship

Plastic Scholarship

This fund will be used to support general enhancements to the Plastics Manufacturing Technology program and provide annual scholarships for students. This scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree or certificate in plastics. Preference will be given...

Polish Heritage Society

Polish Heritage Society

The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to students from West Michigan who are of Polish Descent. In order to be considered students must submit a brief statement (Signed and dated) delineating their heritage.

President's Fund

President's Fund

Pridgeon & Clay Manufacturing Scholarship

Pridgeon & Clay Manufacturing Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by Pridgeon & Clay in recognition of the 2013 A.R. Hedberg Training and Education Award they received as part of the Precision Metalforming Association?s (PMA?s) Awards of excellence in Metalforming. Two annual $800...

Progressive AE Architectural Scholarship Fund

Progressive AE Architectural Scholarship Fund

It is the interest of Progressive AE to establish a scholarship and internship program for minority or female GRCC students enrolled in the Architectural Technology or Architectural Design programs. Successful scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to...

Quota Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship

Quota Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship

Student must be taking 6 or more credit hours. Student must be hard of hearing, deaf or pursuing an education to assist the deaf or hard of hearing. An award of $250.00 will be made during Fall and Winter semesters. Student must have a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship funds will...

Radiologic Technology Scholarship

Radiologic Technology Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman or sophomore student who is currently enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program and has attained academic excellence. Preference will be given to students who are not receiving financial aid.

Raiders 1986/1992/1996 Scholarship

Raiders 1986/1992/1996 Scholarship

An annual scholarship will be awarded, subject to the approval of the Athletic Director, to a sophomore student athlete or Physical Education major or minor who exhibits leadership, sportsmanship, and academic ability.

Raider Softball Scholarship

Raider Softball Scholarship

This Scholarship Fund was established by Alumni and Head Softball Coach Paula Maloley. Awards from this fund will be made to women who compete on the Grand Rapids Community College Softball team. Recipients can be both freshmen and sophomore students who are meeting...

Ray Boozer Occupational Training Scholarship

Ray Boozer Occupational Training Scholarship

First priority will be given to students enrolled in Job Training programs at GRCC. Funds will be distributed to students to offset tuition costs or other financial needs.

Restaurant Week Scholarship

Restaurant Week Scholarship

This fund was established by Experience Grand Rapids (formerly The Grand Rapids & Kent County Visitor & Convention Bureau) with the proceeds from the first annual Restaurant Week in Grand Rapids. Restaurant Week Scholarship will fund four (3) $1,000 annual awards to...

Richard W. Calkins Presidential Leadership Scholarship

Richard W. Calkins Presidential Leadership Scholarship

Recipients will have demonstrated notable leadership on campus through student organizations, Student Congress, music, theatre, or sports. Candidates will have created an improved collegiate experience through personal involvement in campus activities.