Our Donors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Richard Wherity Chemistry Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded, in the standard amount, to a student who has shown a talent for and dedication to the study of chemistry and has attained a 3.0 GPA. This award is renewable for an additional year based on recommendation of the Department scholarship...

Ridgeview Industries Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships will be available to students who have attained at least a 2.0 GPA and intend to major in one of the following curriculums: Accounting, Automated Manufacturing Technology, Computer Applications Technology, Industrial Technology and Tooling or...

Right Tools, Right Hands

Scholarship recipients will be selected using the following criteria: Support Students pursuing careers in the skilled trades, including welding, machining, industrial maintenance, and electrical technology. Preference may be give to students employed by, or who have...

River City Food Company Scholarship

Two $500 scholarships will be available to full-time students who are enrolled as culinary majors at GRCC. First preference will be given to River City Food Company employees who maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. If no River City Food Company employees apply or qualify,...

Rivertown Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship

An annual award of $2000 ($1000 per semester) will be given to a full-time freshman applicant who is a resident of Kent County and has earned a 3.5 GPA or higher. To qualify applicants must have demonstrated leadership and have volunteered for school and/or community...

Robert Garlough International Competition & Travel Fund

This fund was established to support GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education (SICE) student international competition and study-tour travel activities. The fund is named after retired Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Chef Emeritus, professor and...

Robert J. Long Scholarship

TBD by Robert Long

Robert J. Veit Memorial

Scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded on an annual basis to a full- or part-time GRCC student. Recipients must be presently employed by the GR Fire Department or be children or step-children of GR Fire Department employees. If there is no applicant from the two...

Robert & Timothy Sullivan Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to Grand Rapids metropolitan area high school seniors who have participated in athletics their senior year. The recipient is not required to participate in athletics while attending GRCC and may be nominated by any adult through his or her...

Roger W. Clouse Scholarship for Verterans

This scholarship fund was established by the family of Roger W. Clouse. Roger was a proud 1958 alumnus of GRJC and a proud U.S. Veteran. This scholarship will be awarded to students that are either currently in the Reserves or National Guard or are a Veteran....

Ronald J. Boelema Scholarship

This fund was established by Ronald J. Boelema to recognize deserving students who have demonstrated excellence in the study of mathematics or science at Grand Rapids Community College. Candidates must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled on a part-time basis at GRCC.

Ron Ralya Fund

This fund was established by Ron Ralya, a Counselor at GRCC. Scholarships will be awarded to students that qualify for a Federal Pell Grant and are enrolled in an Occupational curriculum. Students must also reside outside of the Kent Intermediate School District...