Scholarships
| Scholarship | Type of Student | Award amount range |
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George L. Disborough Trout Unlimited Research GrantScholarship Criteria
Graduate school student; trout research. Application available December 1 through March 1 annually. |
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$2,000-$3,000 |
Nancy C. Niles Donovan ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Resident of or graduated from a high school in Kalamazoo or St. Joseph County; enrolling or enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University; full-time or part-time enrollment. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Frank and Hildegrade Goodrich Family ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Junior or senior college undergraduate or graduate student (any level) at Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, University of Colorado or the University of Wisconsin; full-time enrollment at a college/university; minimum 3.0 GPA; participation in college/community activities; work experience. |
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$2,000-3,000 |
Kalamazoo Public Library Amanda Green ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
BIPOC who is a resident of Kalamazoo County or graduate of a Kalamazoo County High School who earned an undergraduate degree or will be earning one within a year of applying. Field of study is Library and Information Services at a school that is accredited by the American Library Association. |
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Full-time: $4,500+ | Part-time: $2,000 - $3,000 |
Benjamin and Cherie Gubin ScholarshipScholarship CriteriaA student who is enrolled in a Master's, Ph.D. or professional degree program; full-time enrollment at a college/university; minimum 3.0 GPA. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
High on Heroes ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Child or grandchild of a currently employed or retired certified law enforcement officer, certified firefighter, licensed EMT or first responder, or licensed paramedic employed within Kalamazoo County; minimum 2.5 GPA; full-time or part-time enrollment to earn a certificate, associate's, bachelor's post-graduate degree. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
S. Rudolph Light Medical Education ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Full-time enrollment in medical school, dental school or master's of nursing program. |
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$2,000-3,000 |
Ann N. MacGregor ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student; major in visual arts; minimum 2.75 GPA; full-time enrollment at a college/university; preference given to students with financial need. Examples of visual art(s) required. |
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$2,000-$3,000 |
Gail and Hilda Oster Scholarship FundScholarship Criteria
Van Buren County resident or graduate of a Van Buren County high school; pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree; minimum 2.75 GPA. |
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$2,000-$3,000 |
Duane Roberts ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Kalamazoo Public Schools graduating high school senior or graduate of KPS; BIPOC; pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree; demonstrate commitment to social justice; attend two-year or four-year college or university full-time or part-time. |
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$1,000-$2,000 |
Myra P. Whalen ScholarshipScholarship Criteria
Graduate students pursuing a full-time master's or doctorate degree in business, education, engineering, law, math, medicine, psychology, or science. |
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Varies |
Women's Education Coalition GrantScholarship Criteria
Woman residing in Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph or Van Buren County; under-employed or unemployed with significant break in her education; part-time or full-time enrollment in a certificate or degree-granting program. Applications available March 15 through May 15 annually. |
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$2,000-$3,000 |
