There are literally thousands of local and national scholarships available to students today. We want to help you find and take full advantage of all the opportunities available to you. This scholarship search tool focuses on the sources of aid available in Kalamazoo County, including scholarships offered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.

S. Rudolph Light Medical Education Scholarship 

Full-time enrollment in medical school, dental school, or master's of nursing program; financial need.

Graduate               Yes         March 1

Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship 

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.

Both       Yes         March 1

The Montague Myers Scholarship 

High school senior or graduate; abused, abandoned or neglected as a child; full-time or part-time enrollment; two- or four-year degree or vocational training; financial need; renewable.

Undergrad             Yes         March 1

Wade and Clio Van Valkenburg Scholarship 

Kalamazoo County resident; two- or four-year degree or vocational or technical training; previous criminal conviction; full- or part-time enrollment; financial need.

Undergrad             Yes         March 1

John C. Volderauer Scholarship 

Undergraduate in radiologic technology, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound sonography or nuclear medicine technology; clinical or didactic training in Kalamazoo County; or continuing education for current radiologic technologist employed in or resident of Kalamazoo County.

Both                       September 15      

Women's Education Coalition Grant 

Woman residing in Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph or Van Buren County; under-employed or unemployed with significant break in her education; certificate or degree programs; part- or full-time enrollment; financial need.

American Welding Society Scholarships

Available to students pursuing four-year degrees in welding at universities or trade/technical schools or community colleges

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Multiple merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage.

Both       Yes         March 30 *

KFC REACH Educational Grant

KFC Restaurant Team Members and Shift Supervisors pursuing undergraduate or graduate school or trade/vocational school.

Both                       March 17

Michigan Retailers Association

Member of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA); or sons and daughters of owners of a MRA member business or full-time employee of MRA member firm. Must be a high school senior or college undergraduate

Undergrad                             April 1

Nazareth Association Scholarship

Undergraduate junior or senior status attending a Catholic college or university

Undergrad                             March 15

Pay It Forward Scholarship

Minimum 3.0 GPA and planning to attend a four-year college or university

Undergrad                             April 17


Russ' Restaurant Bouws Scholarship

Russ' Restaurant Employee

Undergrad                             March 1

SAE International Scholarships

Available to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or related fields.

Both                       February 15 *

Marian Vyverman Nursing Scholarship

College undergraduate, junior or senior status and enrolled full time in a nursing program.

Undergrad                             March 15

Walmart Associate Scholarship

Walmart Associate

Undergrad             Yes         March 3 *

Walmart Dependent Scholarship

Walmart dependent

Undergrad             Yes         April 1

Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Scholarship Fund

Dependent son or daughter of a soldier, sailor, airman, marine, or Guardsman who was a permanent resident of Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Calhoun, or Macomb Counties and was killed, permanently disabled, classified as a POW or MIA, in the line of duty.

Undergrad                             March 2


Adam Nicola-Iott Scholarship Fund


Adam Nicola-Iott Scholarship, is awarded to a student battling cancer as Adam wished, to be used to enable and enrich their  college experience.  For more information click HERE  All applicants are directed to contact Jodie Laraway from Student Financial Aid at (269)-387-6017. 


 

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