Bob Block Memorial Scholarship Grant

Bob Block Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Amount: More than US $500
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The Bob Block Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, supports graduating high school seniors from Kalamazoo County who excel in competitive swimming or diving. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. This one-time scholarship can be applied towards education expenses at accredited institutions, honoring the legacy of Bob Block, a distinguished local athlete and coach. The Foundation's commitment to equity ensures that this scholarship makes a lasting impact in the community.

Overview

Kalamazoo Community Foundation The Kalamazoo Community Foundation mobilizes people, resources, and expertise to advance racial, social, and economic justice in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with a vision of making the community the most equitable place to live. Established in 1925, the Foundation pools philanthropic gifts into endowed funds that generate sustained support for local needs and priorities, ensuring longtime impact across the region. Its funding priorities focus on enhancing equity and education by investing in nonprofit initiatives that address systemic disparities, improve access to opportunities, and strengthen community well-being. This includes grants for nonprofit operations and projects, capital improvements, responsive funding to emerging community needs, and scholarships and emergency educational support for learners at all levels. The Foundation also supports collaborations that expand economic inclusion, promote health and housing stability, and build vibrant neighborhoods, all through an equity-centered approach that prioritizes long-term solutions and community transformation. Bob Block Memorial Scholarship The Kalamazoo Community Foundation awards the Bob Block Memorial Scholarship, a one-time scholarship to support graduating high school seniors from Kalamazoo County, Michigan who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to competitive swimming or diving. Eligible applicants must reside in or attend a high school within Kalamazoo County, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can be used toward eligible education expenses as part of the student’s cost of attendance at an accredited college or university. The award honors the legacy of Bob Block, a respected athlete and coach in the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a resident of Kalamazoo County or graduating from high school within Kalamazoo CountyHave a minimum 3 GPADemonstrate financial needDemonstrate dedication to competitive swimming or diving