Dr. Larry Poel Field of Medicine Scholarship Grant

Dr. Larry Poel Field of Medicine Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Summary

The Dr. Larry Poel Field of Medicine Scholarship, administered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports students from Ottawa or Muskegon County who have completed at least two years of college in a medical field. With a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0, the scholarship aims to honor Dr. Poel's 42-year career in sports medicine and encourage future medical professionals. Preference is given to those studying sports medicine, ensuring community-focused support.

Overview

Scholarships Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors. These criteria could include financial need, the school the applicant is attending, academic achievement, as well as personal or career goals. The Community Foundation has a rigorous internal selection process for each scholarship decision, and each applicant is reviewed in depth, and considered thoroughly. Our scholarship program is simple. You are able to apply once for all foundation scholarships you may be eligible for. Once your application is submitted, you will be eligible for all those for which you meet the requirement. Dr. Larry Poel Field of Medicine Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was opened when Dr. Larry Poel retired from his medical career in Grand Haven where he practiced sports medicine for 42 years. He loved being able to support and know the community through his work. This fund is a way to support the educational attainment of future medical professionals and serves as a philanthropic reminder of Dr. Poel and the impact that he had in the sports medicine and family practice field.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Current CollegeMedicine Financial Need: ConsiderationHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a student in Ottawa or Muskegon County who has successfully completed at least two years of college and has declared a major in the medical field. Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.0.In addition to the application, you’ll have to submit the following documents:A copy of your high school or college transcriptAny additional required documents for specific scholarships (like recommendation letters).Page 1 of the Student Aid Report with your Student Aid Index (SAI) included on the form.