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General Scholarship Application

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1.74 million

Deadline

December 1, 2026

225 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Scholarship Application

Geographic Scope: West Michigan (Kent County focus)

Overview: The Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards scholarships to deserving students pursuing higher education. In 2024-2025, $1.74 million in scholarships were awarded to students.

Award Amount: $1.74 million total distributed annually (individual award amounts vary)

Eligibility: Students pursuing higher education

Application Timeline: Applications open December 1 annually

Contact:

  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation

  • 185 Oakes Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

  • Phone: 616.454.1751
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Online Application: Scholarship applications can be completed online
    2. Application Opens: December 1 annually
    3. Submission: Complete through the foundation's online portal

    Note: In addition to the general scholarship application, some funds at the Community Foundation require a separate application. Check the foundation's scholarship page for additional scholarship opportunities.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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