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Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Scholarship Grant

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Overview

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Scholarship, established in 2003, provides financial assistance to local students pursuing education beyond high school. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria such as financial need, academic achievement, and personal goals. Applicants may apply once for all eligible scholarships, and the selection process is thorough, ensuring that exceptional candidates are chosen each year. This initiative reflects the community's commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of its youth.

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. Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Scholarship Fund This fund was established in 2003 by the Community Foundation as a means to assist local donors in their desire to support area students who wish to continue their education beyond high school. Each year, the Scholarship Selection Committee selects exceptional students to be the recipient of this community supported award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: General Financial Need: ConsiderationHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Established in 2003 by the Community Foundation as a means to assist local donors in their desire to support area students who wish to continue their education beyond high school. 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.

What Grand Haven Area Community actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
197
Total given
$10.93M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$838K
  • By dollars: Michigan 95%, Oregon <1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Haven, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Muskegon, MI.
  • 29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Grand Haven Christian School · Grand Haven, MI

    Endowment

    $838K

  • Love in Action · Grand Haven, MI

    Operating fund

    $766K

  • Tri-Cities Family YMCA · Grand Haven, MI

    Capital campaign

    $621K

  • Midwest Miniatures Museum · Grand Haven, MI

    Shipping and transport of museum loan exhibit

    $616K

  • Grand Valley State University · Grand Rapids, MI

    Postdoctoral fellowships at the robert b. annis water resources institute

    $537K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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