Herman J. and Helen D. Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship Grant

Herman J. and Helen D. Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Herman J. and Helen D. Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports students from Northern Ottawa County or local high schools. Established in memory of dedicated educators, this scholarship encourages academic advancement beyond high school. Eligible applicants should provide transcripts and relevant documents, with preference given to those pursuing economics or medicine. This competitive scholarship aims to honor the legacy of the Wyngardens while empowering future leaders.

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. Herman J. and Helen D. Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship Fund This fund was established in memory of Herman J. and Helen D. Wyngarden, who were longtime educators. It commemorates Dr. and Mrs. Wyngarden's commitment to education and helps students further their education beyond the high school level.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. With a few exceptions, only students residing in Northern Ottawa County or who attend or have graduated high school within the Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Allendale, or Coopersville School Districts may apply. 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.