Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship Grant

Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship, established in 2006 by Frances Hierholzer, supports students pursuing a career in law. It is awarded to Grand Haven Area Public Schools graduates with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship offers a streamlined application process for all eligible foundation scholarships. Frances, inspired by her grandson's success with a GHACF scholarship, aims to give back to the community that helped him achieve his educational dreams.

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. Hierholzer-Fojtik Scholarship Fund This scholarship was opened by Frances Hierholzer in 2006 as a way to assist students pursuing a law career. Her grandson received a GHACF scholarship years ago and became a practicing attorney in Grand Rapids. She wanted to offer help to students in a similar situation and liked the idea of giving back to the community that generously helped her grandson with his educational dreams.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: LawFinancial Need: PriorityHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a high school graduate of Grand Haven Area Public Schools and considering Law as a career.Financial need is a priority.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.