Funding Amount

More than US $500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

High on Heroes Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Amount: More than US $500
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Summary

Overview

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Fueling Equity & Racial Justice Since 1925 KZCF is dedicated to our mission to create a thriving community where people, resources and expertise are mobilized to advance racial, social and economic justice in Kalamazoo County. Scholarships & Education Grants For All Levels of Education After High School Kalamazoo Community Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways to higher education so students can thrive in their academic pursuits and for a lifetime. We oversee more than 60 scholarships and education grants (many of which are multiyear awards) for college, graduate school, career training and more. High on Heroes Scholarship The High on Heroes Scholarship was established in 1993 by High on Heroes Inc. (a local air show) to provide scholarship assistance for post-high school education for family members of law enforcement, firefighters, public safety, and emergency personnel employed in Kalamazoo County. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are related to persons who died while employed by a qualifying agency. Even greater consideration may be given to applicants related to an employee who died in the line of duty. Additional application materials are required for this scholarship. Multiyear Award; Renews Annually

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Enrollments: Full-time, Part-time Degrees/Programs: Associates degree (2-year), Bachelor’s degree (4-year), Graduate degree, Vocational/trade certificationStudent Types: Current graduate students, Current undergrads, High school seniorsDemonstrate financial need. Be a child or grandchild of a currently employed or retired certified law enforcement officer, certified firefighter, licensed EMT or first responder, or licensed paramedic employed within Kalamazoo County.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

educationfirst-responders

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