James W. Junior and Jane T. Brown Scholarship Grant

James W. Junior and Jane T. Brown Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The James W. Junior and Jane T. Brown Scholarship, established by Jane and James Brown in 2006, offers financial support to adult students over 21 in the Tri-Cities. This scholarship aims to ease the financial burdens faced by those returning to education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide necessary documentation, including transcripts and a Student Aid Report. The program encourages recipients to assist others in their educational journeys, fostering a cycle of support in the community.

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. James W. Junior and Jane T. Brown Fund This fund was established in 2006 by Jane and James Brown. James and Jane Brown both chose to return to school as working adults to further their education. They remember irsthand the inancial struggle involved in their endeavor and wanted to assist individuals in the Tri-Cities seeking to return to school and further their education. The Browns request that all recipients be encouraged to consider providing the same opportunity for another person as they are able.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Non Traditional Financial Need: PriorityHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to an adult student over the age of 21 and who is a resident of the Tri-Cities. 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.