Leo Zupin Memorial Scholarship Grant

Leo Zupin Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Leo Zupin Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, honors the legacy of a dedicated math educator. Open to Tri-Cities students, this scholarship emphasizes the importance of motivation over past academic performance. It seeks applicants facing adversity and pursuing vocational training or a degree in mathematics. Eligible candidates must submit transcripts and other required documents to apply. This scholarship serves as a tribute to Leo Zupin's commitment to education and 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. Leo Zupin Memorial Scholarship Fund Leo Zupin was a member of the Tri-Cities community for over 40 years. As educators, he and his wife, Marian, had touched the lives of countless youth. This fund was established as a memorial to Leo Zupin who passed unexpectedly in 2006. He was a math teacher and dean of students in the Grand Haven School District and served as chief negotiator for the Grand Haven Education Association. This scholarship is a tribute to his legacy and in recognition of his lifelong dedication to educating the youth of this community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Math Financial Need: ConsiderationHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to Tri-Cities students. Strong motivation and desire to achieve should be considered in lieu of past academic performance. 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.