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Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund - Current College Student Grant

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Interest Area: Current College Financial Need: Priority.
  • High School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a Tri-Cities resident who is a current college student.
  • In addition to the application, you’ll have to submit the following documents:A copy of your high school or college transcript.
  • Page 1 of the Student Aid Report with your Student Aid Index (SAI) included on the form.

Other requirements

  • Academic and financial need are considerations.
  • Any additional required documents for specific scholarships (like recommendation letters).

Overview

The Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund supports current college students from the Tri-Cities area, promoting academic achievement and community involvement. Funded by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, this scholarship emphasizes financial need and aims to assist students in continuing their education. Applicants must submit transcripts and additional documentation to demonstrate eligibility. This initiative reflects the Sherwoods' commitment to fostering educational opportunities and community betterment.

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.
Marion A. and Ruth K. Sherwood Family Scholarship Fund-Current College Student
Marion and Ruth Sherwood cared about the community in which they lived and worked. Active in many community organizations, Mr. Sherwood served upon many committees and advisory boards to promote community betterment. Upon his death, a bequest established this scholarship for students who demonstrate evidence of academic achievement and plan to continue their college studies.

Eligibility

Interest Area: Current College Financial Need: PriorityHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a Tri-Cities resident who is a current college student.Academic and financial need are considerations. 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.

What Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
197
Total given
$10.93M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$838K
  • By dollars: Michigan 95%, Oregon <1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Haven, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Muskegon, MI.
  • 29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    Endowment

    $838K

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    Operating fund

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    Capital campaign

    $621K

  • Midwest Miniatures Museum · Grand Haven, MI

    Shipping and transport of museum loan exhibit

    $616K

  • City of Grand Haven · Grand Haven, MI

    Reimbursement for south pier entrance lighthouse project (7.1-12.31.2023) (invoice…

    $438K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep

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