Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Scholarship Grant

Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Scholarship, offered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports Tri-Cities area residents pursuing a degree in environmental science. Established in memory of Marjorie Hendricks, a dedicated environmentalist, this scholarship prioritizes students with financial need and those attending GVSU or Aquinas College. Applicants must submit academic transcripts and other required documents to be considered for this competitive award, which honors Marjorie's significant contributions to environmental conservation.

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. Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Fund Established to honor the life of Marjorie Hendricks, a leading Grand Haven area environmentalist, who received her Nursing Degree in 1943 and worked as an operating room nurse and then later as a reporter. She returned to school to receive her Bachelor of Science in Geography in 1979. She helped found the local Environmental Action Council and played a pivotal role in the development of East End Park and led the referendum to save the north shore dunes from development. This award assists Tri-Cities area residents attending a college or university who is majoring in the field of environmental science.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Environment Financial Need: PriorityHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a Tri-Cities area resident or graduate of a Tri-Cities area high school, attending a university and majoring in the environmental science course of study.Financial need is a consideration.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.