Marv VandenBosch Scholarship Grant

Marv VandenBosch Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Marv VandenBosch Scholarship, established by Sandra VandenBosch and her children in memory of Marv VandenBosch, supports Tri-Cities students pursuing careers in criminal justice or law enforcement. This scholarship considers financial need and requires applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation administers the scholarship through a competitive process, ensuring that each applicant is thoroughly reviewed to promote academic achievement and community involvement.

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. Marv VandenBosch Scholarship Fund Sandra VandenBosch and her children established this scholarship in 2013 in loving memory of her husband and their father, Marv VandenBosch. Marv spent many years volunteering for local governmental entities and helping those in need. Mary's legacy will live through the many students who will benefit from this scholarship and, hopefully, will inspire the recipients to lead a life of caring for all that enhances their community. This scholarship is awarded to a Tri-Cities student who is pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Law Financial Need: PriorityHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a Tri-Cities student (graduating high school senior, current college student, or someone returning to school) pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement. A minimum GPA of 2.5 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.