How much funding does MGCF Online Scholarship provide?

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When is the deadline for MGCF Online Scholarship?

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How often is MGCF Online Scholarship offered?

MGCF Online Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

MGCF Online Scholarship

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Based on historical patterns, the annual deadline typically falls in mid-March, but specific deadline for 2026 application cycle was not provided in the available content.”

Overview

Geographic Scope: South Berrien and Cass Counties, Michigan

The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation offers an annual online scholarship application for students in the service area. The application platform is powered by Kaleidoscope.

Application Requirements

Transcript (required upload)
Two letters of recommendation (required uploads)
Personal statement (required submission)
Kaleidoscope account registration required

Contact Information

Phone: 269-695-3521
Email: info@mgcf.org
Address: 107 W. Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107

Historical Application Deadlines

2022: March 4
2021: March 15
2020: March 13
2018: March 15

Note: Based on historical patterns, the annual deadline typically falls in mid-March, but specific deadline for 2026 application cycle was not provided in the available content.

How to Apply

Application Process

Register for a Kaleidoscope account at the online application portal
Access the scholarship application through the foundation's website
Complete the application form
Upload required documents:
- Official transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
Submit personal statement
Submit completed application before deadline

Required Materials

Transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement

Questions

For questions or technical assistance, contact the foundation office at 269-695-3521 or info@mgcf.org

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What Michigan Gateway Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 51
Total given: $860K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,200–$77K

By dollars: Michigan 91%, Indiana 3%, Missouri 2%. Top recipient cities: Buchanan, MI; Niles, MI; Benton Harbor, MI.
3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.