Michael Herman Scholarship Grant

Michael Herman Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Michael Herman Scholarship, established by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, honors a talented young soccer player who passed away tragically at 15. This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from the Tri-Cities area who have played soccer and wish to continue participating in college-level soccer. Financial need is not a priority, and all eligible students are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to further their education while pursuing their passion for sports.

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. Michael Herman Scholarship Fund Known for his considerable talent as a soccer player, as well as his kindness and respect for others, Michael Herman was just 15 years old when he died in a tragic auto accident in November 2005. That same day Michael was named as an honorable mention to the Division I All-State soccer team. Michael was the son of Mark and Judy Herman. To honor his memory, family and friends established the Michael Herman Memorial Scholarship Fund to recognize a Tri-Cities area young person who played on the high school soccer team and wishes to continue playing in college on an intramural, club, or college team.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Interest Area: Sports Financial Need: Not a PriorityHigh School Senior Only: YesCriteria/Description: Awarded to a graduating senior of any Tri-Cities area high school. First consideration shall be given to a student who played on a soccer team and wishes to continue playing in college on an intramural, club, or college team. Students from middle-income families are encouraged to apply. Academic achievement is not a determining factor.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.