Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship Grant

Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship, awarded by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, supports students from Kalamazoo or St. Joseph Counties pursuing veterinary medicine at Michigan State University. Established in 2003, this one-time scholarship is aimed at those demonstrating financial need, covering tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. It honors Nancy C. Niles Donovan's commitment to animal health and aims to empower future veterinarians to excel in their studies and contribute to the well-being of animals.

Overview

Kalamazoo Community Foundation The Kalamazoo Community Foundation mobilizes people, resources, and expertise to advance racial, social, and economic justice in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with a vision of making the community the most equitable place to live. Established in 1925, the Foundation pools philanthropic gifts into endowed funds that generate sustained support for local needs and priorities, ensuring longtime impact across the region. Its funding priorities focus on enhancing equity and education by investing in nonprofit initiatives that address systemic disparities, improve access to opportunities, and strengthen community well-being. This includes grants for nonprofit operations and projects, capital improvements, responsive funding to emerging community needs, and scholarships and emergency educational support for learners at all levels. The Foundation also supports collaborations that expand economic inclusion, promote health and housing stability, and build vibrant neighborhoods, all through an equity-centered approach that prioritizes long-term solutions and community transformation. Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship he Kalamazoo Community Foundation awards the Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship, a one-time scholarship established in 2003 to support students pursuing advanced study in veterinary medicine. Eligible applicants must be residents of Kalamazoo or St. Joseph Counties, Michigan, or graduates of a high school in those counties and enrolled or planning to attend the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, and scholarship funds may be applied to any component of the school’s cost of attendance, such as tuition, fees, housing, and other education-related expenses. The award honors Nancy C. Niles Donovan’s love of animals and commitment to advancing animal health through professional study.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a resident of Kalamazoo or St. Joseph Counties or graduated fro a high school in Kalamazoo or St. Joseph CountiesDemonstrate financial needAttend Michigan State University