Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship Grant

Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Amount: More than US $600
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship, established by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in 1995, supports high school seniors from Kalamazoo County, Michigan. This one-time scholarship recognizes students involved in athletics and community activities who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university. The award honors Roy G. Walters, a respected local coach, and aims to alleviate educational expenses, providing funds directly to the student's institution.

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. Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship The Kalamazoo Community Foundation awards the Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship, a one-time scholarship established in 1995 to support graduating high school seniors from Kalamazoo County, Michigan who have demonstrated involvement in athletics, school, and community activities. Recipients must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university in the fall, demonstrate financial need, and meet all eligibility requirements as outlined in the all-in-one scholarship application. The award honors the legacy of Roy G. Walters—a celebrated local coach and athlete—and helps cover educational expenses, with funds paid directly to the student’s institution.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a resident of Kalamazoo County or graduating from a high school withing Kalamazoo CountyDemonstrate financial needBe involved in athletics and school and community activities