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Scholarships Program

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY

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Funding Amount

$403,875 total awarded (175 scholarships in example year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scholarships Program

Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Northwest Ottawa County, Michigan

Eligible Recipients: High school seniors from the area (including Grand Haven High School, Spring Lake High School, and other local schools)

Key Scholarships:

  • Mary Wilsberg Scholarship - For students demonstrating academic excellence and well-rounded community participation and service. Two awards given annually.

    • - Established in 1988
    - Named after Mary Wilsberg (GH High School 1943, University of Michigan BA 1947, MA 1952, Columbia University Ed.D. 1964)
    - Open to Grand Haven and Spring Lake High School students

    Award Details:

  • Multiple scholarships available annually

  • Awards in May/scholarship season

  • Total annual awards: ~$403,875 (175 scholarships in recent year)

  • Varies by scholarship and academic merit/service

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Academic excellence

  • Community participation

  • Service to others

  • Well-rounded involvement

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: 6 Sherman Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417

  • Phone: 616-842-6378

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: ghacf.org

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