Scholarships Program

Scholarships Program

Overview:
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation administers multiple scholarships for high school students in Northwest Ottawa County, with awards typically distributed in May.

Geographic Scope: Northwest Ottawa County, Michigan

Eligibility:

High school students from Grand Haven Area Public Schools and Spring Lake High School

Students who have excelled academically

Demonstrated well-rounded community participation

Demonstrated service to others

Notable Named Scholarship:

Mary Wilsberg Scholarship

Established: 1988 Honors: Mary Wilsberg, who graduated from Grand Haven High School (1943), University of Michigan (BA 1947, MA 1952), and Columbia University Teachers College (Ed.D. 1964)

Recognition: Prestigious award for students demonstrating:

Academic excellence

Well-rounded community participation

Service to others

Recent Recipients (2017):

Maiya Yu (Grand Haven High School)

Ana West (Spring Lake High School)

Award Statistics (2017):

Total scholarships awarded: 175

Total value: $403,875

Typical Award Period: Scholarships distributed in May for fall enrollment

Contact:

616-842-6378

[email protected]