WDCC Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: Muskegon County and surrounding areas (north to Hart in Oceana County, south to West Olive, and east to Coopersville and Conklin in Ottawa County)

Background: WDCC is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization founded in 1951 to promote the community and create civic awareness. The organization has granted over $343,515 to local non-profit organizations and area projects.

Award: A minimum of six $1,000 scholarships are available

Focus: Support for students planning to attend higher education institutions

Eligible Institutions

• Muskegon Community College (MCC)
• Muskegon Baker College (Baker College-Muskegon Campus)

Note: Muskegon Promise Recipients attending MCC can use this scholarship toward books and lab fees.

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum GPA: 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Residency/School Connection: At least one of the following:
  • Reside in Muskegon County
  • Attend a Muskegon County high school
  • Be a graduate of a Muskegon County high school
  • Be enrolled at Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College
• Enrollment Status: Must be a full-time student during the 2026-2027 school year, enrolled at Muskegon Community College or Baker College-Muskegon Campus

Member Memorial Scholarship (MMS)

The prestigious Member Memorial Scholarship is awarded in $1,000 increments to top candidates who demonstrate a desire to improve the community through service. The MMS honors deceased WDCC members and is awarded in the names of those being honored through family/member donations. Recipients are deserving female or male students attending Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College.

How to Designate the MMS Fund:
Members and/or their families can designate contributions in memory of a loved one to the WDCC Member Memorial Scholarship Fund. If a full $1,000 scholarship is funded, the award is given in the loved one's name.

Mail donations with the name of the person being honored to:

• WDCC, MMS Fund
• P.O. Box 1665
• Muskegon, MI 49443
• Make checks payable to: WDCC

Scholarship Co-Chairs: Lisa Hegenbart and Skylet Cummings

Application Process

1. Review Application Instructions - Read all instructions before submitting
2. Verify Eligibility - Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements (GPA, residency/school connection, enrollment status)
3. Select Correct Form - Choose the correct application form for your situation:
   • New Applicants
   • Returning Applicants
4. Complete Application - Fill in all blanks completely; incomplete forms are not eligible
5. Submit - Follow instructions at the end of the document for submission

Required Materials

• Completed application form (all blanks filled in)
• Official transcript

Application Instructions Summary

• Complete the CORRECT form for your situation
• Fill in all blanks
• Incomplete forms are not eligible for consideration
• Follow submission instructions at the end of the document
• Review eligibility requirements before applying

Submission Deadline

Application and Official Transcript Due: February 1, 2026 (for 2026-2027 school year)