WDCC Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Minimum six $1,000 scholarships
Deadline
February 1, 2027
299 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
WDCC Scholarship Program
Funder: Women's Division Chamber of Commerce (WDCC), Michigan
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
- Muskegon Community College (MCC)
- Muskegon Baker College (Baker College-Muskegon Campus)
Eligible Institutions
Note: Muskegon Promise Recipients attending MCC can use this scholarship toward books and lab fees.
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
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:
Contact: scholarshipwdcc@gmail.com
Scholarship Co-Chairs: Lisa Hegenbart and Skylet Cummings
How to Apply
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
- Completed application form (all blanks filled in)
- Official transcript
Required Materials
- 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
Application Instructions Summary
Submission Deadline
Application and Official Transcript Due: February 1, 2026 (for 2026-2027 school year)Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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