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West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship Grant

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • High School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a graduating high school senior or a student currently enrolled in college (residing in Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, or Allegan counties) planning to pursue a horticulture or green industry career at a two- or four-year college or…
  • In addition to the application, you’ll have to submit the following documents:A copy of your high school or college transcript.
  • Page 1 of the Student Aid Report with your Student Aid Index (SAI) included on the form.

Other requirements

  • Interest Area: Landscape Financial Need: Consideration.
  • Any additional required documents for specific scholarships (like recommendation letters).

Overview

The West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship, established in 2001, supports students from Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, or Allegan County pursuing careers in horticulture or the green industry. Administered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, awards consider financial need and academic achievement. Applicants, including high school seniors and college students, must submit transcripts and additional required documents. This scholarship aims to foster education and partnerships within West Michigan's green industry.

Scholarships
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors. These criteria could include financial need, the school the applicant is attending, academic achievement, as well as personal or career goals. The Community Foundation has a rigorous internal selection process for each scholarship decision, and each applicant is reviewed in depth, and considered thoroughly.
Our scholarship program is simple. You are able to apply once for all foundation scholarships you may be eligible for. Once your application is submitted, you will be eligible for all those for which you meet the requirement.
West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship Fund
Established by the West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association in 2001, this scholarship was designed to assist students from Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, or Allegan County who desire to pursue a career in horticulture or the green industry. The West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association is committed to developing and fostering partnerships, access to resources, and education to West Michigan's Green Industry.

Eligibility

Interest Area: Landscape Financial Need: ConsiderationHigh School Senior Only: NoCriteria/Description: Awarded to a graduating high school senior or a student currently enrolled in college (residing in Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, or Allegan counties) planning to pursue a horticulture or green industry career at a two- or four-year college or university. In addition to the application, you’ll have to submit the following documents:A copy of your high school or college transcriptAny additional required documents for specific scholarships (like recommendation letters).Page 1 of the Student Aid Report with your Student Aid Index (SAI) included on the form.

What Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
197
Total given
$10.93M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$838K
  • By dollars: Michigan 95%, Oregon <1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Haven, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Muskegon, MI.
  • 29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Agriculture

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