William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship Grant

William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

The William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship supports high school seniors from Kalamazoo County, Michigan, who plan to attend Albion College full-time. To qualify, applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be residents of the area or graduates of its high schools. This renewable scholarship not only aids in educational expenses but also honors the legacy of William R. Steers, promoting academic success and community involvement.

Overview

Kalamazoo Community Foundation The Kalamazoo Community Foundation mobilizes people, resources, and expertise to advance racial, social, and economic justice in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with a vision of making the community the most equitable place to live. Established in 1925, the Foundation pools philanthropic gifts into endowed funds that generate sustained support for local needs and priorities, ensuring longtime impact across the region. Its funding priorities focus on enhancing equity and education by investing in nonprofit initiatives that address systemic disparities, improve access to opportunities, and strengthen community well-being. This includes grants for nonprofit operations and projects, capital improvements, responsive funding to emerging community needs, and scholarships and emergency educational support for learners at all levels. The Foundation also supports collaborations that expand economic inclusion, promote health and housing stability, and build vibrant neighborhoods, all through an equity-centered approach that prioritizes long-term solutions and community transformation. William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship The Kalamazoo Community Foundation awards the William R. Steers Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship, a renewable multiyear scholarship annually, to support graduating high school seniors from Kalamazoo County, Michigan who plan to attend Albion College full-time. Eligible applicants must be residents of Kalamazoo County or graduates of a high school within the county and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarship funds may be applied directly to the student’s cost of attendance, such as tuition, fees, housing, or other education-related expenses. The award honors William R. Steers’s legacy and encourages continued academic achievement and community engagement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a resident of Kalamazoo County or graduating from a high school withing Kalamazoo CountyHave a minimum 3 GPADemonstrate financial need