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Dorothy J. Thurston Graduate Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a resident of Kent County, Michigan.
  2. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  3. Must attend a college or university in Michigan.
  4. Must be a graduate student at the time of application.
  5. This award is for U.S. students.
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  7. Must demonstrate unmet financial need.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. graduate students enrolled at a college or university in Michigan. Applicants must reside in Kent County, must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and must demonstrate unmet financial need.

Application requirements for the Dorothy J. Thurston Graduate Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Transcript
  • Financial statement
Additional Information: The Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships annually, primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career. This scholarship, provided in honor of Dorothy J. Thurston, seeks to acknowledge and assist the graduate studies of a Kent County student attending a college or university in Michigan.

Award Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000 depending on the student's unmet need and the availability of funds. Average awards are about $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About Grand Rapids Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Ruth Bishop ,n/a
Address: 185 Oakes St. SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

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