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Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship

Award Amount
$5,000
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, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Muskegon Counties in Michigan.
  2. This award is for U.S. students.
  3. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program.
  4. Must be a non-traditional student, returning to education after at least two years of absence.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

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

Description: This award is available for residents of Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Muskegon Counties in Michigan. Applicants must be returning to college as undergraduate students after at least two years of absence from education.

Application requirements for the Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Recommendation letter
  • Official Transcript
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 is funded annually by Altrusa International of Grand Rapids, and seeks to encourage higher education among those local area residents who wish to return to school after at least two years of absence from education. By supporting non-traditional education, Altrusa hopes to increase leadership and unlock the potential of the local community.

Award Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000 depending on the student's unmet need and the availability of funds.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

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

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