SCHOLARSHIPS BY SCHOOL
Interested students should see their high school counseling office for an application, more information and deadlines. Completed applications must be submitted to your counseling office. Applications will not be accepted at the GACF office.
AVAILABLE TO ALL AREA SCHOOLS
Eligible schools include Belding High School, Carson City-Crystal High School, Central Montcalm High School, Greenville High School, Lakeview High School Montabella High School, Tri County High School, and Vestaburg High School.
Stanley & Blanche Ash Scholarship – Must be a graduating senior in good standing with plans to attend a college or university (Montcalm Community College students must apply to MCC) on a full-time basis in the fall following graduation. Recipients are chosen based on prior academic performance, high school extra-curricular activities and community involvement; perceived motivation, character, ability, and potential based on a written statement. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate a financial need. This renewable scholarship is worth a total of $6,000 to $8,000 over 8 consecutive semesters or terms.
GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Allen and Frances Highfield Memorial Scholarship – Applicants must have applied, been accepted, and attend the University of Michigan.
John & Joan Beam Scholarship – Applicant must be a well-rounded student with a “B” or better average who has need of assistance and a likelihood of success. The award will go toward attending either Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University as a full-time student working on a four-year degree.
Bill and Louise Buescher Scholarship – This scholarship will be given to four students, with one scholarship to be awarded to a student attending each of the following colleges: Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. Four students attending Montcalm Community College will also receive a scholarship. The purpose and intent of this scholarship is to assist four deserving students who do not have other sources of scholarship financing to attend college. A 2.0 GPA must be maintained to be considered for renewal. (Scholarship monies for part-time enrollment will be pro-rated.)
Brian Stauffer Memorial Scholarship – One or more scholarships will be awarded to students of high character who have been accepted and plan to attend Michigan State University. First consideration will be given to students pursuing a degree in the engineering field with secondary consideration given to those students pursuing a business degree.
Carlotta Selleck Bower Scholarship – Up to two scholarships available for first year students attending a four-year college with plans to take at least one course in art or music. Financial need is a consideration as well as ability to achieve at a higher educational level.
Dr. Albert J. (“Bert”) Bower Scholarship – Up to two scholarships will be available for first year students attending a four-year college and focusing on a pre-med course of study. Financial need will be a consideration as well as the ability to succeed at a higher educational level.
Ed and Helen O’Boyle Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and MUST be going into the field of education. Student must provide a short summary of school and/or community activities that relate to teaching, tutoring and/or mentoring.
Greenville Business and Professional Women Scholarship – One or more scholarships will be awarded to a well-rounded graduating senior with a demonstrated financial need.
Greenville Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship – Two $500 scholarships will be awarded – open criteria.
Harold and Eleanor Steele Scholarship – Recipient must be interested in pursuing a degree in the health sciences (Dental/Medical) related to patient care (i.e. EDS, MD, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy or Radiology Technician) and attend the University of Michigan, Montcalm Community College, or Grand Rapids Community College.
Herman and Verdie Clark Memorial Music Scholarship – One or more scholarships will be given to a student(s) attending a four-year college to study music; toward a summer music camp fee, or to study in the performing arts field. Music must play a major role in the recipient’s life and financial need will also be strongly considered.
James S. Bower Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior that has lived in the area at least one year and plans to attend a four year public college or university in the State of Michigan on a full-time basis. Special consideration will be given to students interested in a business administration curriculum who show an entrepreneurial spirit and have demonstrated the ability to academically succeed at a higher level. Candidates must submit a one page essay highlighting their community service activities and philanthropic tendencies.
Jennifer Marie Horst Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship will be awarded to a GHS graduating senior who is a member of Village Green and plans to attend college as a full-time student working toward a four-year degree. Financial need and the likelihood of success will be determining factors.
Marion Sagendorf Memorial Scholarship – One scholarship will be awarded to a student attending an accredited college or university full time. Open criteria, however, students seeking a degree in education are preferred.
MCC Health Career Scholarship – Recipient must be interested in pursuing a degree in the health field at Montcalm Community College; must demonstrate the ability to succeed academically at a higher level, and must show evidence of financial need. This award is renewable for up to four semesters.
Naomi Lewis Club Scholarship – Recipient must be interested in becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) or pursuing a degree in the nursing or medical field. The scholarship will be awarded on the following criteria: financial need, work ethic and grade point average.
Stafford Family Scholarship for Communication Arts – One or more scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who have lived in the area at least one year and will attend a four-year college or university, or a two year community college on a full time basis immediately following graduation. Applicants must be planning on making journalism, communication arts or English their major field of study, and must have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA during their junior and senior years in high school. Applicants must provide a statement of no longer than one double spaced page expressing interest in studying communication arts in college as a possible vocation.
Suzanne M. Christensen Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior who has lived in the area at least one year and is attending an accredited college or university. Recipients must show the ability to succeed at the higher educational level and evidence of financial need. Please submit a one page summary covering the following six areas of achievement: work experience, school activities, special talents, leadership positions/awards/recognitions, etc. and community and personal activities.
Victor C. & Lois U. Beal Scholarship – Recipient must attend a four year college or university majoring in education with the intent of becoming a teacher. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to academically succeed at a higher educational level, and demonstrate the need for financial assistance.
Victoria Walter Patterson Memorial Scholarship – One or more scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior who has lived in the area at least one year and plans to attend Michigan State University on a full-time basis in the fall following graduation. Recipients must demonstrate the ability to succeed at a higher educational level. Special consideration will be given to students interested in animal science or the field of biology.
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Bob & Mary Charnley Scholarship – This scholarship provides support for students in the Lakeview area school system interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in education at a college or university. Applicants must reside within the Lakeview area and have lived in the area at least one year prior to the date of application for the scholarship award. They must be pursuing a degree in education, a student in good standing, and have demonstrated need.
Joe Cook Scholarship – Friends of Joe Cook established this fund in 2004 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to college-bound student athletes showing strong character, fair play, determination and the ability to succeed and who reside within the school district that services the Lakeview area. Recipient must have a GPA of 2.5 or better out of a possible 4.
Elmer & Mary Coon Performing Arts Scholarship – The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for students from within the Lakeview area school system who are interested in attending a summer camp to focus on music (voice or instrument) or theatre and/or pursuing a degree in the field of music (voice or instrument) or theater at a two or four year college or university.
Ellafrits Memorial Scholarship – The Alice Ellafrits family established this scholarship fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance to college-bound youth residing with the Lakeview area school district. Recipients must be a well-rounded individual; show the likelihood of success; and although evidence of need will be considered, it will not be a condition of this scholarship.
Guilfoyle Family Scholarship – The Guilfoyle family, in honor of Wayne and Maxine Guilfoyle, established this fund to provide financial assistance to college-bound youth residing within the Lakeview Area school district. Recipients must be a well-rounded individual; must show the likelihood of success; and although evidence of need will be considered, it will not be a condition of this scholarship.
James Kos Memorial Scholarship – The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to a graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education and who demonstrates scholastic achievement, as well as, citizenship, personality, moral, ethical, and spiritual characteristics. Recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or better out of a possible 4.
Alfred & Leona Kranz Memorial Scholarship – The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support for students from Lakeview area school system who are pursuing a degree at a college or university in the field of education. Applicants must be a graduate of the Lakeview school system, be pursuing a teaching degree, demonstrate academic success, and must have demonstrated financial need.
Lakeview Community School (LCS) Calculus Scholarship – The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a graduating high school senior who is college-or university-bound and is pursuing a career that requires a mathematic calculus course. The math class must include calculus as a major part of its objectives and the student must show that he/she has been successful in the completion of the class within two (2) years of their high school graduation date. Recipient must have demonstrated requisite math skills; and if there are two or more eligible students, then financial need will be considered.
Abby & Todd Molitor Memorial Scholarship – The scholarship was established by Mel Molitor and family to provide financial assistance to a graduating college or university-bound students and/or current resident of the Lakeview area interested in pursuing a degree in the mental health field Applicants must demonstrate community service/involvement and must have demonstrated financial need.
Rossman Family Scholarship – This scholarship is for a graduating senior or seniors from Lakeview High School who is a dedicated learner, shows the likelihood of success and shows financial need.
Sutherland Family Scholarship – This scholarship’s purpose is provide support for students from the Lakeview area school system who are pursuing a four (4) year degree at a college or university.
Trufant Area Scholarship – The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a degree at a Michigan community college or university who currently resides in the Trufant area. Applicants must be from the Trufant area (zip code 49347), a well-rounded individual, and show the likelihood of success.
Wales Memorial Scholarship – The Lakeview Lions Club established this scholarship fund in 2003 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to college-bound youth residing with the Lakeview area school district. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to succeed at a higher education level; have evidence of financial need; with preference given to students with vocational goals.
TRI COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Cheryl A. Pease Scholarship – Established in 2005 by Rich Pease in honor of his wife Cheryl for the purpose of providing financial assistance to a well-rounded, college bound female student who resides within the Tri County school district. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or better out of a possible 4; must have earned a minimum of four (4) Varsity letters earned through participation in athletics, band, and various school activities and through academic achievements. Applicant must plan to enroll in a four year college or university on a full-time basis in the fall following graduation.
Pease Insurance Agency Wrestling Scholarship – Recipient will be a male student planning to enroll in a four year college or university on a full-time basis in the fall following graduation. Applicant must reside within the Tri County school district; have a GPA of 2.5 or better out a possible 4; have earned at least one (1) Varsity wrestling letter; and shown outstanding citizenship in all facets of his life.
Randall L. Fisher Scholarship – This scholarship was established by family, friends, and the community in memory of Mr. Randall L. Fisher, a beloved teacher for 34 years at Tri County High School. Recipient will be a Tri County Area Schools graduating senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in math, music, science or engineering at a four year college or university. Applicant must submit a high school transcript; have demonstrated community service/involvement; must provide a Letter of Intent; have a 3.25 or higher GPA; and been involved in extracurricular activities.
