Additional Scholarships

Targeted Opportunities for Funds

In addition to our general scholarship application, there are select additional scholarships available to students based on specific criteria such as attending a certain school, pursuing a specific major, being affiliated with an employer such as Meijer, and more. These additional scholarships require supplemental applications.

Process

Applying for a Scholarship with a Separate Application

  1. 1 Determine Your Eligibility

    Review the scholarships on this page to determine whether you meet the criteria for any funds that have a separate application.

  2. 2 Have a Question?

    If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact us. You can reach Angela Reyna Perez, program officer, at 616.454.1751 or AReyna@GRFoundation.org

List of Scholarships

Scholarships that Require an Additional Application

Scholarship

Criteria

Deadline

Application

  • Alan R. Ryan Scholarship for Catholic High School Education

    Student is an 8th grader at a school located in Kent County and will be entering 9th grade at Catholic Central or West Catholic High School. Applicant must have a minimum academic average of B or above and have financial need. Applicants must also demonstrate interest in attending Aquinas college for postsecondary education.

    Deadline: Apr. 01, 2025

  • Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship

    Student is a current or former ward of the court in Kent County, Michigan pursuing an undergraduate college or vocational education. Must have financial need, a 2.5 minimum GPA and provide a letter of recommendation from a caseworker.

    Deadline: Apr. 01, 2025

  • Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship (for team members and their children)

    Student is a Meijer team member or a child (natural, legally adopted, or stepchild) of a Meijer Team Member who has been employed for at least one year by the time of the application deadline.  Children of team members must be full-time students to apply, while Meijer team member applicants may be part-time students. Find more information on the Meijer website.

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    Deadline: Mar. 01, 2025

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  • Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarships

    Student is a full-time theatre arts major at an accredited college/university in the U.S. Theatre experience is required at one of the local community theatres. Must provide three letters of recommendation.

    Deadline: Apr. 01, 2025