Apply for a Scholarship
Application Deadlines
Completed applications must be submitted to your high school guidance office. Guidance officers will provide the application materials and an official transcript to the Foundation on April 1st, 2012. Please check with your counseling office for their internal deadline. Three scholarships have earlier deadlines. Applications for the J. Russel and Julia Bouws Scholarship, the Latin Americans United for Progress Dream Scholarship, and the University of Michigan Club of Holland Scholarship are due March 15th.
1. A transcript, including ACT scores, must be attached to all scholarships. Your scholarship application must be submitted through your guidance office – the guidance office will attach the official transcript and provide a complete package to the Foundation.
2. An essay. Unless specified within the scholarship criteria, the essay should answer the question “What are your future goals and how have your high school/personal experiences shaped those goals”. The essay should be no more than two pages.
3. If you are applying for a scholarship for which financial need is a consideration, please attach a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) that includes your family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). In addition, please include the financial aid package offered by the University of your choice.
4. Students are strongly encouraged to include letters of recommendation from appropriate individuals (No more than two letters).
5. Selected recipients will be required to submit a senior photo for publication purposes.
How to Apply
Step 1: Download and complete our Interactive Scholarship Application
Step 2: Submit the application through your high school guidance office.
