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E. Earl Wright Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

This scholarship was established to benefit graduating high school seniors, graduates or students receiving GED within Kalamazoo County. Applicants must be pursuing or enrolled in a two-year associate degree program at a community college or a technology curriculum at a community college, trade or vocational school. Applicants must have involvement in extracurricular or community volunteer activities and work experience. Financial need may be considered but not a requirement.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Kalamazoo County resident who is a graduating high school senior or graduate or graduating or graduated from a high school alternative school or GED program within Kalamazoo County.
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Residence:
    Kalamazoo County resident
  • School:
    Graduating high school senior or graduate or graduating or graduated from a high school alternative school or GED program within Kalamazoo County.
  • College:
    Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a two-year associate degree program at a community college or a technology curriculum at a community college, trade or vocational school.
  • Extracurricular:
    Extracurricular or community volunteer activities and work experience.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Essay typed into the text box in the eGRANT application addressing why you merit consideration for this scholarship. Include how extracurricular activities volunteer experiences and leadership roles have helped to prepare you for your choice of study. If you have overcome challenges or improved in motivation and achievement during high school and/or college please provide this information also. In addition to the general essay question please include the type of degree or training you plan to receive and how this degree or training will help you reach your career goals.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendation from the following individuals that are not related to you. One copy must be completed by a teacher/instructor and one must be completed by an employer or volunteer supervisor.
  • Other Materials:
    eGRANTscholarship application;Two copies of the Scholarship Recommendation Form;Financial Information Summary Form (Must be sent to the college(s) of your choice by March 1 only, if you have applied for financial aid).

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