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James W. and Thelma Garside Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

This scholarship was established in memory of James W. and Thelma Garside and is awarded annually to at least one graduating senior from Gull Lake High School who are planning to enroll in an accredited Michigan college or university as a full-time student.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Must be graduate of Gull Lake High School
  • College:
    Must be planning to enroll in an accredited Michigan college or university as a full-time student
  • Extracurricular:
    Must demonstrate participation in school and community activities

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Provide your response to the following two questions (your answer to both questions cannot exceed 4000 characters); 1) What influenced you to choose an area of study in business, science, education, psychology, law or medicine?; 2) What has been your most meaningful volunteer or work experience and how has it helped to develop your leadership skills?
  • Other Materials:
    Must submit FAFSA

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