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The Montague Myers Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

This scholarship was established to benefit graduating high school seniors or graduates of a Kalamazoo County high schools. Applicants must be residing in Kalamazoo County who have been orphaned abused abandoned or neglected as a child according to legal documentation. Students must be pursuing a vocational or technical training or a two- or four-year degree. Financial need is required.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior or graduate; Residents who have earned their GED also are eligible.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Kalamazoo County resident
  • School:
    Enrolled in or graduated from a high school within Kalamazoo County.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Must have been orphaned abused abandoned or neglected as a child according to legal documentation.

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.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two copies of the Letters of Recommendation completed by adults other than family members. One recommendation must be from a professional you can verify that you have been orphaned, abused, abandoned or neglected.
  • Other Materials:
    eGRANTscholarship application;Two copies of the Scholarship Recommendation Form;A copy of your GED;Financial Information Summary Form.

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