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Welch's/National Grape Cooperative Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

The Welch's/National Grape Cooperative created this scholarship to support graduating high school seniors who are sons, daughters or grandchildren of an employee of the Welch's Company located in Lawton, Michigan or sons, daughters or grandchildren of a National Grape Cooperative member residing in Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent or Van Buren County. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited vocational or technical school or a two- or four-year college or university.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Residence:
    Son, daughter or grandchild of a National Grape Cooperative member with residency in Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent or Van Buren County.
  • College:
    Planning to enroll full-time in an accredited vocational or technical school or a two- or four-year college or university.
  • Extracurricular:
    Extracurricular and/or community activities.
  • Employer:
    Son, daughter or grandchild of an employee of the Welch's Company located in Lawton, Michigan; or the son, daughter or grandchild of a National Grape Cooperative member residing in Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent or Van Buren County.

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. Also include the name of the parent or grandparent and his/her employment or membership that qualifies you for this scholarship.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendation completed by adults other than family members who know you, your skills and your potential for success in your training or college program.
  • Other Materials:
    eGRANTscholarship application;Two copies of the Scholarship Recommendation Form;ACT/SAT scores.

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