Scholarships for Kalamazoo County (MI) Residents

Feeling a little burned out trying to find (and compete for!) scholarships that accept applications from students across the country? Give yourself a break, and then shift your focus to right where you are. You may not realize it, but there are scholarships available right in your own county of Kalamazoo, Mich. These scholarships are provided by the local government and local community organizations that hope to make higher education more affordable for Kalamazoo residents. Local private foundations also award scholarship funds to select students who show great potential. All of these scholarships have different eligibility and application requirements, but you can expect to submit a transcript, a personal essay and a letter or recommendation. Plus, of course, proof of residency in Kalamazoo County. Here is a list of just some of the scholarships available in your county.