Education
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Delton Area Rotary Club Fund
The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going to a college/university and 1…
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Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund College/University – DKEF
The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going to a college/university and 1…
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Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Vocational/Technical School – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school. Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.
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Delton Educational Enrichment Fund – DKEF
Fund Purposes Grants from this fund may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, the following examples. 1. Education enhancement for the arts, music, science, classroom or whole school collaborations. Any grant must impact the learning for children. 2. This money could be used for a match for other grants. 3. Teachers may make application no more than…
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Delton Kellogg Determined Student Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Delton Kellogg Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a degree or certificate. Eligibility Requirements:
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Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.
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Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.
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Education Matters Fund
To support the Education Matters Initiative for Barry County...a community where Education matters for all!
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Eldon P Willard Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a post-secondary degree or certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special consideration given to students who have participated in karate. Additional consideration given to sportsman with an interest…
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Elizabeth Doster Nevins Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Elizabeth Jane Murphy Memorial – DKEF
The fund shall be used to support literacy education in Delton Kellogg Elementary Schools in honor of Mrs. Murphy.
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Encouraging Hope Fund
Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.
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Fitzgerald Odyssey of the Mind & Arts Fund – TAEF
To support Odyssey of the Mind and art enrichment opportunities at Thornapple Kellogg schools through grants.
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Florence & Carl Niethamer Trust Fund
The fund shall be used for the support of young people who reside in Barry County through scholarships, and/or educational development experiences, and/or leadership training, and/or any other opportunities for leadership development of Barry County Youth.
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Frank Tichvon Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Field of Interest.
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General Federation of Women’s Club – Gun Lake Area Fund
It is the intention of the GFWC - Gun Lake Area (Women’s Club) Scholarship Fund to award four separate $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors exhibiting community service and leadership qualities in each of the four (4) school districts which surround Gun Lake: Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. It is also the intention of the GFWC -…
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GFWC Hastings Women’s Club “Jumpstart Your Future” Scholarship Fund
This scholarship program was established for the purpose of awarding a needy and deserving female student graduating from Hastings High School, who is pursuing further education at an accredited vocational/technical school, community college or university. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a female. Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student must be planning to pursue further education…
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Gies Family Scholarship Fund
Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Hastings High School graduating senior in the current academic year. Student must pursue a career in math, pre-dentistry, biological science or environmental sciences. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is…
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Girl Scouts of Barry County, Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fund
The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council activities in Barry County.
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Gordon and Carolyn Worth Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program. Eligibility Requirements:
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Hastings Area Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Hastings Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart
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Hastings Dominica Expedition Special Project Fund
The purpose of the special project fund is to provide a centralized location for fund raising and payment to support 12 students from the Barry County area who will work with researchers from Operation Walllacea to engage in research that impacts the environment regarding invasive species in several habitats.
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Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Fund
The fund shall be used exclusively to supplement and enrich the education programs of the Hastings Area School System and/or its members as determined from time to time by an advisory committee and approved by the Foundation.
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Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 Youth Activities Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 that support Youth, i.d., hoop shoot competition, scholarships.
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Imagination Library of Barry County Fund #294
The Fund is used to support the program costs of the Imagination Library of Barry County.
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Ball Family Scholarship – TAEF
The Ball Family believes students achieve a gain success through the support and mentorship received by the teaching and coaching staff. They wish to give back to TK in a way that is meaningful and inspirational to students attending TK and are pursuing a degree in the STEM field.Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Fund – DKEF
The Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship (“Fund”) was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to graduating seniors of Delton High School and Hastings High School who will be pursuing a degree in education. Such scholarships shall be provided from net earnings and shall be distributed from time to time as determined by the Barry…Barry Career Access Network
This fund shall be used to support the career access network for Barry County. Barry Community Foundation is proud to be a supporter of the Barry Career Access Network effort, known as BCAN!, and its goal to increase the percentage of Greater Barry County residents with post-high school certificates or degrees to 60% by the…Barry County Christian School KickStart Fund
This fund will support Barry County Christian Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart to Career.Barry County Early Education Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County Early Education Initiative (commonly referred to as Great Start).Barry County Library KickStart Match Funds
The fund shall be used to match KickStart CSA's when child meets their summer reading goalsBarry Intermediate School District PTO Fund
The mission is to serve the BISD by supporting classroom performance and expectation goals of "Be Safe", "Be Polite" and "Be Aware." With a focus on Service, Solutions and continual support of the Educational and Social needs of the BISD Students.Be The Change Fund
Although a grant of any kind can mean the difference between enrollment or dropping out for any student in need, this fund focuses on specific grants often referred to as “retention grants,” “completion grants,” or sometimes “gap grants”—programs specifically designed to target students who: Have genuine unmet financial need and have used all other sources…Brian Appel Trades Scholarship Fund – TAEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Thornapple Kellogg Schools pursuing a degree or certificate at technical or vocational school. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Must be pursuing degree or certification…Career & Technical Education Fund
The anonymous donors of this fund established this fund to support county wide education for career and technical education, in its broadest sense.Cedar Creek Career & Technical Education Fund
The fund will be used for the purposes of career training in the field of manufacturing industryChamberlin Skilled Trades Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Delton Kellogg Schools pursuing a degree or certificate at technical or vocational school. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg Schools. Pursuing a degree in the skilled…Clay Hills Farm Fund – TAEF
Purpose of this fund is to provide help with the costs related to classroom training, equipment, or tuition assistance to Barry County students/individuals who are pursuing vocational training or a skilled trade. Guidelines for Applications The intent of this fund is to supply funding for classroom training, equipment, or tuition assistance, which will benefit students/individuals…Coach and Kathleen Clarey Scholarship Fund
It is the intention of the Coach and Kathleen Clarey Scholarship Fund to award $2,500 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Hastings Area School District. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior from Hastings High School. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov…Dan Dykstra Jr. Memorial Fund – TAEF
This donor advised fund was established by Barb and David Dykstra to assist financially in the education of a Thornapple Kellogg graduating senior who is interested in a technical, trade, vocational or degree requiring a certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of the Thornapple Kellogg Community Area. Student must live in Barry…Dave Storms YMCA Community Outreach Fund
To support community outreach efforts by the YMCA of Barry County such as Y Mentors, CATCH Summer Playground, Y on the Fly, and the B. Bus Mobile Library.Delton Area Rotary Club Fund
The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going…Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund College/University – DKEF
The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going…Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Vocational/Technical School – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school. Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.Delton Educational Enrichment Fund – DKEF
Fund Purposes Grants from this fund may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, the following examples. 1. Education enhancement for the arts, music, science, classroom or whole school collaborations. Any grant must impact the learning for children. 2. This money could be used for a match for other grants. 3. Teachers may…Delton Kellogg Determined Student Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Delton Kellogg Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a degree or certificate. Eligibility Requirements:Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Education Matters Fund
To support the Education Matters Initiative for Barry County...a community where Education matters for all!Eldon P Willard Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a post-secondary degree or certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special consideration given to students who have participated in karate. Additional consideration given…Elizabeth Jane Murphy Memorial – DKEF
The fund shall be used to support literacy education in Delton Kellogg Elementary Schools in honor of Mrs. Murphy.Encouraging Hope Fund
Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.Fitzgerald Odyssey of the Mind & Arts Fund – TAEF
To support Odyssey of the Mind and art enrichment opportunities at Thornapple Kellogg schools through grants.Florence & Carl Niethamer Trust Fund
The fund shall be used for the support of young people who reside in Barry County through scholarships, and/or educational development experiences, and/or leadership training, and/or any other opportunities for leadership development of Barry County Youth.Frank Tichvon Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Field of Interest.General Federation of Women’s Club – Gun Lake Area Fund
It is the intention of the GFWC - Gun Lake Area (Women’s Club) Scholarship Fund to award four separate $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors exhibiting community service and leadership qualities in each of the four (4) school districts which surround Gun Lake: Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. It is also the…Gies Family Scholarship Fund
Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Hastings High School graduating senior in the current academic year. Student must pursue a career in math, pre-dentistry, biological science or environmental sciences. Must be accepted at an accredited…Girl Scouts of Barry County, Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fund
The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council activities in Barry County.Gordon and Carolyn Worth Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program. Eligibility Requirements:Hastings Area Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Hastings Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartHastings Dominica Expedition Special Project Fund
The purpose of the special project fund is to provide a centralized location for fund raising and payment to support 12 students from the Barry County area who will work with researchers from Operation Walllacea to engage in research that impacts the environment regarding invasive species in several habitats.Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Fund
The fund shall be used exclusively to supplement and enrich the education programs of the Hastings Area School System and/or its members as determined from time to time by an advisory committee and approved by the Foundation.Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 Youth Activities Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 that support Youth, i.d., hoop shoot competition, scholarships.Imagination Library of Barry County Fund #294
The Fund is used to support the program costs of the Imagination Library of Barry County.Jack L. & Gretchen G Kennedy Community Fund
To support the Priority Area as determined by the Barry Community Foundation Board of DirectorsJane Morris Memorial Fund
Jane Morris was always passionate about 4H. Growing up, Jane spent her teens at the Barry County Fair showing steer with her sisters. After her time in 4H was up, she strived to get her kids involve in the program, and was the Lakewood Community 4H leader for several years. She believed that getting kids…Jane Morris Memorial Fund for Lakewood
Provides scholarships to Lakewood student. Student must be a graduating senior of Lakewood High School Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student…Jeff Lehman Memorial Fund – TAEF
Provides support to the students of Thornapple Kellogg as designated by fund holder.Jody Helrigel Pratt Educational Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The Helrigel -Pratt family of Barry County continues to support education beyond high school as a way to be successful in the world today. Jody Helrigel Pratt was an educator/administrator in Barry and Allegan County for over fifty years in grades K-12 and at the university level. Children learn from role models in their lives;…Kensinger & Alice Jones Write Away Scholarship
The fund shall be used to encourage and inspire Barry County High School students to develop an appreciation for the creative writing process and to provide incentives for the expression of original ideas through the use of written language.Kickstart to Career – Saving Matters – TAEF
To support the Kickstart to Career Savings program for all Thornapple Kellogg kindergarten students.Kickstart to Career – Savings Matters Fund
Provide $50 into savings account for each kindergarten student in Barry County.Lakewood Early Childhood Education Center KickStart Fund
This fund will support Lakewood Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartLibraries of Barry County
The fund shall be used to support the work of the libraries located in Barry County.Little Hands Montessori
This fund will assist the Little Hands Montessori, a bi-lingual school in Richland, to gather start up funds while its 501C3 status is being processed.Love of Barry County Donor Advised Fund
To help provide funding for educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes within or outside the County of Barry. Â The focus will be faith based, along with seven elements of a healthy community.Lydia Cole Memorial Fund
The Lydia Cole Memorial Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to Barry County Students graduating from Delton Kellogg High School, Thornapple Kellogg High School and/or Hastings High Schools. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior from Delton Kellogg High School, Thornapple Kellogg High School and/or Hastings High School. Student must have…Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Fund
Founded by two retired Maple Valley school teachers on the principal that every graduating Maple Valley Schools student deserved a chance to continue their studies. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to college or trade-school bound seniors or alumni.Maple Valley Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Maple Valley Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.Margery Martin Elementary Tree Fund – DKEF
The fund shall be used to provide white pine tree saplings for every Pre-school through Elementary age student the week of Arbor Day, which annually on the last Friday in April.Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship to award a scholarship to graduating high school senior or a graduate of the Delton Kellogg school district. Eligibility Criteria:Michael H & Diane K Gaertner Education Fund
The fund shall be used for Education, in the broadest terms, within the geographical area of the Barry Community Foundation.Noah’s Ark Preschool Fund
The fund shall be used for the educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes of Noah's Ark Preschool.Practice Aloha Fund
 Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.Richard & Eric Lee Reyff and Christopher Banash Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used to support the summer activities of Learning disabled students of the Barry Intermediate School District or The Thornapple Kellogg School District.Richard & Merilyn Foster Memorial Fund
Shall be used for support of the KickStart to Career Program. This fund will provide matches that will support savings incentives. Excess dollars over the KickStart matches may be used for incentives for positive behaviors towards saving for education.Richard Merilyn Foster Memorial KickStart Match Fund
Provide matching donations for individual contributions into students’ KickStart to Career accounts.Robert B. Morris memorial Fund (fund # )
This fund provides income to Bob Moriss' 3 favorite charities in Lake Odessa: the public library, the historical society, and the trails systems. Bob Morris was raised in Lake Odessa Michigan, graduating in 1968. He lived his California dream in the San Diego area, after graduating from Michigan State University. Preserving rural environments and the…Route 66 Operating Fund
To support the operations of the Route 66 Business District.2022-2023 Partner FormNashville Route 66 Business District Partner FormSidney Rashelle’s Gift
The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County 4-HSouthside Pediatrics Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Barry County School who plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Some examples are: Teacher, Counselor, pediatric PT, OT or Speech, youth minister, para-professional, genetic counseling or child life specialist. Eligibility Criteria: These are example criteria…St. Rose of Lima Kickstart
This fund will support St. Rose Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartSt. Rose of Lima Parish Educational Trust Fund
To support the educational purposes of St. Rose of Lima Parish and School.Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship Fund (Pepsi Beverages Company)
The Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of the employees of Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids Michigan. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a child of a full-time employee of the Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue. Employee must be…Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund – TAEF
The Fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund and/or related educational purposes.William McGee Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The William McGee Scholarship was set up by his son Kevin McGee to honor his father's memory. The scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a graduating TK senior who shows community involvement. Strong consideration will be given to those students who articulate how their community service has impacted them and others. Eligibility Criteria: Student…Wilson H. Craig Jr. Memorial Fund
The purpose of the fund is to encourage substantial improvement in the K-12 science, mathematics and astronomy education programs promoting creativity, critical thinking and inventiveness in youth within the geographic region bounded by the cities of Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Lansing and Grand Rapids, excluding the areas encompassed by said city limits.Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior of Delton Kellogg High Schools. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in foreign language and/or culture, history, social studies, OR in education with…YMCA of Barry County Fund
The fund shall be used to support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the YMCA of Barry County.
Ball Family Scholarship – TAEF
The Ball Family believes students achieve a gain success through the support and mentorship received by the teaching and coaching staff. They wish to give back to TK in a way that is meaningful and inspirational to students attending TK and are pursuing a degree in the STEM field.Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Fund – DKEF
The Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship (“Fund”) was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to graduating seniors of Delton High School and Hastings High School who will be pursuing a degree in education. Such scholarships shall be provided from net earnings and shall be distributed from time to time as determined by the Barry…Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love for Animals
It is the intention of the Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love of Animals Scholarship Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors of any Barry County school or resident of Barry County who is pursuing a degree pertaining to animals. Eligibility Requirements:Be The Change Fund
Although a grant of any kind can mean the difference between enrollment or dropping out for any student in need, this fund focuses on specific grants often referred to as “retention grants,” “completion grants,” or sometimes “gap grants”—programs specifically designed to target students who: Have genuine unmet financial need and have used all other sources…Brad Heath Memorial Fund for Skilled Trades
This fund will support all costs associated with the journey to degrees, certifications and/or apprenticeships for Barry County residents seeking employment in skilled trades.Brian Appel Trades Scholarship Fund – TAEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Thornapple Kellogg Schools pursuing a degree or certificate at technical or vocational school. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Must be pursuing degree or certification…Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund
The Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to Michigan graduating seniors interested in pursuing a degree in Agribusiness or Agriculture. Eligibility Requirements:Chamberlin Skilled Trades Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Delton Kellogg Schools pursuing a degree or certificate at technical or vocational school. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg Schools. Pursuing a degree in the skilled…Clay Hills Farm Fund – TAEF
Purpose of this fund is to provide help with the costs related to classroom training, equipment, or tuition assistance to Barry County students/individuals who are pursuing vocational training or a skilled trade. Guidelines for Applications The intent of this fund is to supply funding for classroom training, equipment, or tuition assistance, which will benefit students/individuals…Coach and Kathleen Clarey Scholarship Fund
It is the intention of the Coach and Kathleen Clarey Scholarship Fund to award $2,500 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Hastings Area School District. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior from Hastings High School. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov…Coleman Agency MJ Scholarship Fund
This fund shall assist any Barry County resident who wishes to pursue a trades or vocational degree or certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a resident of Barry County pursuing a vocational degree or certification. Student must be accepted to an accredited program though a vocational/technical school, community college, or certification program. Student must demonstrate…Dan Dykstra Jr. Memorial Fund – TAEF
This donor advised fund was established by Barb and David Dykstra to assist financially in the education of a Thornapple Kellogg graduating senior who is interested in a technical, trade, vocational or degree requiring a certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of the Thornapple Kellogg Community Area. Student must live in Barry…Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund College/University – DKEF
The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going…Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Vocational/Technical School – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school. Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.Delton Kellogg Determined Student Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Delton Kellogg Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a degree or certificate. Eligibility Requirements:Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Eldon P Willard Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a post-secondary degree or certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special consideration given to students who have participated in karate. Additional consideration given…General Federation of Women’s Club – Gun Lake Area Fund
It is the intention of the GFWC - Gun Lake Area (Women’s Club) Scholarship Fund to award four separate $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors exhibiting community service and leadership qualities in each of the four (4) school districts which surround Gun Lake: Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. It is also the…GFWC Hastings Women’s Club “Jumpstart Your Future” Scholarship Fund
This scholarship program was established for the purpose of awarding a needy and deserving female student graduating from Hastings High School, who is pursuing further education at an accredited vocational/technical school, community college or university. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a female. Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student must be…Gies Family Scholarship Fund
Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Hastings High School graduating senior in the current academic year. Student must pursue a career in math, pre-dentistry, biological science or environmental sciences. Must be accepted at an accredited…Gordon and Carolyn Worth Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program. Eligibility Requirements:Jane Morris Memorial Fund
Jane Morris was always passionate about 4H. Growing up, Jane spent her teens at the Barry County Fair showing steer with her sisters. After her time in 4H was up, she strived to get her kids involve in the program, and was the Lakewood Community 4H leader for several years. She believed that getting kids…Jane Morris Memorial Fund for Lakewood
Provides scholarships to Lakewood student. Student must be a graduating senior of Lakewood High School Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student…Jenny Wandell Memorial Fund – DKEF
The DKEF – Jenny Wandell Memorial Scholarship Fund("Fund") was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to Delton area students who seek educational opportunities beyond high school. Such scholarships shall be provided from net earnings and shall be distributed from time to time as determined by the Barry Community Foundation. Eligibility Requirements:Jody Helrigel Pratt Educational Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The Helrigel -Pratt family of Barry County continues to support education beyond high school as a way to be successful in the world today. Jody Helrigel Pratt was an educator/administrator in Barry and Allegan County for over fifty years in grades K-12 and at the university level. Children learn from role models in their lives;…Logan Michael Kimbrue Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors of Thornapple Kellogg Schools who have participated in the TKHS Football Program. Eligibility Requirements:Love of Barry County Donor Advised Fund
To help provide funding for educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes within or outside the County of Barry. Â The focus will be faith based, along with seven elements of a healthy community.Lydia Cole Memorial Fund
The Lydia Cole Memorial Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to Barry County Students graduating from Delton Kellogg High School, Thornapple Kellogg High School and/or Hastings High Schools. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior from Delton Kellogg High School, Thornapple Kellogg High School and/or Hastings High School. Student must have…Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship to award a scholarship to graduating high school senior or a graduate of the Delton Kellogg school district. Eligibility Criteria:Southside Pediatrics Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Barry County School who plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Some examples are: Teacher, Counselor, pediatric PT, OT or Speech, youth minister, para-professional, genetic counseling or child life specialist. Eligibility Criteria: These are example criteria…Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship Fund (Pepsi Beverages Company)
The Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of the employees of Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids Michigan. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a child of a full-time employee of the Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue. Employee must be…Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund – TAEF
The Fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund and/or related educational purposes.Thornapple Kellogg Class of 1966 Alumni – TAEF
The TK Class of 1966 gathers on a regular basis to share memories and celebrate the accomplishment of class alumni. It is their wish to help a Thornapple Kellogg Graduate accomplish his/her post high school goals with a scholarship. The TK Class of 1966 values academic achievement, community service and leadership experience. Applicants need to…W. William & Linda Blackmore Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
This scholarship was established by W. William and Linda Blackmore. The scholarship will provide a yearly award TBD determined by the fund holder’s family to a graduating senior(s) of the Delton Kellogg School District. The number of scholarships will be determined by the fund holder’s family annually and the available funds. Eligibility Criteria:William McGee Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The William McGee Scholarship was set up by his son Kevin McGee to honor his father's memory. The scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a graduating TK senior who shows community involvement. Strong consideration will be given to those students who articulate how their community service has impacted them and others. Eligibility Criteria: Student…Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior of Delton Kellogg High Schools. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in foreign language and/or culture, history, social studies, OR in education with…