Scholarships (Local)

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Due the 1st of March - Turn into the high school office!

Alumni and Friends Scholarship
CB Gladys Leaver Memorial Scholarship

NOTE

Scholarship recipients must claim their scholarship within two years of the Awards Ceremony they received the scholarship. It is recommended that recipients send their first semester college transcripts to the high school office. Scholarship funds will then be sent to the college/university.
Thank You Letter – Kent City HS strongly recommends writing a Thank You note to the scholarship sponsor. All scholarship recipients were given a list of sponsor addresses at the ceremony. Contact the high school office if you need additional copies.

Many of our students may qualify for the scholarships available at these two local foundations:
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
FREMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

OTHER AREA SCHOLARSHIPS
Better Business Bureau (BBB)

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Paying for College Website - Click on the Scholarships and Grants tab for valuable information
FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid: Find the Information You Need Online

SAVING FOR COLLEGE - PARENTS

Michigan Education Trust
Michigan Education Savings Program - MESP 529 Plan
Coverdell Education Savings Plans - ESA's, formerly known as Education IRA's
College Savings Plans Network
FAFSA4caster - Estimate federal student aid eligibility... Expected Family Contribution