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Benjamin and Cherie Gubin Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Through a bequest from the Benjamin Gubin estate, this scholarship was started in 2005 to support students pursuing a graduate education. Applicants must be graduates of a Kalamazoo County high school and planning to enroll full time in an accredited master's, Ph.D. or professional degree program such as law or medicine. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, potential to succeed and demonstrate financial need.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be enrolling or enrolled full time in an accredited master's, Ph.D. or professional degree program such as law or medicine.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Kalamazoo County resident
  • School:
    A graduate of a Kalamazoo County high school.
  • Major/Career:
    Must be enrolling or enrolled full time in an accredited master's, Ph.D. or professional degree program such as law or medicine.

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.
  • Other Materials:
    eGRANTscholarship application;Two copies of the Scholarship Recommendation Form.

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