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Michael C. Mellema Memorial Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

The scholarship was created in memory of Michael C. Mellema and is designed to support graduating seniors of Gull Lake High School who will attend full-time at a Michigan college, preferably Western Michigan University or Ferris State University. Applicants must pursue one of the following areas of study: Engineering & Applied Science, Paper & Print Science, Graphic Design, Printing Management & Marketing or Art & Design.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Must be graduate of Gull Lake High School
  • College:
    Must be planning to attend full-time at a Michigan college, preferably Western Michigan University or Ferris State University
  • Major/Career:
    Must be enrolled in one of the following areas of study: Engineering & Applied Science, Paper & Print Science, Graphic Design, Printing Management & Marketing or Art & Design.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Provide your response to the following two questions (your answer to both questions cannot exceed 4000 characters); 1) What influenced you to choose an area of study in business, science, education, psychology, law or medicine?; 2) What has been your most meaningful volunteer or work experience and how has it helped to develop your leadership skills?
  • Other Materials:
    Must submit FAFSA

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