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Schwenk Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

The Schwenk Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school senior of Kalamazoo County High School. Applicants must demonstrate good leadership and be pursuing major in elementary education

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident or attends a Kalamazoo County High School
  • Financial Need:
    Preferred
  • Residence:
    Graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident (or attends a Kalamazoo County High School)
  • School:
    Attends a Kalamazoo County High School (or Graduating high school senior who is a Kalamazoo County resident)
  • Major/Career:
    Planning to pursue an elementary education degree

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 Scholarship Recommendation Form and Letters of Recommendation completed by adults other than family members.

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