Barry County Wide

Must be a graduating high school senior from a Barry County school or a resident living in Barry County. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Academic achievement is preferred. Must be pursuing a field of study related to animal such…

Student must be a graduating senior of Barry County. Student must be accepted to an accredited educational institution. Student must demonstrate leadership and service in the area of substance abuse prevention among their peers and community. Student will be evaluated on essay content.

Must be a Michigan resident. Student must be a graduating senior of a Michigan accredited High School or Home School. Must declare a major in Agriculture/Agribusiness. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits each semester. Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate their desire to…

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 financial need.

Student must be a graduate of a Barry County High School. Student must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university. Student must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. Student must be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/product Development. Student must express a desire to live and work in the Hastings, MI area upon graduation. Student must provide…

Student must be a graduating senior of a Barry County 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 must be involved in 4H through the Barry…

Must be a Barry County resident. Student must be accepted into an accredited educational institution. Student must demonstrate financial need. Must be a First Generation College bound student. Student will be evaluated on essay content.

Must be a Barry County graduate or a graduating senior in the current academic year. Student 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. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute. Student will…

Student must be a Barry County resident. Student must be planning to pursue a 4 year degree in a Fine Arts program. Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student will be evaluated on essay content.

Must reside within the Thornapple Kellogg School District. For graduating seniors or approved Michigan home school seniors. Minimum of a 2.5(GPA) required. Must be pursuing a degree in the medical/allied health field; if no qualified medical/allied health major applies a 4-H participant will be considered. Financial Need Required. Students must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher and one…

Student must be a graduating senior or a full time (minimum 12 credit hours) freshman at an accredited institution or vocational program. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational institution. Student must provide at least three letters of recommendation from the following areas: 4-H Leader, teacher, coach, employer, pastor, neighbor or athletic director. Letters from immediate…

Must be a Barry County resident. Graduating senior or graduate. Must be accepted into an entrepreneurship program at a Michigan School. Minimum of a 2.5(GPA) required. Must submit at least 2 letters of recommendation (either Community Leader - Academic or Business). Must demonstrate community involvement.

Student must be a Barry County Resident or attend a Barry County School. Student must be accepted to an accredited educational institution. Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in the field of agricultural science, conservation, floricultural, horticultural, landscape design, or any related field. Student must demonstrate financial need. Consideration will be given to Thornapple…

Must be a Barry County residents. Student must be a non-traditional applicant who is returning to the workplace, changing careers, or entering into the workforce for the first time. Consideration is given to female applicants who are 21 years of age or older.