Delton Kellogg Scholarships | Barry Community Foundation

Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love for Animals

• 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 as but not limited to: veterinarian, veterinary tech, animal behavior, wild life conservation, zoology etc.

Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force Youth Scholarship

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

Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund

Fund Purpose: The Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to students region-wide who are pursuing a career in Agriculture or Agribusiness.

Eligibility Requirements:
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 complete this degree, citizenship, community involvement through non-academic or volunteer activities, work related experience or affiliation with Caledonia Farmers Elevator.

Coleman Agency MJ Scholarship Fund

This fund shall assist any Barry County resident who wishes to pursue a trades or vocational degree or certification.

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.

Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25)

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools.
Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25.
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school.
Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.

Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26)

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools.
Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26.
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school.
Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.

DKEF – Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship for Delton

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton High School system.
Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university.
Student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Student must be pursuing a degree in education.

DKEF – Delton Kellogg HS Fine Arts Scholarship Fund

1. Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg High School.
2. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute.
3. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Middle income is preferred.
4. Must have a GPA of at least 2.0 (not a scoring criteria).
5. Must be pursuing a degree in the field of art including but not limited to fine arts, performing arts, visual arts or graphic/video art.

DKEF – Donald P. Humphreys Memorial Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg High School
Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school.
Student must be involved in fine arts or visual arts/communication.
Student must demonstrate strong ties to the Delton community.
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
Student will be evaluated on essay content that demonstrates the use of the Rotary four-way test.

DKEF – Hofmeister Memorial Scholarship

Delton Kellogg Schools
Graduating senior
Must be pursuing a major in the field of Music or Fine Arts
Consideration will be given to student who demonstrates community involvement with music

DKEF – John and Lillian Arnold Scholarship Fund

1. Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg Schools.
2. Must be accepted and planning to attend an accredited 2 year post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute.
3. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

DKEF – Kate Kwasny Memorial Teacher Scholarship

The Kate Kwasny Memorial Scholarship Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships for Delton-Kellogg high school seniors who are pursuing a career in education.

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton-Kellogg High School
Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university
Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Student must be planning to pursue a teaching degree
Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience
Student will be evaluated on essay content related to the reason why he/she wants to become a teacher

DKEF – Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship

1. Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg High School or a Delton graduate who has taken a college level Shakespeare course and received a B grade or better.
2. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute.
3. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
4. Must provide an additional personal statement indicating “what Shakespeare character is most like you and why”.

DKEF – Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship – College/University

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools.
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, or community college.
Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.

DKEF – Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship – Vocational/Technical School

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools.
Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school.
Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.

DKEF – George & Doris Leonard Scholarship

Delton Kellogg Schools
Minimum of a 3.5(GPA) required
Students must be pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree or vocational, technical degree, or certification
Financial need required
Preference is given based on: citizenship/attendance, integrity, and essay content

DKEF – John F. & Gladys M. Chamberlain Scholarship

Student must be a graduating senior or graduate of Delton Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university
Student must be planning to study in the field of math, education, music, or history. If no applicants qualify based on field of study, others will be considered
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Student will be evaluated on character and potential
Student will be evaluated on essay content

DKEF – Mark Jeska Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose is to award scholarships to graduating high school seniors at Delton Kellogg High School.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg High School.
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
Participation in band or yearbook is required.

DKEF – Trades/Vocational/Community College Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools.
Student must be accepted to an accredited program though a vocational/technical school, community college, or certification program.

Emil Tyden Founders Scholarship Fund

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 letters of recommendation from their high school science and math teachers.

GFWC – Gun Lake Area (Women’s Club) Scholarship for Delton Kellogg

Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg.
Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute.
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to communicate through their written responses to the questions included in the application as well as the interview process.
Leadership experience is required.
Community/volunteer experience is required.
Financial need is not a requirement.

GFWC – Gun Lake Area (Women’s Club) Skilled Trade Scholarships

1. Must be a graduating high school senior from Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, or Delton Kellogg. Four scholarships will be awarded (one to each school).
2. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute.
3. Qualified applicant must be pursuing a skilled trades degree or certification.
4. Applicant’s high school GPA should be between 2.0 and 3.5.
5. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
6. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to communicate through their written responses to the questions included in the application as well as the interview process.
7. Applicant must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer or work experience.
8. Work experience is preferred.
6. Evaluation of essay responses and finalist interview will also be considered.

Gladys Carol Williams Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools.
Student must be accepted to an accredited educational institution.
Student must be part of the top 10% of the DK graduating class.
Student must be planning to pursue a 4 year degree.
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
Student must demonstrate citizenship, attendance, scholarship, and integrity.
Student will be evaluated on essay content.

Jane Morris Memorial

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 County Fair.
Student must demonstrate leadership ability.

Jim and Mel Hund Scholarship

Hastings or Delton Kellogg Area Schools
Graduating senior
A 3.0(GPA) desired
Student must be pursuing a degree in Education.
Financial need required
Student should have demonstrated participation in athletics or music.
Student must demonstrate community involvement through school activities, non-academic school activities and/or community activities.

Marshall J. Seger Scholarship Fund

Barry County Residents
Graduating senior or graduate
Student must demonstrate financial need
Student must be accepted to an accredited educational institution.
Student will be evaluated on essay content

Southside Pediatrics Scholarship Fund

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 be evaluated on essay content.
One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, principal, employer, community volunteer leader or religious leader.

TAC – Ethel Denton Groos Scholarship Fund

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.

TAEF – The McCullough Family Scholarship – Delton Kellogg

Delton Kellogg Area Resident
Graduating seniors, graduate or home school senior
Minimum of a 2.6(GPA) required
Students must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in business, education or ministry
Financial need required
Students must submit a letter of teacher recommendation

TAEF – Travis Wenger 4-H Scholarship

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 family members WILL NOT qualify.
Student will be evaluated on essay content. Essay must include:
- The value of the 4-H program from previous experiences to future endeavors.
- Explanation on how 4-H has prepared the applicant for his/her future.
- Involvement in community service projects including contributions during fair week.
Student must be an active 4-H member and participant of the Barry County Fair for the last four or more consecutive years.

Team Barry County Entrepreneurship Scholarship

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.

Thornapple Garden Club “Walk Gently on this Good Earth” Scholarship

Student must be a Barry County Resident
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 Garden Club members and family
Student will be evaluated on essay content

Viking Group West Michigan Scholarship

Student must be a child of a full-time Viking Group, Inc. U.S. employee who has been actively employed with the company at a West Michigan location for at least one year prior to the application deadline date
Student must be 23 years of age or younger
Student must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school
Student must enroll full-time
Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Student will be evaluated on essay content