Thornapple 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.

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 Thornapple Kellogg

Must be a graduating high school senior from Thornapple 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.

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.

Lorraine Dahlgren Scholarship Fund

Must be a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
Must be from the first generation of college/post-secondary school bound student in the family.
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
Applicants will be evaluated on their essays.
Leadership experience is required.
Work experience is preferred.

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.

Tad Thatcher Scholarship

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA
Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in any field of medicine. If NO qualified student pursuing a degree in a medical field applies, applicants pursuing a degree in an area of Biology will be considered
Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience
Student will be evaluated on essay content
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Student must participate in the music and or the dramatic arts program

TAEF – Gerald & Ceta Williams Scholarship

1. Graduate or graduating Senior from the TK School District.
2. Be planning to pursue a 2 or 4-year degree in business.
3. The preferred student will be chosen based on the following considerations:
Demonstrated desire to complete this degree
Citizenship
Non-Academic School Activities, and/or Community Involvement, and/or work experience
Answers to the application and essay content

TAEF – Julie Bender Women’s Athletic Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
Student must be accepted at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
Student must be female.
Student must excel in sports during high school; however, the sport does NOT have to be school sponsored (ie. Gymnastics, Rowing, etc).
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
Student will be evaluated on essay content.

TAEF – Robert Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund

1. Must be a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools or Hastings Area Schools.
2. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school.
3. Student must be pursuing a degree in the field of education.
4. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
5. Applicants will be evaluated on their essays
6. Leadership experience is preferred.
7. Community service experience is preferred.

TAEF – Adam Dipp Memorial Scholarship Fund

Graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or an approved Michigan homeschooled senior
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in Computer Science or Construction Management
Student must demonstrate financial need
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience
Student will be evaluated on essay content

TAEF – Adele and Arnold Parker Family Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduate or graduating senior of TK Schools.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Student must demonstrate financial need.
Letter of recommendation from a teacher required.
Community/School/ Work involvement and essay will be considered.

TAEF – Alecia Lorraine Holst Scholarship

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
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 from a 4H leader stating why the student is suitable to receive scholarship award
The preferred student will be chosen based on the following considerations: school and community activities, work experience, essay content, 4-H involvement

TAEF – Beth Helrigel Wester Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
For graduating seniors or past graduates of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Minimum 2.5 (GPA) required
Must be pursuing a major or minor in art of music; if no qualified art or music major/minors apply then secretarial or business majors will be considered
Financial Need Required
Students must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher
The preferred student will be chosen based on the following considerations: school and community activities, work experience, essay content

TAEF – Dr. Wayne & Marie Finkbeiner Scholarship Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduating seniors
Minimum of a 2.5(GPA) required
Must be pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree any field of medicine
Financial need required
Student must submit a letter of teacher recommendation
The preferred student will be chosen on the following considerations: community/school/work involvement and essay content

TAEF – Eugene and Edna Hendrickson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduating seniors
Minimum of a 2.0(GPA) and a maximum of 3.0(GPA)
Undergraduate Students pursuing a two year associate degree at a state/public college or university
Students must submit a letter of teacher recommendation

TAEF – Francisca C. Vrona Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
Graduating senior or graduate.
Minimum of a 3.5(GPA) required. ACT scores will also be considered in the selection process.
Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in the Science or Medical field (excludes engineering with the exception of bio/chem engineering).
Financial need required.
Student must submit a letter of teacher recommendation.
Student must sumbit a letter of personal character reference from an individual who is not family.
Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience.
Student will be evaluated on essay content.

TAEF – Gerald L. Page Education Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg
Student must be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school
Student must have a minimum 3.0 (GPA)
Student must demonstrate financial need
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher AND a letter of personal character reference from a non-family member
Student must demonstrate community, school and/or work involvement

TAEF – JK Simpson Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg School
Financial Need Required
Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university in the State of Michigan
Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in nursing
If no qualified nursing students, apply students with medical or allied health related majors will be considered
If no qualified medical or allied health students apply business majors will be considered
The preferred student will be chosen on the following considerations: Financial need, community/school/work involvement, academic performance, and essay content

TAEF – John & Maxine Robertson Scholarship Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduating senior, graduate, or home school senior
Minimum of a 2.0(GPA) required
Student must be planning to pursue an associate degree, vocational certificate or vocational license
Student must submit a letter of teacher recommendation.

TAEF – Katherine & Edward Wieringa Friendship & Community Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school
Student must apply in collaboration with another TKHS graduating senior, both applicants will be required to submit a mutual essay describing how they volunteered together in their community while attending TK Schools

TAEF – Lois Ann Nagel-Seppanen Scholarship Fund

Graduating senior or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in business, management or accounting
Student must demonstrate financial need
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Must submit a letter of teacher recommendation
Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience
Student will be evaluated on essay content

TAEF – Lynn Helrigel Summers Memorial Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduating senior or graduate
Minimum of a 2.5(GPA) requried
Student must demonstrate financial need
Must be pursuing a major or minor in the fields of art or music; if no qualified music or art students apply, education majors will be considered
Must submit a letter of teacher recommendation
The preferred student will be chosen on the following considerations: community/school/work involvement and essay content

TAEF – Middleville Women’s Club Scholarship Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduate or Graduating senior
Student must submit a letter of teacher recommendation
The preferred student will be chosen on the following considerations: essay content

TAEF – Millicent Knox Teacher Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in education
Student must demonstrate financial need

TAEF – Ray Page Scholar-Athlete Memorial Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university or technical program
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Student will be evaluated on essay content
Student must have participated in a sport for a minimum of two years
Student must demonstrate exemplary character both in and out of the classroom

TAEF – Rodney & Rena Schad Memorial Scholarship for Industrial Arts

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduating senior
Must be pursuing a 2 or 4 year College/Technical degree CAD/CAM, drafting, engineering or other industrial arts
Must submit a letter of teacher recommendation

TAEF – Samuel McKeown Memorial Scholarships

Student must be a graduating senior or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university
Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Students must be pursuing a 4-year degree in business, medicine, biology, nursing or engineering
Student must demonstrate financial need
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience
Student will be evaluated on essay content

TAEF – Terrie Yoder Fund

Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Graduating seniors
Must be pursuing a degree in education and/or ministry
Students should have Christian and Community Involvement
The preferred student will be chosen based on the following considerations: school and community activities, work experience, Christian involvement
Letter of recommendation from at least one teacher required

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 – The McCullough Family Scholarship – Thornapple Kellogg

Thornapple 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 – Thomas R. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university
Student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA
Student must be pursuing a degree in technology, medicine or business
Student must demonstrate financial need
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher
Student will be evaluated on essay content
Student must be a member of the tennis team and demonstrate outstanding athletic performance

TAEF – Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund

1. Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
2. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute.
3. Financial need is not a requirement and families with middle income are preferred. Students, however, must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
4. Fiscally responsibility students who are taking an active role in their post-secondary costs are preferred.
5. Work experience is preferred.

TAEF – Thornapple Kellogg Tradesman Scholarship

Fund Purpose:

The purpose is to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of TK Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a career as a professional firefighter or a degree or certificate at technical or vocational school.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools.
Students pursuing a career as a professional firefighter are preferred. If none apply, students seeking a certification at technical or vocational school will be considered.
High school GPA should be between 2.0 and 3.0
Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute
Financial need is not a requirement and families with middle income are preferred. Students, however, must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Leadership experience in the form of school and/or community involvement is required.
Work experience is preferred.

TAEF – TK Class of ‘57 Fund

Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Students pursuing a certification at technical or vocational school will be considered
High school GPA should be between 2.0 and 3.5
Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute
Financial need is not a requirement and families with middle income are preferred. Students, however, must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Leadership experience in the form or school and/or community involvement is required
Work experience is preferred

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.

TAEF – Travis Wenger Memorial Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted at an accredited college or university or vocational program
Student must be pursuing a degree in the field of Landscape Design or a field related to Agriculture
Student must provide three letters of recommendation from adults in the following roles: 4-H leader, teacher, coach, employer, pastor, neighbor, athletic director, etc. Letter MAY NOT be from an immediate family member
Student must be a member of a TKHS athletic program for a minimum of one year

TAEF – Village Players of Middleville Art Scholarship Fund

1) Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools who is pursuing a degree in performing arts. If NO qualified student pursuing a degree in performing arts applies, qualified applicants pursuing a degree in the visual arts, graphic arts or digital arts will be eligible. If NO qualified student pursuing a degree in the visual arts, graphic arts or digital arts, qualified applicants pursuing a degree in interior design or fashion degree will be eligible.
2) Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school.
3) Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
4) Applicants will be evaluated on their involvement in the arts during their high school career.

TAEF Matching-RKW Working Student Scholarship Fund

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, certificate or trade school program
Student must provide a letter of recommendation from their employer
Student will be evaluated on essay content
Student must be employed full or part time

TAEF Traditional Scholarship

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, trade or vocational program
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Student must demonstrate financial need

TAEF- Donald and Catherine Williamson Visual and Performing Arts Fund

1. Must be a graduating senior from Thornapple Kellogg High School.
2. High school GPA must be 3.0 or higher
3. Student must be pursuing a degree for Visual Arts, Performing Arts or Communication.
4. Student must be in good standing (i.e. Dependable, Honorable, Reliable and Pleasant)

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