The U-M Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship Program
Year after year, the U-M Club of Grand Rapids stands out as a Leader and Best in providing financial aid to area high school students who plan to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The local club administers the largest scholarship program of its kind in the nation, surpassing even larger metro areas. We are continually working to raise funds and grant awards to exceptional students from the greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
For the current academic year, the Grand Rapids Club is supporting 69 students from 33 different area high schools, with awards totaling $310,000. The students we support are pursuing undergraduate degrees in many diverse programs, including engineering, computer science, music, kinesiology, nursing and business. With the depth of young, motivated talent in West Michigan, it is our desire and intent to continue to expand this program to have a continuing and significant impact on the lives of students from our area.
For the 2023-24 academic year, the U-M Club of Grand Rapids was able to award annual scholarships of $4,500 to 19 freshman students, as well as increasing the awards to continuing students to the same amount for the balance of their undergraduate educational programs.
The U-M Club of Grand Rapids welcomes contributions to the scholarship program in any amount. Every dollar that we raise helps to make a University of Michigan education available to deserving students from our area. Please consider supporting this outstanding educational program in your estate planning and annual charitable giving. Thank you to all who have already helped our program to assist the many students who have benefited over the years.
Applications
The scholarship application for high school students graduating in the 2023-2024 school year is available now. The information will also be sent to all high schools within our Club’s footprint. You can also download the application here.
Based on guidelines from the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, our scholarship “footprint” has been reduced. Students from high schools along the lakeshore are no longer eligible for our scholarship program, and applications will not be reviewed.
If you know any high school students graduating during the 2024-2025 school year, and you need more information, please contact our Scholarship Committee Chair, Michael Rosloniec, at [email protected].
FAQs for Applicants
Q – Am I at a high school within the Grand Rapids Club’s “footprint” and eligible to apply?
A – The following high schools are within the GR Club’s “footprint”:
| Algoma Christian School | East Kentwood High School | Kenowa Hills High School | South Christian High School |
| Allendale High School | Forest Hills Central | Kent City High School | Southeast Career Pathways |
| Barry County Christian School | Forest Hills Eastern | Kent Innovation High School | Sparta High School |
| Belding High School | Forest Hills Northern | Lakeview High School | SW Community Campus |
| Byron Center Charter School | GR Christian High School | Lakewood High School | The Potter’s House |
| Byron Center High School | GR Montessori High School | Lee High School | Thornapple Kellogg HS |
| CA Frost Environmental Science | GR Public Museum High School | Lowell High School | Tri-County High School |
| Caledonia High School | GR University Prep HS | Martin Middle/High School | Tri-Unity Christian HS |
| Calvin Christian HS | Grand River Preparatory HS | Northpointe Christian HS | Union High School |
| Catholic Central High School | Grandville High School | Northview High School | Unity Christian High School |
| Cedar Springs High School | Greenville High School | Ottawa Hills High School | Wayland Union High School |
| City High/Middle School | Hopkins High School | Plymouth Christian HS | Wellspring Preparatory |
| Comstock Park High School | Hudsonville High School | Public Museum High School | West Catholic High School |
| Coopersville High School | Innovation Central High | Ravenna High School | West Michigan Aviation Academy |
| Covenant Christian HS | Ionia High School | Rockford High School | West Michigan Lutheran HS |
| Creative Technologies Academy | Jenison High School | Sacred Heart Academy | WM Academy Enviro Science |
| East Grand Rapids High School | Kelloggsville High School | Saranac High School | Wyoming High School |
Q – Can I still apply for the scholarship if I’m receiving the Go Blue Guarantee?
A – Yes! The Go Blue Guarantee provides for free tuition; our scholarship can be applied to room & board.
Donations
The club welcomes contributions to the scholarship program and to help defray the expenses of our additional community programs. To donate, click here.
Please contact the club to arrange sponsorship of a scholarship, event or to obtain additional information. E-mail can be sent to [email protected]