New Recipients for the 2021 School Year:
Matthew Bennink – Unity Christian
Michaela Castle – Ionia High School
Joseph Heckman – Whitehall High School
Alydia Jura – Whitehall High School
Adam Klaiss – City High/Middle School
Ella Lado – East Grand Rapids
Allyson May – Belding
Max Meston – East Grand Rapids
Enzo Metz – East Grand Rapids
Jordan Orr – City High/Middle School
Hannah Steenhagen – Grandville
Adriana Stevens – Coopersville
Sydney Tran – Forest Hills Northern
Megan Vaandrager – City High/Middle School
Navya Yagalla – Forest Hills Northern
Eric Yang – Reeths Puffer High School
Jori Younts – City High/Middle School
Will Zimdar – East Grand Rapids
Past recipients have noted the significant impact the scholarship has made on their academic career:
“I had an amazing first semester of college, I really enjoyed all of my classes. I am actually slightly disappointed to be done with them. I got to know my professors fairly well through visiting them at office hours which really helped me . . . I have had so many opportunities to try new things and have been very involved here . . . I have met so many people and have made many new friends. My first semester has been such an incredible experience and I am excited to begin my new classes after a relaxing break with family and friends. Thanks for your support and Go Blue!” Lexi Wierenga, Class of 2015
“I’ve had opportunities for academic research and conference presentations on trends in higher education that expose me to a range of advanced degrees and programs . . . In addition to these experiences, I have strived to uphold the academic standards set by the UM Club of GR . . . I remain very grateful for the financial assistance and attention I have received from the UM Club of GR.” Will Hardenbergh, Class of 2013