Da Vinci Institute (9-12)

Scholarship CriteriaHigh school senior; minimum 3.75 GPA; minimum 1310 SAT or minimum 28 ACT; outstanding leadership; full-time enrollment at a college/university.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsAward Amount Range$1,000-$2,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedNoRenewable3 additional yearsResidence EligibilityKalamazoo County residentHigh School EligibilityKalamazoo County High SchoolScholarship InformationThis scholarship, established by the Bhargava family, recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate high academic performance as...

Sue and Doug Dodge established a scholarship fund to thank and benefit two communities that have had a great influence on the Dodge Family.Doug’s career in education began in Reed City with a student teaching assignment. That beginning turned into a 17 ½ year professional relationship with the Reed City Public Schools. Doug’s first appointment as a public school superintendent...

Since 1992 the Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation has helped thousands of missionary kids receive a quality Christian college education. Stanley and Harriet van Reken founded the nonprofit after members of their family returned to the mission field with no way of financing a college education for their children. The van Rekens' heart for the sacrifices missionary families make has helped...

Sandra and Richard Wood set up this fund in memory of their son Bruce. The Bruce William Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund’s purpose is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Mt. Pleasant High School who are pursuing a career in television production or related fields.Bruce Wood was 27 years old when he and his fiancé were killed in an automobile...

This scholarship supports Gratiot County students in pursuit of arts educationSue Dilts approached her mission as an art teacher at Ithaca High School with enthusiasm, creativity and encouragement of her students. Her love of art and teaching led her to provide her students with experience in a variety of mediums in a creative environment. Through her special gift of being...

The Gratiot County Community Foundation, incorporated in 1992, is a vehicle for receiving charitable gifts that will remain forever in Gratiot County.As a non-profit corporation, we are classified as a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code, making donors eligible for federal tax deductions.Gifts to the Foundation may be in cash, real estate, securities, life insurance policies, and/or personal property...