Cityside Middle School

For the 2025/2026 school year, the benefit amount awarded to members pursing higher education will be increased to $110,000 in total. BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships. They are as follows:One (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife memberNine (9) $5,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife membersOne (1)...

In 1959, amid Alaska being admitted as the 50th state, the Cold War, and Eisenhower’s Presidency, there was a group of students at Mt. Pleasant High School busy with senior year festivities, Friday night plans, and preparing for graduation.  “We were a fun class who enjoyed being where we were, enjoyed the moments,” said class member Janice Brien Huffman.  “We...

The following rules must be followed, or your video will be disqualified:The 2024/2025 Courageous Persuaders Competition is open to all students attending a high school in the continental United States only.Your commercial must be 30 seconds or less, and your message must promote safe driving. Middle School classrooms are your target audience. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity, and...

Bob grew up in Frankenmuth and was the first in his family to graduate from college.  After graduation from Central Michigan University, he began a 35-year career in education. His career began in St. Clair Shores, MI as a teacher and coach.  After earning advanced degrees at Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State, he became superintendent of the Lakeview Public...

ELIGIBILITY:Daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, sons, grandsons, great-grandsons, wives, husbands or widows of honorably discharged and/or deceased male or female veterans of: (please check when the veteran served)World War I—April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918World War II—December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946Korean Conflict—June 25, 1950-January 31, 1955Vietnam Hostilities—February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975Grenada and Lebanon Hostilities—August 24, 1982-July 31, 1984Panama Hostilities—December 2, 1989-January 31, 1990Gulf...

Our general application window opens on December 16, 2024 and will remain open until March 1, 2025. Thank you for your interest! Please see below for other scholarship opportunities at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.Scholarship CriteriaGraduating high school senior or college undergraduate; major in science, math, or engineering; full-time enrollment at a college/university; high school seniors: minimum 3.5 GPA; current college...