Detour High School

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...

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations identifies and recognizes high school students who, through action and service, have demonstrated leadership in advancing racial equity, promoting racial understanding, or eliminating racial bias and prejudice in their schools and communities.Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University, where they will...

Robert W. MacDonald was enmeshed in ink from an early age.  Journalism became a part of him as a young boy and later became his life-long career.  He was the owner and publisher of the Gratiot County Herald for many years until his death.  Because of his love for the written word, this Scholarship was established in Robert's memory.The MacDonald...

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)...

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...

Supporting those residing or employed in Gratiot County in the pursuit of an education in the field of nursing.Dick Prestage was a dedicated husband and father, as well as a successful businessman.  A certified public accountant, Dick was co-founder of the accounting firm Roslund Prestage & Co. in Alma.  He served on numerous boards throughout his lifetime and was the...