Gerber Foundation Merit Scholarship
Direct application
$5,750
Eligibility
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Graduating seniors from select high schools in Newaygo, Muskegon, or Oceana Counties, Michigan, including home-schooled students in eligible districts, may apply for the Gerber Foundation Merit Scholarship.
The renewable merit award is worth $5,750 for required tuition, books, course fees, tools, or equipment. GPA thresholds vary by school; see sponsor flyers for eligible schools and minimum GPA requirements.
Apply online by February 28 at 4 PM Eastern Time. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited U.S. post-secondary program leading to a degree or certificate. Students planning to attend federal military or maritime academies are not eligible.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- One letter of recommendation from a recommender of the applicant's choice
- Academic information, including grades and test scores, provided by the high school or NCCTC counselor
- Required application essays submitted through SmartSimple
- One letter of recommendation from a recommender of the applicant's choice
- Academic information (grades and test scores) provided by the high school or NCCTC counselor
- Application deadline: February 28 at 4:00 PM ET
- Submitted via the SmartSimple platform (gerberfoundation.smartsimple.com)
- Attend an accredited U.S. post-secondary program.
- Minimum GPA thresholds vary by eligible school; consult sponsor flyers for the applicable threshold.
- Funds may be used for required tuition, books, course fees, tools, or equipment.