March 1, 2027
GRCF Dave & Laurie Russell Family Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Students who are Habitat for Humanity of Kent County homeowners or immediate family members residing in the home may apply for the Dave and Laurie Russell Family Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application. Applicants may pursue an undergraduate degree, vocational certification, or graduate-level program at an accredited U.S. institution and must demonstrate financial need.
Award amounts vary.
Complete the general scholarship application, indicate eligibility for this fund, and provide the homeowner name and documentation of Habitat homeownership or family relationship by March 1.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- GRCF general scholarship application
- Documentation of Habitat homeownership or family relationship
- Homeowner name
- Financial information
- Four GRCF general-application personal statements
- Awarded through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) general scholarship application (GoApply portal), which opens December 1 annually
- Eligibility: Habitat for Humanity of Kent County homeowners or immediate family members residing in the home
- Demonstrated financial need (financial information required)
- Education history / academic snapshot
- Open to students seeking professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree