March 1, 2027

GRCF Dorothy B. & Charles E. Thomas Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Kent County residents may apply for the Dorothy B. and Charles E. Thomas Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application. Challenge Scholar students receive preference through 2032. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and hold at least a 2.0 GPA.

Award amounts vary.

Submit the GRCF general scholarship application by March 1.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • GRCF general scholarship application
  • Financial information
  • Education history or transcript snapshot
  • Four GRCF general-application personal statements
  • Financial information
  • Education history / transcript snapshot
  • Connection to West Michigan (currently live or have lived in West Michigan)
  • Application submitted via GoApply portal; general application opens Dec 1 and closes March 1 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Challenge Scholar students receive preference through 2032.