March 1, 2027

GRCF Dr. William E. and Norma Sprague Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Full-time students with permanent residence in Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, or Ottawa counties in Michigan, or Athens County, Ohio, who attend Ohio University with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply.

Award amounts vary. Recipients are selected by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

Apply through the GRCF general scholarship application, which opens December 1 and is due March 1.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • GRCF general scholarship application
  • FAFSA or FAFSA Student Aid Estimator
  • Most recent transcript or grade report
  • Four personal statement responses
  • Submit FAFSA or FAFSA Student Aid Estimator (financial information)
  • Most recent transcript or grade report (education history)
  • Applied through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation online scholarship portal (create an account); general application opens December 1 and closes March 1 (11:59 p.m.) each year