March 1, 2027
GRCF Josephine Ringold Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
About this scholarship
Challenge Scholars through 2032 who demonstrate financial need and have at least a 2.0 GPA may apply.
Award amounts vary.
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
- Four GRCF general-application personal statements
- Awarded via the Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Application (one application covers hundreds of GRCF scholarships)
- Eligibility: residents of Kent County, MI; preference to Challenge Scholar students through 2032
- Each of the four personal statements has a 3,000-character limit (~500 words each)
- Application opens December 1 each year via the GoApply online portal