March 1, 2027

GRCF Reach for Your Goal Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Kent County residents attending an accredited Michigan trade school, college, or university with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply.

Awards are up to $5,000.

Apply through the GRCF unified scholarship application, which opens December 1 and closes March 1.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Personal-statement responses in the GRCF general application
  • These four personal statement questions are part of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) General Application, which covers many of their scholarships including the Reach for Your Goal Scholars
  • Each response is limited to no more than 3,000 characters (approximately 500 words).
  • Applicants typically also need to submit FAFSA/financial information and transcripts as part of the GRCF general scholarship application.
  • Apply through the GRCF unified scholarship application.