March 1, 2027

GRCF Robert L. & Hilda Treasure Mitchell Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $5,000

About this scholarship

Kent County residents who are Challenge Scholars through 2032 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
  • FAFSA or FAFSA Student Aid Estimator
  • Most recent transcript or grade report
  • Submitted through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Application (GoApply portal)
  • Eligibility: Kent County (MI) resident, undergraduate at an accredited U.S. college, minimum 3.30 GPA, demonstrated financial need
  • Each personal statement question has a 3,000-character maximum (~500 words)
  • Apply through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Application.