March 1, 2027

GRCF Roger and Jacquelyn Vander Laan Family Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Major
Education
Education level
Undergraduate
Enrollment
Full-time
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Full-time students who are graduates of South Christian High School studying education, business, or healthcare 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

  • GRCF general scholarship application
  • Four personal statement responses
  • Applies via the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general scholarship application (GoApply portal)
  • Eligibility: full-time student, graduate of South Christian High School, studying education, business, or healthcare, minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Each of the four personal statements limited to 3000 characters maximum (~500 words)
  • Application opens December 1 and closes March 1 each year
  • Account required in GoApply portal