March 1, 2027

Paul Collins Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Kent County, Michigan undergraduate residents studying visual or performing arts with a minimum 2.5 GPA may apply for the Paul Collins Scholarship through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application.

Award amounts vary by fund.

Apply through the GRCF scholarship portal by the posted deadline. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation administers this award for arts students in Kent County.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation general application
  • Four personal-statement responses
  • Applied via the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) general application through the GoApply portal
  • Eligibility: undergraduate students who are residents of Kent County, Michigan, pursuing visual or performing arts, minimum 2.5 GPA
  • One general application makes students eligible for ~$700,000 in scholarships including this fund
  • Application opens December 1st each year
  • Apply through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation GoApply portal.