Altrusa Scholarship Fund

Belding Schools Fund III - George H. Bird Scholarship

Bob Zylstra Science, Technology and Engineering Scholarship

Chuck Henney (husband of Pam, son of Wayne and Dorothy) Memorial Scholarship Fund

D. A. Blodgett - St. John's Scholarship Fund (

David G. Dvorak, MD Scholarship Fund

Don and Emma Goodell Scholarship Fund

Donald J. DeYoung Education Fund

The DeYoung Scholarship Fund was set up in 1997 when Donald J. DeYoung retired from the Kent County Probate Court. The goal of the fund is to support students whose life circumstances resulted in contact with the Family Court in Kent County. Many of these young people were not afforded the opportunity to live in a stable family home, suffering neglect and abuse and/or being involved in custody disputes. For these young men and women, attending college and earning a degree is a meaningful opportunity that can truly change their lives. Thanks to your generosity, the fund has grown steadily and has awarded more than 150 scholarships over two and a half decades. Several of our past scholarship recipients have gone on to graduate from their programs, and a number of students are currently on their way to earning a degree. We have received letters from many of these young people telling us that the scholarship has helped them focus on their studies as they pursue a career while inspiring them to pay it forward. Your continuing support of the Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship Fund with donations to Grand Rapids Community Foundation has enabled scholarship recipients to pursue educational opportunities that would not have been possible without your help. Thank you for continuing to support this worthy cause.

Dr. Jack and Katy Lukens Family Scholarship Fund

Dr. Richard J. Woltersom STEM Scholarship Fund

Dr. Sandra Last Challenge Scholarship

Dr. William E. and Norma Sprague Scholarship Fund

Economic Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship Fund

Elmo Wierenga Ottawa Hills Alumni Scholarship Fund

Folds Grand Rapids Scholarship

Forrest Arthur Pletcher Memorial Fund

Forrest A. Pletcher was a skilled professional in the field of carpentry. He was also a man of integrity and creativity who loved people. The Pletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Forrest's son, Charles Pletcher, in 1989 as a loving legacy to his father. Since its inception, the Memorial Fund provided three scholarships to students in the Carpentry Program at the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center. In 2013, three additional scholarships in the name of Forrest’s wife, Betty Pletcher were established to support students in the Culinary Arts Program at the Job Corps Center. Scholarships awarded to date have totaled over $50,000. The scholarship fund is endowed; meaning it will continue to grow and provide for students exhibiting Forrest and Betty’s qualities of integrity, skills, creativity, and respect for others in perpetuity.

Fred, Miriam, Bob, and Fritz Briscoe Scholarship Fund

General Scholarship Fund

Fueling student success through scholarships. Gifts to the General Scholarship Fund will support scholarships to help students on their path to higher education. Through scholarships, we seek to increase equitable educational outcomes in Kent County, supporting students with the greatest needs. The Community Foundation manages all details of awarding scholarships—from announcing availability to processing applications and awarding funds.