Kalamazoo Valley 2025-2026 Merit Scholarship Application

Please review the following to determine your eligibility to apply:

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 can be used toward educational expenses for two consecutive semesters at $1,000 per semester. To be eligible for consideration the following is required:

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.25

• Applies to Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters

• Must be a current high school senior (2025 high school graduating class)

• Must be receiving a high school diploma or GED with a 2025 high school graduating class

• Must have applied and been accepted to Kalamazoo Valley Community College

• Must complete New Student Orientation
• Must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters

• Must have completed a minimum of 12 credits by the conclusion of the first academic year

• Scholarship may be combined with TIP, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Kalamazoo Promise, and other federal grants and loans, including the Pell Grant

• Scholarship may also be combined with the Kalamazoo Valley Trustee High School Award, Kalamazoo Valley Trustee EFE Award, KVCC Trustee Athletic Award, and Kalamazoo Valley Honors Scholarship

• Early College students are not eligible

• Renewable for a second year (Fall 2026 and Winter 2027) for students who complete 12 credits in their first year and are in good academic standing

• Must submit a fully completed virtual scholarship application by May 31, 2025
• If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Outreach Office at 269.488.4303 or enrollment@kvcc.edu

Student Information

First Name

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Last Name

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Middle Initial

Date of Birth

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Valley ID

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Street Address

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Phone

KVCC Email

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High School Information

High School

Graduation Month

Graduation Year

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Academic Information

Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale

Please upload a copy of your most recent high school transcript. The transcript you provide will be verified by your high school counselor after submission.

Official High School Transcript

Essay

What do you see as the benefit of attending community college? How do you see attending Kalamazoo Valley impacting your future goals? (200-300 words)