College Scholarships
For those who are interested in pursuing higher education, there are a number of scholarship opportunities available to West Catholic students. Explore the links below for more information.
Outside Scholarships
Arbor Financial Scholarship Program is awarding ten $2,000 scholarhsips to high school seniors. Deadline is February 1, 2026, to learn more, click HERE
Treadstone’s Hustle and Heart Scholarship was created to support the next wave of young leaders in our community. Applications are open now through March 31, 2026. There will be five $5,000 scholarships awarded to individuals ages 17–19. The funds are for flexible use—tuition, trade programs, launching a small business, even basic living costs. Click HERE to apply.
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Applications close January 5, 2026 at Noon CST. Easy to APPLY
Scholarships.com is offering the Equitable Excellence Scholarship (deadline December 18, 2025) and the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest (deadline December 31, 2025)
Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship. Applications are open now through January 31, 2026!
- Additional application guidelines and a link to apply can be found here: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.
com/program/ flavorfulfutures2026 - The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Go Green Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship. Students must intend to pursue a degree related to environmental studies and show proof of involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc). Applications are open now through January 31, 2026!
- Additional application guidelines and a link to apply can be found here: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.
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The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship is seeking students who display integrity and perserverance in overcoming adversity and plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. Deadline for Juniors is March 1, 2026 and Seniors February 26, 2026. For more information click HERE
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY LEM TUCKER SCHOLARSHIP. This is a full tuition scholarship. For criteria and more information, click HERE
BECOME A BURGER KING SCHOLAR with the Burger King Scholars Program
THE PANTHERA EDGE JIM BROWN AND KATHERINE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – this scholarship opportunity is for those seniors who will be graduating in the Spring of 2026 and have been accepted at a Mchigan State University. Application can be found in the West Catholic School Counseling Office. Deadline is March 31, 2026.
MARY JANE DOCKERAY SCHOLARSHIP – The Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarship is sponsored by the Regional Math and Science Center under CLAS Center for Experiential Learning at Grand Valley State University. This is a named scholarship honoring the legacy of Mary Jane Dockeray (1927-2020), founding curator of the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids.
Each year, the Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarships are awarded to seniors graduating from a public or private school in Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Intermediate School Districts with an interest in pursuing a career in science. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded this year to graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in science! Click HERE for application and information.
GET TO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – For information and application click HERE
MCWT Scholarship – Women in Michigan pursuing careers in Technology! Click HERE for information on the MCWT Scholarship Program.
SOPHIE DE MARSAC CAMPAU CHAPTER NSDAR – The Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship portal is now open. Click HERE for more information and application.
GRAND RAPIDS RIGHT TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS – Througout the academic year, Grand Rapids Right to Life offers six different scholarships. For more information on each opportunity, click HERE
GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Future teachers: Secure up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute and kickstart your teaching career in Michigan! Apply to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan today: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-michigan