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
The Emily Matejovitz Scholarship – this is a $1,000 scholarship supporting a graduating senior who embodies that same spirit of compassion, purpose, and potential – click HERE
Seniors pursuing a business related field:
The 2026 Shelving.com Business Scholarship opens April 20.
Scholarship details:
- Deadline: July 2, 2026
- Awards:
- 1st Place: $4,000
- 2nd Place: $2,500
- 3rd Place: $1,500
- Eligibility:
- High school seniors currently enrolled in a college or university for Fall 2026 semester
- Michigan resident
- Pursuing a business-related field
- 2.8 minimum GPA
- To Apply: Submit transcript, resume, and essay
Students can apply here: https://www.shelving.com/pages/scholarships
The University of Michigan Club Of Grand Rapids is pleased to continue in its long tradition of providing 4 years of scholarship funding to students from West Michigan attending the University of Michigan. The Grand Rapids Club has the largest scholarship program of any regional UM alumni clubs in the country.
Many scholarship opportunities are being offered through the Amercan Legion:
William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship
A $500 scholarship designed for Michigan residents who are high school
seniors or college students with no bachelor’s degree. Must be a son,
daughter, grandchild or great grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to
or are attending any national accredited college or university in the fall.
Minimum scholastic GPA of 2.5
www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships
Legacy Scholarship
This is needs based scholarship provides up to $20,000 and is open to
children of post 9/11 veterans who died on active duty or those who have
a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
Apply Jan. 1 – April 1
www.legion.org
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship for applicants who are pursuing training in a certified,
trade, professional or technical program, or a two year or four year degree
program.
www.alaforveterans.org
Student Vets of America Scholarships (SVA)
The mission of Student Veterans of America is to act as a catalyst for
student veteran success by providing resources, network support and
advocacy to, through, and beyond higher education.
Raytheon Technologies Spy-6 Scholarship
$10,00 scholarship for U.S. Navy student veteran
www.studentveterans.org
Google and SVA
Eight $10,000 scholarships for students studying computer science or
related major
www.studentveterans.org
Comcast NBCUniversal
Two $12,000 scholarships are available for veteran students
www.studentveterans.org
Post 459 Dixie Vincent Memorial Scholarship – this $1,000 scholarship is being presented in honor of Club Manager and true patriot, Dixie Vincent. Eligiblility: Any high school senior enrolled in a Kent County High School and a descendant of a U.S. veteran; any Kent County High School Senior who is in a high school military-related training program such as JROTC, Sea Cadets, Young Marines and other similar programs. Students in such military-related training programs do not need to be a descendant of a U.S. veteran. Deadline is May 6, 2026 by Midnight. Application is available in the School Counseling office.
The Rockford Sportsman’s Club Scholarship is available again this year. For information on the Rockford Sportsman Club Scholarship go to: http://www.rockfordsportsmansclub.com/about-rsc/scholarship/ for the forms and specific instructions necessary to apply on the website 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
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
