Paul Collins Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must attend one of the following local area colleges: Aquinas, Calvin, GVSU, GRCC or Kendall.
  2. Must be an undergraduate student at the time of application.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must be a resident of Kent County, Michigan.
  6. Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
  7. Must be majoring in applied or fine arts.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of Kent County, Michigan. Applicants must be studying applied or fine art at one of the following local colleges: Aquinas, Calvin, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College, or Kendall. Selection is based on academic performance and demonstrated financial need.

Application requirements for the Paul Collins Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Transcript
  • Financial statement
  • Sample of artwork
Additional Information: The Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships annually, primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career. This scholarship, provided each year in honor of Paul Collins, is awarded to a resident of Kent County, Michigan who is studying fine or applied arts at one of the following local area colleges: Aquinas, Calvin, GVSU, GRCC or Kendall. Selection is based on artistic talent, academic performance, and financial need.

Award Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000 depending on the student's unmet need and the availability of funds. Average awards are about $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Applications and information are available at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website at the address provided. In addition to the online application form, an interested student must submit transcripts (official or unofficial), an essay describing his/her personal and professional aspirations, and documentation such as the FAFSA Student Aid report that proves financial need. All applications must be submitted online by the deadline date.
About Grand Rapids Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Ruth Bishop, n/a
Address: 185 Oakes St. SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

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