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Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship

Apply Overview

Minimum Average Maximum
Award Amount $500 $1,000 $1,500
Awards Granted 1 - 4

Application Deadline April 1

Type of Award Scholarship

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The Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship has an easy application process compared to similar scholarships. It might not require extensive essays or interviews.

The Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship is moderately competitive compared to similar scholarships.

Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must be attending an accredited school in Michigan, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least two years, (at time of application or prior to college study). Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

Requirements for the Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship

Academics

GPA The minimum GPA required to apply for this scholarship is 3.00 out of 4.0.
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Enrollment Levels

Master's-level study

Doctoral-level study

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Kent, MI

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Contact Information

Ruth E. Bishop, Education Program Associate
Phone: 616 454-1751, extension 103
Email: rbishop@grfoundation.org

Scholarship Questions and Answers

Separate application required?
No

Award must be repaid?
No

Award is renewable?
Yes. Renewable if recipient maintains minimum 3.0 GPA and continues to demonstrate financial need.

Award is granted yearly?
Yes

How much money does the this award give out?

The least you can earn from the Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship is $500, but it gives out $1000 on average. The maximum award is $1500. Try our Scholarship Search for more awards with a maximum of $1500.

Who is the sponsor of this award?

Funding for the Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship comes from: Grand Rapids Community Foundation 209-C Waters Building, 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States (P) 616 454-1751, extension 103 (F) 616 454-6455 grfound@grfoundation.org http://www.grfoundation.org

How many awards are given out?

Each year, a minimum of 1 people receive the Dorothy J. Thurston Scholarship.

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