New Allendale Community Foundation Scholarship Fund

David James Merkle Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be administered through Grand Valley State University's Special Education Department. Requirements to be announced at a later date.

New Coopersville Area Community Foundation Scholarship Fund

Jack and Libby Bush Scholarship Fund
This fund was started in 2005 by the family of Libby Bush and from memorials to Elizabeth "Libby" Bush after her untimely death. The family decided to offer the first scholarship this year, in 2008. Applicants must be current graduates of Coopersville Area High School and pursuing a four year degree in a College, Community College or Trade School. Applicants, either male or female, must have good writing and communication skills.GPA of 2.0 or higher and financial need is a key issue.

Nelson Family Scholarship Fund
This Fund was opened in 2007 by the Nelson family, who grew up in Coopersville, as a way to give back to the community. Applicants, either male or female, must be a graduating senior at Coopersville High School. Applicants may be pursuing a two or four year degree or a certificate at a technical school. A GPA of at least a 2.5 is required and financial need is the highest priority.

Del Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was opened in August of 2007 in loving memory of Coopersville's own Del Shannon, by his wife Shirley Westover, and his family. This scholarship is designed to provide graduates of Coopersville High Schools who are planning to pursue studies in the field of vocal or instrumental music and who demonstrate musical talent, with a one-time award for the purpose of post-secondary education.

New Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Scholarships Announced for 2007-2008

Charles (Charlie) A. Bassett Endowed Scholarship Fund
This Fund was initiated by the Tennis players at Spring Lake High School in 2007, led by students Ben McNeil, Nathan Lee, a GHACF Youth Advisory Committee member, Leo Reap, Jake Lee and parent volunteers Lisa Lee and Sherri Reap. The students and their parents raised the dollars that started the Fund and presented the Fund to Mr. Bassett as a surprise gift at the 2007 Tennis Banquet. The Fund was meant as a tribute to Charlie Bassett, their much admired coach. Available only to Spring Lake High School graduating seniors, male or female, who have played on the tennis team. Applicants must reflect Charlie's values of positive thought, strong personal conviction and outstanding character.
Financial need is not a priority.

Dake Community Manufacturing Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide encouragement and support to a student that wants to further their manufacturing education. This would include, but not be limited to industrial, vocational, technical training that would contribute to the student's manufacturing career development or a career school accredited by ACCSCT. Applicants may apply from North West Ottawa County, Muskegon County and Oceana County. Applicants may be current High School graduates, current college students or adult returning students. A GED is acceptable and GPA need not be a consideration. Financial need is a consideration.

Pat and John MacTavish Fund
Opened in loving memory of Pat MacTavish, by her husband John to honor her and her professional career. First consideration will be given to high school or college women seeking to improve their knowledge of the physical science field through an enrichment program in any of the following areas of study: math, chemistry, geology, technical writing, physics, or computer science. Note: Studies in psychology and the social sciences will not be considered. Second consideration will be a college scholarship for women seeking to major in math, chemistry, geology, technical writing, physics, or computer science. Note: Studies in psychology and the social sciences will not be considered.

Reichardt Family Endowment Fund
Opened in 2008 in loving memory of Jack Reichardt by his family and with memorials to the Reichardt Family Endowment Fund, this scholarship will support a current college student or graduate student from the Tri-Cities area who will be studying in an international program. First preference to a student studying in a developing country. "Developing" will be defined as countries meeting the World Bank criteria. However, this Scholarship could support any student studying internationally.
Financial need will be a consideration. The Scholarship may not be awarded every year.