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2017 Scholarship Recipients
Marnie Assink Dr. Tai Afrik Memorial Scholarship Art Scholarship
J. Russel and Julia Bouws Scholarship
Batts Family Scholarship
Cody Thammavongsa Kathleen Church
Leslie Barajas
Grand Valley State University
Taylor Klifman
Western Michigan University
Anna Wentzloff
Kendra Jaarsma
Michigan State University
Davenport University
Grand Valley State University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area builds our community’s endowment and provides services to donors to make giving easy. One of the services provided is the facilitation of scholarships for students. Higher education has long been seen as one of the surest paths to increased opportunity. The Community Foundation’s scholarship program shows local students that our community believes in them by assisting them in achieving their post-secondary education goals. Applications for 2018 scholarships will be available in January 2018. Visit cfhz.org for more information.
Roger and Louise Brinks Elementary Education Scholarship Returning scholarship recipient:
Returning scholarship recipient:
Emma Jennings Grand Valley State University
Hannah Gritter Calvin College
Brooklyn Groenheide
Angela Raterink
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Brooks Family First Generation Scholarship
Careerline Tech Center/Steve DeLeeuw Memorial Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipients:
Mckenna Bigelow
Olivia DeVries
Kent State
Grand Rapids Community College
Careerline Tech Center Foundation Scholarship
If you’d like to discuss how you can support our local students, please contact Stacy Timmerman at stimmerman@cfhz.org or 616-396-6590. Visit give.cfhz.org to donate to an existing scholarship fund(s).
Roger and Louise Brinks Holland Christian Schools Scholarship
Tara Genzink
Kristin Kirsch
Davenport University
Ferris State University
This publication is sponsored by:
Stephanie Arndt Hope College, Kariana Alvarado University of Michigan, David Chhum Liberty University, Kylah Le Dawson Forner Eastern Michigan University Grand Rapids Community Raymond Surya College University of Michigan
Centennial Coatings Scholarship
Peter Ly
Tran Nguyen
University of Michigan
Central Michigan University
Thomas & Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship
Lillian Mulder Dalman Memorial Scholarship for Resthaven Employees
Jessie F. Dalman Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipients:
Tessa Bartels
Victoria Mashour Aquinas College Kaitlyn MeppelinkDordt College Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora - Hope College
North Central University
Jack and Marlies DeWitt Scholarship
Abigail Shepard
Shelby Suits
Central Michigan University
University of Alabama
John C. DeWitt Scholarship
Brandy Brown
Joanna Sichandeng
Muskegon Community Grand Valley State University College
Anne E. Dirkse Martin J. Dykstra Lawrence F. and Memorial Barbara J. Dickman Memorial Nursing Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship
Olivia Panozzo
Kellen Voss
Allison Sterken
Sarah Schuiling
Angelica Ramirez
Abigail Koops
Hope College
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids Community College
Northwestern University
Grand Valley State University
Calvin College
Justin “Jup” Elhart Memorial Pamela S. Elhart Scholarship Memorial Scholarship
Charles C. Ferrell Memorial Scholarship
Fifth Third Bank Minority Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient: Austin Sall Grand Canyon University
John Groendyke
Devin Garcia
Leslie Barajas
Marita Ky
Peter Ly
Grand Valley State University
Kalmazoo Valley Community College
Western Michigan University
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Franz Family Scholarship
C. Norman Fry Scholarship
2017 Community Foundation Scholarship Program By the Numbers
$
Lydia Vreeman King’s College
Samantha Roon Hillsdale College
$658,000
260
Total Scholarship Award Dollars
Total Number of Awards
83 Number of Active Scholarship Funds
Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship
Anne Armstrong
Nicole Cordova
Nicole Dekker
Nicole Hassevoort
Annika Kolean
Helen Lim
Alma College
Muskegon Community College
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids Community College
Cornerstone University
Baker College
Makya Murray
Jaclyn Overway
Tahleka Peart
Kaleb Kieng Pung
Damien Ratsabout
Baker College
Davenport University
Baker College
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College
Nadia MartinezEstrade Ferris State University
Returning Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship recipients: Kelsey Achterhof - Oakland University, Katherine Ancil - Cedarville University, Mitchell Ballinger - Michigan State University, Ashley Bolman - Grand Rapids Community College, Brittney DeJong - Muskegon Community College, Hannah Gritter - Calvin College, Brittany McMahon - Ferris State University, Alexis Prince - Hope College, Marissa Rosales - Grand Valley State University, Senelisiwe Simpson - Muskegon Community College, Gabrielle Smeenge - Grand Valley State University, Megan VanAsperen - Grand Rapids Community College, Mitchell VanOss - Grand Valley State University, Eva Vieyra - Grand Rapids Community College
Mary Yath
Samantha Roon Hillsdale College
Anna Scholma
Mary Yath
Calvin College
Muskegon Community College
“With this award it makes it
possible for me to continue my higher education journey and make a difference in my community. This award means more to me than I can possibly express in words.“
– Brittnie Soto Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit Scholarship Recipient
Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit Scholarship
Ian Guarr Memorial Scholarship Returning scholarship recipients:
Brittnie Soto
Dominic Perales
Davenport University
Central Michigan University
Trevor GafaSyracuse University, Theresa Redmond Aquinas College, Randy Nguyen - Grand Valley State University
Haworth Scholarship
Alexis Bigler Grand Valley State University
Kennedy Boeve Delaney Cavanagh Azusa Pacific University
Christina Moore
Robert Phillips
University of Detroit Mercy
University of California
Central Michigan University
Sydney Hannigan Austin Kiekintveld Georgia State University
University of Michigan
Paul Richardson Benjamin Shoemaker Hannah Sommers James Tysinger Loyola University
Lauren Van Vugt
Madeline White
Mitchell Williams
Calvin College
Eastern Michigan University
Michigan State University
Haworth Diversity Scholarship
Lauren Galien
University of Michigan
Iowa State University
Grand Valley State University
University of North Carolina
“I take great pride in the education and opportunities I have, and I am so grateful that there are opportunities such as this that provide an avenue for me to finance my dreams.“ – Lauren Van Vugt Haworth Scholarship Recipient
G.W. Haworth Scholarship Returning scholarship recipients:
Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarship
Katelyn Hicks University of Michigan, Lauren Richardson - Purdue University
Nia Stringfellow
Miles Pruitt
Stephanie Schouman
Hope College
Hope College
University of Michigan
Alexander Eastman Ferris State University
Marjorie Banda Ferris State University
Gerald B. Johanneson Scholarship Holland Friends of Art Scholarship
Holland Doctors of Audiology Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient:
Returning scholarship recipient:
Kristin Schock Northern Michigan University
Miriam Kornelis Calvin College
Avery Bullard
Kathleen Church
University of Mississippi
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Ashtyn Dykstra Michigan State University
Anne Spence Washington University School of Medicine
Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship
Micah Cuevas
Alfredo deLarosa
Michigan State University University of Michigan
Justin Thomas
Taylor Weenum
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids Community College
Areceli Gardea
Taylor Klifman
Marita Ky
Marisol Martinez
Grand Valley State University
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Ferris State University
Returning Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship recipients: Kariana Alvarado - University of Michigan, Edgar Cardenas - Western Michigan University, Yessica Garcia - Western Michigan University, Diana Hernandez-Garcia - Western Michigan University, Julian Lugo - Hope College, David Mora - Michigan State University, Andrew Oonk - Grand Valley State University, Tanya Pompa - University of Michigan, Ivan Rodriguez - Grand Valley State University, Michael Sandoval - Michigan State University, Eric Solis - Michigan State University, Nhi Tran - Grand Valley State University, Jennifer Ung - Grand Valley State University, Srey Yol Vang - Grand Valley State University, Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora - Hope College
“Words simply evade me and my ability to express to all of you the amount of gratitude I have for all that you have helped me with. Without the Promise Scholarship, I simply would not be where I am today in my academic, personal, and professional life.“ – Michael Sandoval Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient
John T. and Esther Karri B. and M. Hoogland David E. Jasperse Educational Scholarship Scholarship
IFR, Inc. Employee Scholarship
Hannah Nyeboer
Nhi Tran
Lily Chan
Myah Nyeboer
Rebeka Rooks
Alexander Hearn
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Eastern Michigan University
Lake Superior State University
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Kaminski Family Scholarship
Leslie Barajas
Taylor Klifman
Western Michigan University
Michigan State University
Angie Kammeraad Nursing Scholarship
Theodore Malakowsky Aquinas College
Justin Thomas Grand Valley State University
Dr. J. H. Kamps/Louis Roberts Speech Award
“By awarding me the Kaminski Family Scholarship, you have helped lift a great financial burden which allows me to focus more on learning. I hope that one day I will be able to assist students achieve their goals just as you have helped me with my own.” – Taylor Klifman Kaminski Family Scholarship and Holland/ Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient
Andrea Kamphuis Spring Arbor University
Marcia Hoekstra Indiana Wesleyan University
Marcia K. and Arlyn J. Lanting Family Scholarship
Hunter Maat
Shelby Suits
Grand Canyon University
University of Alabama
Latin Americans United for Progress Dream Scholarship
Latin Americans United for Progress Dream/Beal Family Scholarship Returning scholarship recipients: Michael Sandoval Michigan State University, Eric Solis- Michigan State University
Caleb Brink Wheaton College
Anna Scholma Calvin College
Kyle Lacy
Christina Martinez
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
This publication is sponsored by:
Amy Muñoz University of Michigan
“It is both the little and the big things that inspire me every day, and the generosity displayed by this scholarship inspires me further to keep giving my time and resources to others. Rest assured that your faith in me will be upheld. “
Franklin D. Kraai Scholarship
– Kelby Bosma
Franklin D. Kraai Scholarship and Wayne A. Streur Family Scholarship Recipient
Kelby Bosma
Marita Ky
University of Notre Dame
University of Michigan
Gene Kraai Memorial Scholarship
Charles and Beatrice Kulier Scholarship
Bernard and Jerene Lemmen Memorial Scholarship
Jack and Thelma Leenhouts Scholarship Returning scholarship recipients: Johanna Gibson Hope College, Micah Stillwell Hope College
Diana Sias Western Michigan University
Arlene MelendezMorales
Cristian GomezCanchola
Hope College
Ferris State University
Andrew DePree Hope College
Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship
Ashley Davison Ryleigh Galbreath Ferris State University
Eastern Michigan
University
Maria Gonzalez
Chad Mesbergen
Jessica Nephew
Emily Salazar
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Grand Valley State University
Union College
Hope College
Returning Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship recipients:
Kylie Darling - Baker College, Ethan DeJonge - Grand Valley State University, Timothy Galbreath - Grand Valley State University, Kerensa Hofmeyer - Michigan State University, Marianna Jordan-Gomez - University of Tennessee, Samantha Modrzynski - Grand Valley State University, Joseph Secord Grand Valley State University, Mackenzie Trevino - Ferris State University, Katelyn Veldheer - Michigan State University, Tin Vu - University of Georgia, Nathan Walter - Georgia Institute of Technology
Chris Martin Memorial Art Scholarship
Samuel Meengs Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient: Cristina Piecuch Grand Valley State University
Abigail Palmateer
Olivia Panozzo
Central Michigan University
Hope College
Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics Scholarship
Ethan Henninges
Katherine Heeres
Michal Thiesen
Albion College
Hillsdale College
Minnesota State University
Ploeg-Fynewever Grace Piersma Nursing Scholarship Memorial Scholarship
Herbert F. and Ruth Westerman Neydon Scholarship Mabel L.. Olney Oren Nursing for Children Memorial Scholarship Scholarship of Widows
Ann Query Scholarship
Madeline Boggs Loyola University
Alice O. Rydell Interior Design Scholarship
Kaylee Twork
Elizabeth Vera
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Slotman Family Scholarship
Tai Anne Smith Memorial Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient: Crystal Calzada Western Michigan University
Olivia Panozzo Hope College
Emma VanderMeulen Calvin College
Tran Nguyen
Emma DeBoer
Central Michigan University
Columbia College
Brenda and Shelley Speet Robert Soeters Mills Creative Wayne A. Streur Family Scholarship Arts Scholarship Family Scholarship
Mike Torrey Swimming Scholarship
Arlene MelendezMorales Hope College
Donald J. and Lileeth Brouwer Van Ark Scholarship Returning scholarship recipients: Alexander Coe Hope College Mary Housman Michigan State University
Abigail Shepard
Claudia Ryzenga
Kelby Bosma
Brooke Elenbaas
Andrew DePree
Central Michigan University
Michigan State University
University of Notre Dame
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Award
University of Michigan Club of Holland Scholarship
Lucas DeYoung
Kaylie McConnell
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Alexander Rees University of Michigan
Jenna Ringquist
Guy Gasper
Kathleen Church
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Jack W. and Michael W. Van Dyke Memorial Scholarship
Angie Van Hoven Nursing Scholarship
Margaret Van Vyven Music Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient: Ryan Meppelink Ferris State University
Derek Chauv
Katelyn Schreur
Angela Raterink
Kaylee Twork
Claudia Ryzenga
Grand Rapids Community College
Calvin College
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Michigan State University
Ted Vanden Bosch Scholarship for Children of Firefighters, Police Officers and Rescue Personnel
Van’t Hof Scholarship Returning scholarship recipient: Quinn Bouwkamp Hope College
Onika Bouwkamp
Lucas DeYoung
Daniel Jongekryg
Jace Garza
University of Michigan
Hope College
Kendal Tinney
Hope College
New York Merchant Marine Academy
Michigan State University
W.L. Dream Scholarship
Wagner Catholic Scholarship
Brigitte Brault
Olivia Panozzo
Jenna Ringquist
Mia Marroquin
Tess Mashour
Katherine O’Brien
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
University of Michigan
Saint Mary’s College
Aquinas College
Marquette University
“I’m blessed to have been able to be a recipient of this scholarship, and one day I hope to give back to my community and make someone’s education possible like you did for me. ” – Elizabeth Vizcarra
Wagner Catholic Scholarship Recipient
Returning Wagner Catholic Scholarship recipients:
Elizabeth Andrew - Catholic University of America, Sydney Asselin - Hope College, Margaret Becker - University of Michigan, Diana Cortes - Hope College, Norma Fuentes - Loyola University, Emily LaPorte - Villanova University, Stephanie Mellstead - Aquinas College, Michael Nellis - University of Dayton, Victoria Perez - Loyola University, Benjamin Riordan - University of Notre Dame, Cristina Scheuerman - Aquinas College, Raymond Surya - University of Michigan, Elizabeth Vizcarra - Hope College, Rachel Woods - University of Michigan, Megan Youngerman - DePaul University
Peter and Huberdina Weller Scholarship
Catherine Bosch Wasson Family Scholarship
West Michigan Dental Scholarship
West Ottawa Class of 99 Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient: Samantha Hoeve Ferris State University
Cale Lewis
Michael LaPorte
Alysa Jauss
Katherine O’Brien
Wheaton College
Hamilton College
Ferris State University
Marquette University
Shawn D. Wiersma Memorial Scholarship
David Wiersema Memorial Scholarship
Roger and Wilma Winkels Hope College Scholarship Returning scholarship recipient: Justin Merriman Hope College
Anna Bosman
Brooke Statema
Jocelyn Racelis
Jace Garza
Lucas DeYoung
Grand Valley State University
Cornerstone University
University of Missouri
New York Merchant Marine Academy
University of Michigan
Ted and Yuki Yamaoka Scholarship
Mark F. Winia Memorial Scholarship
Patricia K. Winchester Vanderbilt Scholarship
Erica Southerton
Emma Weaver
Mariah DeHoop
Shelby Suits
Erica Potter
Madelynn Farrell
Regent University
Grand Rapids Community College
Central Michigan University
University of Alabama
Davenport University
Michigan State University
Zeeland Area Seminary Zeeland Rotary Don Morgan Memorial Scholarship Scholarship
Agnes Zuverink Norman Nursing Scholarship
Todd Eckstein
Gretchen Zwyghuizen
Onika Bouwkamp
Angelica Ramirez
Western Theological Seminary
Arizona State University
Hope College
Grand Valley State University
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