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Scholarships

Business Study Abroad Program

The Economic Club established a fund in 2000 to provide financial assistance to students pursuing study abroad in business, managed by The Grand Rapids Foundation. One (or more) scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded annually. The applicant must meet the following criteria:

Sophomore or above standing in a business program at any public college or university. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Applicant must be a resident of Kent, Allegan, Ottawa or Muskegon counties or be a resident student at a public college or university in the West Michigan area. Foreign study programs must be endorsed and accepted as a part of or credit course in the applicant’s degree granting college or university. Funds must be administered through the home college/university financial aid office.

George J. Slykhouse Scholarship

Two $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually by The Economic Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship fund, and two $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually by the George J. Slykhouse scholarship fund named for our founder. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation includes the opportunity in it’s application process. Please visit The Grand Rapids Foundation for more information.