# Welch’s/National Grape Cooperative Scholarship

> Up to $1,000 from Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Deadline Mar 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/welchsnational-grape-cooperative-scholarship
- Provider: Kalamazoo Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,000, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/mi
- Official page: https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/welchs-national-grape-cooperative-scholarship/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Welch’s/National Grape Cooperative Scholarship, administered by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or vocational certification program. To qualify, applicants must be the child or grandchild of an employee at the Welch’s Company plant in Lawton, Michigan. Alternatively, the program is open to the children or grandchildren of National Grape Cooperative members who reside in Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, or Van Buren County. 

This scholarship provides $1,000 per year and is renewable. Awarded funds are sent directly to the student's chosen institution and can be applied to any expenses under the school's official cost of attendance, such as tuition, fees, housing, and food. To be considered, students must complete the provider's online application by the March 1 deadline. While the scholarship operates independently, applicants generally coordinate these funds with their school's financial aid office alongside their FAFSA or state aid package to cover remaining educational costs.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MI
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 2
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school
- Must be a high school senior enrolling full-time. Must be the child or grandchild of an employee at the Welch’s Company plant in Lawton, Michigan, or the child or grandchild of a National Grape Cooperative member residing in Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, or Van Buren County.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the all-in-one online application form through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation portal during the open application window.

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