# Women’s Education Coalition Grant

> $2,000+ from Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Deadline Mar 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/womens-education-coalition-grant
- Provider: Kalamazoo Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: $2,000+, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/mi
- Official page: https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/womens-education-coalition-grant/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Women’s Education Coalition Grant, provided by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, supports female residents of Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, or Van Buren County in Michigan. This program is designed for women who are currently unemployed or under-employed and have taken a break from their education for at least three years after completing high school. Applicants must be able to show how pursuing further education will help them achieve financial independence. 

The award amount is $2,000+ and is renewable annually. Recipients can apply the funding toward any expenses included in their institution's cost of attendance, such as tuition, fees, housing, and transportation. Payments are sent directly to the student's school. While the provider evaluates financial need, applicants should complete the FAFSA to establish their financial status. Submissions are due by March 1.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MI
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school
- Must be a female resident of Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, or Van Buren County in Michigan. Must be under-employed or unemployed, have taken a break from school for at least three years after high school, and be able to demonstrate how further education will lead to financial independence.

## How to apply

Apply online through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's portal starting in December.

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- [Englehardt Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/englehardt-scholarship): Amount varies
- [CIS/Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/ciskalamazoo-public-education-foundation-scholarship): $1,000+
- [Dominic & Barbara Court Family Scholarship Fund](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/dominic-barbara-court-family-scholarship-fund): $2,500+

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