Armed Forces Scholarship

The West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Scholarship is available to those that have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to include active duty, National Guard, reserves, retired, and honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces who are currently attending or have been accepted into a college, university or trade school. 

The scholarship may be used to support school expenses such as books, tuition, transportation, housing, etc. This scholarship can be applied for throughout your educational career.

Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of or physically attending a school in one of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Lake, Kent, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, or Ottawa.
  • The service member must be currently serving, retired, or be an honorably discharged member of the United States Military including those that have served in the National Guard or reserves. 
  • Currently enrolled students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale or be able to show hours toward certification of a skilled trade.
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Required Documents

  • Completed application.
  • Documentation of military service (DD214, NGB 22, Letter of Discharge, or current orders) with social security number blacked out.
  • Proof of residence or letter from school stating you are attending for the 2025-2026 school year. If the school has multiple sites, the letter must state which site you are attending.
  • Official copy of most current transcript with cumulative grade point average or credit hours toward certification of skilled trade.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation (excluding family members) which must be signed and dated within the application period by the writers.
  • A 750- to 1,500-word essay introducing yourself to the committee and explaining a time you failed and how you learned from the experience.
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The applications will then be reviewed by a committee and THREE (3) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility requirements and application criteria. 

Applications are due September 30, 2025.

Scholarship applications are currently closed.

Please check back between May 1st and September 30th.