Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

The Financial Aid Office is currently accepting applications for the following
KVCC Foundation-Sponsored Scholarship for the 2016 fall semester.
Deadline to submit an online scholarship application is June 1, 2016.
Applications will not be returned for missing information.
All students will be notified if they have or have not been awarded this scholarship.



KVCC has an online scholarship processing system for all Foundation - Sponsored Scholarships.

Features of this system:

  • Complete one short and secure online general scholarship application. No more paper.
  • You will be considered for all scholarships you request consideration for.
  • Automatically considered for any other scholarships that match your application.
  • May be eligible for additional scholarships by answering supplemental questions at the time of application.
  • Learn more about posted scholarships, including qualifications and other related information, by using the keyword search function.

Complete the General Application to the best of your knowledge and abilities. If there's an open-ended field such as an essay make sure you complete this section.

Certification Statement: By submitting your application, you are authorizing the Financial Aid Office at KVCC to release any and all academic and financial aid information to the donors of this scholarship, as well as the members of the Scholarship Review Committee. By providing your name in the signature box you are electronically signing this application.

Please note: Scholarships that indicate documented need required means you must have a complete and valid FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office. If this FAFSA is not on file with our office at the time we review your scholarship application, you will not be considered for the scholarship.

Scholarship recipients are expected to write a personal note of thanks to the donors of the scholarship fund they receive. Send your thank you note to the KVCC Foundation Office at the following address:

KVCC Foundation
P.O. Box 4070
6767 West O Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49003

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Gil and Sylvia Golde Art Scholarship

Application Process:

  • Must complete a KVCC Admissions Application and be accepted to KVCC
  • Must apply for this scholarship through the KVCC Online Scholarship System (www.kvcc.edu/scholarship)
  • Upload a digital portfolio consisting of 6-12 pieces of your art
  • Must submit essay of 750 words or less explaining your goals, inspiration and why you are following the Illustration, Animation or Fine Art for Transfer path)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current college students must declare or be enrolled in the KVCC, AAS or CERT. Illustration or Animation program
  • Current high school students must have intention of enrolling in the KVCC Illustration or Animation program and must provide a letter of recommendation from their high school art instructor. (High school applicants only)
  • Current high school students must plan to graduate prior to the 2016 fall semester at KVCC
  • Applicant must not be eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise

Deadline to Apply:

  • June 1, 2016

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