Scholarships
In the College of Health Professions, we are committed to supporting students in achieving their academic and personal goals. We offer a wide range of scholarships to recognize outstanding achievement, leadership, and financial need. Whether you're an incoming freshman, a transfer student, or currently enrolled, we encourage you to explore the scholarship opportunities available to help make your education more affordable and accessible.
How To Apply
Students who have been admitted into the College of Health Professions programs may qualify for financial support through these scholarships. Please log in to the "My Scholarships" page on the Financial Aid website to apply.
GIVE | TO A SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
The College of Health Professions provides students with a rigorous, patient-centered education, critical and creative thinking skills, and soft skills needed to face the challenges of our changing health profession fields. We work diligently to prepare our students for success in a supportive environment enriched with excellent faculty, resources, and strong connections to the health care community.
Private gifts fund important educational areas such as scholarships, research, and hands-on learning not covered by tuition dollars or state aid, which are a necessity for many of our students. In addition, we have identified the recruitment and retention of faculty and students who reflect the diversity of our population as essential strategies to address our nation's health care disparities. Because of gifts that support these needs, our students can pursue their passions and ultimately make positive impacts on the health of our communities.
There are many ways to support Grand Valley State University. You can directly support our students by giving to any of the scholarship funds listed below. On behalf of the university, our college, and our current and future students, we sincerely thank you for your contribution!
| Scholarship | About the Scholarship | Give Here |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training Award of Excellence Endowed Scholarship | This award recognizes a current student in good standing in the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree program and plans to pursue a career in athletic training. | |
| Biomechanics and Motor Performance Lab - Research Fund | This fund purchases equipment and other needed items for the Biomechanics and Motor Performance Lab. | |
| Budden Family Pathway Endowed Scholarship | This fund assists a student in a health sciences program from a middle-income family who does not qualify for federal-need based aid. | |
| Christos and Joan Panopoulos Physician Assistant Studies Endowed Scholarship | This endowed scholarship assists students in the Physician Assistant Studies program during their year-long clinical phase. |
Christos and Joan Panopoulos Physician Assistant Studies Endowed Scholarship |
| Clinical Dietetics Supervised Practice Fund Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography & Vascular Student Fund | This fund provides support to clinical dietetics major with expenses related to their clinical placement experiences. |
Clinical Dietetics Supervised Practice Fund Diagnostic Medical |
| College of Health Professions (CHP) Special Projects Fund | Supports students and programs in the areas of highest need in the College of Health Professions and enables us to enhance students’ learning experiences | |
| Dan Chappell '85 Athletic Training Memorial Scholarship | This fund was established in memory of Dan Chappell `85 to assist students pursuing their master’s in athletic training at GVSU. | |
| David Daniels Memorial Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship endowment benefits a senior-level physical therapy student. | |
| Debra McKee Memorial Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship assists graduate students in the Occupational Therapy program with the cost of their education. | |
| Denise Meier Memorial Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship, in memory of Denise Meier, supports Occupational Therapy students on international fieldwork trips to Guatemala. | |
| Doctor of Audiology Gifts | This fund provides assistance to Grand Valley’s Doctor of Audiology program. | |
| Dr. Bonni Kinne Physical Therapy Clinical Education Endowment | Supports students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program with the cost of clinical education experiences, such as travel, housing, and other associated expenses. Preference is given to students who are completing clinical education in underserved communities. |
Dr. Bonni Kinne Physical Therapy Clinical Education Endowment |
| Dr. Roy and Patricia Olsson, Jr. Recreational Therapy/TherapeuticRecreation Endowed Scholarship | This endowed scholarship provides assistance to students in the Recreational/Therapeutic Recreation program with the cost of their GVSU education. |
Dr. Roy and Patricia Olsson, Jr. Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic |
| Jonathan and Melissa Hodge Cardiovascular Health Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship will help students studying cardiovascular sonography, biomedical sciences, or majors related to cardiovascular health. |
Jonathan and Melissa Hodge Cardiovascular Health Endowed Scholarship |
| Koning Family Health Sciences Scholarship | This scholarship assists a student with financial need who is in the nursing, radiation therapy, or diagnostic medical sonography program. | |
| Kulesza Family Healthcare Pathway Scholarship | This scholarship assists students majoring in Allied Health Sciences or Biomedical Science from middle income families who do not qualify for federal need-based aid. | |
| Mark '73 and Kris Kelley Therapeutic Recreation Scholarship | This fund helps GVSU therapeutic recreation students reduce debt and confidently select junior year fieldwork placement and senior year clinical internship that will enrich their education and training in a specific area of interest, especially with veterans. | |
| Occupational Therapy Fund | This fund provides assistance to Grand Valley’s Occupational Therapy program. | |
| Peter P. & Patricia R. Renucci Medical Lab Sciences Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship endowment provides financial assistance to students with financial need from the greater Grand Rapids area who are pursuing a career in Medical Lab Sciences. |
Peter P. & Patricia R. Renucci Medical Lab Sciences Scholarship Endowment |
| Peter P. Renucci Family Medical Lab Sciences Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship endowment provides financial assistance to students from the greater Grand Rapids area with financial need who are pursuing a career in health professions. |
Peter P. Renucci Family Medical Lab Sciences Scholarship Endowment |