Overview
The Office of Student Support and Belonging has a history of partnerships with various scholarship programs, both internal and external to GVSU. OSSB's scholarship programs do not provide scholarships, but rather provides GVSU scholars with academic and personal support through coordinated learning experiences and academic success coaching. Our staff work to help students cultivate a deep sense of belonging, so they feel connected to campus, create positive relationships, and develop life-long attachments as an essential part of their time at GVSU.
Our Scholarship Programs
Brooks Scholars
Challenge Scholars
Kalamazoo Promise
Pickard Scholars
Phoenix Pact
Wade H. McCree
Program Benefits
Academic Support
Personalized support for course planning, study strategies, and time management to enhance academic performance.
Campus Resources
Guidance in navigating university services and connecting with tools that support student success.
Community Building
Inclusive environment with peer mentorship, emotional support, and opportunities for cultural and social engagement.
Career Readiness
Guidance in navigating university services and connecting with tools that support student success.
Student Testimonials
"I have learned more about my community and GVSU resources such as the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships. The one-on-one meetings are super helpful when discussing grades, semester planning, and getting information about other resources."
- Wade H. McCree Scholar
“The staff is so welcoming and ready to help with anything, finding resources for academic struggles, emotional support, and more. I have gained lots of lots of knowledge of resources I was unaware were available to me."
- Challenge Scholar
Scholarship Programs Retention Rates
|
Scholarship Program |
Winter 2026 - Fall 2026 Retention |
|---|---|
|
Wade H. McCree |
94% |
|
Brooks Scholars |
100% |
|
Challenge Scholars |
82% |
|
Kalamazoo Promise |
80% |
|
Overall |
83% |
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