SCHOLARSHIPS | GIVING
APPLY | FOR A COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP
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. Here is a list of scholarships for admitted health professions students: myScholarships.

“Through innovative education of tomorrow's health professionals, the College will support the advancement of inclusive and equitable health and health care delivery.”
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CHP Vision Statement
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!
Scholarships | Giving
Scholarship | About the Scholarship | Give Here | Action |
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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. |
Budden Family Pathway Endowed Scholarship | View |
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 | View |
David Daniels Memorial Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship endowment benefits a senior-level physical therapy student. |
David Daniels Memorial Scholarship Endowment | View |
Debra McKee Memorial Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship assists graduate students in the Occupational Therapy program with the cost of their education. |
Debra McKee Memorial Endowed Scholarship | View |
Denise Meier Memorial Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship, in memory of Denise Meier, supports Occupational Therapy students on international fieldwork trips to Guatemala. |
Denise Meier Memorial Endowed Scholarship | View |
Dr. Roy and Patricia Olsson, Jr. Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation 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 Recreation Endowed Scholarship | View |
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 | View |
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. |
Koning Family Health Sciences Scholarship | View |
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. |
Kulesza Family Healthcare Pathway Scholarship | View |
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. |
Mark'73 and Kris Kelley Therapeutic Recreation Scholarship | View |
Occupational Therapy Fund | This fund provides assistance to Grand Valley’s Occupational Therapy Program. |
Occupational Therapy Fund | View |
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 | View |
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 | View |
Physical Therapy Department Endowment | This endowment enhances GVSU's Physical Therapy Department. |
Physical Therapy Department Endowment | View |
Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Fund | This fund assists Doctor of Physical Therapy students in their third year with costs of attending conferences or continuing education expenses related to pelvic health. |
Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Fund | View |
Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic Fund | This fund provides support for pro bono physical therapy services including equipment, supply needs, and interpreter aid to many non-English speaking patients that the clinic serves. |
Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic Fund | View |
Physical Therapy Urban Schools Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship provides assistance to students from urban schools that are pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy. |
Physical Therapy Urban Schools Endowed Scholarship | View |
Physician Assistant School Program Development Fund | This fund provides assistance to the Physician Assistant Studies program. |
Physician Assistant School Program Development Fund | View |
Rev. Darld and Joyce Black Doctor of Physical Therapy 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. |
Rev. Darld and Joyce Black Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship | View |
Ruth M. Perry Scholarship for Physical Therapy | This scholarship benefits graduate students preparing to become physical therapists. |
Ruth M. Perry Scholarship for Physical Therapy | View |
Stephanie Urbanawiz Physician Assistant Endowed Scholarship | This endowed scholarship provides assistance to a Physician Assistant Studies student. |
Stephanie Urbanawiz Physician Assistant Endowed Scholarship | View |
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Clinical Placement Scholarship | This scholarship assists students in clinical placement sites outside of urban areas in Western and Northern Michigan who are pursuing degrees in RN to BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Occupational Therapy, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. |
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Clinical Placement Scholarship | View |
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Health Sciences Scholarship | This scholarship assists students with demonstrated financial need and to fill the gap who are pursuing degrees in RN to BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Occupational Therapy, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies who are interested in senior care. |
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Health Sciences Scholarship | View |
Theresa M. McKee, MS OTR, Occupational Therapy Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship benefits deserving students majoring in occupational therapy. |
Theresa M. McKee, MS OTR, Occupational Therapy Endowed Scholarship | View |
Volkhardt Family Scholarship | This scholarship provides assistance to future nurses and physical therapists who demonstrate financial need. |
Volkhardt Family Scholarship | View |