Student Scholarships Administered by the Foundation

All scholarships the Foundation administers are inclusive in all aspects and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion. All applicants must be graduating seniors of East Grand Rapids High School; recipients will be recognized at the EGRHS Senior Honors Assembly in the spring. All scholarships must be used for post-secondary educational expenses.

Please click on the name of each Scholarship for additional information.

The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who shows commitment to education and community and has strong aspirations and goals for the future. Applicants must have at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 unweighted scale.
The Murphy Ainsworth Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student who exhibits many of the attributes for which Murphy Ainsworth is remembered: involved in athletics; good neighbor and friend; growth mindset, always working to develop as an individual; ability to persevere, even if school and/or work are challenging; observant, patient, and kind. Preference is given to students who plan to attend Butler University or Grand Rapids Community College.
The GPJC Scholarship in Memory of Peter Coroneos is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who embodies many of the qualities for which Peter Coroneos is remembered: dynamic in all aspects, cares deeply about others and has a wide and varied network of friends, kind and accepting of all students and adults, high moral character, involved in extra-curricular activities.
The Matt F. Fouch Scholarship of Character is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who honors the character of longtime teacher and coach Matt Fouch by possessing or being: kind and accepting of all students and adults; high moral character; well-rounded; leadership skills, quiet or overt; involved in extra-curricular activities
The Charles B. "Chip" Ridenour Jr. Memorial Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student who exemplifies the character traits for which Chip Ridenour is most remembered: caring and nurturing, has high regard for the dignity of an individual, makes others feel good about themselves.
The Parker Spindle Genuine Heart Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student who shares the qualities of Parker Spindle: genuine heart and great compassion; passion for school spirit and community spirit; strong impact on others, but maybe not a strong presence; team player and always a team cheerleader; supporter of many, from old to young and friend to family.
The Peter G. Ruppert Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to one or more graduating seniors who choose to explore the armed forces or an arm of military education options. The recipient(s) should also exhibit many of the qualities that were important to Pete Ruppert: embodies a vision to think big, sets goals, lives life to the fullest, and is “in the game” and fully committed to whatever they might pursue.
The Reid VanGelderen Memorial Fund & Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student who has overcome adversity while showing similar characteristics to Reid VanGelderen: courage and perseverance, high moral character, academic excellence, involvement in extra-curricular activities. The Pediatric Oncology Resource Team also receives $1,000 from the Reid VanGelderen Memorial Fund.