2017 Scholarship Recipients

Bright

BrightFutures

Students

Dr. Tai Afrik Memorial Scholarship

Cody ThammavongsaGrand Valley State University

Marnie Assink Art Scholarship

Kathleen ChurchSchool of the Art

Institute of Chicago

Batts Family Scholarship

Leslie BarajasWestern Michigan

University

Taylor KlifmanMichigan State

University

J. Russel and Julia Bouws Scholarship

Kristin KirschFerris State University

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area builds

our community’s endowment and provides services to donors to make giving easy. One of the

services provided is the facilitation of scholarships for students.

Higher education has long been seen as one of the surest

paths to increased opportunity. The Community Foundation’s

scholarship program shows local students that our community believes in them by assisting

them in achieving their post-secondary education goals.

Applications for 2018 scholarships will be available in January 2018.

Visit cfhz.org for more information.

If you’d like to discuss how you can support our local students, please

contact Stacy Timmerman atstimmerman@cfhz.org

or 616-396-6590.

Visit give.cfhz.org to donate to an existing scholarship fund(s).

Returning scholarship recipient:

Emma JenningsGrand Valley State

University

Roger and Louise Brinks Elementary Education Scholarship

Brooklyn GroenheideGrand Valley State University

Returning scholarship recipient:

Hannah GritterCalvin College

Roger and Louise Brinks Holland Christian Schools Scholarship

Angela RaterinkGrand Valley State

University

Mckenna BigelowKent State

Brooks Family First Generation Scholarship

Olivia DeVriesGrand Rapids

Community College

Returning scholarship recipients:

Stephanie Arndt - Hope College,

Kariana Alvarado - University of Michigan,

David Chhum - Liberty University,

Kylah Le - Eastern Michigan University

Raymond Surya - University of Michigan

Careerline Tech Center Foundation Scholarship

Tara GenzinkDavenport University

Dawson FornerGrand Rapids Community

College

Careerline Tech Center/Steve

DeLeeuw Memorial Scholarship

Tran NguyenCentral Michigan

University

Centennial Coatings Scholarship

Peter LyUniversity of Michigan

Kendra JaarsmaGrand Valley State

University

Anna WentzloffDavenport University

This publication is sponsored by:

Shelby SuitsUniversity of Alabama

Jessie F. Dalman Scholarship

Abigail ShepardCentral Michigan

University

Joanna SichandengGrand Valley State University

Lillian Mulder Dalman Memorial Scholarship for Resthaven Employees

Brandy BrownMuskegon Community

College

By the Numbers2017 Community Foundation Scholarship Program

$Total Scholarship

Award DollarsTotal Number of Awards Number of Active

Scholarship Funds

$658,000 260 83

Thomas & Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship

Tessa BartelsNorth Central University

Returning scholarship recipients:

Victoria Mashour - Aquinas College

Kaitlyn Meppelink- Dordt College

Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora - Hope College

Jack and Marlies DeWitt Scholarship

Olivia PanozzoHope College

Allison SterkenGrand Rapids

Community College

John C. DeWitt Scholarship

Kellen VossGrand Valley State

University

Sarah SchuilingNorthwestern

University

Lawrence F. and Barbara J. Dickman

Scholarship

Abigail KoopsCalvin College

Angelica RamirezGrand Valley State

University

Anne E. Dirkse Memorial Nursing

Scholarship

Martin J. Dykstra Memorial

Scholarship

John GroendykeGrand Valley State

University

Leslie BarajasWestern Michigan

University

Charles C. Ferrell Memorial

ScholarshipPamela S. Elhart

Memorial Scholarship

Peter LyUniversity of Michigan

Marita KyUniversity of Michigan

Fifth Third Bank Minority Scholarship

Lydia VreemanKing’s College

Franz Family Scholarship

Justin “Jup” Elhart Memorial Scholarship

Devin GarciaKalmazoo Valley

Community College

Returning scholarship recipient:

Austin SallGrand Canyon

University

Samantha RoonHillsdale College

C. Norman Fry Scholarship

Brittnie SotoDavenport University

Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit

Scholarship

Dominic PeralesCentral Michigan

University

Ian Guarr Memorial Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipients:

Trevor Gafa- Syracuse University,

Theresa Redmond - Aquinas College,

Randy Nguyen - Grand Valley State University

Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship

Nicole CordovaMuskegon

Community College

Anne ArmstrongAlma College

Nicole DekkerWestern Michigan

University

Annika KoleanCornerstone University

Nicole HassevoortGrand Rapids

Community College

Makya MurrayBaker College

Nadia Martinez-Estrade

Ferris State University

Jaclyn OverwayDavenport University

Kaleb Kieng PungGrand Rapids

Community College

Tahleka PeartBaker College

Anna ScholmaCalvin College

Samantha RoonHillsdale College

Mary YathMuskegon Community

College

Helen LimBaker College

Damien RatsaboutGrand Rapids

Community College

Returning Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship recipients:Kelsey Achterhof - Oakland University, Katherine Ancil - Cedarville University,

Mitchell Ballinger - Michigan State University, Ashley Bolman - Grand Rapids Community College, Brittney DeJong - Muskegon Community College,

Hannah Gritter - Calvin College, Brittany McMahon - Ferris State University,

Alexis Prince - Hope College, Marissa Rosales - Grand Valley State University,

Senelisiwe Simpson - Muskegon Community College, Gabrielle Smeenge - Grand Valley State University,

Megan VanAsperen - Grand Rapids Community College, Mitchell VanOss - Grand Valley State University, Eva Vieyra - Grand Rapids Community College

“With this award it makes it possible for me to continue

my higher education journey and make a difference in my

community. This award means more to me than I can possibly

express in words.“ – Brittnie Soto

Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit Scholarship Recipient

Mary Yath

Haworth Scholarship

Kennedy BoeveAzusa Pacific

University

Alexis BiglerGrand Valley State

University

Delaney CavanaghUniversity of Michigan

Sydney HanniganGeorgia State University

Lauren GalienCentral Michigan

University

Christina MooreUniversity of Detroit

Mercy

Austin KiekintveldUniversity of Michigan

Robert PhillipsUniversity of

California

Benjamin ShoemakerIowa State University

Paul RichardsonLoyola University

James TysingerUniversity of North

Carolina

Hannah SommersGrand Valley State

University

Lauren Van VugtCalvin College

Mitchell WilliamsMichigan State

University

Madeline WhiteEastern Michigan

University

“I take great pride in the education and opportunities I have, and I am so grateful

that there are opportunities such as this that provide an avenue for me to finance my dreams.“

– Lauren Van VugtHaworth Scholarship Recipient

Miles PruittHope College

Haworth Diversity Scholarship

Nia StringfellowHope College

Stephanie SchoumanUniversity of Michigan

G.W. Haworth Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipients:

Katelyn Hicks - University of Michigan, Lauren Richardson

- Purdue University

Marjorie BandaFerris State University

Alexander Eastman

Ferris State University

Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarship

Anne SpenceWashington University

School of Medicine

Holland Doctors of Audiology Scholarship

Ashtyn DykstraMichigan State

University

Kathleen ChurchSchool of the Art

Institute of Chicago

Holland Friends of Art Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipient:

Miriam KornelisCalvin College

Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship

Alfredo deLarosaUniversity of Michigan

Micah CuevasMichigan State University

Areceli GardeaGrand Valley State

University

Marita KyUniversity of Michigan

Taylor KlifmanMichigan State University

Marisol MartinezFerris State University

Justin ThomasGrand Valley State

University

Taylor WeenumGrand Rapids

Community College

“Words simply evade me and my ability to express to all of you the amount of gratitude I have for all

that you have helped me with. Without the Promise Scholarship, I simply would not be where I am today

in my academic, personal, and professional life.“ – Michael Sandoval

Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient

Returning Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship recipients:Kariana Alvarado - University of Michigan, Edgar Cardenas - Western Michigan University,

Yessica Garcia - Western Michigan University, Diana Hernandez-Garcia - Western Michigan University, Julian Lugo - Hope College, David Mora - Michigan State University,

Andrew Oonk - Grand Valley State University, Tanya Pompa - University of Michigan, Ivan Rodriguez - Grand Valley State University, Michael Sandoval - Michigan State

University, Eric Solis - Michigan State University, Nhi Tran - Grand Valley State University, Jennifer Ung - Grand Valley State University, Srey Yol Vang - Grand Valley State University,

Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora - Hope College

Gerald B. Johanneson Scholarship

Avery BullardUniversity of Mississippi

Returning scholarship recipient:

Kristin Schock - Northern Michigan

University

“By awarding me the Kaminski Family Scholarship, you have helped lift a great

financial burden which allows me to focus more on learning.

I hope that one day I will be able to assist students achieve

their goals just as you have helped me with my own.” – Taylor Klifman

Kaminski Family Scholarship and Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient

Nhi TranGrand Valley State

University

IFR, Inc. Employee Scholarship

Hannah NyeboerGrand Valley State

University

Lily ChanEastern Michigan

University

Myah NyeboerLake Superior State

University

Rebeka RooksUniversity of Michigan

John T. and Esther M. Hoogland

Educational Scholarship

Taylor KlifmanMichigan State

University

Kaminski Family Scholarship

Leslie BarajasWestern Michigan

University

Theodore MalakowskyAquinas College

Justin ThomasGrand Valley State

University

Alexander HearnUniversity of Michigan

Karri B. and David E. Jasperse

Scholarship

Andrea Kamphuis

Spring Arbor University

Marcia HoekstraIndiana Wesleyan

University

Angie Kammeraad Nursing Scholarship

Shelby SuitsUniversity of Alabama

Hunter MaatGrand Canyon University

Dr. J. H. Kamps/Louis Roberts Speech Award

Caleb BrinkWheaton College

Anna ScholmaCalvin College

Marcia K. and Arlyn J. Lanting Family Scholarship

Christina MartinezGrand Valley State

University

Kyle LacyGrand Valley State

University

Latin Americans United for Progress Dream Scholarship

This publication is sponsored by:

Latin Americans United for Progress Dream/Beal Family Scholarship

Amy MuñozUniversity of Michigan

Returning scholarship recipients:

Michael Sandoval - Michigan State University,

Eric Solis- Michigan State University

“It is both the little and the big things that inspire me every day, and the generosity displayed by this scholarship inspires me

further to keep giving my time and resources to others. Rest assured that your faith in me will be upheld. “

– Kelby BosmaFranklin D. Kraai Scholarship and Wayne A. Streur Family Scholarship RecipientKelby Bosma

University of Notre Dame

Marita KyUniversity of Michigan

Franklin D. Kraai Scholarship

Diana SiasWestern Michigan

University

Gene Kraai Memorial Scholarship

Jack and Thelma Leenhouts Scholarship

Andrew DePreeHope College

Olivia PanozzoHope College

Samuel Meengs Scholarship

Abigail PalmateerCentral Michigan

University

Chris Martin Memorial Art Scholarship

Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship

Ryleigh GalbreathEastern Michigan

University

Ashley DavisonFerris State University

Maria GonzalezUniversity of Texas Rio

Grande Valley

Jessica NephewUnion College

Chad MesbergenGrand Valley State

University

Emily SalazarHope College

Returning Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship recipients:Kylie Darling - Baker College, Ethan DeJonge - Grand Valley State

University, Timothy Galbreath - Grand Valley State University, Kerensa Hofmeyer - Michigan State University,

Marianna Jordan-Gomez - University of Tennessee, Samantha Modrzynski - Grand Valley State University, Joseph Secord - Grand Valley State University, Mackenzie Trevino - Ferris State University,

Katelyn Veldheer - Michigan State University, Tin Vu - University of Georgia, Nathan Walter - Georgia Institute of Technology

Returning scholarship recipients:

Johanna Gibson - Hope College,

Micah Stillwell - Hope College

Returning scholarship recipient:

Cristina Piecuch - Grand Valley

State University

Arlene Melendez-Morales

Hope College

Charles and Beatrice Kulier

Scholarship

Cristian Gomez-Canchola

Ferris State University

Bernard and Jerene Lemmen

Memorial Scholarship

Ethan HenningesAlbion College

Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics Scholarship

Katherine HeeresHillsdale College

Michal ThiesenMinnesota State

University

Neydon Scholarship for Children of Widows

Madeline BoggsLoyola University

Herbert F. and Mabel L.. Olney

Memorial Scholarship

Kaylee TworkGrand Valley State

University

Ruth Westerman Oren Nursing Scholarship

Elizabeth VeraHope College

Olivia PanozzoHope College

Ploeg-Fynewever Nursing Scholarship

Emma VanderMeulen

Calvin College

Ann Query Scholarship

Tran NguyenCentral Michigan

University

Emma DeBoerColumbia College

Slotman Family Scholarship

Grace Piersma Memorial Scholarship

Alice O. Rydell Interior Design

ScholarshipReturning scholarship

recipient:

Crystal CalzadaWestern Michigan

University

Tai Anne Smith Memorial

Scholarship

Arlene Melendez-Morales

Hope College

Brenda and Robert Soeters

Family Scholarship

Abigail ShepardCentral Michigan

University

Shelley Speet Mills Creative

Arts Scholarship

Claudia RyzengaMichigan State

University

Kelby BosmaUniversity of Notre Dame

Mike Torrey Swimming Scholarship

Brooke ElenbaasGrand Valley State

University

Wayne A. Streur Family Scholarship

University of Michigan Club of Holland Scholarship

Kaylie McConnellUniversity of Michigan

Lucas DeYoungUniversity of Michigan

Alexander ReesUniversity of Michigan

Guy GasperUniversity of Michigan

Jenna RingquistUniversity of Michigan

Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Award

Kathleen ChurchSchool of the Art Institute of

Chicago

Donald J. and Lileeth Brouwer Van Ark Scholarship

Andrew DePreeHope College

Returning scholarship recipients:

Alexander CoeHope College

Mary Housman Michigan State

University

Derek ChauvGrand Rapids

Community College

Jack W. and Michael W. Van Dyke Memorial Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipient:

Ryan MeppelinkFerris State University

Angie Van Hoven Nursing Scholarship

Katelyn SchreurCalvin College

Angela RaterinkGrand Valley State

University

Kaylee TworkGrand Valley State

University

Claudia RyzengaMichigan State

University

Van’t Hof Scholarship

Onika BouwkampHope College

Margaret Van Vyven Music Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipient:

Quinn BouwkampHope College

Ted Vanden Bosch Scholarship for Children of Firefighters, Police Officers and Rescue Personnel

Lucas DeYoungUniversity of Michigan

Daniel JongekrygHope College

Jace GarzaNew York Merchant

Marine Academy

Kendal TinneyMichigan State

University

Wagner Catholic Scholarship

Olivia PanozzoHope College

Jenna RingquistUniversity of Michigan

Mia MarroquinSaint Mary’s College

Tess MashourAquinas College

Katherine O’BrienMarquette University

Returning Wagner Catholic Scholarship recipients:Elizabeth Andrew - Catholic University of America, Sydney Asselin - Hope

College, Margaret Becker - University of Michigan, Diana Cortes - Hope College, Norma Fuentes - Loyola University,

Emily LaPorte - Villanova University, Stephanie Mellstead - Aquinas College, Michael Nellis - University of Dayton, Victoria Perez - Loyola

University, Benjamin Riordan - University of Notre Dame, Cristina Scheuerman - Aquinas College, Raymond Surya - University of

Michigan, Elizabeth Vizcarra - Hope College, Rachel Woods - University of Michigan, Megan Youngerman - DePaul University

W.L. Dream Scholarship

Brigitte BraultGrand Valley State

University

“I’m blessed to have been able to be a recipient of this scholarship, and one day I hope to give back to my community and make someone’s

education possible like you did for me. ” – Elizabeth Vizcarra

Wagner Catholic Scholarship Recipient

Catherine Bosch Wasson Family

Scholarship

Cale LewisWheaton College

Peter and Huberdina Weller

Scholarship

Michael LaPorteHamilton College

West Michigan Dental Scholarship

Alysa JaussFerris State University

Returning scholarship recipient:

Samantha HoeveFerris State University

West Ottawa Class of 99 Scholarship

Katherine O’BrienMarquette University

Anna BosmanGrand Valley State

University

David Wiersema Memorial Scholarship

Brooke StatemaCornerstone University

Jocelyn RacelisUniversity of Missouri

Jace GarzaNew York Merchant

Marine Academy

Shawn D. Wiersma Memorial

Scholarship

Lucas DeYoungUniversity of Michigan

Roger and Wilma Winkels Hope College

Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipient:

Justin MerrimanHope College

Erica SouthertonRegent University

Patricia K. Winchester Vanderbilt Scholarship

Emma WeaverGrand Rapids

Community College

Mariah DeHoopCentral Michigan

University

Madelynn FarrellMichigan State

University

Ted and Yuki Yamaoka

Scholarship

Shelby SuitsUniversity of Alabama

Erica PotterDavenport University

Mark F. Winia Memorial Scholarship

Angelica RamirezGrand Valley State

University

Agnes Zuverink Norman Nursing Scholarship

Gretchen ZwyghuizenArizona State University

Onika BouwkampHope College

Zeeland Rotary Don Morgan Memorial Scholarship

Todd EcksteinWestern Theological Seminary

Zeeland Area Seminary Scholarship

Many thanks to our 2017 scholarship publication sponsor:

cfhz.org