Davenport University offers up to $8,000 scholarships to Amway employees – MLive.com
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Davenport University is offering scholarship opportunities for up to $8,000 to Amway employees under a new partnership between the two institutions.
The program also offers scholarship opportunities of up to $6,500 per year to the spouses and children, age 29 and under, of Amway employees, according to a release.
“We believe that lifelong learning is critical for career development and personal growth,” said Davenport University President Richard Pappas. “We are pleased to partner with Amway, a West Michigan company with a global reach, to ensure an educated and productive workforce. This partnership also provides opportunities for their employees’ family members, which provides ongoing opportunities and strengthens our communities.”
In addition to the scholarships, the partnership also includes a “20% discount on professional development certificates and certifications” through Davenport’s Institute of Professional Excellence.
The institute offers professional development courses and custom training for employers.
“At Amway, we believe our employees and their families are central to our success,” said Gretchen Payne, chief human resources officer at the Ada-based multi-level marketing company. “This partnership with Davenport University reflects our long-standing commitment to people and possibility. By working together, we can create more opportunities for learning and growth that benefit not only our employees but also the communities we call home.”
According to Davenport, the university offers “flexible programs for adult learners to earn degrees or certificates in more than 100 areas. Many courses are offered online, and Davenport offers both 7-week and 15-week semesters.”
Davenport has about 5,000 students at campuses across Michigan and online, including at its W.A. Lettinga campus in Caledonia Township south of Grand Rapids.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 10/1/2025).
© 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us).
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.
YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here.
Ad Choices
