TRAVERSE CITY, MI — The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to students across the five-county region.
According to an Aug. 4 news release, a total of 277 scholarships amounting to $509,728 were awarded to 223 high school seniors, college students and trade school students, the foundation announced.
“The variety of scholarships we have provide opportunities for students pursuing diverse post-secondary pathways,” said Gina Thornbury, the foundation’s senior community impact manager. “Supporting access to education and learning beyond high school is an essential part of building healthy, resilient, thriving communities.”
This year’s scholarships include:
Earlier this year, the foundation also distributed $110,000 to 10 area schools and districts to support local scholarship programs. Those grants, funded through the Wilfred and Joan Larson Endowment, bring the organization’s total 2025 support for post-secondary opportunities to $619,728.
“Congratulations to all students receiving scholarships this year,” said Torey Caviston, the foundation’s youth and community impact coordinator. “Through the generosity of donor partners and our role as steward of community assets, every year we’re able to support local students in their post-secondary pursuits.”
A full list of 2025 scholarship recipients is available at www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/scholarship-recipients.
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