Congratulations 2016 Community Foundation

Scholarship Recipients

Many thanks to our scholarship

publication sponsor:

Alexander CookeUniversity of Michigan

Batts Family Scholarship

Matthew DeNaveBoston College

J. Russel & Julia Bouws Scholarship

Kendra Jaarsma Grand Valley State

University

Emma JenningsGrand Valley State

University

Roger & Louise Brinks Elementary

Education Scholarship

Hannah GritterCalvin College

Roger & Louise Brinks Holland

Christian Schools Scholarship

Kariana AlvaradoUniversity of Michigan

Brooks Family First Generation Scholarship

David ChhumLiberty University

Returning scholarship recipients:

Stephanie Arndt - Hope College, Alina Chau - University of Michigan, Delfino Hernandez - Hope

College, Kylah Le- Eastern Michigan UniversityRaymond Surya - University of Michigan

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 2017 scholarships will be available in January 2017.

Visit cfhz.org for more information.

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

contact Mike Goorhouse, President/CEO at mgoorhouse@cfhz.org

or 616-396-6590.

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

Careerline Tech Center Foundation Scholarship

Grace McCullickDavenport University

Alexander EastmanFerris State University

Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora

Hope College

Centennial Coatings Scholarship

Alexandra VandenBerg Western Michigan

University

Anna WentzloffDavenport University

Austin DykstraFerris State University

Austin DykstraFerris State University

Careerline Tech Center/Wedeven

Brothers Scholarship

Jessie F. Dalman Scholarship

Elizabeth Hoekstra

Michigan Technological University

Clara SteebyUniversity of Michigan

Lillian Mulder Dalman Memorial Scholarship for Resthaven Employees

Rosmary SalasColorado Tech University

Thomas & Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship

Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora

Hope College

Returning scholarship recipients:

Victoria Mashour -Aquinas College

Katelyn Mesbergen - Cornerstone

UniversityKaitlyn Meppelink -

Dordt College

At a Glan

ce!2016 Community Foundation Scholarship Program

$Total Scholarship Dollars Total Number of Awards Number of Scholarship Funds

Marnie Assink Art Scholarship

Brittany PotterCalvin College

Returning scholarship recipient:

Nathan Hoekman Cornerstone University

Careerline Tech Center/Steve

DeLeeuw Memorial Scholarship

Careerline Tech Center/Machine Tech Scholarship

Anna KoetjeDavenport University

Returning scholarship recipient:

Hannah Lundquist Central Michigan University

“Your help has changed

my life for the better and I

will forever be grateful.”

– Kylah LeBrooks Family

First Generation Scholarship Recipient

$575,361 245 79

This publication is sponsored by:

Lawrence F. and Barbara J. Dickman Scholarship

Anne E. Dirkse Memorial Nursing

Scholarship

Martin J. Dykstra Memorial

Scholarship

Franz Family Scholarship

Fifth Third Bank Minority Scholarship

Justin “Jup” Elhart Memorial Scholarship

Pamela S. Elhart Memorial

Scholarship

Paige BuhlUniversity of Michigan

Carissa BrinkCalvin College

Austin SallGrand Canyon University

Alyssa ShoemakerGrand Rapids

Community College

Brian Chau University of Central

Florida

Randy Nguyen Grand Valley State

University

Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship

James FrielingButler University

Gabrielle Mummert Grand Valley State

University

Brittney DeJong Muskegon Community

College

Joshua BlauwkampGrand Valley State

University

Kelsey AchterhofOakland University

Liliana BalderasCentral Michigan

University

Ally Boeve Baker College

Ashley Bolman Grand Rapids

Community College

Colton BatesGrand Valley State

University

Danielle Craner Grand Valley State

University

Sophia BrummelWestern Michigan

University

Hannah GritterCalvin College

Randy Nguyen Grand Valley State

University

Ian Guarr Memorial Scholarship

Returning scholarship recipients:

Trevor Gafa - Syracuse UniversityJosiah Panning - Hope College

Theresa Redmond - Aquinas College

C. Norman Fry Scholarship

Caleb McNittHillsdale College

“I am so blessed to have the entire Freedom Village family behind me, rooting for me and supporting me as I reach for my goals.”

– Megan Van AsperenFreedom Village Residents’ Scholarship Recipient

Jack and Marlies DeWitt

Scholarship John C. DeWitt Scholarship

Evan BrightHope College

Toby Custer Grand Valley State

University

Brooke Dobbin Cornerstone University

Returning Freedom Village Scholarship recipients:

Katherine Ancil - Cedarville University, Mitchell Ballinger - Michigan State University, Christine Hoezee - Grand Valley State University, Bradley Kapenga - Grand Valley State University,

Krista Kolean - Calvin College, Sarah Koning - Lake Michigan College, Emma Mikolitis - Hope College, Alexis Prince - Hope College, Christianna Ransom - Kuyper College,

Salvador Robles-Soriano - Grand Valley State University, Marissa Rosales - Grand Valley State University, Megan VanAsperen- Grand Rapids Community College,

Carley VanderPloeg - Western Michigan University, Mitchell VanOss - Grand Valley State University, Eva Vieyra - Grand Rapids Community College, Darby Yoder - Western Michigan University

Returning scholarship recipient:

Jacob Guyer Hope College

Michelle KitschLake Michigan College

Brittany McMahonFerris State University

Gabrielle SmeengeGrand Valley State

University

Madeline TunisonCentral Michigan

University

Cathy Geerlings’ Indomitable Spirit

Scholarship

Marselina SanchezGrand Valley State

University

Holland Doctors of AudiologyScholarship

Miriam Kornelis Calvin College

“As I approach my senior year I am so excited to give back to others in my career the way you have given to me. “ – Carissa Brink

Lawrence F. and Barbara J. Dickman Scholarship and Ruth Westerman Oren Scholarship Recipient

Haworth Scholarship

Meridith KlenkSaginaw Valley State

University

Blake PageCentral Michigan State

University

Brandon DeBoerGrand Valley State

University

Justin BerensFerris State University

Alexis Bigler Grand Valley State

University

Keeshaune PomerleeMississippi University

for Women

Thomas DeBoerGrand Valley State

University

Dylan Renfro Clemson University

Rachel DilleyNorth Carolina State

University

Kaden BrouwerUniversity of Michigan

Jared Johnson Central Michigan

University

Erica FischerGrand Valley State

University

Austin McCall Michigan State

University

Michelle KyHope College

Rachel WyngardenCentral Michigan

University

Johanna VanderPloeg

Ferris State Univeristy

“Words could never express how much this actually means to me. It is not just the fact that I am getting help with college, which is a huge

blessing. It is also the fact that you offered to help because you

believed that I was worthy.” – Domonique AnayaKaminski Family Scholarship Recipeint

Angie Kammeraad Nursing Scholarship

Sara EnsingCapella University

Jennifer SchlatterGrand Valley State

University

Sarah JohnsonGrand Rapids Community

College

Daniel WicklundDavenport University

Martha Nordstrom-Kuyten

American Sentinel University

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

Josh Ferguson Valparaiso University

Rebecca Pinner Trinity Christian College

Paul Richardson Loyola University

Chicago

John T. & Esther M. Hoogland Educational Scholarship

Tessa Van De WalkerCalvin College

Haworth Diversity Scholarship

G.W. Haworth Scholarship

IFR, Inc. Group Employee Scholarship

Karri B. and David E. Jasperse

Scholarship

Gerald B. Johanneson Scholarship

Katelyn HicksUniversity of Michigan

Returning scholarship recipient:

Lauren Richardson Purdue University

Anna NguyenGrand Rapids

Community College

Hannah NyeboerGrand Valley State

University

Nhi Tran Grand Valley State

University

Christi Sousouay Ferris State University

Kristin SchockUniversity of Michigan

Returning scholarship recipient:

Everest Guerra University of Michigan

Kaminski Family Scholarship

Domonique AnayaFerris State University

Maurice BrownSullivan University

Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarship

Peter ColvinGrand Rapids

Community College

This publication is sponsored by:

This publication is sponsored by:

Latin Americans United for Progress Dream Scholarship

Latin Americans United for Progress Dream/

Beal Family Scholarship

Chris Martin Memorial Art Scholarship

Jack & Thelma Leenhouts Scholarship

Jose ContrerasGrand Valley State

University

David PerezFerris State University

Eric SolisMichigan State University

Micah StilwellHope College

Cristina PiecuchGrand Valley State

University

Samuel Meengs Scholarship

Evan BrightHope College

Karen & Larry Mulder Scholarship

Matthew DeNaveBoston College

Christopher DomanMichigan State University

Emily SlenkCalvin College

Karen & Larry Mulder Scholarship returning recipients:

Hunter Barman - Grand Rapids Community College, Tyler Davison - Central Michigan University, Ethan DeJonge - Grand Valley State University, Timothy Galbreath - Grand Valley State University,

Kerensa Hofmeyer - Michigan State University, Marianna Jordan-Gomez - University of Tennessee, Katelyn Mesbergen - Cornerstone University, Alexander Mills - Western Michigan University,

Ashley Modrzynski - Ferris State University, Mackenzie Trevino - Ferris State University, Katelyn Veldheer - Michigan State University, Taylor Walter - University of Georgia

“It is a huge blessing to be be receiving this scholarship. Thank you for the support. With this scholarship, I am

one step closer to achieving my dreams. You’re not only impacting me, but our future as well.“

– Eric SolisLatin Americans United for Progress/ Beal Family Scholarship

and Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient

Returning scholarship recipients:

Cindy Garcia - Hope College

Delfino Hernandez - Hope College

Michael Sandoval - Michigan State University

Anna GieslerPurdue University

Erica SlenkHope College

Clara SteebyUniversity of Michigan

Neydon Scholarship

for Children of Widows

Carissa BrinkCalvin College

Clara DreyerThe Kings College

Ruth Westerman Oren Nursing Scholarship

Ploeg-Fynewever Nursing

Scholarship

Linda Hutchison Westberg Symposium

Franklin D. Kraai Scholarship

Benjamin HahnWestern Michigan

University

Emma MartensGeorge Washington

University

Gene Kraai Memorial

Scholarship

Chris AbelFerris State University

Charles and Beatrice Kulier

Scholarship

Elizabeth VizcarraHope College

Marcia K. & Arlyn J. Lanting Family Scholarship

Mariah NelesenTrinity Christian College

Anna StaatHope College

Returning scholarship recipient:

Johanna Gibson - Calvin College

Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics Scholarship

Ashley BackusButler University

Jayne Britt Parish Nurse Scholarship

Nathan WalterGeorgia Institute of

Technology

Tin VuUniversity of Georgia

Samantha Modrzynski

Grand Valley State University

Kylie DarlingBaker College

Joseph SecordGrand Valley State

University

Garrett HilbelinkCalvin College

“The fact that some of the burden of paying for college has been lifted from my shoulders has allowed me to focus on school . . . it has allowed me to follow a career path I love . . and I cannot wait to see what

opportunities will be open to me in the near future.“ – Kerensa Hofmeyer

Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship Recipient

This publication is sponsored by:

Returning Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship recipients:Edgar Cardenas - Western Michigan University, Yessica Garcia - Western Michigan University,

Diana Gonzales - Hope College, Diana Hernandez-Garcia - Western Michigan University,Rogelio Padron - University of Michigan,Yadah Ramirez - University of Michigan,

Michael Sandoval - Michigan State University, Nhi Tran - Grand Valley State University,Jennifer Ung - Grand Valley State University

Ann Query Scholarship

Brenda & Robert Soeters Family

Scholarship

Tai Anne Smith Memorial

Scholarship

Benjamin HahnWestern Michigan

University

Jonathan YenGrand Valley State

University

Shelley Speet Mills Creative

Arts Scholarship

Mike Torrey Swimming Scholarship

Mitchell RoeGrand Valley State

University

Micah DeJonge Oakland University

Slotman Family

Scholarship

returningscholarship

recipient: Crystal Calzada - Western Michigan

University

University of Michigan Club of Holland Scholarship

Kariana Alvarado University of Michigan

Jeremiah DeKamUniversity of Michigan

Amanda LumbertUniversity of Michigan -

Dearborn

Clara SteebyUniversity of Michigan

Donald J. & Lileeth Brouwer

Van Ark Scholarship

Ryan MeppelinkFerris State University

Micah StilwellHope College

William BastUniversity of Michigan

Christian BolinUniversity of Michigan

Paige BuhlUniversity of Michigan

Jack W. & Michael W. Van Dyke Memorial

Scholarship

Margaret Van Vyven Music Scholarship

Johnathan NguyenUniversity of Michigan

Alexander CookeUniversity of Michigan

Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Award

returning scholarship recipient:

Alexander Coe - Hope College

returning scholarship recipient:

Michael Maas- Baker College

Angie Van Hoven Nursing Scholarship

Meredith SooyHope College

Marissa Ten HarmelValparaiso University

Valerie VerHageCalvin College

Mary HousmanMichigan State University

Patricia K. Winchester Vanderbilt Scholarship

Lauren BluntHillsdale College

Elizabeth KrauseCalvin College

Brianna SmithLoyola University - Chicago

Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship

Kariana AlvaradoUniversity of Michigan

Julian LugoHope College

David MoraMichigan State University

Tanya PompaUniversity of Michigan

Ivan RodriguezGrand Valley State University

Eric SolisMichigan State University

Srey Yol VangGrand Valley State

University

Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora

Hope College

Margaret Hawley-Lowrey

Grand Valley State University

“I would like to thank you for the generous gift you have given me in

order to help fund part of my education.

Your willingness to help me begin my education process,

despite the fact that you do not know me,

is extremely kind.” – Lauren Blunt

Patricia K. Winchester Vanderbilt Scholarship

“I assure you each day I will strive to succeed in college. And each day I will thank God for putting me in your path. Thank you for this honor. Thank you for believing

in my potential, and in what I have to offer the Holland/Zeeland area.“ – Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora

Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship, Centennial Coatings Scholarship and Thomas and Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship Recipient

David Wiersema Memorial Scholarship

Christina ScheuermanAquinas College

Abby KarstenCentral Michigan

University

Agnes Zuverink Norman Nursing Scholarship

Ted and Yuki Yamaoka

Scholarship

Roger and Wilma Winkels Hope College Scholarship

Zeeland Rotary Don Morgan Memorial

Scholarship

Zeeland Area Seminary

Scholarship

Andrea NguyenMichigan State University

Paige BuhlUniversity of Michigan

Garrett HilbelinkCalvin College

Cameron DeKuiper

Grand Rapids Community College

Many thanks to our scholarship

publication sponsor:

Catherine Bosch Wasson Family

Scholarship

Emily RusscherCornerstone University

West Ottawa Class of ‘99 Scholarship

Peter and Huberdina Weller

Scholarship

Shawn D. Wiersma Memorial

Scholarship

Quinn BouwkampHope College

Mark F. Winia Memorial Scholarship

Matias BickelMichigan State University

Alexis ZastrowOlivet Nazarene College

Hayley TurnerGrand Rapids

Community College

Isaac BrinkmanSt. Lawrence University

Clara BakkerColumbia University

“I was once more wonderfully surprised to learn that I had been awarded your scholarship, and I want to thank you

for contributing to my education. Now that I am a college student, it is much more difficult to find scholarships than

when I was still in high school. The cost, however, of my tuition does not shrink. I feel incredibly fortunate to have

been chosen, especially for studying a subject which I believe is incredibly important”– Clara Bakker

Peter and Huberdina Weller Scholarship Recipient

“Because of this scholarship, I will be able focus more on my schoolwork knowing that I have a kindhearted community

supporting my education. Your generosity has been a blessing and I hope one day to give back to others as you have done for me. ”

– Victoria PerezWagner Catholic Scholarship Recipient

Wagner Catholic Scholarship

Rebecca PinnerTrinity Christian College

Margaret BeckerUniversity of Michigan

Addyson GerigHope College

Laura BlanchetGrand Valley State

University

Returning Wagner Catholic scholarship recipients:

Elizabeth Andrew - Catholic University of America, Sydney Asselin - Hope College, Diana Cortes - Hope College, Norma Fuentes - Loyola University - Chicago, Emily LaPorte - Villanova University, Stephanie Mellstead - Aquinas College,

Kelly Monahan - University of Notre Dame, Monica Munoz - Hope College, Michael Nellis - University of Dayton, Benjamin Riordan - University of Notre Dame, Meaghan Shiffler- University of Michigan,

Raymond Surya - University of Michigan, Jennifer Tatrow - Aquinas College, Rachel Woods - University of Michigan

Jordan ProceMiami University

Ted Vanden Bosch Scholarship for Children of Firefighters, Police Officers and Rescue Personnel Van’t Hof Scholarship

Quinn BouwkampHope College

Victoria PerezLoyola University -

Chicago

Christina ScheuermanAquinas College

Elizabeth VizcarraHope College

Megan YoungermanDePaul University

West Michigan Dental Scholarship

Berenize VacaGrand Rapids Community

College

Samantha HoeveFerris State University

Returning scholarship recipient:

Trenton South - Western Theological

Seminary

Returning scholarship recipient:

Justin Merriman - Hope College

Returning scholarship recipient:

Devani Antuma -Calvin College