Scholarship Information

The Ladies Library Association of Kalamazoo was established in 1852. Today we provide financial assistance to college bound students in the Kalamazoo area in the form of academic scholarships. Our mission is to encourage high school seniors or graduates of any age, who are permanent Kalamazoo County residents and US citizens, to seek higher education in the State of Michigan.

Selection Criteria

• Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate of any age.

• Applicant must present evidence of financial need.

• Applicant must present evidence of academic aptitude or accomplishment.

• Applicant should present detailed plans that indicate a reasonable likelihood of achieving academic/vocational goals.

• Relatives of members are NOT eligible.

Application Due Date
February 15, 2008

Scholarship Description

• Financial awards generally range from $1,000 to $2,500 – the amount to be determined by funds available and the needs/plans of the applicant. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the Michigan college the applicant plans to attend.

• This scholarship may be renewed at the discretion of the committee. If interested, the applicant MUST reapply.