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Challenge Scholars College Options
Challenge Scholars who enroll in the program in sixth grade and continue to meet the grades, attendance and behavior criteria can choose to attend any public college or university in Michigan, (and a few private schools too). Explore the list below.
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CollegeEnroll in 6th Grade at Westwood or Harrison ParkEnroll in 9th Grade at Union High School
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Grand Rapids Community College For students who are also eligible for the Grand Rapids Promise, the Promise scholarship is awarded first, covering tuition, fees, books and supplies.2 Years and Transfer2 Years
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Alpena Community College2 Years
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Bay De Noc Community College2 Years
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Central Michigan University4 Years
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Delta College2 Years
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Eastern Michigan University4 Years
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Ferris State University4 Years
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Glen Oaks Community College2 Years
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Gogebic Community College2 Years
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Grand Valley State University4 Years
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Henry Ford Community College2 Years
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Jackson College2 Years
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College2 Years
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Kellogg Community College2 Years
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Kirtland Community College2 Years
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Lake Michigan College2 Years
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Lake Superior State University4 Years
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Lansing Community College2 Years
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Macomb Community College2 Years
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Michigan State University4 Years
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Michigan Technological University4 Years
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Mid-Michigan Community College2 Years
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Monroe County Community College2 Years
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Montcalm Community College2 Years
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Mott Community College2 Years
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Muskegon Community College2 Years
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North Central Michigan College2 Years
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Northern Michigan University4 Years
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Northwestern Michigan College2 Years
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Oakland Community College2 Years
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Oakland University4 Years
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Saginaw Valley State University4 Years
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Schoolcraft College2 Years
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Southwestern Michigan College2 Years
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St. Clair County Community College2 Years
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor4 Years
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University of Michigan-Dearborn4 Years
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University of Michigan-Flint4 Years
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Washtenaw Community College2 Years
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Wayne County Community College2 Years
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Wayne State University4 Years
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West Shore Community College2 Years
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Western Michigan University4 Years
We are here to help.
Getting to college takes effort, but you are never alone—we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact a member of our team with your questions about Challenge Scholars. If we can't help, we'll connect you with someone who can.
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Challenge Scholars
Grand Rapids Community FoundationContact us!
ChallengeScholars@GRFoundation.org Text: 833.204.6348 -
Giuliana Estrada
Grand Rapids Community FoundationProgram Officer
(Habla español) gestrada@grfoundation.org 616.284.4928 -
Angela Reyna Perez
Grand Rapids Community FoundationScholarship Coordinator
(Habla español) areyna@grfoundation.org 616.284.4912