2017 Scholarship Recipients Bright Bright Futures Students
2017 Scholarship Recipients
Bright
BrightFutures
Students
Dr. Tai Afrik Memorial Scholarship
Cody ThammavongsaGrand Valley State University
Marnie Assink Art Scholarship
Kathleen ChurchSchool of the Art
Institute of Chicago
Batts Family Scholarship
Leslie BarajasWestern Michigan
University
Taylor KlifmanMichigan State
University
J. Russel and Julia Bouws Scholarship
Kristin KirschFerris State University
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 2018 scholarships will be available in January 2018.
Visit cfhz.org for more information.
If you’d like to discuss how you can support our local students, please
contact Stacy Timmerman [email protected]
or 616-396-6590.
Visit give.cfhz.org to donate to an existing scholarship fund(s).
Returning scholarship recipient:
Emma JenningsGrand Valley State
University
Roger and Louise Brinks Elementary Education Scholarship
Brooklyn GroenheideGrand Valley State University
Returning scholarship recipient:
Hannah GritterCalvin College
Roger and Louise Brinks Holland Christian Schools Scholarship
Angela RaterinkGrand Valley State
University
Mckenna BigelowKent State
Brooks Family First Generation Scholarship
Olivia DeVriesGrand Rapids
Community College
Returning scholarship recipients:
Stephanie Arndt - Hope College,
Kariana Alvarado - University of Michigan,
David Chhum - Liberty University,
Kylah Le - Eastern Michigan University
Raymond Surya - University of Michigan
Careerline Tech Center Foundation Scholarship
Tara GenzinkDavenport University
Dawson FornerGrand Rapids Community
College
Careerline Tech Center/Steve
DeLeeuw Memorial Scholarship
Tran NguyenCentral Michigan
University
Centennial Coatings Scholarship
Peter LyUniversity of Michigan
Kendra JaarsmaGrand Valley State
University
Anna WentzloffDavenport University
This publication is sponsored by:
Shelby SuitsUniversity of Alabama
Jessie F. Dalman Scholarship
Abigail ShepardCentral Michigan
University
Joanna SichandengGrand Valley State University
Lillian Mulder Dalman Memorial Scholarship for Resthaven Employees
Brandy BrownMuskegon Community
College
By the Numbers2017 Community Foundation Scholarship Program
$Total Scholarship
Award DollarsTotal Number of Awards Number of Active
Scholarship Funds
$658,000 260 83
Thomas & Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship
Tessa BartelsNorth Central University
Returning scholarship recipients:
Victoria Mashour - Aquinas College
Kaitlyn Meppelink- Dordt College
Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora - Hope College
Jack and Marlies DeWitt Scholarship
Olivia PanozzoHope College
Allison SterkenGrand Rapids
Community College
John C. DeWitt Scholarship
Kellen VossGrand Valley State
University
Sarah SchuilingNorthwestern
University
Lawrence F. and Barbara J. Dickman
Scholarship
Abigail KoopsCalvin College
Angelica RamirezGrand Valley State
University
Anne E. Dirkse Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
Martin J. Dykstra Memorial
Scholarship
John GroendykeGrand Valley State
University
Leslie BarajasWestern Michigan
University
Charles C. Ferrell Memorial
ScholarshipPamela S. Elhart
Memorial Scholarship
Peter LyUniversity of Michigan
Marita KyUniversity of Michigan
Fifth Third Bank Minority Scholarship
Lydia VreemanKing’s College
Franz Family Scholarship
Justin “Jup” Elhart Memorial Scholarship
Devin GarciaKalmazoo Valley
Community College
Returning scholarship recipient:
Austin SallGrand Canyon
University
Samantha RoonHillsdale College
C. Norman Fry Scholarship
Brittnie SotoDavenport University
Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit
Scholarship
Dominic PeralesCentral Michigan
University
Ian Guarr Memorial Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipients:
Trevor Gafa- Syracuse University,
Theresa Redmond - Aquinas College,
Randy Nguyen - Grand Valley State University
Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship
Nicole CordovaMuskegon
Community College
Anne ArmstrongAlma College
Nicole DekkerWestern Michigan
University
Annika KoleanCornerstone University
Nicole HassevoortGrand Rapids
Community College
Makya MurrayBaker College
Nadia Martinez-Estrade
Ferris State University
Jaclyn OverwayDavenport University
Kaleb Kieng PungGrand Rapids
Community College
Tahleka PeartBaker College
Anna ScholmaCalvin College
Samantha RoonHillsdale College
Mary YathMuskegon Community
College
Helen LimBaker College
Damien RatsaboutGrand Rapids
Community College
Returning Freedom Village Residents’ Scholarship recipients:Kelsey Achterhof - Oakland University, Katherine Ancil - Cedarville University,
Mitchell Ballinger - Michigan State University, Ashley Bolman - Grand Rapids Community College, Brittney DeJong - Muskegon Community College,
Hannah Gritter - Calvin College, Brittany McMahon - Ferris State University,
Alexis Prince - Hope College, Marissa Rosales - Grand Valley State University,
Senelisiwe Simpson - Muskegon Community College, Gabrielle Smeenge - Grand Valley State University,
Megan VanAsperen - Grand Rapids Community College, Mitchell VanOss - Grand Valley State University, Eva Vieyra - Grand Rapids Community College
“With this award it makes it possible for me to continue
my higher education journey and make a difference in my
community. This award means more to me than I can possibly
express in words.“ – Brittnie Soto
Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit Scholarship Recipient
Mary Yath
Haworth Scholarship
Kennedy BoeveAzusa Pacific
University
Alexis BiglerGrand Valley State
University
Delaney CavanaghUniversity of Michigan
Sydney HanniganGeorgia State University
Lauren GalienCentral Michigan
University
Christina MooreUniversity of Detroit
Mercy
Austin KiekintveldUniversity of Michigan
Robert PhillipsUniversity of
California
Benjamin ShoemakerIowa State University
Paul RichardsonLoyola University
James TysingerUniversity of North
Carolina
Hannah SommersGrand Valley State
University
Lauren Van VugtCalvin College
Mitchell WilliamsMichigan State
University
Madeline WhiteEastern Michigan
University
“I take great pride in the education and opportunities I have, and I am so grateful
that there are opportunities such as this that provide an avenue for me to finance my dreams.“
– Lauren Van VugtHaworth Scholarship Recipient
Miles PruittHope College
Haworth Diversity Scholarship
Nia StringfellowHope College
Stephanie SchoumanUniversity of Michigan
G.W. Haworth Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipients:
Katelyn Hicks - University of Michigan, Lauren Richardson
- Purdue University
Marjorie BandaFerris State University
Alexander Eastman
Ferris State University
Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarship
Anne SpenceWashington University
School of Medicine
Holland Doctors of Audiology Scholarship
Ashtyn DykstraMichigan State
University
Kathleen ChurchSchool of the Art
Institute of Chicago
Holland Friends of Art Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient:
Miriam KornelisCalvin College
Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship
Alfredo deLarosaUniversity of Michigan
Micah CuevasMichigan State University
Areceli GardeaGrand Valley State
University
Marita KyUniversity of Michigan
Taylor KlifmanMichigan State University
Marisol MartinezFerris State University
Justin ThomasGrand Valley State
University
Taylor WeenumGrand Rapids
Community College
“Words simply evade me and my ability to express to all of you the amount of gratitude I have for all
that you have helped me with. Without the Promise Scholarship, I simply would not be where I am today
in my academic, personal, and professional life.“ – Michael Sandoval
Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient
Returning Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship recipients:Kariana Alvarado - University of Michigan, Edgar Cardenas - Western Michigan University,
Yessica Garcia - Western Michigan University, Diana Hernandez-Garcia - Western Michigan University, Julian Lugo - Hope College, David Mora - Michigan State University,
Andrew Oonk - Grand Valley State University, Tanya Pompa - University of Michigan, Ivan Rodriguez - Grand Valley State University, Michael Sandoval - Michigan State
University, Eric Solis - Michigan State University, Nhi Tran - Grand Valley State University, Jennifer Ung - Grand Valley State University, Srey Yol Vang - Grand Valley State University,
Rodrigo Zavala-Cintora - Hope College
Gerald B. Johanneson Scholarship
Avery BullardUniversity of Mississippi
Returning scholarship recipient:
Kristin Schock - Northern Michigan
University
“By awarding me the Kaminski Family Scholarship, you have helped lift a great
financial burden which allows me to focus more on learning.
I hope that one day I will be able to assist students achieve
their goals just as you have helped me with my own.” – Taylor Klifman
Kaminski Family Scholarship and Holland/Zeeland Promise Scholarship Recipient
Nhi TranGrand Valley State
University
IFR, Inc. Employee Scholarship
Hannah NyeboerGrand Valley State
University
Lily ChanEastern Michigan
University
Myah NyeboerLake Superior State
University
Rebeka RooksUniversity of Michigan
John T. and Esther M. Hoogland
Educational Scholarship
Taylor KlifmanMichigan State
University
Kaminski Family Scholarship
Leslie BarajasWestern Michigan
University
Theodore MalakowskyAquinas College
Justin ThomasGrand Valley State
University
Alexander HearnUniversity of Michigan
Karri B. and David E. Jasperse
Scholarship
Andrea Kamphuis
Spring Arbor University
Marcia HoekstraIndiana Wesleyan
University
Angie Kammeraad Nursing Scholarship
Shelby SuitsUniversity of Alabama
Hunter MaatGrand Canyon University
Dr. J. H. Kamps/Louis Roberts Speech Award
Caleb BrinkWheaton College
Anna ScholmaCalvin College
Marcia K. and Arlyn J. Lanting Family Scholarship
Christina MartinezGrand Valley State
University
Kyle LacyGrand Valley State
University
Latin Americans United for Progress Dream Scholarship
This publication is sponsored by:
Latin Americans United for Progress Dream/Beal Family Scholarship
Amy MuñozUniversity of Michigan
Returning scholarship recipients:
Michael Sandoval - Michigan State University,
Eric Solis- Michigan State University
“It is both the little and the big things that inspire me every day, and the generosity displayed by this scholarship inspires me
further to keep giving my time and resources to others. Rest assured that your faith in me will be upheld. “
– Kelby BosmaFranklin D. Kraai Scholarship and Wayne A. Streur Family Scholarship RecipientKelby Bosma
University of Notre Dame
Marita KyUniversity of Michigan
Franklin D. Kraai Scholarship
Diana SiasWestern Michigan
University
Gene Kraai Memorial Scholarship
Jack and Thelma Leenhouts Scholarship
Andrew DePreeHope College
Olivia PanozzoHope College
Samuel Meengs Scholarship
Abigail PalmateerCentral Michigan
University
Chris Martin Memorial Art Scholarship
Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship
Ryleigh GalbreathEastern Michigan
University
Ashley DavisonFerris State University
Maria GonzalezUniversity of Texas Rio
Grande Valley
Jessica NephewUnion College
Chad MesbergenGrand Valley State
University
Emily SalazarHope College
Returning Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship recipients:Kylie Darling - Baker College, Ethan DeJonge - Grand Valley State
University, Timothy Galbreath - Grand Valley State University, Kerensa Hofmeyer - Michigan State University,
Marianna Jordan-Gomez - University of Tennessee, Samantha Modrzynski - Grand Valley State University, Joseph Secord - Grand Valley State University, Mackenzie Trevino - Ferris State University,
Katelyn Veldheer - Michigan State University, Tin Vu - University of Georgia, Nathan Walter - Georgia Institute of Technology
Returning scholarship recipients:
Johanna Gibson - Hope College,
Micah Stillwell - Hope College
Returning scholarship recipient:
Cristina Piecuch - Grand Valley
State University
Arlene Melendez-Morales
Hope College
Charles and Beatrice Kulier
Scholarship
Cristian Gomez-Canchola
Ferris State University
Bernard and Jerene Lemmen
Memorial Scholarship
Ethan HenningesAlbion College
Michigan Lakeshore Aquatics Scholarship
Katherine HeeresHillsdale College
Michal ThiesenMinnesota State
University
Neydon Scholarship for Children of Widows
Madeline BoggsLoyola University
Herbert F. and Mabel L.. Olney
Memorial Scholarship
Kaylee TworkGrand Valley State
University
Ruth Westerman Oren Nursing Scholarship
Elizabeth VeraHope College
Olivia PanozzoHope College
Ploeg-Fynewever Nursing Scholarship
Emma VanderMeulen
Calvin College
Ann Query Scholarship
Tran NguyenCentral Michigan
University
Emma DeBoerColumbia College
Slotman Family Scholarship
Grace Piersma Memorial Scholarship
Alice O. Rydell Interior Design
ScholarshipReturning scholarship
recipient:
Crystal CalzadaWestern Michigan
University
Tai Anne Smith Memorial
Scholarship
Arlene Melendez-Morales
Hope College
Brenda and Robert Soeters
Family Scholarship
Abigail ShepardCentral Michigan
University
Shelley Speet Mills Creative
Arts Scholarship
Claudia RyzengaMichigan State
University
Kelby BosmaUniversity of Notre Dame
Mike Torrey Swimming Scholarship
Brooke ElenbaasGrand Valley State
University
Wayne A. Streur Family Scholarship
University of Michigan Club of Holland Scholarship
Kaylie McConnellUniversity of Michigan
Lucas DeYoungUniversity of Michigan
Alexander ReesUniversity of Michigan
Guy GasperUniversity of Michigan
Jenna RingquistUniversity of Michigan
Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Award
Kathleen ChurchSchool of the Art Institute of
Chicago
Donald J. and Lileeth Brouwer Van Ark Scholarship
Andrew DePreeHope College
Returning scholarship recipients:
Alexander CoeHope College
Mary Housman Michigan State
University
Derek ChauvGrand Rapids
Community College
Jack W. and Michael W. Van Dyke Memorial Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient:
Ryan MeppelinkFerris State University
Angie Van Hoven Nursing Scholarship
Katelyn SchreurCalvin College
Angela RaterinkGrand Valley State
University
Kaylee TworkGrand Valley State
University
Claudia RyzengaMichigan State
University
Van’t Hof Scholarship
Onika BouwkampHope College
Margaret Van Vyven Music Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient:
Quinn BouwkampHope College
Ted Vanden Bosch Scholarship for Children of Firefighters, Police Officers and Rescue Personnel
Lucas DeYoungUniversity of Michigan
Daniel JongekrygHope College
Jace GarzaNew York Merchant
Marine Academy
Kendal TinneyMichigan State
University
Wagner Catholic Scholarship
Olivia PanozzoHope College
Jenna RingquistUniversity of Michigan
Mia MarroquinSaint Mary’s College
Tess MashourAquinas College
Katherine O’BrienMarquette University
Returning Wagner Catholic Scholarship recipients:Elizabeth Andrew - Catholic University of America, Sydney Asselin - Hope
College, Margaret Becker - University of Michigan, Diana Cortes - Hope College, Norma Fuentes - Loyola University,
Emily LaPorte - Villanova University, Stephanie Mellstead - Aquinas College, Michael Nellis - University of Dayton, Victoria Perez - Loyola
University, Benjamin Riordan - University of Notre Dame, Cristina Scheuerman - Aquinas College, Raymond Surya - University of
Michigan, Elizabeth Vizcarra - Hope College, Rachel Woods - University of Michigan, Megan Youngerman - DePaul University
W.L. Dream Scholarship
Brigitte BraultGrand Valley State
University
“I’m blessed to have been able to be a recipient of this scholarship, and one day I hope to give back to my community and make someone’s
education possible like you did for me. ” – Elizabeth Vizcarra
Wagner Catholic Scholarship Recipient
Catherine Bosch Wasson Family
Scholarship
Cale LewisWheaton College
Peter and Huberdina Weller
Scholarship
Michael LaPorteHamilton College
West Michigan Dental Scholarship
Alysa JaussFerris State University
Returning scholarship recipient:
Samantha HoeveFerris State University
West Ottawa Class of 99 Scholarship
Katherine O’BrienMarquette University
Anna BosmanGrand Valley State
University
David Wiersema Memorial Scholarship
Brooke StatemaCornerstone University
Jocelyn RacelisUniversity of Missouri
Jace GarzaNew York Merchant
Marine Academy
Shawn D. Wiersma Memorial
Scholarship
Lucas DeYoungUniversity of Michigan
Roger and Wilma Winkels Hope College
Scholarship
Returning scholarship recipient:
Justin MerrimanHope College
Erica SouthertonRegent University
Patricia K. Winchester Vanderbilt Scholarship
Emma WeaverGrand Rapids
Community College
Mariah DeHoopCentral Michigan
University
Madelynn FarrellMichigan State
University
Ted and Yuki Yamaoka
Scholarship
Shelby SuitsUniversity of Alabama
Erica PotterDavenport University
Mark F. Winia Memorial Scholarship
Angelica RamirezGrand Valley State
University
Agnes Zuverink Norman Nursing Scholarship
Gretchen ZwyghuizenArizona State University
Onika BouwkampHope College
Zeeland Rotary Don Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Todd EcksteinWestern Theological Seminary
Zeeland Area Seminary Scholarship
Many thanks to our 2017 scholarship publication sponsor:
cfhz.org