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Challenge Scholars

    Challenge Scholars was established in 2013 for students attending Harrison Park or Westwood Middle School from 6th grade or Union High School from 9th grade. The award covers tuitions, fees, books, and supplies at any in-state public college or university on a last dollar basis. The program is funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and other donors.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2013

    Website Links 

    http://www.challengescholars.org/what

    Promise Typology Category 

    Place-based programs
    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    Michigan

    Residency Requirement 

    N/A

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    Single High School
    Two or More Middle Schools

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    7

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    No

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No