KCC FOUNDATION
The Kellogg Community College Foundation provides financial assistance for KCC students, programs and initiatives.
The KCC Foundation is located in Room 301 on the third floor of the Roll Health and Administration Building on campus at 450 North Ave. in Battle Creek. Foundation staff can be reached at 269-965-4161 or [email protected].
The KCC Foundation is a Michigan nonprofit 501c(3) organization (EIN: 38-3411520).
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2025-26 KCC Foundation Scholarships Recipients
GOLD KEY SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to the 16 recipients of the KCC Foundation’s 2025-26 Gold Key Scholarship – the College’s most prestigious scholarship – totaling up to $72,000 in total student funding for the 2025-26 academic year.
Salli Abdo, of Coldwater, a Coldwater High School graduate. Abdo, who also attended the Branch Area Careers Center, plans to study health care and received the Edward P. and Katherine M. Bellas Gold Key Scholarship.
Sofia Bailey, of Battle Creek, a Calhoun Christian School graduate. Bailey, who dual-enrolled at KCC, plans to study early childhood education and received the Virginia M. Hensley Gold Key Scholarship.
Logan Bayer, of Hillsdale, a Hillsdale High School graduate. Bayer, who dual-enrolled at Jackson College, plans to study physical therapy and received the Virginia M. Hensley Gold Key Scholarship.
Cassie Coleman, of Marshall, an Olivet High School graduate. Coleman, who dual-enrolled at KCC and also attended the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center, plans to study business management and received the Lela M. Karcher Gold Key Scholarship.
Ivan Egnatuck, of Marshall, a Marshall High School graduate. Egnatuck, plans to study nursing and received the Hugh McPherson Gold Key Scholarship.
Madalynn Hubbell, of Hastings, a Lakewood High School graduate. Hubbell, who dual-enrolled at KCC, plans to study nursing and received the Mildred E. Hoover Gold Key Scholarship.
Laney Johnson, of Houghton, a Houghton High School graduate. Johnson is a women’s volleyball player and plans to complete an associate degree at KCC; she received the Bertha and Marjorie Smith Gold Key Scholarship.
Ava Lueck, of Battle Creek, a Calhoun Christian School graduate. Lueck plans to complete an associate degree at KCC and received the Bertha and Marjorie Smith Gold Key Scholarship.
Clare Lussier, of Battle Creek, a St. Philip Catholic Central High School graduate. Lussier, who dual-enrolled at KCC and also attended the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center, plans to study exercise science and received the Melvin H., Doris A. and Fovette E. Dush Gold Key Scholarship.
Milena McDonald, of Marshall, a Marshall High School graduate. McDonald plans to study elementary education and received the Dean O. Barnum Gold Key Scholarship.
Ryan Neff, of Battle Creek, a Pennfield High School graduate. Neff, who dual-enrolled at KCC, plans to study engineering and received the Lindsay B. Draime Gold Key Scholarship.
Grace Otto, of Olivet, an Olivet High School graduate. Otto, who dual-enrolled at KCC, plans to study psychology and received the Dean O. Barnum Gold Key Scholarship.
Alaina Pitale, of Battle Creek, a Lakeview High School graduate. Pitale, who dual-enrolled at KCC and also attended the Calhoun Area Career Center, plans to study nursing and received the Robert L. and Lois H. Brenner Gold Key Scholarship.
Patrick Priesman, of Bellevue, an Olivet High School graduate. Priesman, who dual-enrolled at KCC and also attended the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center and participated in 4-H, plans to study agricultural science and received the Lela M. Karcher Gold Key Scholarship.
Jahia Wade, of Battle Creek, a Lakeview High School graduate. Wade, who also attended the Calhoun Area Career Center, plans to study nursing and received the Hugh McPherson Gold Key Scholarship.
Arinn Wing, of Bellevue, a Bellevue High School graduate. Wing, who dual-enrolled at KCC and participated in 4-H and Future Farmers of America, plans to study agricultural science and received the Ethel Denton Groos Gold Key Scholarship.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to the four recipients of the KCC Foundation’s 2025-26 KCC Board of Trustees Scholarship, totaling up to $14,000 in funding for the incoming students for the 2025-26 academic year.
Trevor Guilfoyle, a Pennfield High School graduate. Guilfoyle, who also attended the Calhoun Area Career Center studying construction, plans to study skilled trades.
Braxton Liss, a Harper Creek High School graduate. Liss, who dual-enrolled at KCC, plans to study business.
Kimberly Nill, a Tekonsha High School graduate. Nill, who dual-enrolled at KCC and also attended the Calhoun Area Career Center studying early childhood education and participated in 4-H, plans to complete an Associate in Science degree.
Caitlin Northern, a Marshall High School graduate. Northern, who dual-enrolled at KCC and also attended the Calhoun Area Career Center studying health careers, plans to study nursing.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to the 30 recipients of KCC Foundation’s 2025-26 transfer scholarships, totaling up to $211,760 in funding for the graduating KCC students for the 2025-26 academic year.
The Lindsay B. Draime Transfer Scholarship for Business Students is a $5,000 scholarship and is renewable for a second year. The Draime Transfer Scholarship was awarded to:
Lance Gordon-Badillo, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in business
The Walter and Lucille Harper Transfer Scholarship varies from $1,000 to $7,000 and is renewable for a second year. The Harper Transfer Scholarship was awarded to:
Abrar Ahmed, of Coldwater, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in psychology
Joyce Benne, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Eastern Michigan University with plans to major in international affairs
Hannah Boulanger, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Michigan State University with plans to major in zoology
Aiden Bunnell, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Michigan State University with plans to major in video game design
Madison Cole, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Michigan State University with plans to major in animal science/zoology
Jessie Cummins, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in health care
Kate Doyle, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Grand Valley State University with plans to major in diagnostic medical sonography
Zara Franklin, of Hastings, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in psychology
Cassandra Keese, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Ferris State University with plans to major in health care
Alexis Leet, of Hastings, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in social work
Oliwia Luniewska, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in global and international studies
Brody McKerchie, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to double major in sports management and coaching
Stephanie O’Connor, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Central Michigan University with plans to major in education
Alexander Steward, of Hastings, who will be attending Ferris State University with plans to major in cybersecurity
Verenise Vazquez-Ortiz, of Battle Creek, who will be attending the University of Michigan with plans to major in health care
The Virginia M. Hensley Transfer Scholarship is a $17,350 scholarship and is renewable for a second year. The Hensley Transfer Scholarship awas awarded to:
Taylor Peters, of Olivet, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in education
Sophia Saunders, of Battle Creek, who is attending Michigan State University majoring in psychology
The Robert F. Hites Transfer Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship and is renewable for a second year. The Hites Transfer Scholarship was awarded to:
Britain Broderick, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Siena Heights University and plans to major in exercise science
The Spanninga Family Scholarship Transfer Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship held at the Battle Creek Community Foundation that is renewable for a second year. The Spanninga Transfer Scholarship was awarded to:
Jassan Baker, of Battle Creek, who will be attending the University of Michigan with plans to major in Japanese studies, history or cognitive science
Eli Banko, of Charlotte, who will be attending Grand Valley State University with plans to major in health care
Amelia Bills, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Grand Valley State University with plans to major in health care.
Alita Elliott, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in human services
Jason Kern, of Marshall, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in film studies
Ariana Kincaid, of Union City, who will be attending Grand Valley State University with plans to major in international relations
Paige Shepherd, of Wayland, who will be attending the University of Michigan with plans to major in social work
Conner Vogel, of Springfield, who will be attending Grand Valley State University with plans to major in sports management
Jenna Vogel, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Michigan State University with plans to major in animal science/nutrition
Kayla Vogel, of Springfield, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in social work
Jasmine Williams, of Battle Creek, who will be attending Western Michigan University with plans to major in psychology
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