There are many scholarships available to incoming and current KCC students. These scholarships have different criteria and different application procedures. The following list is of current scholarship opportunities at KCC and is provided for your convenience. Please note that all students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and may complete an application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or visit the KCC Financial Aid office located in the Student Center Building at KCC.

Please return completed applications to:

Kellogg Community College Foundation
Third Floor Roll Health & Administration Building
450 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397
Phone: (269) 965-3931 ext. 2626
Phone: (269) 965-4161
Fax: (269) 962-4290

Foundation Scholarships are available to students with financial need, demonstrated academic achievement and/or special circumstances. Awards are based on number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled and available funds. All applicants must submit a personal statement with this application indicating goals and achievements. KCC employees and their dependents are not eligible to receive scholarships.

Foundation Criteria:

• 2.5 cumulative grade point average
• Copy of your transcripts
• Earning first college degree

Deadline: February 15, 2010
Application: download the Foundation application

Gold Key Scholarships
are fully-funded scholarships in the amount of $6,000. Recipients are awarded $2,500 annually for two years with an additional $1,000 available for continuing their educational pursuits after completion of a two-year degree program at Kellogg Community College.

Gold Key Criteria:

• 3.2 cumulative grade point average
• ACT of 20 or higher
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities
• Fewer than 24 credit hours of college credit completed at the time of application
• Available to students within the KCC service district

Deadline: January 15, 2010
Application: download the Gold Key application

Transfer Scholarship for Kellogg Community College Graduates are available to KCC graduates who will be transferring to a four-year institution of higher learning.

Transfer Scholarship for Kellogg Community College Graduates Criteria and Guidelines:

• Applicants must be a citizen of the Unite States or eligible non-citizen.
• Graduating Kellogg Community College student transferring to a baccalaureate degree granting institution as a full time student.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demosntrate leadership experience, community and service activity and school involvement.
• Students must provide an acceptance letter from the college they are transferring to.
• Financial need is a requirement for some transfer scholarships.
• All awards will be sent directly to the baccalaureate degree granting institution.

How to Apply:

• Submit a completed Transfer Scholarship application (each question answered to the best of your ability).
• Submit an essay at least 150 words but no more than two pages to include:
  • Why you have chosen your field of study, what lead you to this decision.
  • Future career goals, the profession or occupation you intend to enter.
  • Describe how you have benefited from a leadership role you have experienced.
  • Who influenced you the most while attending Kellogg Community College and why.
• Attach a copy of your unofficial transcript from KRIS.
• Attach a resume of employment history, school, community, and service activities.
• Enclose three letters of recommendations from teachers, counselors, employers, or community members.

Deadline: February 15, 2010
Application: download the Harper application

Trustee Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors within the KCC district. The award equals the cost of tuition and fees for four semesters, to a maximum of 64 credits at KCC. One Trustee Scholarship will be awarded at each of the following schools: Albion, Athens, Battle Creek Academy, Battle Creek Central, Calhoun Christian School, Harper Creek, Homer, Lakeview, Marshall, Pennfield, Tekonsha, St. Philip Catholic Central and Union City.

Trustee Criteria:

• You must be in the top 20% of your graduating class and have at least a 3.2 gpa

Deadline: March 1, 2010
Application: Available at your participating high school.

Arts and Communication Departmental Scholarships are available based on skill and performance in voice and instrumental music. Please call the Arts and Communication Department for information on deadlines and application procedures at (269) 965-3931 extension 2566.

Athletic Scholarships are available by calling the KCC Athletic Department at (269) 965-3931 extension 2529.

Kellogg Company Careers Scholarships are provided to Kellogg Community College students majoring in Accounting, Business Management, or Human Resources Management. Five scholarships will be awarded to full-time students showing academic promise and leadership potential. The scholarships demonstrate the Kellogg Company’s commitment to recognizing and encouraging talented students while also preparing them for corporate work and leadership in the local Battle Creek community. Students successfully completing academic degree requirements and the internship component may be considered for co-op experience or regular employment with the Kellogg Company.

Kellogg Company Careers Scholarships are fully funded scholarships up to $6,000. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 annually for two years while attending Kellogg Community College.

Kellogg Company Careers Scholars are selected by a joint committee comprised of Kellogg Company and Kellogg Community College professionals. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and leadership potential. Financial need will be considered as a criterion for Kellogg Company Careers Scholarships but will not be a major factor. Preference in awarding these scholarships will be given to candidates who are American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.

The selection committee will examine the applicant’s academic records and other evidence of leadership and extracurricular involvement. Finalists will be expected to appear for a personal interview with the selection committee.

Criteria:

• Citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States
• Resident of the greater Battle Creek area
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted)
• Will be entering or have been admitted as full-time degree seeking students at Kellogg Community College
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
• Will be pursuing and completing an associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Management
• Have fewer than 24 credit hours of college credit completed.

How to Apply:

• Complete the Kellogg Company Careers Scholarship Application Form
• Attach a transcript of grades (official high school/college transcript)
• Submit a personal statement (min. 250 words) indicating your future aspirations (educational, career and personal goals)
• Submit three (3) written recommendations (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.)
• Mail all materials to:
  KCC Foundation
  Third Floor Roll Health & Administration Building
  450 North Avenue
  Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397

DEADLINE: February 15, 2010
APPLICATION: download the Kellogg Company Careers Scholarhip Application