More than a Scholarship,

AN OPPORTUNITY

Free higher education for all eligible Grand Rapids students who enroll at Grand Rapids Community College.

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The Grand Rapids Promise Zone has announced a new partnership with Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University, giving students additional financial support to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree. Learn more!

Welcome to the Promise Zone Scholarship

The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship covers the cost of GRCC tuition, fees and textbooks. Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or join the workforce, GRCC’s degree and job training certificate programs offer something for every student, every interest, every future.

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Do you live in the City of Grand Rapids?

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Do you attend a high school in the City of Grand Rapids?

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Keep up the good work.

As soon as you graduate, you’re a Promise Zone Student!

Hear from Our Students

  • "The Promise Zone made my job training program free for me. This was great because it took the stress off my family and now I have completed the program and have started a career in the field of my choice. Really, it couldn’t have worked out better!”

    Mykel

  • "The Promise Zone has helped take a step into trying to achieve my dreams. Without it, I wouldn't have had as much liberty as I do now to think about my passions."

    Gianni

  • "Using the Promise Zone Scholarship has been the best decision I’ve made financially and educationally. I want to open my own business, and the Promise Zone Scholarship gives me the opportunity to focus on achieving my dream."

    Margarita

  • "The opportunities and support I received at GRCC when I used the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship pushed me to graduate with my associate degree. I don't think I would've continued college without it."

    Melanie

  • "Using my Promise Zone scholarship as a guest student at GRCC was really convenient. It was completely free, including covering the cost of my textbooks. I was able to transfer the credits back to GVSU and get ahead on my bachelor's degree!"

    Hailey