Matthew VanderSalm Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Intro This scholarship honors an outstanding senior defenseman from the South Central High School Hockey League. It supports a graduating high school senior who plans to continue their education at a two‑year or four‑year college or university and who has demonstrated strong sportsmanship and team play throughout their high school hockey career. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior (part‑time students may apply). - Must have played defense for a team in the South Central High School Hockey League. - Must plan to enroll in a two‑ or four‑year college or university. - Financial need is not a requirement. Award Details - Award amount: $2,000–$3,000. - Intended recipient: an exceptional senior defenseman who exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship, skill, and commitment to team play. Background The scholarship was created by John and Cathryn VanderSalm in memory of their son, Matthew, a 1988 graduate of Gull Lake High School.
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