Bob Block Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Bob Block Memorial Scholarship supports students from Kalamazoo County who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to competitive swimming or diving.
2026 Kalamazoo Community Foundation General Scholarship
Description: The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) views education as a key pathway to success and recognizes that higher education can be a significant expense. To support students pursuing their educational goals, KZCF offers more than 60 scholarships and grants. These opportunities are available to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students pursuing career training. A single online application can match applicants with scholarships and education grants.
- One application can match students with multiple KZCF opportunities.
- Scholarships and grants support undergraduate study, graduate study, and career training.
- KZCF provides more than 60 scholarships and grants.
Application Preparation
Application guidance: Complete the FAFSA before beginning the General Scholarship application, as you will need to provide your Student Aid Index (SAI). For the best experience, use a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet; a phone is not recommended. You can save and exit the application at any time, then return to finish it. Submit the application when you are ready, and note that awards cannot be made to institutions outside the United States.
- Complete the FAFSA and have your SAI available.
- Use a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet to complete the application.
- You can save your progress and return to the application before submitting.
- Eligible institutions must be located in the United States.
Application Materials and Follow-Up
Application requirements: The application asks for basic information about you, your education, and your community involvement. You will also provide three self-reflection responses of 50 to 300 words each and your SAI from your completed FAFSA. Some scholarships require additional materials, such as recommendation letters, written responses, school-provided education cost information, or samples of academic or creative work. After submitting the General Application, check your Kaleidoscope dashboard to confirm whether you have met the requirements for each scholarship for which you are eligible.
- Prepare basic personal, education, and community involvement information.
- Complete three self-reflection responses, each 50 to 300 words.
- Check your dashboard for any additional scholarship-specific requirements.