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.