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Art & Izora Ward Scholarship

Battle Creek Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 3/1/2026

The Art & Izora Ward Scholarship is available to African American graduates or graduating high school seniors from Battle Creek in Michigan who demonstrate strong character and leadership skills through participation in service to their church, community, and school. Special consideration is given to students who are members of Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Calhoun County, Michigan
  • High school senior, undergraduate or African American graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • U.S. citizen, asylumseeker or asylee, conditional permanent resident, permanent resident, or refugee
  • Participation in church activities, church service, community service, or leadership Preference is given to students who are members of Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MI
    • County: Calhoun
    Citizenship Status
    Asylum-Seeker or Asylee, Conditional Permanent Resident, Refugee, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Church Activities, Church Service, Community Service, Leadership

    Next Steps