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Jim Cristy Swimming Scholarship

Established in 1990, this scholarship offers financial assistance to K-12 students who desire to participate in Kalamazoo County competitive swimming or learn-to-swim programs.
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At a Glance

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Up to $1000
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One-Time Award

Non-Renewable

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Special Application
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Deadline

March 15, 2025

Scholarship Details

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Eligible Enrollments: N/A

Degrees/Programs: N/A

Student Types: K-12 students

Additionally, students applying for this scholarship must:

  • Be an elementary, middle or high school student and a resident of Kalamazoo County.

    • KZCF scholarships may be applied to any items under your school’s cost of attendance (COA). Each school has a different COA that may include items such as tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, health insurance, etc. You can find your school’s COA online or by asking your financial aid office.

    Scholarship payments are sent directly to your institution. We will send one check for the full academic year and ask them to split it evenly between fall and spring semesters. If you’d like it to be applied/split differently, you can make a request on your acceptance form after being awarded.

    This scholarship is a one-time award, meaning that it will not repeat in subsequent years. The money awarded can be applied to your education costs alongside other scholarships or funding that you may receive, and there are no necessary steps once funds are sent.

    Get started with this scholarship—it’s easy!

    Apply Online

    Starting February 1, students can access the online application to apply for the Jim Cristy Swimming Scholarship. Submissions are due by March 15 every year, and additional required paperwork can be sent one of two ways:

    1. Emailed as an attachment to
    2. Mailed/delivered to 
KZCF at:

    Kalamazoo Community Foundation
    402 East Michigan Avenue
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

    Wait for Notification

    Applicants may be contacted for missing information or documents, otherwise from April-June, KZCF Scholarships staff will reach out to selected scholarship recipients as committees make final award decisions.

    Payment Sent — Hit the Pool!

    Award recipients will be notified in early spring and receive the scholarship funds upon the return of a letter of acceptance for their award.

    Scholarships Are Open—Apply Now!
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    Scholarship questions? Brooke has answers.

    To submit your completed application, learn more about scholarships, or get help with your application, email Brooke Travis via the contact form or call 269.585.7268.

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