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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 competitive swimming or learn-to-swim programs at a Kalamazoo County YMCA.

At a Glance

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Up to $1,000
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One-Time Award

Non-Renewable

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Special Application
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Deadline

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.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Be enrolling or enrolled in a competitive swimming or learn-to-swim program at the YMCA within Kalamazoo County.
  • Submit a recommendation from a swimming coach or swimming instructor.
  • Submit verification of income (first page of most recent income tax return).

    • 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.

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