Kellogg Community College and KCC Foundation announce Gold Key Scholarship recipients
The KCC Foundation and Kellogg Community College have announced the names of this year’s 15 recipients of the Gold Key Scholarship, a scholarship available to incoming freshmen that provides $4,500 a year for two years.
Fifteen students of Kellogg Community College have been announced as the recipients of the KCC Foundation’s Gold Key Scholarship, which is the school’s most prestigious scholarship. A total of $67,500 in student awards is being given out for the 2023-24 academic year.
The Gold Key Scholarships are given out to freshmen who are enrolled full time to encourage and recognize outstanding personal and academic achievement, community service, and leadership. Each recipient is awarded $4,500 each year for as many as two academic years to use toward books, fees, and tuition.
Those who are interested in obtaining a Gold Key Scholarship must have graduated high school, entered Kellogg Community College as full time students, and have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5. They must also show clear experience in community, leadership, and service involvement and activity in school activities.
In an article posted on Kellogg Community College’s website, Teresa Durham, executive director of the KCC Foundation, was quoted about the scholarship as saying, “Gold Key Scholars are selected based on a comprehensive application and interview process. They demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership and service to their community they will carry from their high school career to KCC. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their success in their educational pursuits at KCC.”
The incoming KCC fall freshmen who have been named as the KCC Foundation’s 2023-24 Gold Key Scholars are:
St. Philip Catholic Central High School graduate Kate Doyle of Battle Creek plans to play volleyball for Kellogg Community College while completing an associate of science degree and eventually earning her degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
Rachel Chapman of Battle Creek, who is a graduate of Calhoun Christian School, is dual enrolled at Kellogg Community College and the Calhoun Area Center. Chapman plans to study English, communication, and the arts.
Harper Creek High School grad Jessie Cummins is dual enrolled at Kellogg Community College to study radiography.
Kalamazoo resident Lucy Lampart attended home school and is dual enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Lampart is a 4-H member and plays soccer, and she plans to complete an Associate in Arts degree with a psychology transfer pathway.
Plainwell High School graduate Berlynn Conley will play soccer and study radiography at Kellogg Community College.
Home school graduate Ryan Smith of Coldwater plans to study nursing while dual enrolled at Kellogg Community College and the Branch Area Careers Center.
Kaley Cortright, who graduated from Olivet High School, is dual enrolled at Kellogg Community College to study nursing.
Vicksburg High School graduate Casey Zinsmaster plans to study in the Physical Therapy Assistant program, following their love of helping others.
Hastings home school graduate Rachel Feldspauch is an aspiring business owner and current 4-H member. She plans to work toward an Associate in General Studies degree and will later transfer to a four-year university.
Spencer Williams, a Harper Creek High School graduate, is an aspiring aviation mechanic, and is dual enrolled at Kellogg Community College to study manufacturing, applied technology, and skilled trades.
Hastings High School graduate Zara Franklin is planning to study General Studies and transfer to a four-year university in the future to get a degree in clinical/counseling psychology with a focus on working with kids.
Brooklyn Taylor, a graduate of Harper Creek High School, plans to become a business entrepreneur, pursuing an Associate in General Studies degree, and potentially marketing.
Aydin Holley of Battle Creek is a Harper Creek High School graduate who is dual enrolled to study science. He plans to follow his passion to study nutritional science at a four-year university.
L’Anse Creuse High School North graduate Joshua Midbo of Chesterfield will play baseball for Kellogg Community College while studying engineering, mathematics, and science. He plans to transfer to a university to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering.
Charlotte High School graduate Antonia Keith is dual enrolled at Lansing Community College. She plans to study manufacturing, applied technology, and skilled trades and will play volleyball at KCC.
More information about Gold Key Scholarships or the KCC Foundation in general, or to contribute to the scholarships the foundation provides can contact KCC Foundation Executive Director Teresa Durham by phone at 269-965-4161 or online.
More information from Kellogg Community College can be found at the school’s website.