Gail and Hilda Oster Scholarship

The Gail and Hilda Oster Scholarship is open to residents of Van Buren County, Michigan who are graduating high school seniors or graduates of a high school in the county. Students attending or planning to attend Western Michigan University or the University of Michigan to study education, mathematics or science, or enrolled at Veterinary Technologist or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs at Michigan State University; or WMU Homer Stryker School of Medicine are welcome to apply. This scholarship was established through a bequest from the estate of Gail and Hilda Oster for the purpose of providing meaningful support to graduating high school seniors or graduates, who are residents of Van Buren County or graduating high school seniors or graduates of high schools within Van Buren County, who are planning to pursue or are pursuing bachelor's degrees in the fields of education, mathematics or science; or enrolling or enrolled in a Veterinary Technologist or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is a multiyear award that may be renewed annually for up to 4 years. Eligible enrollments include full-time and part-time. Degrees supported include Bachelor's degrees and Graduate degrees. Additional application materials are required for this scholarship.