About this scholarship

​The Matt Christensen Scholarship was established by Judi and Alyssa Christensen to honor their son and brother Matt, who was a former Caledonia student. Matt was an outgoing, loving, hardworking, free-spirited individual who lived his life to the fullest. He had a passion for trying new things and working with his hands including sports and being in the outdoors. Matt was also an entrepreneur who gave back to others from a young age including raising money for the Van Andel Institute and would lend a hand to anyone in need. His personality always lit up a room and he loved meeting new people and considered everyone he met his family. The Matt Christensen Scholarship will honor a Caledonia high school senior who has an interest in attending post high school education including vocational (including tech or trade) school, community college or university. 

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Administrative Guidelines

The Matt Christensen Scholarship will honor a high school senior who meets the following criteria: 

• High School Senior enrolled at the Caledonia High School

• Planning to attend a two to four-year college or university, or vocational program
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above
• Applicants will write a paragraph that answers the following questions:  What makes you a good leader? What leadership skills you possess?   How do you advocate for and help others?  What are your personal and professional goals for the future?
• Evidence of demonstrated qualities of importance: hardworking, kind, dependable and responsible
• Provides 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach or mentor

Scholarship

The Scholarship is for $1000.00 and is non-renewable.  The funds can be used on college or trade school tuition and/or books.  It is awarded at the annual senior awards evening in May.

Process

​The application is due March 31st with letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcript.  It will be reviewed by the Caledonia Education Foundation representatives in partnership with CHS staff and Christensen family representatives.

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