Betty Van Andel Scholarship

Each year the Betty Van Andel Scholarship provides an award of up to $2,000 to an exceptional candidate who is either a resident or a student resident in West Michigan. The funds are intended to cover the expenses of an opera-related program outside of a traditional degree program. Funds awarded are provided directly to the program or institution in which the recipient is enrolled.

The scholarship will be awarded at Opera Grand Rapids’ annual gala on May 20, 2022. The scholarship recipient is obligated to attend and perform one piece.

To be eligible a candidate must:

* Be a vocal student dedicated to pursuing education or professional development in opera and/or the vocal arts.

* Be a current resident of West Michigan or student residing there (defined as the counties of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, and Van Buren).

Application materials:

* Typed, two-page, double-spaced letter describing your experience with opera, your aspirations for a future in opera, and the type of program in which you would like to enroll if awarded funds.

* Letter of recommendation that speaks to your qualifications at the time of application.

* Current resume of your work to this point.

Applications are being processed through website. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2022, 11:59 pm. Applicants will be notified in late April.