Board of Education Endowed Scholarship

This $1500 scholarship was created in honor of Dr. Kevin Hollenbeck, for his service on the Portage Public School Board. It is for a senior who plans to pursue a career in Education, Public Policy, or a related field such as Public Administration.  

Lucille D. & Louis W. Boyer Scholarship Fund

This $2,500 scholarship fund was established by Lucille D. and Louis W. Boyer, to provide financial assistance to a graduating Portage senior.  A Statement of Financial Need is required (see details below). This scholarship is awarded based in part on financial need.  Seniors from any PPS school are welcome to apply via this form.

Ken Draayer Scholarship

A $500 scholarship created in memory of Ken Draayer, owner of Dunshee Body and Frame, for a Portage Schools senior who plans to pursue an automotive career. 

The PCHS Class of '74 Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established for the purpose of providing assistance to students who have graduated from a Portage Public Schools' high school. The award may be used to cover tuition, books, fees, room and board, and other expenses necessary for the student to pursue their education, including but not limited to daycare and commuting costs. 

Joyce A Vliek Scholarship

A $5,000 scholarship established in memory of Joyce Vliek by her husband Ted Vliek, Sr. and their family. Joyce retired from Portage Public Schools in 1986 from a career as a special education teacher's aide. Open to PCHS or PNHS seniors intending to pursue a degree in elementary education, with a preference toward special education.