Scholarship Fund Withdrawal Application

The Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation (The Willis Foundation) is committed to supporting the men and women of our armed services through the funding of college scholarships for the benefit of children whose parent has been killed or permanently disabled in a combat zone. It is our goal to assist children of these fallen heroes and provide financial freedom and opportunity so they may pursue higher education.  It is our belief that these families have also made the ultimate sacrifice. If you are a recipient of one of our college scholarships and need to withdraw your funds for higher education costs, please complete the following required Scholarship Fund Withdrawal Application. Qualified higher education costs include tuition, fees, certain room, and board costs, books, supplies and equipment required for your enrollment or attendance at the school. The amount you request for withdrawal can only be sent directly to the higher education institution where you are enrolled for the next semester/term or are currently enrolled or may be reimbursed to you for costs previously expended.

The Willis Foundation Scholarship Fund’s award amount is dependent on the financial need of the recipient and the cost of the higher education institution. Financial need must be demonstrated by providing the required documentation of the recipient as well as the documented costs of the higher education institution.  Scholarship funds will only be awarded to the recipient upon evidence of registration in an accredited higher education institution.

Initial Application Process: 

Applicant must submit the following items:

  1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)
  2. An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average.
  3. Registration documentation from a higher education institution (registration form and tuition statement).
  4. Current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and higher education institution financial award package. 

Application Renewal Process: 

Applicant must submit the following items:

  1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)
  2. An official and recent college transcript with cumulative grade point average.
  3. Registration documentation from the higher education institution where you attend (registration form and tuition statement).
  4. A current year FAFSA and higher education institution financial award package.

Deadline for the application is 90 days prior to the beginning of the semester for recipients wishing to access funds for the following semester. Other deadlines are determined by the time of desired registration and on an individual basis.  Please submit the application online using the online form with the required forms uploaded as directed or mail application to:

The Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation
491 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan  49007