Scholarship Detail - Adult Learners

Adult Start-up Scholarship*
Amount: Up to $325

• For student out of high school at least five years
• Must demonstrate financial need
• First time enrolling at LMC
• Must enroll for a minimum of six credit hours
• Scholarship applied to the purchase of books
• First semester scholarship $125
• Renewable for second consecutive semester in amount of $200 with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must complete the Free Apllication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship*

Amount: Up to $1,000

• Must reside in the South Haven service area
• Must be out of high school for a minimum of two years
• Will demonstrate the ability to succeed academically
• Will maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify for renewal
• Preference will be given to women who are raising young children
• May be full-time or part-time
• Must complete the Free Apllication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Cornerstone Alliance Scholarship
Amount: Varies

• For residents of the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, and the townships of Benton, St. Joseph, Hagar, Lincoln, and Royalton
• Must pursue a program of study in order to secure retraining for employment
• May be full-time or part-time
• Renewable upon maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

Ernest L. & Mattie M. Robinson Endowed Scholarship*

Amount: $500

• Be permanent residents of the districts the College serves
• Preference will be given to students who have taken some college level classes and who have demonstrated motivation and academic success in those pursuits
• Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA for eligibility and/or renewal
• May be full-time or part-time students
• Demonstrate financial need
• Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Jespersen Family Scholarship*
Amount: Varies, may be used for tuition, fees and/or books

• Be permanent in-district residents of Berrien County
• Current high school graduate entering college for the first time or have a GED OR
• Current college student, traditional or non-traditional
• Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA for eligibility and/or renewal
• For applicants out of school for more than two years, the minimum cumulative GPA may be waived
• May be a full-time or part time-student
• Demonstrate financial need, but does not qualify for other significant financial aid
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  

Kidzone Scholarship*

Amount: $500, may be used for tuition, fess, books and/or child care expenses

• Be residents of the LMC district in Berrien or Van Buren counties with child/children enrolled in the childcare program at Kidzone
• Be current high school graduate entering College for the first time or,
• Current college student, traditional or non-traditional
• Preference will be given to single mothers
• Remain in good academic standing to apply for renewal
• May be enrolled full-time or part-time
• Demonstrate financial need, but not qualify for a full Pell Grant
• Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship*
Amount: Varies, may be used for tuition, fees, or books

• For a student residing within the College district and related to an LMC alumnus
• May be a recent high school graduate or an adult learner
• Must have minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must provide a written letter of recommendation from a non-related LMC alumnus
• May be full-time or part-time
• Preference will be given to merit first, then financial need
• Renewable for a second year provided 3.0 GPA or higher is maintained
• Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  

Michael L. Swift Scholarship*
Amount: Varies, may be used for tuition, fees and/or books

• Preference will be given to African American males
• Be permanent in-district residents of Berrien County
• Current high school graduate entering college for the first time or have a GED OR
• Current college student, traditional or non-traditional
• Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA for eligibility and/or renewal
• For applicants out of school for more than two years, the minimum cumulative GPA may be waived
• May be afull-time or part time-student
• Demonstrate financial need, but does not qualify for other significant financial aid
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  

Richie & Karen Barnes Family Scholarship*
Amount: Varies, may be used for tuition, fees and/or books

• Be permanent in-district residents of Berrien County
• Current high school graduate entering college for the first time or have a GED OR
• Current college student, traditional or non-traditional
• Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA for eligibility and/or renewal
• For applicants out of school for more than two years, the minimum cumulative GPA may be waived
• May be a full-time or part time-student
• Preference may be given to, but not limited to, adult students with families
• Demonstrate financial need, but does not qualify for other significant financial aid
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  

Shellito Family Endowed Scholarship*
Amount: Varies, may be used for tuition, fees, books, or childcare expenses

• Must be a resident of the College's service area
• Preference will be given to single mothers/single parents/single black males
• Recent high school graduates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Returning LMC students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Must be enrolled at least 6 credit hours per semester
• May be renewed as long as the student remains enrolled at LMC in a degree program
• Must maintain a 2.75 GPA for renewal
• Must demonstrate financial need, but does not qualify for other significant financial aid
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  

Whirlpool Corporation Leadership Scholarship*
Amount: Varies

• For two high school students entering college for the first time and for two adult students
• High school applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, must be enrolled full-time, and working to complete an associate degree in a Occupational Studies program related to business
• Adult applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester, and working to complete an associate degree in an Occupational Studies program or taking classes to enhance their job related skills
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Winner's Circle Scholarship*
Amount: $500 to $1,000 per year

• For high school students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25
• For LMC student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• For applicants out of school for more than two years, the minimum cumulative GPA may be waived
• Applicant must not be eligible for a full Pell grant or other substantial sources of aid
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  

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