Scholarship Detail - Other Scholarships

Gear Up Scholarship*
Amount: Varies

• Must have participated in the LMC Gear Up program for at least one year
• Must be a Michigan resident, or the dependent of a parent who is a Michigan resident
• Must be less than 22 years old at the time of the first scholarship award
• Must have earned a high school diploma, or recognized equivalent
• Must be enrolled, or accepted for full-time enrollment at LMC
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Hughes Family Scholarship for Countryside Charter School
Amount: $1,000

• Must be current graduates of Countryside Charter School entering for the first time
• Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA for eligibility and/or renewal
• Must enroll full-time (12 credit hours)
• Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

Kidzone Scholarship*
Amount: $500, may be used for tuition, fees, 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 renwal
• may be enrolled full or part-time
• Funds may be used to meet tuition, fees, books, and/or childcare expenses
• Demonstrate financial need, but not qualify for a full Pell grant
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

LMC Club Scholarship
Amount: Varies

• Three scholarships awarded per semester in the following club categories:
  -Journalism -Business -Art -International Club
• Students are expected to be active participants in the college club
• Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

Marohn Family Scholarship*
Amount: Varies

• Be residents of Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, or Stevensville area
• Plan to work at a business in this community
• Have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA
• Maintain a College GPA of 2.5 for renewal the second semester
• May be full or part-time
• May be traditional or non-traditional
• Must complete the 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 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)
  

Silcox/Pappas Scholarship*
Amount: Up to $500

• Must reside within the LMC district
• Preference will go to students who have overcome incredible odds to be successful
• May be a recent high school graduate entering College for the first time OR
• May be a current LMC student
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA to receive the Winter allocation
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Valentine Memorial Scholarship*
Amount: Varies

• Must reside within the LMC district
• Must be a first-time college student
• Must plan to enroll for at least 6 credits
• Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or a GED
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Upward Bound Scholarship*
Amount: Varies

• Have earned a minimum 2.0 high school GPA
• Have completed a minimum of 2 years in the BHHS/LMC Upward Bound Program
• Be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for renewal second semester
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Whirlpool Earn & Learn Scholarship
Amount: Varies

• Have completed one academic year or earned at least 24 credit hours and earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 at Lake Michigan College
• Be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours by no later than May 1st for the following fall semester at Lake Michigan College
• Demonstrate financial need for the following academic year by April 1
• Have at least one letter of recommendation from a Lake Michigan College faculty or staff member
• Have completed a resume and cover letter, and have it on file with the Lake Michigan College Office of Career Services
• Qualified students may to use the Whirlpool Earn & Learn Program as part of their coop experience. In those cases students must make arrangements with the appropriate faculty member and Office of Career Services
  

Whirlpool Hispanic Network Scholarship
Amount: $1,000

• Preference will be given to students of Hispanic origin
• Must demonstrate how they have worked to advance Hispanic culture and/or heritage through their involvement with, or leadership in related organizations, events and/or activities
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in a business program of study
• Must plan to enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Must earn a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA to receive winter allocation
• May be renewed for a second year is 2.5 GPA is maintained
• May be a first-time college student or returning student
• Must demonstrate financial need
• 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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