Scholarship Detail - Returning Students

Algonquin Chapter, DAR Scholarship*
Amount: $250

Be returning to Lake Michigan College for a second year
Priority will be given but not limited to female students in a Health Studies field
Must demonstrate good citizeship
Must demonstrate financial need
Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Betts Rittmeyer Scholarship
Amount: Varies

For a returning LMC student
Must maintain minimum LMC 3.0 GPA
Must be math, science, or physical education major
First LMC math class was Basic Math or Elementary Algebra
Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

LMC Divisional Scholarship
Amount: $500 a year

Returning LMC student who intends to transfer or graduate at end of academic year
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Other financial aid received will be taken into account
Must submit an essay with application
Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

Harry B. Ross Scholarship
Amount: Varies, may be used for tuition, fees, or books

For a returning LMC student pursuing a career in engineering or the sciences
Preference will be given to full-time students
Must have proven him/herself by outstanding work in their chosen subjects
Must show intelligence, ingenuity, persistence and enthusiasm for their studies as demonstrated by their grades and the recommendations of their teachers
Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

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)

LMC Advancement Scholarship
Amount: Varies

Be permanet residents of the in-district service area
Have attended LMC for at least two semesters and be enrolled for additional academic work at the College
Be in a degree-seeking program
Have an maintain a 3.5 GPA
Maintain a minimum of 10 credit hours per semester
Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

Marie Pastrick Olney Endowed Scholarship*
Amount: Varies

For students in the Nursing Program who have complete the course "Fundamentals of Nursing" with a grade of "B" or better
Second year students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Must submit a letter from a clinical instructor indicating the student's excellence and enthusiasm for the nursing profession and compassion for those for whom they care
Must submit a letter explaining why the nursing profession was chosen and how this scholarship will help
Must submit 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)

Student Support Services Academic Incentive Scholarship
Amount: $200

Must have current acceptance and active participation in the Student Support Services program
Must be enrolled at LMC for the current award year
Must have completed at least two semesters and 12 credit hours at the 100 or 200 level
Must have a cumulative LMC GPA of 2.0
Do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify

Swerbinsky-Valentine Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies

For full-time sophomores who are not eligible for other financial aid
Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Twin Cities Association of Insurance Women Scholarship*
Amount: $500

Be residents of the LMC in-district area
Be returning LMC students
Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA for eligibility and/or renewal
Provide a letter of recommendation from a member of the LMC faculty
Demonstrate financial need
Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Business Studies program
Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Lake Michigan College Scholarships have been established by generous friends, organizations, businesses, and LMC to help students succeed in achieving their educational goals. The required qualifications for each scholarship are listed below. To apply for a scholarship designated with an asterisk(*) you must also complete a "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA - click for the online version) and indicate LMC (Title IV code 002277) as a college you plan to attend.

This page was last modified : August 17, 2007

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