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Lake Michigan College Scholarships

LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Over $600,000 in total scholarships awarded each year

Deadline

August 31, 2026

124 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lake Michigan College Scholarships

Overview: Lake Michigan College offers numerous scholarships to help ease the financial burden of college. Scholarships are gift funds based on academic achievement, a special talent, your major, or financial need. Students do not need to repay scholarships.

Geographic Scope: Lake Michigan College, Michigan, US

Funding Amount: Over $600,000 in total scholarships awarded each year

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be accepted for admission into a program leading to a degree or certificate

  • Must be enrolled at least half time (six credit hours for most scholarships)

  • Must meet scholarship-specific requirements (vary by scholarship)

  • Some scholarships require completing a FAFSA
  • Who Should Apply:

  • All Lake Michigan College students are encouraged to apply

  • High school seniors should apply by December 1 to qualify for dollars specifically set aside for them

  • Recent graduates and current students

  • Students with academic excellence, special talents, or financial need
  • Application Process:

  • Applications available through LMC scholarship portal

  • Priority deadlines: December 1 and March 1

  • Application remains open following initial awards until August for the upcoming school year

  • High school seniors must submit high school transcripts
  • Award Notifications:

  • Scholarships awarded starting in late December and spring, continuing until funds exhausted

  • Awardees notified by letter in late spring

  • Check LMC Wavelink/Student Profile for award status
  • Contact:

  • For scholarship establishment or additional information, email Doug Schaffer at Lake Michigan College Foundation

  • LMC Scholarship Portal: lakemichigancollege.edu
  • Additional Resources:

  • Berrien Community Foundation awards over $400,000 per year to students in Berrien County (BerrienCommunity.org)
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply for Lake Michigan College Scholarships

    1. Access the Scholarship Portal
    - Log in to the LMC scholarship portal using your LMC credentials
    - Portal available at lakemichigancollege.edu

    2. Search and Apply
    - Browse available scholarships
    - Submit applications through the online portal
    - One application automatically considers you for many awards

    3. Additional Requirements
    - Some scholarships may require answering additional questions
    - You will be notified if additional materials are needed
    - Some scholarships require completed FAFSA

    4. High School Seniors
    - Submit application by December 1 for priority consideration
    - Ensure high school transcripts are on file

    5. Submission Deadlines
    - Priority deadline: December 1
    - Priority deadline: March 1
    - Rolling applications accepted until August for upcoming school year

    6. Check Award Status
    - Monitor LMC Wavelink/Student Profile for awards
    - Awardees notified by letter starting in late spring

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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