Scholarships and Financial Aid - LCHS

MEA Scholarship-

Eligibility Criteria-

• Dependent of an MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing
• Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit.
• Will attend or is currently an undergraduate student of a Michigan public community/junior college, four-year degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification or license. Those attending the following private institutions ONLY are also eligible: University of Detroit–Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; and Albion College. (The aforementioned private institutions are existing local MEA affiliates.)
• Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible.
  (A child of an MEA, MESSA or MEA-FS staff person is eligible if the other parent is an MEA member in good standing).
• Beginning in 2022-2023, MEA will offer an additional scholarship meant to encourage and support the continued education of members of the BIPOC (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic/Latinx) community to further the belief that a diverse society enriches all individuals. Applicants for the BIPOC Scholarship must identify as a member of a defined BIPOC group as listed above.

Selection Criteria

Priority is given on the basis of:

• Academic achievement
• Extra-curricular activities
• School and community service

Application-MEA Scholarship

Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship - Scholarship Deadline January 5, 2024

Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation- application deadline May 31, 2024 Homer J Van Hollenbeck Foundation

The Hagan Scholarship-HaganScholarship Application deadline December 1, 2023. The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Applicants must attend a traditional public high school governed by a school district. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Recipients graduating college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional consecutive semesters.

Distinguished Young Women of Michigan is a state and national scholarship program that inspires high school young women to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. Go to http://www.distinguishedyw.org
to apply or get more information or
email Michigan@distinguishedyw.org with any questions, or call
State Committee Members
Jan Sickle-Witte at (517) 260-0730      To learn more about the program, we are hosting a live webinar on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 7:00 pm that you can attend virtually from any computer or smartphone. Simply click on the link below at that time and you are in! The webinar will be hosted by former DYW of Wayne County, Ms.
Lauren Perry. Joining her on the call will be our current reigning DYW of Michigan, Ms. Victoria Strom.
WEBINAR - What to expect when you apply to DYW of Michigan
Sunday, November 5 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/Detroit ET
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xxv-cwrj-qaw

The Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation offers a Scholarship Opportunity to all incoming seniors (Class of 2024). The deadline is October 31, 2023. Apply here https://www.iaclcf.com/scholarship.html

Michigan Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/michigan-scholarships/

At Community Choice Credit Union, we believe that access to education is one of the keys to helping people achieve the life they desire. Since its inception in 2009, our Foundation has granted $1.4 million in scholarships. This year, we're offering another 25 scholarships for a total of $100,000.

Apply Here-https://www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships/

HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students. 

• To get started, visit http://HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

FreeStar Financial Credit Union is proud to award $4,000 to graduating high school seniors!
We offer two categories for our scholarships: 

Military Honor Scholarship-We appreciate the men and women who defend our country every day. To honor the foundation and beginning of our credit union, the Military Honor Scholarship is awarded to two members of FreeStar Financial whose parents (one or both) are active military, reserve or veterans. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.

Community Action Scholarship- As a credit union founded on the principles of “people helping people”, we want to help provide educational assistance to members who are active volunteers in the community. Our young members who take the time to assist the community and non-profit, charitable organizations are eligible for this financial award. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.https://www.freestarfinancial.com/scholarships

BCBS Leadership Association-Participants must be high school students including home schooled, grades 9 – 12, at the time of the local contest and within the designated area of the sponsoring Chapter. Click here for scholarship page.BCBSSCHOLARSHIP

Central Michigan University- Applications are now open for the Leader Advancement Scholarship, the Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarship, and the Multicultural Advancement Scholarship. The first step is applying for admission.
After submitting an application for admission, eligible students will gain access to the following scholarship applications.

• Leader Advancement Scholarship - Rewards dedicated leaders with $2,000 per year. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Multicultural Advancement/Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarships - Rewards students committed to equality and inclusion. Valued between $4,125 annually and a full-ride. No minimum GPA required. Applications are due January 15.