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Scholarships & Awards

How to Apply for Award and Scholarship Programs

PLEASE NOTE: This application process is for Honors Program Awards, Occupational Program Awards, Foundation Scholarships, and Student Leadership Academy Service Scholarships only. Refer to Board of Trustees Awards and Women's Resource Center and Returning Adult Program Awards for the specific application process for each award.

For additional information about any of the financial awards and scholarships available at Lansing Community College, submit an online request or contact:
Pam Barrette at (517) 483-9667 (e-mail: schmidp@lcc.edu)

Application Process

Review the information about award and scholarship programs offered
Complete the application form and gather the required documentation
Submit the application form and all required documentation
Application Checklist - PLEASE READ
View additional requirements for Student Leadership Academy Award applicants

Please complete one application for the year in which you are applying. You do not need to submit a separate application form for each award and/or scholarship.


Application Process

Review the information about award and scholarship programs offered:

  Review the information on these web pages carefully.

Complete the application form and gather the required documentation:

   Download and print a copy of the Award/Scholarship/Admission Form:


   Fill out the application form.

   Indicate the area of study you plan to pursue.

   Indicate your award/scholarship preference.

   Include the materials listed in the Application Checklist below.

Submit the application form and all required documentation:

Submit the completed application form and all required documentation on or before January 29, 2010** to the address listed below.

1121 - FINANCIAL AID
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
P.O. BOX 40010
LANSING, MI 48901-7210

** Application materials received after January 29, 2010**, may not be considered. However, there may be limited opportunities to apply for Foundation Scholarships after this date or be placed on the alternate list for other awards.

All applicants will be notified by a letter, to be mailed no later than March 26, 2010, about whether or not they are being offered an award or scholarship. Recipients must submit their written acceptance of the award or scholarship no later than April 2, 2010.

Application Checklist

The following items MUST be included with your application for all awards and scholarships.

  • Most recent transcript (high school or college)

  • Personal statement explaining your college and career goals. This statement must be at least 250 words in length and should include information about:

    (a) your selected area of study;
    (b) your academic goals at LCC and/or a four-year school; and
    (c) the specific occupation or profession you intend to enter.

  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, school administrator, or other professional who knows your qualities as a student. All letters must be original copies, signed, and on letterhead.

Additional Requirements for Honors Program Awards

  • ACT scores or college-level reading, writing, and math skills as determined by LCC basic skills tests.

Additional Requirements for Student Leadership Academy Service Scholarships

  • Personal statement describing your community service and leadership experience, why you feel you should be a member of the LCC Student Leadership Academy, and what you hope to gain from this experience.

  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community service/leadership representative who is knowledgeable about your leadership potential and performance.

  • An interview will be required, but this will not occur until after January 29, 2010.


For more information, you can also read the following brochure:

Note: The PDF document (provided below) is a downloadable version of the printed publication. For the most recent information, please refer to these scholarship web pages.

2010-2011 Award and Scholarship Information PDF file

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