Scholarship Information
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Scholarships

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is dedicated to attracting and managing permanently endowed funds serving a wide range of charitable purposes in order to strengthen the quality of life in Lapeer County . As part of the Foundation's focus on education, we maintain a growing scholarship program.

General Scholarship Information

1) The Lapeer County Community Foundation makes scholarship applications available to individuals on request and local schools. Students may type, print, or utilize a computer to complete their application. Be sure your application states Updated February, 2010 on the bottom of page 2.

2) Complete application forms should be submitted by April 15th for the following fall semester to:
General Scholarship Committee
Lapeer County Community Foundation
220 West Nepessing Street, Suite 202
Lapeer, MI 48446

3) Students should complete all questions and obtain all required documents(transcripts, test scores, photos, federal tax returns for self or family).

4) Students should be prepared to participate in a brief interview, should the scholarship selection committee so desire.

5) If selected for any scholarship, students are expected to assume the following obligations:

• Provide a copy of his/her grade report at the end of each semester or term and an official transcript at the end of the school year to the Community Foundation.
• Maintain a minimum grade-point average equivalent to a 2.5 on a scale of 4.0.
• Maintain an enrollment of sufficient credit hours to qualify as a full-time student at his/her college or university, unless the scholarship specifically allows for part-time status.
• Notify the Community Foundation of any change in college plans including interruption of attendance, transfer to another college, or discontinuance of college.
• Scholarship recipients who transfer to another college are expected to provide the Community Foundation with an official statement from that college, indicating that he/she has been granted admission.

Applications for the preceding scholarships are available at all county high school counseling offices and at the Lapeer County Community Foundation office at 220 West Nepessing Street, Suite 202 , Lapeer , MI. For more information, call Ashley White, Executive Director at 810-664-0691.

You may also download and mail the general scholarship application form located here.

This file is in Adobe .PDF format and must be opened with the Acrobat reader. You may download this software here:



All scholarship applications are also available in Microsoft Word by contacting the LCCF office by telephone or email.

 

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the following 2010 general application scholarships to students who reside in Lapeer County.

Lapeer County Medical Fund - established to promote various medical related purposes, including scholarship. Applicants must be residents of Lapeer County, be accepted into and enrolled in an accredited medical program and maintain a 3.2 GPA. Awards may be used for tuition and books. Preference is given to applicants based on financial need. Applications due April 15.

Ross P. Broesamle Education Fund - established to support educational assistance to students (at least one male and one female) from Almont Township or the Village of Almont; and the Township of Dryden or the Village of Dryden. Applicants must reside in the geographic areas stated and be accepted or enrolled in an accredited state approved degree granting institution. The basis for the scholarship award is financial need and scholastic record. Applications due April 15.

Wayne Hildebrant Police Scholarship Fund - established to provide scholarships to an accredited police academy or college/university law enforcement program. The purpose of the fund is to support education in the law enforcement fields with an annual $500.00 scholarship in memory of Wayne Hildebrant, long time Metamora police chief. Applicants must be residents of Lapeer County, accepted into an accredited police academy or college/university law enforcement program, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and show financial need. Awards may be used for tuition, books, and fees. Applications due April 15.

Individual Scholarships

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the following 2010 individual scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Lapeer County.

New in 2010:

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Jacob N. Johnson Scholarship Fund -established in 2009 in memory of Jacob Johnson, beloved son of Morris and Suzette Johnson of Lapeer. Jacob attended Lapeer East High School and would have graduated in 2009, the first year of the scholarship award. Preference will be given to any student who is a transplant patient, a transplant donor, part of the immediate family of a transplant recipient, or facing a significant health challenge.

Selection criteria:
1) The student must be a graduating senior enrolled in Lapeer Community Schools.
2) Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for secondary studies.
3) Current resident of Lapeer County.
4) Student must exhibit excellent characteristics of leadership, community service, and artistic ability.
5) Factors that the Scholarship Selection Committee in their discretion feel are appropriate in furthering the purposes of the scholarship.
6) Scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

The following file is in Adobe .PDF format and must be opened with the Acrobat reader. You may download this software here:

To apply for the The Jacob N. Johnson Scholarship, download the application in.PDF format located here.

Completed applications should be submitted to your school counselor by Monday, April 19.

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The Clarke B. Adams Memorial Foundation
Lapeer County Community Foundation Fund 

The Clarke B. Adams Memorial Foundation was created in memory of Clarke Bevan Adams. The Foundation also includes a memorial for Clarke's friend, Richard (Dick) Allen Rickett. Both Clarke and Dick grew up in Lapeer, were involved in school and community activities, graduated from Lapeer High School in 1970, and graduated from Central Michigan University with degrees in business. The Foundation is funded by the family, friends and colleagues of Clarke and Dick as a living tribute to them.

The Foundation will award 5 - $1,000 scholarships in 2010.

Selection Criteria:
1)  The student must be graduating at the end of the current school year, from Lapeer East or Lapeer West High school .
2)  Must be accepted and planning to enroll in an accredited post secondary college, university or trade school.
3)  The applicant must have a 2.50 or better grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. The difficulty of the curriculum will be considered.
4)  Complete the application - please type or print neatly in black ink & attach:"
   a)  Official Transcript, including ACT and MME scores (attached by school counselor)
   b)  Student Activities Resume, (model is attached and must be limited to two pages single sided) listing your leadership positions, school extra-curricular activities, community activities, recognition and awards, and work experience."
5)  Write an essay that responds to both of the following: (a) What are your immediate and long-term goals? (b) People and events shape our lives, name one person or event that has influenced yours and why. Include any special circumstances that should be considered in evaluating your application. Please limit to two pages, one-sided, typed and double-spaced.
6)  Applicants who have lost an immediate family member may be given a unique consideration when this scholarship is awarded. Include any pertinent information in your application. However, we encourage all students to apply for this scholarship.
7)  Sign and date the application, authorizing the copying of this application for the selection committee and releasing of your high school transcript (through 2 nd trimester of senior year).
8)  A personal interview may be requested.
9)  Letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader stating your personal qualities.

 

Completed applications should be submitted to your school counselor by Monday, April 26, 2010 . Submit to Mrs. Wilmers at Lapeer East immediately after attaching required information.

The following file is in Adobe .PDF format and must be opened with the Acrobat reader. You may download this software here:

To apply for the The Clarke Adams Memorial Fund scholarship, download the application in.PDF format located here.

 

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the following 2010 scholarships for individuals entering their third or fourth year of post graduate studies.

Irma Gelhausen Scholarship Fund -The Irma Gelhausen Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 as a memorial to Irma Gelhausen, life-long educator in Lapeer County. After retirement from Lapeer Community Schools where she was principal of Irwin Elementary, Irma Gelhausen continued to tutor and teach at Saginaw Valley State University and was an active volunteer
for the PIX Arts Council, Friends of the Library, and the Lapeer County Community Foundation. She was named 2005 Citizen of the Year by the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce.

Fund Criteria: To advance the values of community education through the development and encouragement of teachers who best emulate the qualities of commitment to well-rounded education and social values at the elementary level.

1) Of either sex regardless of race, color, religion, age or physical disabilities.
2) Acceptance into an accredited four year state approved degree granting institution.
3) Pursuing a career in elementary or secondary education (Preference given to those in elementary education studies.)

Scholarship Selection Criteria:
1) Students must be in the third or more year of college/university studies
2) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for post secondary studies
3) Preference given to graduates of Lapeer Community Schools
4) Financial condition of applicant and his/her family
5) Resident of Lapeer County.
6) Factors that the Scholarship Selection Committee in their discretion feel are appropriate in furthering the purposes of the scholarship
7) Scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Complete application forms should be submitted by April 30th for the following fall semester to:

Irma Gelhausen Scholarship Committee
Lapeer County Community Foundation
220 West Nepessing Street, Suite 202
Lapeer, MI 48446

The following file is in Adobe .PDF format and must be opened with the Acrobat reader. You may download this software here:

To apply for the Irma Gelhausen Scholarship, download the application in.PDF format located here.

All scholarship applications are also available in Microsoft Word by contacting the LCCF office by telephone or email.

Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship - established to provide nursing scholarships for deserving students who are residents of Lapeer County, Michigan. The purpose of the endowment is to promote and foster the education of persons accepted by registered nursing programs and registered nurses accepted into Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in Michigan. Scholarship applicants must have completed one year or more of college and have been accepted into a nursing program to be eligible. Awards may be used to pay tuition and textbook expenses.

Complete application forms should be submitted by April 15th for the following fall semester to:

Hazel Simms Scholarship Committee
Lapeer County Community Foundation
220 West Nepessing Street, Suite 202
Lapeer, MI 48446

The following file is in Adobe .PDF format and must be opened with the Acrobat reader. You may download this software here:

To apply for the Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship, download the application in.PDF format located here.

Application Instructions for the Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship:
Applicants of the Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship shall be any persons who have been accepted into a Michigan registered nursing program approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. Applicants already certified as Registered Nurses who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing shall also be eligible. Applicants must have completed one year or more of college. Only current residents (90 days or longer) of the following school districts are eligible to receive funds from the scholarship: Almont, Dryden, Imlay, Lakeville, Lapeer and North Branch.

Application shall be submitted on the official forms provided by the Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship Fund and completed by the applicant. The Scholarship Committee will not review any application received after the deadline of April 15. All blanks must be completed on the application. Write N/A on any blank line. Type or print clearly. Director/Faculty statement by the member of Nursing Program and required transcripts must be mailed directly to the Lapeer County Community Foundation. Include a current photo to be utilized for publicity should an award be given. You may send any additional information you feel would be of interest to the Scholarship Committee. The student must apply for this scholarship annually unless the student is not already in the last year of the program at the time of the original award.

Ronald C. Warner Scholarship - The Ronald C. Warner Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 as a memorial to Ronald C. Warner, whose career in education spanned over 41 years. He was an outstanding leader and volunteered much of his time to many people and groups in Lapeer County.

Fund Criteria: To advance the values of Lapeer County's education through the development and encouragement of higher education in the fields of education or agriculture.
1. Of either sex regardless of race, color, religion, age or physical disabilities
2. Acceptance into an accredited four year state approved degree granting institution
3. Pursuing a career in agriculture or education (Preference given to those involved in both fields.)

Scholarship Selection Criteria:
1. Students must be in the third or more year of college/university studies.
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher for post secondary studies
3. Preference given to graduates of Lapeer Community Schools
4. Current resident of Lapeer County
5. Factors that the Scholarship Selection Committee in their discretion feel are appropriate in furthering the purposes of the scholarship
6. Financial condition of applicant and his/her family
7. Scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Complete application forms should be submitted by April 30th for the following fall semester to:

Ronald C. Warner Scholarship Committee
Lapeer County Community Foundation
220 West Nepessing Street, Suite 202
Lapeer, MI 48446

Total annual scholarship award: $1,000.00

To apply for the Ronald C. Warner Scholarship, download the application in.PDF format located here:

The following file is in Adobe .PDF format and must be opened with the Acrobat reader. You may download this software here:

All scholarship applications are also available in Microsoft Word by contacting the LCCF office by telephone or email.

 

2009 Scholarship Recipients:

Lapeer County Medical Fund
Ross P. Broesamle Educational Fund
The Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship Fund
The Clarke Adams Memorial Fund
Ronald C. Warner Scholarship Fund
Jacob N. Johnson Scholarship Fund

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is a permanent endowment established to benefit the residents of Lapeer County forever. With assets now at almost $7 million, the Lapeer County Community Foundation has awarded over $1 million in grants since its inception in 1996. Scholarships are awarded annually.

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2009 scholarship recipients.

The Lapeer County Medical Fund, established in 1997, was created in memory of Herbert M. Best M.D. to further the advancement of medical science and education.

The 2009 Medical Fund Scholarships have been awarded to:

1) Kevin Solt of Hadley to attend University of Detroit Mercy = $1,000
2) Jennifer Young of Lapeer to attend St. Clair Community College = $1,500

The Ross P. Broesamle Educational Fund,started by Ross P. Broesamle to honor his father who was once superintendent of the Almont-Dryden School District, offers annual scholarships to students from both Almont and Dryden. Over $374,500 in scholarships have been awarded from this fund since its inception!

The 2009 Ross P. Broesamle Educational Fund Scholarships totaling $49,500 have been awarded to the following:

From Dryden High School:

1) Krista Beers to attend Baker College = $1,500

2) Courtney Buckner to attend Baker College = $1,000

3) Brooke Burgess to attend University of Michigan-Ann Arbor = $1,000

4) Kaili Burgess to attend University of Michigan-Flint = $1,000

5) Jeffrey Chisholm to attend Saginaw Valley State University = $3,000

6) Sarah DeCeuninck to attend Grand Valley State University = $1,500

7) Mallory Furgerson to attend Grand Valley State University = $1,000

8) Bryan Jackman to attend University of Michigan-Flint = $1,000

9) Wesley Jonik to attend Western Michigan University = $1,000

10) Emily Krieger to attend Olivet College = $3,000

11) Cortney Lowney to attend Grand Valley State Universiy = $3,000

12) Kirk Marchwinski to attend Western Michigan University = $1,000

13) Lynsey Marchwinski to attend University of Michigan-Ann Arbor = $1,000

14) Nicole Mercier to attend Saginaw Valley State University = $3,000

15) Christopher Peters to attend Western Michigan University = $500

16) Raya Rubino to attend Cornerstone University = $3,000

17) Nicole Smith to attend University of Michigan-Flint = $1,000

From Almont High School :

1) Todd Baden to attend Anderson University = $1,000

2) Marie Burkland to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology = $1,500

3) Kelsey DiPirro to attend Oakland University = $1,000

4) Eric Eilersen to attend Michigan state University = $1,500

5) Alison Glinski to attend Oakland University = $3,000

6) Taylor Glinski to attend University of Michigan-Ann Arbor = $1,500

7) Jesse Jimenez to attend Central Michigan University = $3,000

8) Chad Salswedel to attend Alma College = $1,000

9) Desirae Salswedel to attend Albion College = $1,000

10) Christiana Simian to attend Oakland University = $1,500

11) David Stroup to Michigan Technological University = $3,000

12) Gina Wilkins to attend Michigan State University = $3,000

The Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship Fund was started in 1997 as a fund of the Lapeer County Community Foundation to support nursing scholarships for residents of Lapeer County.

The 2009 Hazel Simms Nursing Fund Scholarships have been awarded to:

1) Cynthia Dixon of Lapeer to attend Mott Community College = $914.23

2) Olivia Grobbel of Metamora to attend Lake Superior State University = $1,800

3) Kristie Smith of Lapeer to attend Saginaw Valley State University = $1,800

The Clarke Adams Memorial Fund was established in 2001 for a variety of charitable purposes.

The 2009 Clarke Adams Memorial Fund Scholarships of $1,000 each have been awarded to:

1) Kaitlyn Ayres, Lapeer East High School, to attend Michigan State University

2) Sophia Herrera, Lapeer West High School, to attend Michigan State University

3) Emily Tysick, Lapeer East High School, to attend Johnson County Community College

4) Joshua Mazur-Batistoni, Lapeer East High School, to attend Michigan State University

5) Victoria Snoblen, Lapeer East High School, to attend Michigan State University

 

The Ronald C. Warner Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 as a memorial to
Ronald C. Warner, a long-time educator, leader, and volunteer in the Lapeer community.

The 2009 Ronald C. Warner Scholarship was awarded to:

1) Jennifer Cronin of Lapeer to attend Cedarville University = $1,000

 

The Jacob N. Johnson Scholarship Fund was established in 2009 in memory of Jacob
Johnson, beloved son of Morris and Suzette Johnson of Lapeer. Jacob
attended Lapeer East High School and would have graduated in 2009, the first
year of the scholarship award.

The 2009 Jacob N. Johnson scholarships have been awarded to:

1) Jamie Marie Ball of Lapeer to attend Baker College = $500

2) Lisa Felczak of Lapeer to attend University of Michigan - Flint = $500

3) Rachael Johnson of Lapeer to attend Cedarville University = $500

4) Michaela Reynolds of Lapeer to attend Mott Community College = $500

Other scholarships awarded through the Foundation include:

The Wayne Hildebrant Police Scholarship = $500 to Emily Krieger of Dryden to attend
Olivet College

The Christopher Jon Dirks Memorial Scholarship = $500 to Bryan Bush, Lapeer
East High School, to attend University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Irma Gelhausen Scholarship = $1,000 to Jennifer Cronin of Lapeer to attend
Cedarville University

For further information on the Lapeer County Community Foundation and its scholarships, call 810-664-0691 or visit the office at 220 W. Nepessing Street, Suite 202 in downtown Lapeer.

Office: 810-664-0691
Email: lccf@charterinternet.com