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.

Scholarship Information

1. Applications are available at area schools, on our website, or by contacting the Foundation office. Be sure your application states “Updated February, 2013” on the bottom of page 2.
2. An application will not be considered unless all questions are completed and all required information is furnished.
3. Students should be prepared to participate in a brief interview should the scholarship selection committee so desire.
4. All applications are due Friday, March 29, 2013 unless specified otherwise.
5. If selected for any scholarship, students are expected to assume the following obligations:
1. Maintain the minimum grade-point average requirement of your scholarship, if directed by the scholarship.
2. Maintain an enrollment of sufficient credit hours to qualify as a full-time student at his/her school unless the scholarship specifically allows for part-time status.
3. Notify the Foundation of any change in college plans including interruption of attendance, transfer to another college, or dropping enrollment.
4. Furnish the Foundation with an official statement of admission from the new institution if transferring schools.

For more information, contact Executive Director Ashley White at 810-664-0691 or awhite@lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org

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The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the three following 2013 general application scholarships, found on one “General” application.

Ross P. Broesamle Education Fund - Assists students residing in Almont Township or the Village of Almont, Dryden Township or the Village of Dryden.  Must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited state approved degree granting institution.  Awards are based upon financial need and scholastic record.  Annual awards are minimum $500.00.

Wayne Hildebrant Police Scholarship Fund -  In memory of Wayne Hildebrant, long-time Metamora police chief.  Provides scholarships to students accepted into and enrolled in an accredited police academy or college/university law enforcement program.  Applicants must be residents of Lapeer County, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and show financial need. Annual award is $500.00.   

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. Preference is given to applicants based on financial need.

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

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The general application is also available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.

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Individual Scholarships

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the following 2013 individual scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Lapeer County.

Clarke Adams Memorial Fund - Created in memory of Clarke Bevan Adams. The Fund also includes a memorial for Clarke's friend, Richard (Dick) Allen Rickett. Both Clarke and Dick grew up in Lapeer and graduated from Lapeer High School.
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Lapeer East or Lapeer West High School. Preference given to applicants who have lost an immediate family member (please include any pertinent information in your application); however, all students are encouraged to apply. Check with the counseling office for the 2013 application and deadline. Award: (5) - $1,000 scholarships

Philip Hart Scholarship – The Philip Hart Scholarship Fund honors the life and work of Michigan’s U.S. Senator Philip Hart, who served from 1959 to 1976. Known as the “Conscience in the Senate,” he was a leader in the fight for the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other progressive legislation of his era.  The Philip Hart Scholarship is offered at both Lapeer East and Lapeer West. Half of the awards ($2,000 for a Lapeer East student and $1,000 for a Lapeer West student) will be issued at the beginning of freshman year. The balance will be available for the second year, following satisfactory completion of the first year. Check with the counseling office for the 2013 application and deadline.

Jacob N. Johnson Memorial Scholarship – 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.
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Lapeer East or Lapeer West and must exhibit excellent characteristics of leadership, community service, and artistic ability.   Preference given to an applicant who is a transplant patient, a transplant donor, part of the immediate family of a transplant recipient, or facing a significant health challenge; however, all students are encouraged to apply.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Award: $500.00.
You may also download this application form located here.

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LakeVille Memorial High School Alumni Scholarship – Established by graduates of LakeVille High School, this scholarship is for graduating seniors of LakeVille High School. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Volunteer, community, and extracurricular activities are strongly considered.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Award: (2) - $1000.00
You may also download this scholarship application form located here.

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Jimmy Thompson Memorial Scholarship – The Jimmy Thompson Memorial Scholarship was established by Sherry Thompson and Friends.    Mrs. Thompson dedicated her life to promote a better quality of life for special needs children. Applicant must be a graduating Lapeer West High School senior. Preference given to applicants with special needs; however, all students are encouraged to apply. Check with the counseling office for the 2013 application and deadline. Award: $500.00

Tracey Thompson Memorial Scholarship – The Tracey Thompson Memorial Scholarship was established by Sherry Thompson and Friends.  Mrs. Thompson dedicated her life to promote a better quality of life for special needs children. Applicant must be a graduating Lapeer West High School senior. Preference given to applicants with special needs; however, all students are encouraged to apply. Check with the counseling office for the 2013 application and deadline. Award: $500.00

The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the following 2013 individual scholarships for graduating high school seniors or post-secondary students.  Applicants must be residents of Lapeer County.

New this year!  An addition to the Jack and Carolyn Griffin Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2009 as a living tribute to Walter and Fern Griffin by son and daughter-in-law Jack and Carolyn Griffin, Part One awards (5) - $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors of North Branch High School.  The addition is Part Two, which awards (2) - $1,000.00 scholarships to past recipients of the Jack and Carolyn Griffin Memorial Scholarship.

For Part One and Part Two applicants, preference will be given to students who exhibit excellent attendance, honesty, and sensitivity and service to others. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.

You may also download this application form located here.

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Daley Acres Agricultural Memorial Scholarship – In memory of J. Clifford “Kip” Daley and Thomas J. Daley, the fund awards scholarships to Lapeer County students pursuing a career in agriculture.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Award: $5,000.00.

You may also download this application form located here.

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John Sak Memorial Scholarship Fund – The John Sak Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of long-time Lapeer educator John Sak and is awarded to a graduating senior or graduate of Lapeer Schools. Cumulative GPA 3.25 or higher required for secondary studies. Financial condition of the applicant also considered.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Award: $500.00
You may also download this application form located here.

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The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to offer the following 2013 scholarships for individuals entering a third or fourth year of post-graduate studies.

Irma Gelhausen Scholarship -The Irma Gelhausen Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 as a memorial to Irma Gelhausen, life-long educator and volunteer in Lapeer County. Preference will be given to graduates of Lapeer Community Schools and those pursuing a career in elementary education studies, although applicants pursuing a career in secondary education will be considered as well.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Deadline TBD. Award amounts begin at $500.00.
You may also download the application in.PDF format located here.

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Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship – Established to provide nursing scholarships for residents of Lapeer County, Michigan. Applicants must have completed one year or more of college and have been accepted into a nursing program approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. Awards may be used to pay tuition and textbook expenses.
All blanks must be completed on the application. Write N/A on any blank line. Director/Faculty statement by the member of Nursing Program and required transcripts must be mailed directly to the Lapeer County Community Foundation. Additional information felt to be of interest to the scholarship committee may be included with application.   This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Deadline is April 30.  Award amounts begin at $500.00.
You may also download this application in.PDF format located here.

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Ronald C. Warner Scholarship - The Ronald C. Warner Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 as a memorial to Ronald  Warner, whose career in education and active volunteerism spanned over 41 years.  Preference given to students pursuing a career in education and agriculture, and graduates of Lapeer Community Schools.  Students must be in the third or more year of college/ university studies and a current resident of Lapeer County.  This scholarship application available in MS Word by contacting the Foundation office.  Awards begin at $500.00

You may also download this application form located here.

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Office: 810-664-0691
Email: awhite@lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org