General Awards & Institutional Scholarships

Criteria

Students admitted into the program begin junior year of high school. After graduation, the student will continue through Lansing Community College's Pre-engineering program, then complete in the MSU College of Engineering. High School Juniors and Seniors admitted to the program are required to:

• Enroll in appropriate courses
• Attend classes and special activities at least 90% of the time
• Maintain at least 3.0 GPA

Amount

Full tuition and $205 fee allowance scholarship up to four years at LCC and two years (max 5 semesters) at MSU.

Deadline

See General Scholarship Application for deadline

Criteria

These certificates range from one semester to three and are not eligible for financial aid according to federal guidelines. These certificates include the following:

• 1. EKG Technician
• 2. Human Services certificate of completion
• 3. Long-Term Care Nurse Aide
• 4. Pharmacy Technician
• 5. Phlebotomy Technician
• 6. Sterile Processing Technician

The award covers a maximum of three semesters during a single award year and awards up to 15 credits for tuition and course fees based on program of study or pathway.

The award recipient must:

• Be a high school graduate or achieved a GED
• Pursue an approved LCC Pathway or Program of Study for rapid entry certificates

Selection based on:

• Approved LCC Pathway or Program of Study
• Written personal statement to include career goals and financial plan for education
• Program or Pathway not eligible for financial aid (based on number of credits)
• Current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file to verify financial aid eligibility

Priority selection based on:

• Newly offered certificates or programs
• Current Workforce demand (based on local, state, or national shortages)

Award Renewal (second or third semester) Requirements:

• Follow an approved LCC Pathway
• Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher

Amount

Up to 15 billing hours & tuition rate + all fees for program

Deadline

To Apply:

The Rapid Entry Scholarship application process is now open for the current semester.

Please visit the Rapid Entry Scholarship Application

Plan to complete a two-year occupational degree at LCC (Curriculum in Insurance and Risk Management AB Degree); Whose primary objective in attending LCC is to seek education and the acquisition of skills needed to enter the work force or to advance their current careers.

The award covers a maximum of three semesters during a single academic year. Renewal each semester is contingent upon the recipient meeting all award renewal requirements listed below.

Award recipients must:

• Must be a resident of the state of Michigan. Learn more information regarding residency requirements.
• Be a high school graduate.
• Pursue an Insurance and Risk Management AB Degree.
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 (new student) OR a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 (currently enrolled or returning student).

Selection is based on:

• Program of Study
• GPA
• Written personal statement

This award renews with successful completion of at least six credits fall and spring semesters of coursework from the Insurance and Risk Management AB Degree Pathway, and maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Amount

Deadline

See General Scholarship Application for deadline

Criteria

Lansing Community College offers Honors Program Awards to new and continuing students who:

• Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
• Follow an approved LCC program pathway.
• Plan to complete a two-year associate degree seeking program (Associate in Arts, Associate in Business, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science, or transfer to a four-year institution.
• Want to be an active participant in the LCC Honors Program.

An award recipient must:

• Be a resident of the state of Michigan. Learn more information regarding residency requirements.
• Be a high school graduate
• Plan to enroll in and successfully complete at least twelve academic credits in the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer semester enrollment is optional. Summer semester requires at least three approved credits.
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.5
• Have a composite SAT score of at least a 1110 or a composite ACT score of at least 22, or a score of 7 on the writing and math placement tests as determined by the LCC Testing Center.

Selection is based on:

• Grade point average
• SAT/ACT scores; placement levels
• A written personal statement

Additional Application Requirements

• SAT/ACT scores must be uploaded to the General Scholarship Application or placement scores

Amount

The Honors Program Award

Honors Program Award recipients automatically become members of the LCC Honors Program and must participate as a condition of the award.

The Honors Program provides:

• Enriched courses
• Special advising services
• Community service options
• Enhanced learning opportunities for students capable of a special challenge in higher education.

Honors Program Requirements

In order to maintain their membership in the Honors Program and retain their Honors Program Award, students must:

• Follow an approved LCC program pathway.
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
• Successfully complete at least twelve approved credits fall and spring semesters.
• Successfully complete at least three Honors courses or sections each academic year.
• Successfully complete Honors Colloquy each fall semester.
• Submit their proposed class schedules for approval before registering each semester.

Lansing Community College offers Divisional Program Awards to new, currently enrolled, or returning students who:

• Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
• Plan to complete a one-year certificate of completion or a two-year occupational degree at LCC, or transfer to a four-year institution (Curriculum in applied arts, applied science, and business, may be found at Applied Degrees and Certificates.)

The Divisional Program Award:

• Covers a maximum of three semesters during a single academic year.
• Renewal each semester is contingent upon the recipient meeting all award renewal requirements listed below

An award recipient must:

• Must be a resident of the state of Michigan. Learn more information regarding residency requirements.
• Be a high school graduate
• Pursue an approved LCC program pathway
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 (new student) OR a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 (currently enrolled or returning student).

Selection is based on:

• Grade point average
• Demonstrated financial need
• A written personal statement

Semester Renewal Requirements:

• Follow an approved LCC program pathway
• Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Successfully complete at least six approved credits fall and spring semesters

The Star Scholarship

• May be used for a maximum of six semesters over two consecutive years.
• Advancement of each semester award is contingent upon the successful completion of twelve credits the previous semester, and a semester and cumulative 3.0 gpa.

An Award Recipient Must

• Must be a resident of the state of Michigan. Learn more information regarding residency requirements.
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0
• Be college ready in reading, writing and math through SAT/ACT scores or the LCC Testing Center.
• Reading: Level 5 on LCC Placement, 24 or higher on SAT Reading or 20 or higher on ACT Reading
• Writing: Level 6 on LCC Placement, 24 or higher on SAT Writing & Language or 20 or higher on ACT English
• Math: Level 5 on LCC Placement, 550 on SAT Math or 22 or higher on ACT Math

Additional Application Requirements

• SAT or ACT Test Scores uploaded to the General Scholarship Application and/or complete LCC Placement testing.

Lansing Community College offers Student Leadership Academy Awards to new or returning students who

• Wish to gain additional leadership and community service experiences while following a primary college program of study
• Are willing to be active participants in the LCC Student Leadership Academy

The Student Leadership Academy Service Scholarship

• Covers a maximum of six semesters over a period of two consecutive years

An Award Recipient Must

• Attend a mandatory Scholarship Program Orientation (Fall).
• Enroll for a two credit leadership development (LEAD) course each Fall and Spring Semester.
• Maintain at least a 2.5 grade in LEAD courses and a 2.5 overall grade point average.
• Serve as a student representative on an assigned college wide committee.
• Participate in planned community service projects including on-campus engagement activities and events.
• Complete an approved individual service project.

Award Selection Criteria

• Grade point average
• Written personal statements and service history

Additional Application Documents

A second personal statement focusing on 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.

For more information, please contact:
Adult Resource Center
517-483-1199 or (800) 644-4522