Scholarships

Scholarships

The following scholarship applications are available for download. Click the orange links to download the forms. The forms can be filled in and saved with Acrobat Reader 7 and above. With earlier versions of Acrobat they can only be filled out and printed directly from the computer and cannot be saved. If you do not have a copy of Adobe Acrobat reader currently on your home computer you can download and install one from Adobe. If using the earlier version, we suggest you write your longer portions of information in a word processor and copy/paste the text into the appropriate field.

There are many scholarships given by various organizations, clubs, unions, churches, or corporations. The school announces these awards and distributes applications when/if we receive the materials. Many groups handle these scholarships themselves, so check all your local contacts to see if anything is available. Local contacts may include your family church, bank, or recreational memberships. Also, if you are interested in military service, don't overlook ROTC scholarships or academy appointments. State and national scholarship competitions are found and maintained through the sponsoring organization. We have some applications and information for such scholarship links on our website as well.

To qualify for the scholarships mentioned below, an application with Community Foundation of Mason County must be completed. In addition, a student must also complete the application for the particular scholarship(s) found on the lasd.net website.

Community Foundation of Mason County Web address is www.cffmc.org

How to Apply for a Scholarship – Mason County
The Community Foundation for Mason County awards scholarships only once per year. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2008. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Mason County and a graduate of a Mason County school, private or public. Please call if you have questions about your eligibility. Community Foundation for Mason County Board of Trustees, staff and their family members are not eligible to apply. Click on the link at the bottom of the page to begin your application.

Please call Marcy Joy 231-332-4124 with any questions you may have about our scholarship program.

Mason County Scholarship Fund

Marlene Schoenberger Scholarship

Current Scholarships Applications Available in Electronic Format

Click one time on the title of the form you want to download.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

ALL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE MARCH 10, 2008 BY 3:00 P.M. IN THE LHS COUNSELING OFFICE

JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000 per year/4 years, plus additional awards
Eligibility:
To apply, a student should meet the following requirements:
Must have been a resident of Mason County for at least one year.
Must be a graduate (by June) of a Mason County high school.
Must have an average grade of B or better in his/her high school work.
Must require financial assistance in order to attend college.

BIRTWISTLE FAMILY FUND
Approximately $3,700 per year/4 years
Eligibility:
Graduate of Ludington, Michigan area high school.
Demonstrated all-around ability through participation in various school activities.
Scholastic rank in upper 1/4 of class based on a 4 year high school average.
Displayed through relationships and behavior good moral character and firmness of purpose.
Good potential for success at the next education level.
Financial need will be a factor to be given special consideration.

RUTH M. DUBOIS/HOPE LAMBERT SCHOLARSHIP
Awards totaling approximately $20,000
Eligibility:
Graduate of Ludington High School
Must attend a state supported Michigan college or University.
Award may not exceed 75% of the college cost (tuition), including room and board.
Scholarships need not be granted to the most talented students.

LUDINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 per year/4 years, plus additional awards
Eligibility:
Any Ludington High School graduating senior may apply.

NOBLE ARENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(1) $400 award
Eligibility:
Must be attending an accredited college or university, planning to enter the field of education.
Must be a member of the National Honor Society.

DR. CHARLES A. PAUKSTIS SCHOLARSHIP
$500/2 years
Eligibility: Graduate of Ludington High School
Must be planning to attend West Shore Community College
Application to WSCC must already have been sent in or be turned in with scholarship application.
Financial need will be a factor in the selection process

ORIOLE OUTBACK SCHOLARSHIP - SEE COUNSELING OFFICE FOR 2008
(1 or more) $500-$1,000/1 year
Eligibility:
Have worked two semesters in the Oriole Outback.
At least a 2.5 GPA and a 3.0 in Marketing.

LUDINGTON EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Available to any graduating senior.

KYLE TUCKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$250/1year Eligibility:
Will be given to a graduating senior based upon their high school athletic particiption. Grade Point or class rank is not requested nor will it be considered in awarding this scholarship. Recipient will need to meet the basic requirements to be admitted to an accredited college, university or trade school to which the scholarship will be applied.

HERB STOCKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000/1year
Requires attendance at a school of engineering, with preference given to students attending the University of Michigan or Michigan Tech. GPA - 3.505. Financial need will also be a consideration.

STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
$500 - This scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable $500 payment to the post-secondary educational institution of the recipient's choice, open to all members of the graduating class.

VIRGINIA SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - NOT AVAILABLE IN 2008
$400 per year/4 years - Scholarship becomes available every four years, or when the past recipient completes undergraduate pursuits.
Elibigility:
Must be obtaining a College Prep LHS endorsement
GPA 2.8 or higher
Leadership, citizenship, school/community activities
Financial aid will be considered

Applications for the following scholarships can be picked up in the Counseling Office:

LHS CLASS OF '59 SCHOLARSHIP
2 - $400/one year - Awarded to one girl and one boy.
This scholarship is for a senior who has a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 who has worked after school and/or weekends and summers over the last two years.

ROBERT J. AND NORMA E. BAZZETT SCHOLARSHIP
(2) $1000 awards/one year, one boy and one girl. This scholarship is for a senior who has an average G.P.A., commitment to hard work at a part-time job while in high school, while maintaining a "B-C" average. Applicants who are attending vocational training, a technical college, community college or four year college are encouraged to apply.

Applications to any local scholarships qualify you for eligibility for the following. No application is needed.

RICHARD AND HELEN DARON SCHOLARSHIP
$1,200/one year. Eligibility: The selection will be based upon scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA) financial need, leadership and extra curricular activities.

IVAN PELTER SCHOLARSHIP (awards vary)

The following scholarships are also available:

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$750/1 year Eligibility:
Open to all high school graduates of Mason County. Applicant must be a resident of Mason County at least one year preceding the date of the award.
All questions on the application form must be completed.
A transcript must accompany the application.
An interview may be necessary to determine the recipient.
Letters of recommendation may also be required of the listed references

LUDINGTON AREA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Annual
Eligibility:
The recipient of the scholarship must have attended and completed the final year available at Ludington Area Catholic School and will complete their senior year of high school and pursue a post-secondary degree. It will be based on, but not limited to, leadership ability, scholastic achievement, citizenship, being active in community, parish and school endeavors.
DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2008

DR. JENNIFER BRANNING SCHOLARSHIP
$500 non-renewable
The applicant shall be a college-bound student with an interest in the math/science field. The applicant with an interest in the healthcare field will be given preference, but is not a requirement.

AMVETS SCHOLARSHIP
(2) $350 awards
Eligibility:
This is for students whose parents are veterans, and who have not received a major scholarship.

AAUW COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000/1 year
Eligibility:
Graduate of Ludington High School.
Attend a four year college or university.
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2008

LUDINGTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 per year/2 years for 2 students
Eligibility:
Must have attended Ludington High School for not less than one (1) year.
Must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.
Must have demonstrated all-around abilities throughout his or her high school years as evidenced by participation in school and/or community activities - i.e. athletics, school government, school organizations, community organizations, etc.
Must be of good character, honor and moral fitness that is evidenced in all relationships during his or her high school years.
Must plan to attend an accredited four (4) year college or university of his or her choice and pursue a curriculum that results in the award of a bachelor's degree.
Must be a citizen of the United States of America and a resident of the Ludington Area School District
Must not be an immediate family member of a Ludington Rotary Club member - i.e. child, stepchild or grandchild.
Must commit to attend the Rotary Life Leadership Conference during the summer of their high school graduation. This conference is generally held during a Wednesday thru Sunday period in the month of June. Expenses for attendance at the conference will be paid by the Club and are in addition to the scholarship award. The Scholarship Committee may waive this requirement if the successful candidate is unable to attend this conference, and; The Scholarship Committee may consider other factors in awarding the scholarship.

LUDINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000/year
This scholarship is open to any graduating senior in the Ludington Area School District, Freesoil Community School District, Mason County Eastern School District, or Mason County Central School District. This scholarship is only available to those students planning to enroll at West Shore Community College.
Application available in the counseling office
DEADLINE: March 23rd, 2007

CRAIG RASMUSSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1000 for 4 years
Eligibility:
Nominated by commitee for a student with unusual artist ability.

West Shore Community College See web site for application information.

University of Michigan Club of Manistee In the past the University of Michigan Manistee Area club has provided one scholarship for each school in their club area for a U-M admitted student. There is also information on the Bernadine Tuohy Loan Fund for Mason County students.

Michigan State University

Rosa Parks Scholarship - $2000/one year. Active participation in civic and community service. Applications are available in the counseling office.

Wayne State University College of Fine Arts Scholarships