Scholarships

LOCAL Scholarships

These are scholarship opportunities available to LHS students. See your school counselor or Mrs. Baker if you have any questions.

2025 Tammy Sperle Memorial Scholarship for LHS Seniors

History: In February of 1996, Tammy Sperle was brutally murdered by an inmate while employed at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Tammy was survived by her husband and two sons who Graduated from Lincoln High School and participated in numerous sporting activities. Since 1997 Funds have been raised at the annual Tammy Sperle Memorial Golf Scramble for a scholarship in her name. Each year a $1000.00 scholarship is awarded to one male and one female scholar athlete based on academics and athletics. The scholarships are given by friends and family to honor Tammy’s love and dedication to Lincoln Athletics.

Eligibility:

Students must attend a college or university in the following year.
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Athletes must have participated in at least one sport per year for all four years.
Athlete shall have no infractions per Athletic Code.

Requirements:

An essay describing "how high school sports have affected your life". (1page min-3 page max)
A letter of recommendation from a teacher.
GPA of at least a 3.0 or higher
Please attach essay at bottom link or you can email to: sperlec@lincolnk12.org

Tammy Sperle Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: May 15th, 2025

2025 Hallie Richardson Scholarship for LHS Seniors

This scholarship is for Lincoln High School seniors graduating with the class of 2025.

Requirements: Submit the application with the following items to Mrs. Baker in the LHS Counseling Office by May 16, 2025.

1. Students must attend a post-secondary college or trade school during Fall 2025.
2. Two letters of recommendation. One from a teacher and one from a religious leader.
3. List any service which you have given to the community, such as church, scouts, or any other community/school group(s) you have belonged to.
4. a 400-word essay on "The Importance of Community Service".

Hallie Richardson Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MAY 16, 2025

2025 Ileen Pickrem Memorial Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Ileen Pickrem was a 1927 Lincoln High School graduate. She served her country as a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in World War II and registered electrolysist. She was a volunteer at the railroad museum. She passed away at the age of 90 in 2009. In her honor, LHS is offering a $1000.00 scholarship to Lincoln High School graduating seniors.

Ileen Pickrem Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

2025 David and Judith Dejanovich Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Mr. Matt Dejanovich is offering 2 $500 scholarships in honor of his late parents, David and Judith Dejanovich. Longtime residents, they loved everything Lincoln! Lincoln High School graduating seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA who plan to attend college in the Fall 2025 are asked to write a letter to Mr. Dejanovich describing their career goals and why they love Lincoln Schools.

The David and Judith Dejanovich Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

School House Connection Scholarship

Our program is the nation’s only national scholarship program specifically providing youth that have experienced homelessness with comprehensive support to and through higher education and into the workforce.

You’re eligible to apply if you were born on or after June 2nd, 2005, and plan to start college for the first time in 2026. Don’t worry if you’ve earned some college credit through a high school program—you’re still eligible. Whether you’re a high school junior, enrolled in a GED or alternative education program, or a recent high school graduate or GED recipient, you’re welcome to apply as long as you’ll start college for the first time in 2026.

Undocumented students who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

We’re excited to review your application! If you have questions or run into any issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jordyn at Jordyn@schoolhouseconnection.org.

Click here to learn more and apply today!

Deadline: June 2, 2025

Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Starting with the high school class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State:

Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year

Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.

High school seniors can get started by following these steps:

File the FAFSA.
Create an MiSSG Student Portal account three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.

Tuition Incentive Program

A program for eligible students who have or have had Michigan Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-month consecutive month period (between age nine and high school graduation) as identified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Note: TIP expires six years after high school completion or four years if no award is received.

Click here for more application information.

DEADLINE: August 31 of senior year.