Scholarships
LOCAL Scholarships
These are scholarship opportunities available to LHS students. See your school counselor or Mrs. Baker if you have any questions.
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 23, 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 23, 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.
Other Scholarship Resources
Students with a deceased parent or experienced Foster Care
Scholarships by County in Michigan
Michigan Specific Scholarship Programs
Golden Apple Scholars (for those going to school to be a teacher)
Michigan Association of Broadcasters (those interested in broadcast or communications)
General Scholarships
BigFuture (juniors and seniors)
CollegeBoard: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
Fastweb: https://fastweb.com
Cappex Scholarships/ Appily.com: https://Appily.com
Specific Identity/Group Websites/Scholarships
Asian American /Pacific Islander
APIA Scholarship Program https://apiascholars.org/
USPAACC https://uspaacc.com/programs/education
Arab American / Middle Eastern
The Arab American Institute https://www.aaiusa.org/scholarships
ADC https://adc.org/arab-american-scholarships/ (Michigan)
Black / African American
United Negro College Fund https://uncf.org/
NAACP https://naacp.org/find-resources/
Hispanic
Hispanic Scholarship Fund https://www.hsf.net/
LULAC https://lulac.org/programs/education
LGBTQ+
Point Foundation Scholarships https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships
League Foundation Scholarships https://www.leaguefoundation.org/
Native American/ American Indian
American Indian College Fund https://collegefund.org/students/
American Indian Education Fund http://www.nativepartnership.org/
Undocumented Students
Golden Door Scholars https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
The Dream.US National Scholarship https://www.thedream.us/scholarships
Michigan College and University Scholarship Pages
Lake Superior State University
Lawrence Technological University
Michigan Technological University
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Michigan-Dearborn