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.