LAHC Scholarship

LAHC is proud and privileged to be recognized as a leading advocate of higher education and to have the distinction of offering one of the largest scholarship assistance programs in the area. Throughout the past thirty-two years, LAHC has awarded nearly 2 million dollars in academic scholarships to area students.

Who May Apply? Senior High School Students

Applications for graduating seniors open in January 2024 and close in March 2024. Application deadline is March 31st!

Scholarship funding is limited and completion of an application does not guarantee an award.

Scholarship Amount:

Please read carefully:

The monetary value of the scholarship varies from one academic institution to another, pending the matching agreement we have in place with these universities. The LAHC portion of the scholarship is sent directly to the college/university, deposited directly into the students’ account, and matched by that particular university accordingly. Recipients who choose to switch universities after applying for the scholarship risk altering the final monetary value of the scholarship received.

General Criteria:

1. Scholarship applicant must be a U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States and reside in the state of Michigan
2. Senior High School Students
3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 GPA or higher
4. Demonstrate financial need

Required Documents:

All required documents must be submitted electronically by the student, along with the scholarship application at one time. Applications submitted via email, mail or delivered by hand will be rejected. No exceptions!

Below is a list of the required documents/Information:

• Online Application form
• Most recent Academic Transcripts
• A copy of your current Student Aid Report (SAR). Report must include the EFC number (expected family contribution). To obtain the SAR, you must submit your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR STUDENT AID REPORT DUE TO FAFSA DELAYS, UPLOAD A WRITTEN STATEMENT TO THAT EFFECT IN LIEU OF THE STUDENT AID REPORT.
• A 500-word essay:
• TELL US ABOUT A TIME YOU STEPPED UP AS A LEADER. Please provide a clear example of when you took on a leadership role, and what leadership qualities you have. Tell us what happened and how your involvement made a difference. Here, you can also highlight special accomplishments or recognitions you have received.
• List any extracurricular activities and community involvement/services