LCCC Scholarships . . .
Creating Educational Access 

For more information on investing in LCCC scholarships, or establishing a new fund, please contact Tracy Green at 440-366-4039 or e-mail tagreen@lorainccc.edu.

This fall, LCCC is experiencing its highest ever enrollment with more than 11,000 students at the associate degree level and another 3,000 at the bachelor's and master's degree levels through LCCC's University Partnership Program.  These students and graduates help strengthen our community…as nurses, teachers, emergency medical technicians, police officers, government officials, business owners, the list goes on.  Your investment in Lorain County Community College students directly enhances our community. 

More than 70% of our students require some form of financial assistance to enable their pursuit of higher education.  LCCC awards scholarships to over 350 students each year, providing access to education.  The following section highlights two of this year's scholarship recipients:

• Sara Pence, 2005 recipient of the Gen RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
  This scholarship is in memory of Genevieve Williams a life-long nurse in Lorain County.  Her family established the fund, with the intention of seeing her legacy live on within this community.  This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in nursing, who strive to make a difference in their community. 
   
  “I would like to sincerely thank the donors of my scholarship.  Without this support, I would not be able to fulfill my dreams.  Receiving this scholarship makes me feel honored and like I am truly believed in.  There is nothing more wonderful than giving to your community.”-Sara Pence 

Click here to view a video about Sara

• Andrew Holoweicki, 2005 recipient of the Benjamin G. and Sara Jane Norton University Partnership Scholarship.
  This scholarship is awarded annually to students enrolled in the University Partnership program, which allows students to pursue baccalaureate degrees on LCCC's campus through programs offered by Ohio's finest four-year institutions.  Andrew is a Biology major who has excelled at LCCC.  He has a 4.0 GPA, and is currently applying to graduate schools across the country. 
   
  “This scholarship has allowed me to focus my time on my studies and not on trying to make extra money outside of school.  I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to work with the amazing faculty.”-Andrew Holoweicki

Click here to view a video about Andrew

How You Can Help…

The LCCC Foundation manages and awards two types of scholarship funds:

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
For an annual scholarship, a donor makes a gift (usually at least $500.00) with the intent that the entire gift will be awarded to one or more students during the same academic year as when the gift was made or within an established timeframe, usually not more than two years.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS 
When you make an investment to establish an endowed scholarship you ensure scholarship support for students in perpetuity.  Typically, endowment funds start with a commitment of $10,000.  Many times, donors, if unable to make an initial contribution at this level, will elect to build up the endowment fund over a period of time – usually two to three years.  An endowment fund ensures that an award will be made to a student(s) each and every year in the name of that fund.

The following are examples of the pay-out for endowed funds:

Establishing an endowed scholarship fund is a tremendous way to demonstrate your belief in LCCC's power to enhance the community by developing a stronger workforce.  Investing in scholarships creates educational access which is essential to the strength and growth of our region.   

You will see by the list below, that endowed funds may also support college programming.  The following is a select list of a few of LCCC Foundation Scholarships and Endowments and their guidelines:

Alumni Endowment
This endowment provides alumni an opportunity to help support the most important needs of Lorain County Community College and the University Partnership.  The fund provides yearly awards for scholarships, program enhancements, technology and other key institutional priorities. 

Diversity Incentive Awards
Based on academic achievement in high school, Diversity Incentive Awards help residents of African-American, Hispanic, Native American and other underrepresented groups develop their capacities to the fullest possible extent by adding “last dollar” awards which fill in after all “need-based” grants and aid have been used.

Faculty Excellence Endowment
This endowment provides a distinguished award to two outstanding faculty members each year.  Contributing to this fund is a great way to demonstrate your belief in LCCC's dedicated faculty.

General Scholarships and Awards
General scholarships help support students at Lorain County Community College and students enrolled in LCCC's University Partnership.  General scholarships may be used to help with tuition, fees, books and other materials to enable a student's enrollment and ultimate success in their pursuit of higher education.

General Support to Lorain County Community College Foundation
General support to the LCCC Foundation supports areas of greatest need to help advance the mission and vision of Lorain County Community College.  Funding may support such initiatives as equipment, program support, and classroom enhancements.

LCCC Levy Endowment
The LCCC Levy Endowment helps build support for future levy campaigns for the purpose of generating operating and support for Lorain County Community College.

LCCC Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships cover two-thirds of tuition and fees for the first two years, and are awarded to high school graduates who have earned a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher.

LCCC Trustee Scholarships
Trustee Scholarships provide full tuition and fees for the first two years.  These scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher

Non-Traditional Student Incentive Awards
Non-Traditional Student Incentive Awards are last-dollar awards granted to adults who are seeking to develop skills to enter or re-enter the job market.  Many are unemployed or employed part-time, but do not qualify for employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement.  Many are women, single parents, and minorities.

Stocker Center Endowment
The Stocker Center Endowment provides support to the C. Paul Stocker Fine Arts and Humanities Center for annual cultural arts programming needs.  The Stocker Center has provided local access to performances, concerts, and gallery exhibitions for over one million patrons over the past 25 years.

University Partnership Awards
University Partnership Awards are granted to students who are pursuing bachelors or masters degrees from four-year colleges and universities through LCCC's University Partnership Program.

For more information on investing in LCCC scholarships, or establishing a new fund, please contact Tracy Green at 440-366-4039 or e-mail tagreen@lorainccc.edu.

ALL GIFTS TO THE LCCC FOUNDATION ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.