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LCCC Scholarships and Incentive Awards

The programs below are grouped by academic discipline and other categories.

All Disciplines

Trustee Scholarship
Criteria: New Lorain County high school graduates who earn a minimum 3.7 high school GPA or better at the end of the sixth semester high school grading period will be eligible for this scholarship, which covers 60-72 credit hours of tuition over two consecutive years.

The recipient can use 30-36 credit hours each year at the maximum rate of 15-18 credit hours per semester. Recipients must earn a minimum 2.5 LCCC cumulative GPA each
semester to maintain scholarship eligibility. No application is required for students attending a Lorain County high school.

Presidential Scholarship
Criteria: New Lorain County high school graduates who earn between a 3.4 and 3.699 high school GPA by the end of the sixth semester high school grading period will be eligible for this scholarship, which covers 40 credit hours of tuition over two consecutive years. The recipient can use 10 credit hours per semester. Recipients must earn a minimum 2.5 LCCC cumulative GPA each semester to maintain scholarship eligibility. No application is required for students attending a Lorain County high school.

University Partnership Empowerment Award DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: The University Partnership Empowerment Award (UPEA) is a privately funded award intended to help University Partnership students achieve a college education and training on LCCC's campus with a University Partner. The UPEA is intended to provide financial assistance to students in need empowering their pursuit of higher education. All University Partnership students with need are invited to apply!

University Partnership Scholarship Program DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012:The Lorain County Community College Foundation, through the generous support of private donations, has made scholarship dollars available to University Partnership students. The intent of the University Partnership Scholarship Program (UPSP) is to reward academic excellence thereby enabling more students to further their educational pursuits through the University Partnership. Scholarship awards vary based on the academic excellence, hours enrolled and unusual circumstances ocumented on the application.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship: LCCC will offer approximately 40 full-and partial-tuition, renewable scholarships to LCCC and University Partnership students pursuing majors in one of many identified programs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as part of the state of Ohio's Choose Ohio First scholarship program.
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Bernell G. Helm Memorial Scholarship: Criteria: Applicants must be New Elyria High School graduates planning to enroll at LCCC full-time in the fall term and have a seventh semester cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 3.39. Applicants need to submit a special application, which can be obtained from the Elyria High Guidance Office or LCCC Financial Aid Office and a 250-500 word essay to the EHS guidance office. Recipients of this scholarship are selected based upon high school cumulative GPA, school activities, essay and community service.

Beta Sigma Phi Endowed Scholarship DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012:This award is intended to support fulltime students who are residents of Lorain County and ranked within the top ten percent of his/her high school graduating class. Preference will be given to children or grandchildren of Beta Sigma Phi members.

Betterway Foundation Scholarship DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012:This award is sponsored by the Betterway Foundation/Tom Meehan Endowed Scholarship Fund. The Lorain County Community College Betterway Foundation Scholarship is a privately funded award intended to help individuals who demonstrate some promise for learning and possess one or more of the following characteristics: troubled background, involved with the justice system, involved with Alcoholics Anonymous or similar organizations which offer self-help programs.

LCCC College Tech Prep Award: Criteria: Lorain County high school students who complete the high school portion of the Tech Prep pathway and have earned a minimum GPA of 2.75 by the end of their seventh semester high school grading period may be selected for this award. The maximum annual award, based on full time enrollment varies but can be valued up to the cost of full tuition. Recipients will receive the award for two academic years contingent upon maintaining award eligibility criteria. Two letters of recommendation are required along with completion of the special application.

Hageman Scholarship (through CenturyLink and LCCC) - DUE APRIL 30, 2012 FOR CENTURYLINK STUDENTS AND MAY 31, 2012 FOR LCCC/UP STUDENTS; WILL BE AWARDED FALL SEMESTER 2012: Three (3) $3,000 scholarships will be awarded fall semester to support Lorain County Community College and University Partnership students. Preference will be given to CenturyLink employees’ children or grandchildren as well as retirees’ children/grandchildren (to be identified by CenturyLink). Scholars must be in good academic standing with LCCC or the UP institution going into the following semester to receive the remainder of the award. SEE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND IMPORTANT DETAILS ON THE APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES.

LCCC ABLE/GED Scholarship - Spring 2011. The purpose of the LCCC ABLE/GED Scholarship is to encourage GED recipients who participate in Lorain County’s ABLE programs to continue their education by enrolling at Lorain County Community College soon after successfully passing the GED test.

LCCC Community Service Recognition Award - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012 - Lorain County Community College announces the availability of THE LCCC COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student attending Lorain County Community College or its University Partnership. This award is intended to reward a Lorain County resident that has demonstrated personal involvement in community service
activities and who meets other required criteria.

Laura M. O’Neill Memorial Scholarship DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: The Laura M. O’Neill Memorial Scholarship is valued at a minimum of $500 for the year disbursed during the Fall Semester. Scholarship criteria and eligibility are as follows:

Must be enrolled in the second year of an Associate Degree or transfer program at LCCC;
Must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average;
Recipient may only receive the scholarship once;
Scholarship will be disbursed in Fall Semester and may be applied to tuition and fees only;
Recipient will be selected by the family of Laura M. O’Neill;
Recipient’s participation in community service will be an integral factor in the selection process.

The Service Above Self Scholarship and The Robert S. Cook Memorial Scholarship: These awards are sponsored by the Elyria Rotary Club. Lorain County Community College is proud to announce the availability of the Service Above Self Scholarship and the Robert S. Cook Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Elyria Rotary Club. These privately funded scholarships are intended to reward those individuals who are active in community service or extra-curricular activities. LCCC will award one Robert S. Cook Memorial Scholarship valued at $4,000 and two Service Above Self Scholarships valued at $2,400 each for the academic year.

Teddy (Theodores Zestoki) Witt Award of Compassion - CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2013: To qualify for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

High School or GED graduate
Enrolled at LCCC or UP half-time (at least six hours)
2.5 GPA or better
Preference given to part-time LCCC/UP staff or student worker – non student workers who meet all other criteria will be considered
Preference given to applicants exemplifying Teddy’s compassion to the community and her dedication to education

Attention Home-Schooled Students!
If you are a Lorain County resident, you may apply for the LCCC Trustee Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, or Diversity Incentive Award based on your ACT or SAT Test Scores. Click on this link below for the appropriate application:

Arts, Writing and Journalism

Alice Weston Broadcast Journalism Scholarship: DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: This award is intended to support part-time or fulltime LCCC/UP students pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.

The John G. Cole Memorial Scholarship in Journalism DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: This scholarship is intended for full or part-time (at least six credit hours) Lorain County Community College or University Partnership students studying Journalism. Preference will be given to students who are involved in Journalistic clubs or programs on LCCC’s campus such as “The Collegian,” Duck Radio, The Society of Professional Journalists, or any future club/program pertaining to Journalism such as television broadcasting.

The Ralph and Bernadine Capasso Music and Arts Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012
Lorain County Community College is proud to announce the availability of The Ralph and Bernadine Capasso Music and Arts Scholarship. This award is intended to support students attending Lorain County Community College and enrolled in an Arts program. Preference will be given to those students majoring in Music and who have a financial need.

Hal Lebovitz Memorial Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: Lorain County Community College announces the availability of THE HAL LEBOVITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP for a deserving student attending Lorain County Community College. The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets the required criteria and is pursuing an educational program that will support a career in the writing field.

Athletics

Chris Ritchey Leadership Scholarship - CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2013: This award is intended to support part-time or full-time students attending Lorain County Community College who are active in club team sports and displays both leadership and strength in character on the playing field and in academics. While this award is open to all club team sports members, preference will be given to soccer players who meet these criteria.

Business

Thomas D. and Jean C. Bowen Scholarship DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: Preference will be given to LCCC students who are either Elyria High School graduates, members of First United Church, Third St., Elyria, OH; Girl Scouts; or a member of the Elyria, OH WYCA. If there is a decision to be made between two or more applicants then the applicant that is majoring in accounting or business at LCCC or the applicant with the most community volunteerism will be awarded the scholarship. The name and brief background information of the scholarship recipient will be provided to the Bowen family each year.

LCCC Accounting Scholarship DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: This award is intended to support part-time or full-time accounting majors attending Lorain County Community College with their tuition, fees and books.

Robert C. Ross Endowed Scholarship in Business or Entrepreneurship - CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2013: This scholarship is intended for students who are pursing education/learning opportunities in a business field. Criteria: be a high school graduate; be enrolled at least half time at LCCC or the University Partnership; be pursuing an education in a business related field or entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to those who have completed at least 12 college credit hours.

Ralph J. Smith Memorial Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: This award is intended to support Lorain County Community College second-year students majoring in the College’s Public Administration Program. Preference will be given to students who have a 3.5 GPA and are eligible for the capstone course (practicum internship – PBAD 285).

Diversity Scholarships

Diversity Incentive Award
Criteria: New Lorain County high school graduates who earn a minimum 2.5 high school GPA by the end of the sixth semester high school grading period and are of African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Island, Middle Eastern, Indian or Native American descent will be eligible for this award, which is available for three years or 72 credit hours. Each recipient must enroll at LCCC on a full-time basis and work a job either on or off campus. A mentoring program has been established to assist students with adjusting to the college experience. Recipients must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater each semester to maintain award eligibility. No application is required for students attending a Lorain County high school.

Ford/EEOC Endowed Scholarship: DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012 Criteria: Applicants should be a minority or woman who is employed by Ford, or a spouse or offspring of a Ford employee. They should be enrolled as a full-time student, submit the scholarship application and essay. Recipients of this scholarship will show academic promise on their high school and college transcripts and maintain at least a 2.0 LCCC GPA to maintain scholarship eligibility. Scholarship is renewable but must be applied for yearly.

General Josue Robles, Jr. Diversity Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012Lorain County Community College is proud to announce the availability of the General Josue Robles, Jr. Diversity Scholarship. This is a two-semester scholarship for academic year 2010-2011. The award is intended to support full-time Lorain County Community College students who are African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or from any other underrepresented group.

Hispanic College Fund: The Hispanic College Fund announced the opening of scholarship applications now through March 1, 2011. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 and will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year. Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

Be of Hispanic background
Maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale)
Have graduated from high school in the U.S. after attending at least 3 years
Reside in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate, and in some cases graduate, program for the 2011-2012 academic year at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Demonstrate financial need
Some scholarship programs may have additional eligibility requirements

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://www.scholarship.hispanicfund.org/. Applications must be received by March 1, 2011.

Manuel Marín Serrano Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: Lorain County Community College announces the availability of The Manuel Marín Serrano Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded to a needing and deserving student attending Lorain County Community College. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. The scholarship seeks to recognize students who are involved in their community; particularly students who are advocates within the Latino community. The recipient must demonstrate unmet need after grants and other awards.

Engineering

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
The North Coast Chapter #134 of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, in association with the LCCC SME Student Chapter #S-254, has established a fund to award scholarships each academic year. The scholarship may be applied to educational expenses (tuition, fees, textbooks, supplies) incurred by the selected recipient(s) at Lorain County Community College.

Health, Nursing and Related Careers

The Jake and Gen Memorial Nursing Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: Lorain County Community College announces the availability of THE JAKE AND GEN RN MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP. The Scholarship will be awarded to a needing and deserving student attending Lorain County Community College or University Partnership pursuing a nursing degree. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. The recipient must demonstrate unmet need after grants and other awards.

The Tara Marie Redmond Memorial Nursing Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: The scholarship will be awarded to a needing and deserving student attending Lorain County Community College pursuing a nursing degree. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. The recipient must demonstrate unmet need after grants and other awards.

Roseann Kaminsky Nursing Scholarship DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: Must be a graduate of the Lorain County Community College ADN program; be pursuing either the RN to BSN or RN to MSN nursing programs through The University of Akron’s University Partnership with LCCC. Preference will be given to those students with a 3.0 GPA or better

International Students

LCCC International and Study Abroad Scholarship: The Lorain County Community College International and Study Abroad Scholarship is a privately funded award intended to help individuals interested in public diplomacy, foreign language development, cultural enrichment and international understanding. Scholarships will be awarded to students participating in an approved LCCC Study Abroad Program or to international students from the college’s overseas partner institutions attending LCCC for the first time. Scholarships will be applied to the student’s cost of education and will be paid directly to the higher educational institution the student is attending. The scholarship can be used to help pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Scholarships will have a minimum value of $1,000 per academic year and are not renewable.

Non-Traditional Students

Incentive Award for Non-Traditional Students: Criteria: Recipients must be enrolled on at least a half time basis in a program leading to a degree or certificate, and be independent students or dependent single parents. The award will be granted on the basis of last dollar/need-based support. A mentoring program has been established to assist students with adjusting to the college experience. Recipients must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 each semester to maintain award eligibility.
Deadline: 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which the students plans to attend.

The Alvin A. and Phyllis M. Pfaff Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: For the Non-Traditional Student at LCCC. Minimum Scholarship Award is $500.00. This scholarship was established for assisting the non-traditional student who attends Lorain County Community College. Its goal is to give financial help so that the recipient can obtain further education to support him/herself and family, which will in turn assists and improves the community. Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of the
Pfaff family. Scholarship selection will be based upon academic record, completion of application, financial need and the letter of recommendation.

Police Academy

Bill Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund in Law Enforcement:
Lorain County Community College announces the availability of THE BILL BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. This scholarship seeks to recognize students who are enrolled in the Police Academy at Lorain County Community College and may be used for expenses associated with successfully completing the Police Academy Program. The recipient must demonstrate an unmet financial need after grant/other awards and who meets other criteria. Spring applications are due April 1, 2012. PLEASE CALL 440-366-7225 FOR AN APPLICATION

Police Academy Incentive Award for Non-Traditional Students (IANS): The Police Academy Incentive Award for Non-Traditional Students (IANS) is a privately funded award intended to help non-traditional students achieve a college education and training through the Lorain County Community College Police Academy. You may be a non-traditional student 1) if you are not dependent on your parents for support, 2) if you support your own child; 3) if you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; or 4) if you are over 24 years of age. Other qualifications are defined by the Federal government on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A copy of these guidelines is available in the Financial Services Center. Spring applications are due April 1, 2012. PLEASE CALL 440-366-7225 FOR AN APPLICATION.

Science and Mathematics

Kaiden Power of Pi Scholarship - Due May 31, 2012
The Power of Pi scholarship will be awarded annually to one student who has successfully completed (or is currently attending and making successful progress towards the completion of) at least one math course through the Academic Foundations division. The scholarship will be a one time award of $500.

Social Science and Human Services

Dr. Robert Callaway Book Scholarship - DUE MARCH 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: This $300 award is intended to support part-time or full-time Social Science and Human Services majors attending Lorain County Community College with their books. Preference will be given to those who meet the following criteria: Has successfully completed 30 credit hours overall; Has completed at least 12 hours within a specific social science discipline; Holds an overall 3.4 GPA or better.

Students with Disabilities

Elyria Rotary Club/Invacare Incentive Award For Students with Special Needs: Amount: Varies according to need; Criteria: Self-identifying students with documented disabilities may request special last dollar grant assistance. Students must enroll for a minimum of six credit hours and be registered with LCCC's Office of Special Needs.

Veterans

Hawke-Turner Scholarship - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR FALL SEMESTER 2012: This award is intended for Lorain County Community College students who come from a military family, is currently in the military or has formerly been in the military.

LCCC Veterans Scholarship: The LCCC Veterans Scholarship is a privately funded award intended to help veterans achieve a college education and training. The amount of the award varies per student and it can be used to help pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses including child care and transportation. The LCCC Veterans Scholarship is a need-based award and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for consideration.

Alfred R. Wolfli Scholarship for Military Veterans or their Children - DUE MAY 31, 2012 FOR SEMESTER 2012: Lorain County Community College is proud to announce the availability of the Alfred R. Wolfli Scholarship for military veterans or their children. This award is intended to reward honorably discharged United States veterans attending Lorain County Community College or its University Partnership and who meet the following criteria:

High school graduate or equivalent;
Enrolled at least half time at LCCC or the University Partnership (minimum six credit hours);
Demonstrate evidence of academic success;
Provide documentation of veteran status;
Active in the community, with preference given to applicants who are involved with veterans’ groups or organizations.
Demonstrate unmet financial need in order to attend college.

Other

Merit Company and Sherwood Company LCCC/University Partnership Scholarship: The $1,000 Merit Company and Sherwood Company LCCC/University Partnership Scholarship is available to Lorain County Community College and University Partnership students who: (i)are enrolled in not less than two (2) three-hour credit courses during at least two (2) semesters for the academic year and maintain a C average in these courses; and (ii) enter into, or reside with an immediate family member who has entered into, a one-year lease agreement at any one of College Park Townhouses, Commodore Arms or Sherwood Forest Apartments in Lorain County. The scholarship is renewable, and US Veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information, call 440-365-9810 or 440-365-6296.

For more information on Lorain County Community College scholarship and incentive awards, call (440) 366-4034 or visit the LCCC Financial Services office in the College Center building.

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