Scholarships

LOCAL Scholarships

These are scholarship opportunities available to LHS students. See your school counselor or Mrs. Baker if you have any questions.

Comprehensive Dentistry Scholarship for LHS Seniors

$1000/year and renewable for a total of 4 years

Comprehensive Dentistry Scholarship Application

We are excited to give a scholarship to one student who has proven to be someone with integrity who wants to have an impact on others. This student will have a very strong academic record and will have been involved in activities outside the classroom as well. We are looking to provide this scholarship to someone who wants to use healthcare, engineering or the sciences to impact people in a positive way.

Qualifications:
1. Grade point average over a 3.5
2. Two character references
3. Field of study - Health Science, Science, Technology, Engineering
4. Renewable scholarship for a total of 4 years with the following requirements:
a. Above a 3.2 GPA
b. No legal issues
c. No school probation

Deadline: April 21, 2025

Centennial Committee Scholarship

Two Scholarships - $750 each

Thank you for your interest in the Lincoln Centennial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to two students who represent the values of Lincoln as a District and our surrounding community.

Scholarship Criteria:

Attend LHS in person
At least a 2nd Generation Lincoln Family (parent/grandparent graduated from Lincoln)
3.4 GPA or higher
Accepted into an accredited program for the Fall of 2025 (College/Trade School/Apprenticeship)
Community Involvement
Leadership Responsibilities
Essay
Two Letters of Recommendation

Essay: Please upload your essay in the google form application. (Google Doc or PDF format only) 250 word minimum - please exclude personal information from your essay.

Essay Prompt: "Strong communities are built through service. Describe a time when you made a difference through volunteer work or community involvement. How has this experience influenced your personal growth, and how do you plan to use your education to serve others in the future?"

Letters: Please upload two letters of recommendation (Google Doc or PDF format only)

One letter from a Lincoln Staff Member
One letter from a (non-family) Community Member that you have worked/assisted with.

APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/s2schZB6sf2DRmsh9

Deadline: April 30, 2025

The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship

A scholarship offered to African-American males ages 17-22 to assist in post high school education.

The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship Fund was created as a way to honor the short but beautiful life of Donovan Xavier Baker.

Donovan graduated from Benjamin O. Davis Aerospace & Technical High School, attended Henry For Community College, and was attending Ohio Technical College as a full time student and only had 9 months to completion of his education as an Automotive Technician when his life was cut short.

Award of $2500.00 to the winning essay, to be deposited in the winner's college account.

For more information and to apply, to to: thedonovanxavierbakerscholarshipfund.com and download the application. Winner will be announced by May 1st via US mail.

Please include an email address or phone number where you can be reached.

Deadline: April 30, 2025

2025 Phoenix Lodge Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Seniors at Lincoln High School are eligible to apply for the Phoenix Lodge Scholarship. The Phoenix Lodge is located on Whittaker Road in Ypsilanti, MI. The Masons award LHS seniors with multiple $1000 scholarships each year.

Submit your application using this link today: 2025 Phoenix Lodge Scholarship Application

Completed applications can be emailed to ypsilantimasons13@gmail.com .

Deadline: May 1, 2025

2025 Orlo H. Wright Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Click here to view and download the Orlo H. Wright Scholarship for LHS Seniors

The Committee assumes that if you are at the point of using the attached application, you are, or should be, aware of the following:

You must be a member of the current graduating class of Lincoln Consolidated High School, with a cumulative grade point average of C+ or higher. The only exception to this rule is if you are applying for a second year of the scholarship, in which you must have been a member of the class next preceding.
You will attach a copy of your transcript to the application
You may attach additional sheets if needed.
You must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning, whether university, college, or trade school, which is located in the United States of America.
You must agree that the decision of the Committee is final.
The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be announced at Honors Convocation

Deadline: May 2, 2025

2025 Libbey-Lowden One Room Schoolhouse Scholarship for LHS Seniors

This scholarship is available to a 2025 Lincoln High School graduating senior.

Criteria:
1. Must be admitted to Eastern Michigan University.
2. Must be pursuing a degree in teaching.
3. Must have a minimum of a 2.5 high school g.p.a.
4. Must provide an essay about why you want to pursue teaching as a career.
5. Include community and school activities.
6. Provide two written recommendations from Faculty and/or community people.
7. Submit application and supporting materials to Mrs. Baker in the LHS Counseling Office or email baker@lincolnk12.org by May 5, 2025.
8. Once the high school counseling office has received the application and supporting material it will be forwarded to Daniel Makarewich, President, Lowden Schoolhouse Inc. for review by the committee.

Libbey-Lowden One Room Schoolhouse Scholarship Application

Deadline: May 5, 2025

2025 Parent LINC Award for LHS Seniors

The Parent LINC Senior Award is given to multiple graduating LHS seniors each year. This award is NOT exclusive to those students seeking higher education. Students are asked to describe a staff member at Lincoln Consolidated Schools who has had a positive impact on them.

Parent LINC Award for LHS Seniors Application

Deadline: May 8, 2025

Palm Leaf Club Scholarship for LHS Seniors

For the past 82 years, The Palm Leaf Club has awarded at least two (2) scholarships to graduating African American seniors attending Ypsilanti Community Schools High School and Lincoln Consolidated Schools High School. The Ypsilanti Association of Women’s Clubs has generously funded two (2) additional scholarships starting in 2016. Students will be applying for the opportunity to be awarded one (1) of the four (4) scholarships. The awards are currently One Thousand dollars each. ($1,000.00)

To be considered for one of the Palm Leaf and Ypsilanti Association of Women’s Clubs Scholarships you must have attained a GPA of 2.5 or better by the end of the first semester of your senior year. As part of the application process, finalists will need to participate in an interview, (it may be in person or virtual) with Club members. You will be notified of the time and location by phone. The scholarship winners will receive award certificates.

Please send your completed legible application to Ms. Valerie Eaglin 6231 Sequoia Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. Questions may be directed to Ms. Eaglin at 734 482-7427. Please leave a detailed message. Please remember that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Click here for a copy of the Palm Leaf Club Scholarship

Deadline: May 9, 2025

2025 LEA Scholarship for LHS or LCSVA Seniors

Please complete this form to apply for the Lincoln Education Association Scholarship. There will be 2 awards of $500 given to Lincoln High School or LCS Virtual Academy seniors only.

Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3pm

2025 Betty J. Jones Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Betty Jones taught French and Spanish at Lincoln High School (LHS) from 1964 to 1985. She exemplified the characteristics of a "great teacher" and truly loved to empower students and watch them thrive with the gift of knowledge. This scholarship has been established in loving memory by her friends and family.

To be eligible for the Betty J. Jones Scholarship, you must be entering Eastern Michigan University this coming Fall Semester. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one LHS senior who has a strong interest in the field of education.

Betty J. Jones Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: May 12, 2025

2025 LHS Student Council Leadership Scholarship

The Lincoln High School Student Council program is comprised of elected leaders from each grade level. Meetings are open to any student at LHS who wants to be a leader, help plan school events, engage in community service opportunities and solicit the ideas and opinions of the student body and staff to help improve the high school experience for all. LHS is offering a $1000.00 scholarship to Lincoln High School graduating seniors.

2025 LHS Student Council Leadership Scholarship

DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2025

2024-25 Minority Education Scholarship Program

Click here for the application!

High school seniors who are members of a minority ethnic group and who plan to enter into a program in public education may apply for consideration of this scholarship award. This is a $2,000 initial award that is paid to your college or university account when proof of enrollment in a college or university is received. Applicants are selected solely on high school academic achievement, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation.

Eligibility:

 Applicants must be from a district that is a current MASPA member
 Must have at least a 2.8 high school cumulative GPA or higher
 Must be admitted to a program in the field of education at a college or university
 Must be a member of one of the federal ethnic classifications listed on the application form
 Application must be completed in full and emailed no later than May 14, 2025 to be considered

Applications are reviewed by the MASPA Board in mid-May with applicants notified shortly thereafter. The completed packet must be emailed by May 14, 2025 to: maspaed@gmail.com.

Deadline: May 14, 2025

2025 Tammy Sperle Memorial Scholarship for LHS Seniors

History: In February of 1996, Tammy Sperle was brutally murdered by an inmate while employed at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Tammy was survived by her husband and two sons who Graduated from Lincoln High School and participated in numerous sporting activities. Since 1997 Funds have been raised at the annual Tammy Sperle Memorial Golf Scramble for a scholarship in her name. Each year a $1000.00 scholarship is awarded to one male and one female scholar athlete based on academics and athletics. The scholarships are given by friends and family to honor Tammy’s love and dedication to Lincoln Athletics.

Eligibility:

Students must attend a college or university in the following year.
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Athletes must have participated in at least one sport per year for all four years.
Athlete shall have no infractions per Athletic Code.

Requirements:

An essay describing "how high school sports have affected your life". (1page min-3 page max)
A letter of recommendation from a teacher.
GPA of at least a 3.0 or higher
Please attach essay at bottom link or you can email to: sperlec@lincolnk12.org

Tammy Sperle Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: May 15th, 2025

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 16, 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 16, 2025

2025 Ileen Pickrem Memorial Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Ileen Pickrem was a 1927 Lincoln High School graduate. She served her country as a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in World War II and registered electrolysist. She was a volunteer at the railroad museum. She passed away at the age of 90 in 2009. In her honor, LHS is offering a $1000.00 scholarship to Lincoln High School graduating seniors.

Ileen Pickrem Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

2025 David and Judith Dejanovich Scholarship for LHS Seniors

Mr. Matt Dejanovich is offering 2 $500 scholarships in honor of his late parents, David and Judith Dejanovich. Longtime residents, they loved everything Lincoln! Lincoln High School graduating seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA who plan to attend college in the Fall 2025 are asked to write a letter to Mr. Dejanovich describing their career goals and why they love Lincoln Schools.

The David and Judith Dejanovich Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MAY 19, 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.