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Scholarship Information (2024-25 School Year)

NOTE: If the Scholarship Title is BOLD, the scholarship application is active for the current year. Scholarships will be added and linked below when available for application.

Complete List of Local Scholarships

Scholarship Due Date Eligibility Amount (No.) Criteria
Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa   Senior $1,000

Must be a senior accepted to an accredited college or university with a plan to major in an area of study that involves children. 

American Legion (Michigan) Trades Scholarship

Jan. 6, 2025 Senior $1,000 (2 awarded)
  • Must be a Michigan resident.
  • Applicant should be between the ages of 17 and 21 at the time of application.
  • Applicant must be pursuing a skilled trades career through post-high school trades training/apprenticeship OR through a 2-year college degree in a skilled trade.
  • It is preferred that the applicant be a descendant of a veteran, but it is not a requirement.

Newly Added!

Brighter Futures Scholarship

  Senior $150

Must be pursuing a career that will benefit children. Attending community college, trade school, or university. GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

Blanche Sims Elementary

May 25, 2025 Senior $500

Attended Blanche Sims at least 3 years, Min 2.5 GPA, continuing education, application. 

Carpenter Elementary

April 25, 2025 Senior $500

Attended Carpenter, Min 2.5 GPA, continuing education, application

Chuck Mahoney Memorial Science   Senior  $2,500 College or Vocational School, Essay, Letter of Recommendation, 
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan March 3, 2025 Senior Varies

Varies depending on scholarship

Newly Added!

David Barnes Scholarship

  Senior $2,500 (renewable) Must be a resident of Genesee, Oakland, Lapeer or Macomb County. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must be attending a school of higher education. Completed application.
The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship April 30, 2025

African-American Males ages 17-22

Varies Must be an African-American male 17-22 seeking post high school education. 1 page essay. 
Elks Club Association (Michigan) Gold Key Scholarship December 1, 2024 Senior $2,000 (renewable) Click on link to view criteria 

General Federation of Women – Lake Orion

April 17, 2025 Senior $500 academic, $500 fine arts, $500 trade school

MALE or FEMALE may apply! Min 3.0 GPA, continue education, financial need, essay. 

Kenneth J. Barnett Memorial Scholarship

Jan. 29, 2025 Senior $1,000 (2) Students with a record of community service, who plan on going into the public service sector.

LOCS Board of Education Ambassador

  Senior $750

Min 3.5 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Extracurricular activities, community service 

LOCS Board of Education Outstanding Service

  Senior $750

Min 2.2 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Extracurricular activities, community service 

LOCS Board of Education Arts & Literature

  Senior $500

Min 2.2 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Involved in Art, drama, music, dance or lit program. 

LOCS Board of Education Vocational/Tech

  Senior $500

Min 2.2 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Outstanding achievement in Vocational or Tech Program. 

LOCS Board of Education Learning Options Ambassador   Senior $500

Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Enrolled in Learning Options for two years. 

Lake Orion Education Association

April 25, 2025 Senior $500

Min 3.0 GPA, going into the field of education, application and essay. 

Lake Orion High School Staff

April 17, 2025 Senior $500 (varies)

Min 2.0 GPA, Essay, 

Lake Orion Lioness   Senior $250 Female, 3.0 GPA, community service requirements, attend a Michigan college or Michigan trade school, 

Lake Orion Lions Club

April 17, 2025 Senior $1,000 (2)

Min 2.5 GPA, 500 word essay on importance of community service, 

Lake Orion Lions Club - Nursing Scholarship April 17, 2025 Senior $1,000 Pursuing a career in nursing, resident of LOCS district, min 3.0 GPA.  
Liv On (Olivia Long) Scholarship April 1, 2025 Senior $1,000 Member of LO volleyball team, min GPA 2.5
Marion Ginopolis Memorial Scholarship April 4, 2025 Senior $2,500/year (for 4 years) Min 2.75 minimum GPA, one extra-curricular activity, preference to student entering helping profession

The Metro Bureau

  Senior $1,500 - 4,000 Must intend to enroll at one of the following Metro Bureau Member colleges: Oakland University, Wayne County Community College District or Wayne State. 
Michael Steele Scholarship March 25, 2025 Senior $1,000

Essay on how Band has impacted HS experience and lessons, Minimum of 3 terms in LOHS Band, 3.0 GPA

Michigan Education Association Feb. 10, 2025 Senior TBD

Dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member, attending state of Michigan college, 

Michigan State University Alumni March 29, 2025 Senior $2000 Academic background, test scores, favorable recommendation

Mike Collison "Living the Dream" Memorial

April 25, 2025 Senior $500

2 Letters of rec, Min 2.5 GPA, attended Carpenter Elementary, essay. 

North Oakland Community Coalition   Senior $500 (2)

Special consideration to students who participated in substance prevention activities sponsored by the NOCC 

Oakview Middle School

April 21, 2025 Senior Varies

Attended Oakview Middle School, at least 2 yrs, letters of rec, application, 

Oakland Career & Technical Educators' Association

  Senior $500 (2)

Min 2.0 GPA, Participate in State Approved Career & Technical Education program (CTE), 

Oakland County Bar Association January 31, 2025 Senior $5,000 (2) High School Senior residing in Oakland County, who have interest in attending Law School. 
On a Dragonfly's Wings April 30, 2025 Senior $500 (min) Unweighted GPA 3.0, pursuing a career in mental health related field, 300-word essay. 

Orion Community Foundation

April 21, 2025 Senior $2,000 (3) Must be an Orion Twp. resident. Community involvement. Continuing education plans. Essay and letters of rec. 

Orion Oaks Elementary

  Senior $500

Attended Orion Oaks from grades 3-5, continuing education, essay, 

Paint Creek Elementary

April 11, 2025 Senior $500

Attended Paint Creek, letter of rec, essay. 

Read a Latte Cafe (LOHS Media Specialist)

April 4, 2025 Senior multiple $1,000 scholarships available 2.5 GPA, Works in food/beverage service, continuing their education at a vocational, community college, or university, letter of rec. 
Rosa Parks Scholarship Feb. 28, 2025 Senior Varies

Min 2.5 GPA, financial need, essay. 

Scripps Middle School

April 21, 2025 Senior Varies

Attended Scripps Middle School, Min 3.0 GPA, letter/essay. 

SET SEG   Senior $500  Michigan resident, Enrolled in CTE, attending 2-year college, technical school or technical program. 

Society of Women Engineers

  Senior Female Varies

High School Women excel in Leadership, academics, community service, pursue degree in engineering. 

Stadium Drive Elementary

April 17, 2025 Senior $500

Attended Stadium Drive min 2 years, cover letter

Sunrise Rotary March 15, 2025 Senior $2,500 (2 available)  

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit (Ann Arbor)

Feb. 7, 2025 Senior Varies Can apply if you have not been accepted yet.  Click on the specific campus link for more information.
University of Michigan-Dearborn Alumni Legacy Scholarship   Senior Varies  

Waldon Middle School Alumni

May 2, 2025 Senior Varies

Min 2.5 GPA, attended Waldon for at least 2 full years, continuing education, application, essay, 

Wally's Service Project Scholarship April 11, 2025 Junior/Senior 1st place-$1200, 2nd place $700  Community Service Project, 450-550 word essay, 

Webber Elementary PTO

April 18, 2025 Senior $500

Attended Webber 3 years, min 3.0 GPA, Application, Essay, 

Zonta Club - Ellen Dolsen Memorial Scholarship April 30, 2025 Senior $500 Female student accepted to post-secondary education or training program

 

 

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