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 | |
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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. |
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American Legion (Michigan) Trades Scholarship |
Jan. 6, 2025 | Senior | $1,000 (2 awarded) |
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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. |
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May 25, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Blanche Sims at least 3 years, Min 2.5 GPA, continuing education, application. |
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April 25, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Carpenter, Min 2.5 GPA, continuing education, application |
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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 |
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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 | |
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. |
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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 |
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LOCS Board of Education Outstanding Service |
Senior | $750 |
Min 2.2 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Extracurricular activities, community service |
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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. |
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LOCS Board of Education Vocational/Tech |
Senior | $500 |
Min 2.2 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Outstanding achievement in Vocational or Tech Program. |
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LOCS Board of Education Learning Options Ambassador | Senior | $500 |
Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Enrolled in Learning Options for two years. |
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April 25, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Min 3.0 GPA, going into the field of education, application and essay. |
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April 17, 2025 | Senior | $500 (varies) |
Min 2.0 GPA, Essay, |
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Lake Orion Lioness | Senior | $250 | Female, 3.0 GPA, community service requirements, attend a Michigan college or Michigan trade school, | ||
April 17, 2025 | Senior | $1,000 (2) |
Min 2.5 GPA, 500 word essay on importance of community service, |
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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 |
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Michigan Education Association | Feb. 10, 2025 | Senior | TBD |
Dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member, attending state of Michigan college, |
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Michigan State University Alumni | March 29, 2025 | Senior | $2000 | Academic background, test scores, favorable recommendation | |
April 25, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
2 Letters of rec, Min 2.5 GPA, attended Carpenter Elementary, essay. |
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North Oakland Community Coalition | Senior | $500 (2) |
Special consideration to students who participated in substance prevention activities sponsored by the NOCC |
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April 21, 2025 | Senior | Varies |
Attended Oakview Middle School, at least 2 yrs, letters of rec, application, |
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Oakland Career & Technical Educators' Association |
Senior | $500 (2) |
Min 2.0 GPA, Participate in State Approved Career & Technical Education program (CTE), |
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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. | |
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 |
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April 11, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Paint Creek, letter of rec, essay. |
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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. |
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April 21, 2025 | Senior | Varies |
Attended Scripps Middle School, Min 3.0 GPA, letter/essay. |
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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 |
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April 17, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Stadium Drive min 2 years, cover letter |
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Sunrise Rotary | March 15, 2025 | Senior | $2,500 (2 available) | ||
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 | |||
May 2, 2025 | Senior | Varies |
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Wally's Service Project Scholarship | April 11, 2025 | Junior/Senior | 1st place-$1200, 2nd place $700 | Community Service Project, 450-550 word essay, | |
April 18, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Webber 3 years, min 3.0 GPA, Application, Essay, |
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Zonta Club - Ellen Dolsen Memorial Scholarship | April 30, 2025 | Senior | $500 | Female student accepted to post-secondary education or training program |
By Scholarship
- American Legion (Michigan) Trades Scholarship
- Brighter Futures
- Blanche Sims Elementary
- Carpenter Elementary
- Chuck Mahoney Memorial Science
- Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- David Barnes
- Donovan Xavier Baker
- Elks Club (Gold Key)
- General Federation of Women - Lake Orion
- Kenneth J. Barnett
- LOCS Board of Education -- Ambassador
- LOCS Board of Education -- Outstanding Service
- LOCS Board of Education -- Vocational/Tech
- LOCS Board of Education -- Learning Options Ambassador
- Lake Orion Education Association
- Lake Orion Lioness
- Lake Orion Lions Club
- Lake Orion Lions Club Nursing
- LOHS Staff Scholarship
- Liv On (Olivia Long)
- Marion Ginopolis Memorial Scholarship
- Michael Steele Scholarship
- Metro Bureau
- Michigan Education Association
- Michigan State University Alumni
- Mike Collison "Living the Dream"
- North Oakland Community Coalition
- Oakview Middle School
- Oakland Career & Technical Educators' Association
- Oakland County Bar Association
- On A Dragonfly's Wings
- Orion Area Youth Assistance (Now the Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship)
- Orion Community Foundation
- Orion Oaks Elementary
- Paint Creek Elementary
- Read a Latte Cafe
- Rosa Parks Scholarship
- Scripps Middle School
- SET SEG
- Society of Women Engineers
- Stadium Drive Elementary
- Sunrise Rotary
- University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit (Ann Arbor)
- University of Michigan-Dearborn Alumni Legacy Scholarship.
- Waldon Middle School Alumni
- Wally's Service Project Scholarship
- Webber Elementary PTO
- Zonta Club
American Legion (Michigan) Trades Scholarship
Brighter Futures
Blanche Sims Elementary
Carpenter Elementary
Chuck Mahoney Memorial Science
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
David Barnes
Donovan Xavier Baker
Elks Club (Gold Key)
General Federation of Women - Lake Orion
Kenneth J. Barnett
LOCS Board of Education -- Ambassador
LOCS Board of Education -- Outstanding Service
LOCS Board of Education -- Vocational/Tech
LOCS Board of Education -- Learning Options Ambassador
Lake Orion Education Association
Lake Orion Lioness
Lake Orion Lions Club
Lake Orion Lions Club Nursing
LOHS Staff Scholarship
Liv On (Olivia Long)
Marion Ginopolis Memorial Scholarship
Michael Steele Scholarship
Metro Bureau
Michigan Education Association
Michigan State University Alumni
Mike Collison "Living the Dream"
North Oakland Community Coalition
Oakview Middle School
Oakland Career & Technical Educators' Association
Oakland County Bar Association
On A Dragonfly's Wings
Orion Area Youth Assistance (Now the Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship)
Orion Community Foundation
Orion Oaks Elementary
Paint Creek Elementary
Read a Latte Cafe
Rosa Parks Scholarship
Scripps Middle School
SET SEG
Society of Women Engineers
Stadium Drive Elementary
Sunrise Rotary
University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit (Ann Arbor)
University of Michigan-Dearborn Alumni Legacy Scholarship.
Waldon Middle School Alumni
Wally's Service Project Scholarship
Webber Elementary PTO
Zonta Club
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