Scholarship Information (2024-25 School Year)
NOTE: If the Scholarship Title is underlined as a live link, the scholarship application is active for the current year. Those that are for the current year but not live links already have a deadline that passed. 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 Delta Kappa Scholarship | April 10, 2025 | Senior | $1,000 | Accepted to college or university majoring 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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Brighter Futures Scholarship |
April 30, 2025 | 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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Blanche Sims Elementary |
May 2, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Blanche Sims at least 3 years, Min 2.5 GPA, continuing education, application. |
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Carpenter Elementary |
April 25, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Carpenter, Min 2.5 GPA, continuing education, application |
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| Chuck Mahoney Memorial Science | April 11, 2025 | 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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| 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 | |
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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. |
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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. | |
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LOCS Board of Education Ambassador |
May 1, 2025 | Senior | $750 |
Min 3.5 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Extracurricular activities, community service |
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LOCS Board of Education Outstanding Service |
May 1, 2025 | Senior | $750 |
Min 2.2 GPA, Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Extracurricular activities, community service |
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LOCS Board of Education Arts & Literature |
May 1, 2025 | 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 |
May 1, 2025 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Continued Education, Essay, Resume, Enrolled in Learning Options for two years. |
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Lake Orion Education Association |
April 25, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Min 3.0 GPA, going into the field of education, application and essay. |
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Lake Orion High School Staff |
April 17, 2025 | Senior | $500 (varies) |
Min 2.0 GPA, Essay, |
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| Lake Orion Lioness | May 1, 2025 | Senior | $250 | Female, 3.0 GPA, community service requirements, attend a Michigan college or Michigan trade school, | |
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Lake Orion Lions Club |
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 | |
| Michigan Auto Law - Kelsey's Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship | March 21, 2025 | Junior/Senior | Varies | Create and submit compelling messages through YouTube videos, graphics, or TikTok posts that discourage your peers from distracted driving. | |
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The Metro Bureau |
March 12, 2025 | 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 | |
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Mike Collison "Living the Dream" Memorial |
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 | April 23, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Special consideration to students who participated in substance prevention activities sponsored by the NOCC |
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Oakview Middle School |
April 21, 2025 | Senior | Varies |
Attended Oakview Middle School, at least 2 yrs, letters of recommendation, application |
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Oakland Career & Technical Educators' Association |
March 21, 2025 | 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. | |
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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. | |
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Orion Oaks Elementary |
May 1, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
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Paint Creek Elementary |
April 11, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Paint Creek, letter of rec, essay. |
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| Rich Vellucci Outstanding Wrestler Scholarship | April 5, 2025 | $2,500 | Must be a member of the Lake Orion Wrestling Team with a minimum GPA of 2.5 | ||
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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. | |
| Realtor Scholarship Fund | March 17, 2025 | Senior | minimum $1,000 | Online application only. Must be attending a Michigan school of higher learning. | |
| Robotic Rehab & Relief "Mindset Matters" Scholarship | June 2, 2025 | Senior | $500 | minimum GPA of 3.00 and must play a sport & demonstrate leadership qualities | |
| Rosa Parks Scholarship | Feb. 28, 2025 | Senior | Varies |
Min 2.5 GPA, financial need, essay. |
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Scripps Middle School |
April 21, 2025 | Senior | Varies |
Attended Scripps Middle School, Min 3.0 GPA, letter/essay. |
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| SET SEG | April 14, 2025 | Senior | 20 $1,000 | Michigan resident, Enrolled in CTE, attending 2-year college, technical school or technical program. | |
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Stadium Drive Elementary |
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) | ||
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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 | April 30, 2025 | Senior | Varies | ||
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Waldon Middle School Alumni |
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, | |
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Webber Elementary PTO |
April 18, 2025 | Senior | $500 |
Attended Webber 3 years, min 3.0 GPA, Application, Essay, |
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| Zonta Club Young Women in Leadership | February 28, 2025 | Senior | $500 | Information about the scholarship |
By Scholarship
- Alpha Delta Kappa
- American Legion (Michigan) Trades Scholarship
- Brighter Futures
- Blanche Sims Elementary
- Carpenter Elementary
- Chuck Mahoney Memorial Science
- Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- 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 -- Arts and Literature
- 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 Auto Law - Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
- 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
- Realtor Scholarship Fund
- Rich Vellucci Outstanding Wrestler Scholarship
- Robotic Rehab & Relief "Mindset Matters" Scholarship
- Rosa Parks Scholarship
- Scripps Middle School
- SET SEG
- 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 Young Women in Leadership
Alpha Delta Kappa
American Legion (Michigan) Trades Scholarship
Brighter Futures
Blanche Sims Elementary
Carpenter Elementary
Chuck Mahoney Memorial Science
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
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 -- Arts and Literature
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 Auto Law - Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
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
Realtor Scholarship Fund
Rich Vellucci Outstanding Wrestler Scholarship
Robotic Rehab & Relief "Mindset Matters" Scholarship
Rosa Parks Scholarship
Scripps Middle School
SET SEG
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 Young Women in Leadership
During the presentation of a Michigan college to LOHS students, the national scholarship search engines below were shared by an admissions counselor as a trustworthy source.
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