A successful Sweetheart Dance fundraiser was held February 2020 to support the Lakeview High School Class of 2020. $6,000 was raised by a volunteer senior parent committee. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the Senior Celebration was unable to take place. It was important to the parent committee that the funds be used for a valuable purpose.
In honor of the Lakeview Class of 2020 a scholarship fund of $6,000 has been established through the Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation partnering with the Battle Creek Community Foundation. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Lakeview senior each year who is able to express through application how they have persevered in their life, despite disappointment or unforeseen circumstances.
Purpose of Scholarship
The Lakeview High School Class of 2020 Senior Scholarship Fund has been established for the purpose of providing one (1) $1,000 scholarship annually to a graduating senior of the Lakeview School District, seeking educational opportunities beyond high school. Such opportunities shall include community colleges, colleges or universities, technical or trade schools. Funds may only be used for tuition or based on committee discretion, supplies for a trades program. The scholarship is awarded in honor of the LHS Senior Class of 2020.
Eligibility Requirements
- Lakeview High School graduating seniors.
- Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher at the time of graduation.
- Student does not qualify for the Legacy Scholars program, if attending Kellogg Community College.
- Completion of a 500-word essay explaining how they persevered in their life, in spite of difficulty, in order to be successful by example.
- All applicants must provide two current recommendation letters, when applying, that are dated within one year of the application deadline. The application letters should outline why they feel the student would be an exemplary candidate for the fund and be from a non-family member of the applicant.
Criteria to be considered include:
- Evaluation of recommendation letters.
- Evaluation of the Lakeview High School Class of 2020 Senior Scholarship Fund 500-word special essay
How To Apply
Please go to BCCF General Application to apply.
Scholarship Applications and Deadlines
Scholarship applications will be available through the Battle Creek Community Foundation’s website and/or other college access/scholarship related websites or similar interactive multimedia. Scholarship application assistance is provided by the Battle Creek Community Foundation, high schools, select community locations and college access/scholarship related organizations. The scholarship recipient(s) shall be acknowledged annually by the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Number, Amount and Stipulations of Awards
One (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded annually until funds are depleted. Should funds remain equaling less than $1,000, the residual amount will be added to the Lakeview Alumni Fund endowment.
Renewability
The Lakeview High School Class of 2020 Scholarship is not renewable.
Notification
The scholarship recipients will be notified by letter informing them of the scholarship, the amount, and the conditions. The monetary award will be sent to the designated college, university, or technical school.