The power of opportunity.

Explore scholarship opportunities from the Lake Trust Foundation.
LaToya, a 2019 Lake Trust Foundation scholarship recipient, throws a graduation cap in the air in front of a Cleary University Cougars sign
Every year, the Lake Trust Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to help aspiring students on the path to the career they’ve always wanted. Scholarship applications for 2024 are now closed. But you can learn more about the Michigan Impact Scholarship and New Beginnings Scholarship before applications open in 2025.
SCHOLARSHIPS

Michigan Impact Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS

Michigan Impact Scholarship

The Michigan Impact Scholarship was created through a partnership with Cleary University. In 2024, one Michigan Impact Scholarship was awarded, worth full tuition at Cleary University. Student recipients can attend any Cleary University campus (Howell, Ann Arbor, or Detroit) or take classes online. Special consideration was given to applicants who plan to contribute to the local economy after graduation.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

New Beginnings Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

New Beginnings Scholarships

The New Beginnings Scholarship supports those who are interested in pursuing a skilled trade or technical career (e.g., electrical, HVAC, construction, welding, plumbing, nursing, or EMT). Employers in these categories are facing shortages, and jobs are in high demand. Generally, multiple New Beginnings Scholarships are available per year, and each is worth up to $7,500. Funds can be used for tuition, tools for the trade, professional fees, or dues.

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2024 New Beginnings Scholarship Recipients

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2024 New Beginnings Scholarship Recipients

Meet Mikala, Tameka, Emily, and Addison. They received a 2024 New Beginnings Scholarship to pursue their ambitions in various skilled trade industries.

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Tameka, Emily, Addison, and Mikala, the 2024 New Beginnings Scholarship winners
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2024 Michigan Impact Scholarship Recipient

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2024 Michigan Impact Scholarship Recipient

Meet Tim, our 2024 Michigan Impact Scholarship recipient, who plans to attend Cleary University. Learn about his powerful ambitions.

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Tim, the 2024 Michigan Impact Scholarship winner

Explore student loan opportunities.

Your education deserves the right funding solution. Through Lake Trust Credit Union’s partnership with CU Student Choice, simple financing options are available. If you’re not sure where you’re attending yet, you can still prepare and apply for a private education line of credit. Simply request the amount of funding you’ll need later. That’s the power of planning ahead.