Lake Michigan College

Career and Technical Education Scholarship

(For VBTC Seniors)

This application contains five separate sections. Please be sure to complete all information and essays. Please print legibly or type.

SECTION I

Applicant’s Name: / Home/Cell Phone:
Email address:
Mailing Address:
Technology Center Program:
Home School District:

SECTION II SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/WORK EXPERIENCE*

School and/or Community Activities/Work Experience
(7th through 12th grades) / Positions Held

SECTION III SPECIAL AWARDS, HONORS, AND RECOGNITION*

*Attach additional sheets if necessary

Revised 3/15/2010

SECTION IV EDUCATIONAL/CAREER PLANS

What program of study are you planning on pursuing at Lake Michigan College next fall?

SECTION V REQUIRED ESSAYS

For the following two (2) essay questions, please use another sheet of paper, type your responses, and staple to this application. All essays should be a minimum 250 words, double spaced with Times New Roman, 12 point font.

1. Please explain in detail your list in Section II – School/Community Activities/Work Experience. What did you learn and how will affect your future plans?

2. Please explain in detail the items listed in Section III – Special Awards, Honors and Recognition. What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?

Please attach to this application the following:

✔ Two (2) letters of recommendation:

•  One from your program instructor

•  One personal recommendation (not a relative)

✔ A copy of your resume

✔ A copy of your acceptance letter to Lake Michigan College, if available. This must be turned in prior to receiving award (no later than September 1).

Late or incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted.

Applications must be submitted to the Van Buren Technology Center Office by 3:00 pm on

May 6th, 2016.

Applications may be mailed as long as received by the above deadline. Mail applications to:

Van Buren Technology Center

490 S. Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Attn: Jenelle Ashbrook / LMC Scholarship

Applicant’s Signature Date

**All Lake Michigan College Scholarship Awards will be contingent upon successful completion of the school year. Grades/Attendance/disciplinary problems may result in loss of an award**

You may detach and retain this sheet for your personal reference.

Rubric for LMC Scholarship Awards

100 points possible

60 points possible for information on application

Academic

Note: This information will be acquired from transcripts. Special consideration regarding GPA may be given if student has any of the following: severe illness, family catastrophe, etc. Attendance and student referrals will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Tech Center Grade Point (10 Points)

4.0 – 3.76 = 10 points

3.75 – 3.51 = 8 points

3.50 – 3.26 = 6 points

3.25 – 3.01 = 4 points

3.0 – 2.75 = 2 points

2.74 or below = 0 points

Two (2) Essay Questions (25 points possible per question, 50 points maximum)

Content and quality of essays on application should determine points.

Scholarship Interview (40 points possible). Interviews will be scheduled during April. Please bring support materials to the interview and be ready to discuss your abilities and skills with the committee. Applicants should dress in proper business attire for the interview (no blue jeans or tennis shoes should be worn to the interview). Please refer to the Helpful Interview Hints document at VBISD.org/career tech/news & events/scholarships/Van Buren Tech Center scholarships or pick up a copy in the front office.