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BRIGHTON, Mich., March 10, 2025 —The Lake Trust Foundation, committed to expanding educational opportunities for Michigan residents, is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The 2025 New Beginnings Scholarship and the Michigan Impact Scholarship will provide financial support to individuals pursuing education in high-demand fields, reinforcing the Foundation’s dedication to strengthening local communities.
“These scholarships provide Michigan residents the chance to pursue their passions, build successful careers and contribute to strengthening our state’s workforce in high-demand industries. By supporting these efforts, we’re helping to shape the future of Michigan’s communities and its economy,” said Amanda Huszti-Vickers, managing director of the Lake Trust Foundation.
2025 New Beginnings Scholarship
The New Beginnings Scholarship offers financial support to individuals pursuing careers in high-demand skilled trades and technical fields such as welding, plumbing, nursing and construction. Four scholarships, worth up to $7,500 each, will be awarded to Michigan residents who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a technical education program, trade school or a technical field at a Michigan college or university in 2025. These funds can be used for tuition, trade equipment, certifications and other related costs.
2025 Michigan Impact Scholarship
In partnership with Cleary University, the Michigan Impact Scholarship will provide one full-tuition award to a Michigan resident beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Cleary University, either online or at any of their campus locations, in Fall 2025. This scholarship is open to all applicants, with special consideration given to those enrolling in programs that align with Michigan’s high-demand careers through 2028, supporting fields critical to the state’s economic growth.
Since 2013, the Lake Trust Foundation has awarded a cumulative total value of over $1.9 million in scholarships, helping Michigan residents pursue their educational goals and make a lasting impact in their communities. Applications for the New Beginnings and Michigan Impact scholarships are now open through April 21, 2025, with recipients announced in late spring. Visit www.laketrust.org/foundation/scholarships to apply.
About Lake Trust Foundation
The Lake Trust Foundation, an independent entity of Lake Trust, is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) organization established in 2012 to help build and sustain stronger communities. Through generous support from donors, The Lake Trust Foundation awards various grants, donations and scholarships to underserved Michiganders and community organizations each year—making a life-changing impact for those in need. To learn more, visit Lake Trust at laketrust.org/foundation.
About Lake Trust Credit Union
Lake Trust Credit Union strives to support its members, team members and communities in their journey toward wellbeing. Lake Trust understands that harnessing the power in all of us is key to building stronger communities and helping Michiganders reach their goals. Lake Trust currently serves nearly 200,000 members—including both individuals and business owners—and has branches in more than 20 cities, towns and villages throughout the state. To learn more, visit Lake Trust at laketrust.org.
