LCN Edie LeFevre Memorial Scholarship
Lake Country
Neighbors is proud to provide scholarships to many local area graduating high school seniors annually. Each scholarship is a minimum of$500. The purpose is to assist each
senior to pay for continuing education costs and promote both professional learning and the advancement of the trades. These scholarships are distributed on a basis of 80% for students going into a
college of higher learning and 20% for students entering the trades.
Throughout
the year, Lake Country Neighbors holds fundraising events for the scholarship
fund, such as bake sales and the annual Mardi Gras Party which includes a silent auction
benefitting the fund. Our fund is very graciously supported by the Edie LeFevre Memorial Trust as well.
During the last
semester of each high school year, applications for scholarships are taken to
the local high schools and given to the principals and career counselors. Recipients are selected from the
following criteria:
- Actual proof of acceptance in a
college or technical institute
- Number
of scholarships previously awarded from other donors, including dollar values
- Academic achievements and honors in
high school
- School clubs and organizations plus
offices held
- Community Activities
- Employment while attending school
- Hobbies
- Life Values
- Personal importance of scholarship
including financial need
- Recommendations
- Certified copy of GPA
