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The Lakeshore College Foundation has significantly increased its scholarship awards for the 2024-25 academic year, reaching a total of $577,000. This marks an 81% increase from the previous year. The foundation distributed $268,000 to students for the spring semester alone.

Kristy Liphart, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Lakeshore and overseer of the foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the scholarships: “We were very excited and proud to award scholarships to 636 students this academic year.” She attributed the increase in awards to three new full-tuition scholarships introduced for the 2024-25 year. These include the Kohler Foundation Advantage, Richard F. Brindza Memorial, and Adam Steel Fund.

Individuals interested in funding or applying for Lakeshore College Foundation scholarships can find more information at gotoltc.edu/lakeshore-college-foundation.

Lakeshore College is a community and technical college educating over 9,000 students annually. It offers programs that help students acquire career skills or begin their journey toward a bachelor's degree. The college prides itself on providing personalized learning experiences.

Nationally recognized as a leading two-year college, Lakeshore has received accolades from Washington Monthly, Forbes, WalletHub.com, and others. It was also named a Bellwether Award winner in 2024 and recognized as the Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County in 2021.

Each year, approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore College. Graduates with associate degrees report earning a median salary of $55,698 within six months post-graduation. In addition to its Cleveland campus, Lakeshore operates campuses in downtown Manitowoc and Sheboygan and offers classes throughout its district.

For further information or inquiries, contact Teri Sturm at teri.sturm@gotoltc.edu or visit gotoltc.edu/about-us/ltc-news.