At the Lansing Promise we believe in the inherent worth of every young person in this city—and we invest accordingly by providing post-secondary scholarship dollars and strategic supports to all eligible Lansing students, helping every child achieve their potential. In doing so, we are establishing an important socio-economic building block within Michigan’s capital region.

What is the Lansing Promise Scholarship?

At the Lansing Promise, we have a simple goal: To ensure that every eligible young person living and schooling within the Lansing School District boundaries has access to education and career training beyond high school. We help each student in Lansing achieve their potential by providing scholarship dollars and opportunities for college and career readiness, personal and professional development, mentorship, and so much more! 

Students who live, attend and graduate within the Lansing School District boundaries from a public, private, home, charter, online or GED program are potential Promise scholars. There are different scholarship award levels based on residency and graduation requirements:

LANSING PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who live, attend and graduate within the Lansing School District boundaries, 9th through 12th grades, are eligible for the Lansing Promise scholarship, worth up to $20,000:

  • Up to $10,000 (including credits, books and admin/course fees) to support completion of an associate degree or credential at Lansing Community College. 

  • Up to $20,000 toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University, The University of Olivet, or Davenport University. 

  • Up to $10,000 for the completion of a cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, or esthiology license at the Douglas J Aveda Institute. 

  • Financial support for expenses while attending an approved skilled-trades program within the state of Michigan. 

LANSING PROMISE GUARANTEE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who reside and attend at least one full academic year and graduate from a school within the Lansing School District boundaries are eligible for the Lansing Promise guarantee scholarship, worth up to $10,000. Students can choose from the following three options:

  • Up to $10,000 (including credits, books and admin/course fees) to support completion of an associate degree or credential at Lansing Community College. 

  • Up to $10,000 for the completion of a cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, or esthiology license at the Douglas J Aveda Institute. 

  • Financial support for expenses while attending an approved skilled-trades program within the state of Michigan. 

We believe…