Lakeshore College Foundation awards over $700K in scholarships during academic year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/25/2026
CLEVELAND, WI —
The Lakeshore College Foundation awarded 248 scholarships totaling $337,066 to Lakeshore College spring semester students. These funds, combined with awards given during fall, pushes the total amount for the 2025-26 academic year to $704,918 with 64.75% of the scholarships being full tuition for the year. This is an increase of $127,918 in funds raised from the previous year.
“We are thrilled to announce that 248 students will benefit from scholarships awarded this semester,” said Lakeshore College Foundation Executive Director Courtney Donati. “Through the generosity of these scholarships, we are able to support our students in the educational endeavors. We are grateful to our donors for their commitment to furthering academic success.”
The Adam Steel Fund, Kohler Foundation Advantage, and Richard F. Brindza Memorial scholarships were among the top contributors to the scholarships.
Opportunities to fund Lakeshore College Foundation scholarships or apply for fall 2026 scholarships can be found at lakeshore.edu/lakeshore-college-foundation.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.
Contact: Amy Hanson, Senior Marketing Specialist
Phone: 920.693.1345
Email: amy.hanson@lakeshore.edu
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