Lakeshore College Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Scholarships for 2025–26 Academic Year
SHEBOYGAN, WI – February 26, 2026 –
The Lakeshore College Foundation has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships during the 2025–26 academic year, providing meaningful financial support to students across Sheboygan County and the greater Lakeshore region.
This spring semester alone, the Foundation awarded 248 scholarships totaling $337,066. Combined with awards distributed in the fall, the total scholarship funding for the academic year reached $704,918. Nearly 65% of those scholarships covered full tuition for the year. This represents an increase of $127,918 in funds raised compared to 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 their educational endeavors. We are grateful to our donors for their commitment to furthering academic success.”
Several major scholarship funds played a key role in supporting students this year, including the Adam Steel Fund, Kohler Foundation Advantage, and the Richard F. Brindza Memorial scholarships.
Students interested in applying for fall 2026 scholarships, as well as individuals or organizations interested in funding future scholarships, can find more information 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 to master real-world, employable career skills and begin their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Faculty and staff focus on providing each student with an individualized learning experience.
The college has earned national recognition for its performance and student outcomes. It has been ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in Wisconsin by WalletHub, named a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, recognized as 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 College educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district.
For more information, visit lakeshore.edu.
