White Cane Scholarship
Each year the White Cane Committee awards three $3,000 scholarship to visually impaired individuals.
The committee reviews applications and selects winners in January. Scholarship checks are presented during the Michigan Lions Forum in February or March.
Scholarship Criteria
- Must be legally blind and provide verification (letter from optometrist or ophthalmologist or letter from vocational counselor).
- Applicants must be attending or accepted by an accredited trade or business school, college or university.
- Applicants must complete the official scholarship application.
- Must submit two letters of recommendation.
- Must submit an essay outlining why you deserve the scholarship.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (transcript required).
- Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31st annually.
- Must attend the Lions of Michigan Forum to accept scholarship during a ceremonial presentation.
(Actual check(s) will be issued to the school/university/equipment manufacturer upon submission of
documentation. Two weeks notice required).
Scholarship Applications
Please mail or fax completed scholarship application to:
Lions of Michigan State Office
Attn: Scholarship Committee
5730 Executive Dr.
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: (517) 887-6640
Fax: (517) 887-6642
Click here to fill out scholarship application. Please note that because of required documentation, you will be unable to submit your application on-line. Please print application and submit it with the required paperwork. Thank you.