The Lane College Merit-Based Scholarship Program is committed to unlocking the potential within each student by recognizing and rewarding academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement. We strive to provide transformative financial support and unparalleled development opportunities, empowering our scholars to excel academically, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact on the world. Together, we cultivate a vibrant community of innovators and leaders who are dedicated to creating a brighter future for all.
Jennie E. Lane Leadership Scholarship
- Purpose: This scholarship is awarded to students who embody the spirit of determination, leadership, and community service.
- Eligibility: Incoming freshmen, transfer, and currently enrolled students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Award Amount: Up to $5,000 for the academic year.
- Requirements: Incoming freshmen and transfer students must attend the Early College Summer Program, 2025-2026 academic year, and Leadership Development Programs. Complete the 24-25 and 25-26 FAFSA. Scholars must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain eligible.
- Scholars must reside on campus.
- First-time freshmen may receive this award for eight total semesters and the Early College Summer Program.
- Transfer students may receive this award for four total semesters and the Early College Summer Program.
Esse Non Videri Scholarship (To be, not to seem)
- Purpose: The Esse Non Videri Scholarship Program supports individuals who embody the principle of "to be, not to seem," by demonstrating authentic leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in their communities by empowering scholars to lead authentically, achieve academically, and make meaningful community contributions.
- Eligibility: Incoming freshmen, transfer, and currently enrolled students with a minimum GPA of 3.85.
- Award Amount: Up to $10,000 for the academic year.
- Requirements: Incoming freshmen and transfer students must attend the Early College Summer Program, 2025-2026 academic year, and Leadership Development Programs. Complete the 24-25 and 25-26 FAFSA. Scholars must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.85 to remain eligible.
- Scholars must reside on campus.
- First-time freshmen may receive this award for eight total semesters and the Early College Summer Program.
- Transfer students may receive this award for four total semesters and the Early College Summer Program.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarship
- Purpose: This scholarship is awarded to Valedictorians and Salutatorians from Madison, Crockett, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Fayette, Lauderdale, and Tipton counties who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and leadership. This scholarship provides significant financial support, empowering these top-performing students to pursue their educational goals with confidence and ambition. This scholarship encourages recipients to become influential leaders and positive contributors to their communities and beyond.
- Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who are either Valedictorians or Salutatorians from Madison, Crockett, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Fayette, Lauderdale, and Tipton counties.
- Award Amount: Up to $19,400 for the academic year.
- Requirements: Must attend the Early College Summer Program and complete the 24-25 FAFSA. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.85. Must reside on campus.