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Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is now accepting applications for its 36th annual Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship. This year, LMCU is asking high school seniors to write about the "influencers" in their lives. These aren't the ones with the most followers. They're the people, experiences, and ideas that have made a lasting difference.
LMCU will award twenty $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue their education after graduation at a college, university, or trade school. The program honors Lloyd F. Hutt, the schoolteacher who founded LMCU and believed in the power of education. Since 1990, the Hutt Scholarship has awarded more than $660,000 to 372 students.
To enter, students must submit an original essay on this year's topic: "Influencers" aren't just online: people we know, experiences we've had, books, beliefs, quotes, and communities can all influence us. Tell us about someone or something that has had a lasting influence on you and your future plans.
High school seniors in Michigan or Florida are eligible to apply, including homeschooled students. Seniors outside those states may also qualify if they are LMCU members or the child of an LMCU member. Teachers, counselors, and school administrators can find ready-to-share flyers, social media posts, and graphics at LMCU.org/Hutt to help spread the word.
"Lloyd Hutt spent his career helping students see what was possible," said Matt Cook, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at LMCU. "Every year, these essays remind us how many people and experiences help shape a young person's future. We're proud to play a small part in what comes next for them."
Applications will be accepted from October 1 through November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Full eligibility requirements, formatting guidelines, and the application are available at LMCU.org/Hutt.
About Lake Michigan Credit Union
Lake Michigan Credit Union, established in 1933, is the largest credit union in Michigan and 13th largest in the country. Employing a staff of over 1,800 and serving more than 645,000 members, LMCU's assets exceed $15 billion, with over $17 billion in portfolio and serviced mortgages. LMCU has 75 convenient branch locations, including 23 across the Tampa Bay area and Southwest Florida. LMCU members have access to over 55,000 Allpoint ATMs worldwide. LMCU provides a full range of financial services, from high-interest-bearing checking accounts to personal loans, mortgages, business banking, investments, and insurance.
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Media Contact:
Matt Cook
Vice President of Community Relations
P.O. Box 2848, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2848 | (800) 242-9790 | LMCU.org
