Leon & Lulu is thrilled to announce the launch of its Ambassador Retail, Marketing & Design Scholarship, dedicated to supporting the community’s emerging creators, makers and entrepreneurs as they take their first steps toward a successful future.
The Ambassador Retail, Marketing & Design Scholarship reflects Leon & Lulu’s long-term mission to nurture future entrepreneurs in its local neighborhood. Through its nonprofit partnerships and continued community education efforts, Leon & Lulu aims to foster a culture of philanthropy, invest in the future, and engage deeply with the community.
The Leon & Lulu Ambassador Scholarship will be awarded to qualifying college students once a year with a total endowment of up to $5,000. This financial aid can be used for undergraduate or graduate expenses in the fields of retail, marketing, merchandising or design. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, tuition, room and board, housing, books, and educational-related travel expenses. Recognizing the financial challenges associated with higher education, this scholarship prioritizes students with genuine financial need.
Applications for the 2025 Leon & Lulu Ambassador Scholarship open on August 1, 2024. High school seniors and college students from Clawson and the surrounding Metro-Detroit area are invited to apply.
How to Apply:
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Submission Instructions: Please send all requested information in one email to the411@leonandlulu.com. PDF format is preferred. Only completed applications will be reviewed.
Application Requirements:
- Full Name
- Contact Information (phone, email, mailing address)
- Current School (name and address)
- Documented History of Volunteering or Community Engagement
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred but not required)
- Copy of Current Transcripts (high school or college)
- Proof of Undergraduate or Graduate School Enrollment (acceptance letter)
- Two Letters of Recommendation:
- One from an Educator, Coach, Volunteer Supervisor, or Employer
- Non-family
- A Short Essay (500-1,000 words) addressing the following questions:
- What does your community mean to you, and how has it positively impacted you?
- How do you envision contributing to your community with your chosen field of study?
The scholarship recipient(s) will be announced on April 1, 2025.
Leon & Lulu is committed to empowering the next generation of retail, marketing, and design professionals. We look forward to supporting our community’s talented and passionate individuals on their educational journeys.