Richard A. Sellers Scholarship

Mr. Sellers is a graduate of Lansing’s Eastern High School. He did not attend Lansing Community College. After receiving a degree in Finance and Accounting, Mr. Sellers began a career in banking. He eventually retired from Comerica Bank where he served as Vice President of Commercial Lending. Mr. Sellers felt strongly that education was the solution to many of the problems that society faced. According to Neal Gatton, Mr. Sellers’ partner of 51 years, he felt that because he made his money in Lansing, he wanted to leave it in Lansing.

Qualifications

• Recipients must be enrolled in at least 6 LCC credits
• Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in Nursing, Radiology, Finance, Accounting, Business and Management programs
• Preference will be given to graduates of Lansing’s Eastern High School
• Financial need will be considered