Scholarships

Lake-Geauga Head Start - DEADLINE 4/11/25 Previous Head Start student, attending an institution or program of higher learning. Teacher or guidance counselor recommendation

Lawrence Lann Memorial Scholarship - Deadline $1000 Scholarship awarded to a 2025 graduating senior. Write a short essay explaining how you would go about pursuing your dreams

Society of Professional Journalists - DEADLINE 4/15/2025 $4,000 Scholarship for a graduating senior. Must be nominated by a faculty member and must signify an intent to enter the journalism profession upon graduation.

LEAF - Frank Jason Feola Legacy Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/28/2025 US Citizen graduating from a Lake, Geauga or Cuyahoga Co. High School or homeschooled. Min GPA 2.0

LEAF - ABB Engineering Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/28/2025 Graduation senior from Lake, Geauga, Portage or Cuyahoga County. US Citizen with min GPA 3.0. Must be majoring in Chemical/computer Engineering, computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or software development. Attend 4yr college in Ohio

LEAF - Harriet B. Storrs Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/28/2025 Must reside in P'ville City or Twp. Graduation senior with Min GPA 2.5. Household income criteria. Must be accepted to post-secondary school other than Lakeland or Lake Erie College.

APWA - American Public Works Assoc. - Deadline 3/21/2025 $1,000 Scholarship opportunities for anyone residing in Northeast Ohio

LEAF Managed - Scholarships (MANY AVAILABLE) DEADLINE 3/28/2025 Many Scholarships are available on this site.

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship - DEADLINE 6/10/25 The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. $1,000 available, essay required, see website for details.

AES Engineering Scholarship - DEADLINE 10/8/25 $500 scholarship. Submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Americans of Italian Heritage - DEADLINE: 5/20/2025 Resident of Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga and Ashtabula county; 3.0 GPA. One parent of Italian descent. Financial Need. Click on AIH CHarities on the top left of the page to get the scholarship application.

Burris Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/12/25 Scholarship offered through Lake County Educational FCU. Must be a current senior or current credit union member's senior son or daughter.

Cleveland Browns Marion Motley Scholarship - Deadline 3/31/2025 $2,500 per year scholarship available to 2024 graduates who plan to attend college and major in areas that would lead to a career working in education or for a professional sports organization. ACT-18/SAT-960 with a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Exchange Club of Painesville Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/15/25 Applicants will be judged based on scholarship, citizenship, personality, leadership, perseverance, and general worthiness. Applicants must be in the upper one third of their class.

Fields of Learning Scholarship - DEADLINE: 03/31/2025 FIVE $1,000 Scholarship to be awarded to a male or female students planning to graduate 2025. Submit essay (700-1500 words) on "Something I learned related to high school football". Not limited to football players.

Frank Platzar Legacy Scholarship - DEADLINE: 03/28/2025 Must be high school seniors who will be graduating from Riverside, Mayfield, Willoughby South, or Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. Must have participated in at least 1 sport (as a player, manager, or trainer), and at least 1 other activity.

Ian Minnick Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/25 Graduating seniors, renewable $1,000 (up to 4 years) for music & the creative arts at any school. No GPA requirement, no essay. Submission of a creative art piece See website for details:https://www.ianslegacy.com/scholarship-applications

Janice Southworth Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/01/2025 Lake County student who plans to pursue a degree in speech, hearing, visual impairment, physical therapy, social work, elementary or secondary education.

Jewish Family Service Association - DEADLINE 4/1/25 Identify as Jewish and have a total household income of $225,000 or less. See website for additional eligibility requirements.

JUST RUN Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/24/2025 Two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to two area students who have participated in the JUST RUN program. The scholarship will be awarded based on the student’s essay response, grades, activities and/or work experiences.

Lake County Fair Arthur F. Warren Memorial Youth Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/3/24 Be a member of Lake County 4-H organization or be a member of the Junior Fair Board.

Lake County Farm Bureau Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/25 Apply online. Parent/guardian or applicant MUST be a Lake County Farm Bureau member. Full time student with a min cumulative GPA of 2.5

Lake County Retired Teachers Association - DEADLINE 03/21/25 Scholarship offered by Lake County Retired Teachers Assoc. to any senior enrolled in a Lake County public school planning to major in education.

Lake Geauga USBC Scholarship - DEADLINE: 4/5/2025 Athletic scholarship- Have earned 3 Varsity Letters and maintained a min cumulative gpa of 3.3 and seeking a 2 or 4 year degree. One time payment up to $1000.00

LEAF - General Scholarships This site includes local and statewide scholarship opportunities. The deadlines vary but some are due the end of January and beginning of February.

Lebanese Syrian American Junior League Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/25 Lebanese or Syrian descent with at least a "B" average and reside in the Cleveland area. Upload release to complete. Application can be completed electronically (see link) or by print version (available in RHS Guidance office).

NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/19/25 Minority Student with a 2.5 GPA residing in Lake County and attending a Lake County High School. $1,000 Scholarship

Northeast CU Outreach Alliance - DEADLINE 4/15/24 High School Senior who is a member of one of the participating Northeast CU Outreach Alliance credit unions.

Ohio Gas Association Scholarship - DEADLINE 04/01/2025 U.S. citizen - Ohio resident with a min 3.0 GPA. Must have a career goal in the crude oil and natural gas industry, or related energy field.

Painesville Area Service Society Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/1/25 3.0 GPA. 2 or 4 yr. college or trade school. Application must be typed. Please save the application form prior to editing the document. Affidavit must be signed. Read criteria for more requirements.

Painesville Rotary Service Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/15/25 Student must rank in top 1/3 of class. Scholarship given to one student each from Harvey and Riverside. While scholastic record is considered, the student's commitment to community service is a major factor in awarding.

Renee (Robison) Zappitelli Community Service Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/25 2025 Riverside graduate with a min 2.5 cum GPA. Write Essay. Community Service Honor Cord program student is highly recommended.

RHS Alumni Scholarship: - DEADLINE: 04/18/2025 Applicants must have had a parent, guardian, or grandparent graduate from Riverside High School. Applicants will be judged on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.

RLEA Teachers Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 04/25/25 Word file link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wJKZawQSYp9XxDC0vnNuL_YMZsyWJ9bA/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104 Senior at RHS with a 3.0 min GPA and accepted in 4 year college or university. Must attend an interview via Zoom on 5/3/2025 AT 9AM.

RHS: David W. Shaner Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Current member of class of 2025 at RHS. GPA of 3.0. Provide evidence of acceptance at an accredited two or four year college, university, conservatory or vocational school with the intent of pursuing a major in English, Drama or Communications.

RHS: Gaubatz Nursing Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Riverside High School with a 3.0 min GPA and intend to enter a field of study in medicine or a related area.

RHS: George E. Inscho, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Riverside High School with a 3.0 min GPA and intend to enter a field of study in education.

RHS: Henry F. LaMuth Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Member of the Class of 2025 Riverside High School with a min 3.0 GPA and have attended Henry F. LaMuth Middle School during 6th and 7th grade. Will be judged on academic achievement, service, extra-curricular activities, character and leadership.

RHS: Janice R. Wunderlich Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Class of 2025 Riverside High School student. Applicant must have attained a minimum GPA of greater than the value of Pi (3.14) for the preceding 7 semesters.

RHS: John J. Weiss Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Class of 2025 Riverside High School student. Min 3.0 GPA. $500 scholarship is awarded to a student entering a two-year program and $1000 scholarship awarded to student entering a four-year college

RHS: Melissa Fankboner Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Riverside High School with a 3.0 min GPA and intend to enter a field of study in education, medicine or a related area.

RHS: The Eugene Harden Memorial Scholarship for the Trades - DEADLINE 4/18/2025 Must be a member of the Riverside High School Class of 2025 and provide evidence of acceptance as an apprentice at a trade school or first responders program (fire/police academy). Will be judged on extra-curricular activities and volunteer work.

Ruth Hanes Scholarship - L.C.C. Federal Credit Union - DEADLIN: 03/31/2025 Applicants must be a member or have a relative who is a member of the L.C.E. Federal Credit Union. Applicants must also attend an Ohio college. GPA 3.0 OR higher

Sigep Scholarships - DEADLINE: 6/30/2025 Sigma Phi Epsilon is proud to offer the Balanced Man Scholarship at over 140 universities to student leaders this year! This is a great opportunity for young men attending the University of Cincinnati in the 2025-2026 school year.

The David R. Baker Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/18/25 Applicants will be judged based on character/integrity, awards and recognition, leadership/service, ACT/SAT scores, school activities, work history, special talents, community activities. TWO $1,000 Scholarships awarded to one female and one male.

UH Health Careers Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/1/25 Student must plan on pursing a career in a health related field. All applications are due to [email protected] by April 1, 2025

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