Scholarships

Scholarship Information

To find national scholarships, college and career information, please check the following National Scholarship databases: tuitionfundingsources.com and fastweb.com.

Also, for ways to increase your chances of obtaining scholarships, click on the following link: 7 C's of Winning Scholarships.

See below for local scholarship opportunities for Riverside High School seniors.

Active Scholarships

Riverside RBI Club Scholarship - DEADLINE 5/12/13 $500 to one (1) Senior on the Riverside baseball team. Complete application and submit an essay. Turn in to Mr. Bailis.
JUST RUN Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/14/23 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.
Burris Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/10/23 Scholarship offered through Lake County Educational FCU. Must be a current senior at Auburn Career Center, iSTEM ECHS, North Olmsted HS, any public school in Lake County, or current credit union member's senior son or daughter.
Brown Aveda Institute Scholarship Contest - DEADLINE 4/14/23 The Scholarship award includes full tuition, kit fees, enrollment, and application fees. Scholarship contest will take place at the Great Lakes Mall on April 23, 2023.
Scholarships through LEAF - MANY AVAILABLE
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship - DEADLINE 6/10/23 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.
Americans of Italian Heritage Scholarships - DEADLINE 5/15/23 Four $2,000 scholarships are available to students with at least one parent of Italian descent, a graduating senior or enrolled full-time for 2023-24 at an accredited 2 or 4 year university, vocational or technical institution, and financial need.
Student-View Scholarship Program - DEADLINE 4/3/23 $12,000 worth of scholarships available to high school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college, community/junior college, or career school. Simply complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
AES Engineering Scholarship - DEADLINE 10/8/23 $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?
College Scholarships for Minority Students - DEADLINE 6/2/23 Follow the link for up-to-date information on scholarships and grants for minority students, published by Purdue Global.
Citizens Scholarship - DEADLINE 6/30/23 0 essays. 0 report cards. 1 solid financial bump. Enter to win, and you're in the running for a monthly $2,500 prize, and eventually our yearly $15,000 prize towards tuition.
B. Davis Scholarship - DEADLINE 5/21/23 Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. Not an academic scholarship; we would like to know where you are going to school now and your future academic plans.
Access Scholarships See website for details.
Association of Specialists in Aging Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/24/23 Lake county student - minimum grade point average of 2.5 & must be enrolled in a healthcare, social service, or community service program with the intent to work with seniors, and/or currently be employed in a senior service-related business.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships Criteria: Multiple scholarships available. See website for eligibility requirements. Amount: Varies
Exchange Club of Painesville Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/10/23 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.
Frank and Pauline Vaccariello Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/15/23 Graduating Riverside High School senior who was at least a two year member of the Riverside Regiment & displays a strong moral character, a dedicated work ethic and a commitment to the Riverside Regiment. Min 2.5 cum GPA.
Future Nurse 2023 Leadership Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/14/23 Resident of Florida, New Jersey or Ohio enrolling/enrolled in 2023 Fall Semester of accredited School of Nursing BSN program; BSN student, part-time or full-time.
Janice Southworth Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/23 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 4/1/23 Identify as Jewish and have a total household income of $225,000 or less. See website for additional eligibility requirements.
LACA: Lakeland Area Counselors Association - DEADLINE 5/1/23 High school senior from Ashtabula, Geauga, or Lake County High School U.S Citizen or eligible non-citizen Minimum GPA 2.5 Must enroll in a Certificate Program, Technical/Vocational College, 2-year or 4-year Institution
Lake County Fair Arthur F. Warren Memorial Youth Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/4/23 Be a member of Lake County 4-H organization or be a member of the Junior Fair Board.
Lake County Farm Bureau Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/23 Apply online. Parent/guardian or applicant MUST be a Lake County Farm Bureau member. min cum 3.0
Lebanese Syrian American Junior League Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/23 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).
Men of Honor Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/1/23 Male student. Special consideration will be given to young men raised in a single-parent household and facing financial hurdles. Other considerations include past school performance, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteerism & com service.
NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/28/23 Minority Student with a 2.5 GPA residing in Lake County and attending a Lake County High School.
Northeast CU Outreach Alliance - DEADLINE 4/17/23 High School Senior who is a member of one of the participating Northeast CU Outreach Alliance credit unions.
Ohio Credit Union Foundation Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/28/23 $5,000, $2,500 & $1,000. Applicants: at least a senior; a member of an Ohio-based credit union; and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree. Create a video addressing this year's topic: "How does your credit union support the local community?"
Ohio Gas Association Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/23 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 4/4/23 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 5/8/23 Student must rank in top 1/3 of class. Based on student\'s commitment to service. While scholastic record is considered, the student\'s commitment to community service is a major factor in awarding to one student each from Harvey and Riverside.
RLEA Teachers Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 04/28/23 Senior at RHS with a 3.0 min GPA and accepted in 4 year college or university. Achievement in course work, faculty recommendations, the interview, and financial need will be considered. Must attend an interview via Zoom on 5/6/2023.
RLEEF: Clyde C. Hadden Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Member of Class of 2023 from Riverside - provide evidence of acceptance at an accredited tech or voc school or a 2 or 4 year college or university. Will be judged on reasons for applying, , extra-curricular activities, motivation and leadership.
RLEEF: David W. Shaner Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Current member of class of 2023 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.
RLEEF: Dr. Mary Allen Porter Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Class of 2023 Riverside High School student with a 3.0 min GPA. Must provide evidence of acceptance at an accredited four (4) year college or university with the intent to pursue a career in the field of art or education.
RLEEF: Gaubatz Nursing Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 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.
RLEEF: George E. Inscho, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 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.
RLEEF: Henry F. LaMuth Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Member of the Class of 2023 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.
Ian Minnick Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Applicant must be pursuing continuing education in music, digital media production, fashion, voice, dance, theater, filmography, photography, fashion design or other art form. See website for more details: https://www.ianslegacy.com/scholarship-appl
RLEEF: Janice R. Wunderlich Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Class of 2023 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.
RLEEF: Joanne McDaniel Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE: 4/21/23 Class of 2023 Riverside High School student with the intent to major in music or the performing or visual arts. This specifically includes instrumental, choir, choral, music education, theater, film making and related areas. 3.0 min GPA
RLEEF: John J. Weiss Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Class of 2022 RIverside High School student. Min 3.0 GPA.
RLEEF: Melissa Fankboner Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 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.
RLEEF: The Eugene Harden Memorial Scholarship for the Trades - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Must be a member of the Riverside High School Class of 2023 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.
The David R. Baker Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/23 Applicants will be judged based on character/integrity, awards and recognition, leadership/service, ACT/SAT scores, school activitiies, work history, special falents, community activities.
UH Lake Health Health Careers Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/3/23 Student must plan on pursing a career in a health related field. All applications are due to [email protected] by April 3, 2023.