Some of our scholarships advance a student's education in a specific area of study, like nursing or engineering. Others help students attend the donor's beloved alma mater. But all of them provide life-changing opportunities for the next generation of leaders. Altogether, our generous fundholders have made possible hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship grants, helping students like you achieve brighter futures.
Details about how to apply for each scholarship can be found below. For more information about using our online application system, watch or read a tutorial. If you need further assistance, please contact Diane Schumaker at 330-436-5615 or dschumaker@akroncf.org.
Scholarship | Area Served | Deadline |
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Albee
Marion Albee Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Marion Albee, a former Hudson teacher, to award scholarships to students who plan to study education. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Education Extracurriculars Community Service |
Hudson | Varies |
Averitte
Richard L. Averitte Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by the Coming Together Project in memory of Richard L. Averitte, who was a music educator with Akron Public Schools for 31 years before becoming the first executive director of the Coming Together Project. The fund provides scholarships to Akron-area seniors who have participated in a music program. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($500-$1,000) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Music
Akron |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
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Barlow
Barlow Fund
Established to provide scholarships for Hudson High School students. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School |
Hudson | Varies |
Barlow, Helen
Helen Barlow Art Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for artistic Hudson High School seniors. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Art Drawing Painting Graphic Design |
Hudson | Varies |
Black Tiger
Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club Scholarship Fund
Established by the Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club to provide scholarships for three students who have participated in the Cuyahoga Falls High School football program: one to a football player, one to a cheerleader, and one to a band member. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $2,000 for football players; $500 for cheerleaders and band members Number of awards: 3 Renewal: Football scholarships are renewable for sophomore year under the Coach Terry Ross Achievement Scholarship Fund. Cheerleading and band scholarships are one-time only. Application deadline: March 1 How to apply: Applications are available through the Cuyahoga Falls High School Athletic Department at 330-926-3808. For more information, contact Mike Miller at 330-414-6863 or rdr13@gmail.com. Cuyahoga Falls High School
Athletics Football Band Cheerleading |
Cuyahoga Falls | 1709251200
March 1
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Blower
Kenneth Blower Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by the family of Kenneth Blower to provide scholarships based on financial need to Hudson High School graduating seniors pursuing a two- to four-year degree in scientific areas of study, including but not limited to engineering, environmental science, medicine and biology. If applicable, preference may be given to a student who is the first in the family to pursue higher education. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson
Science Biology Environmental science Engineering Medicine Medical Financial Need |
Hudson | Varies |
Brown Ciearra
Ciearra Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Stephanie Woehler and many others to honor and memorialize Ciearra Monet Audrey Brown, a 2016 graduate of Firestone CLC who lost her life at the age of 21 in a tragic car accident. The fund provides postsecondary scholarships to graduating Firestone CLC seniors who have participated in an athletic program and demonstrates financial need. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Akron Public Schools
Firestone CLC |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
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Bubb
Harry D. Bubb Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for Hudson seniors who have improved their academic performance. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Academic Improvement |
Hudson | Varies |
Caniglia
Arthur Caniglia Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Arthur Caniglia, an industrial arts teacher and assistant football coach at Hudson High School, to provide scholarships for seniors. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Kent State University Vocation Arts |
Hudson | Varies |
Case
Scott Case Memorial Fund
Established in memory of Scott Case to provide scholarships for Hudson tennis players. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: This scholarship is by nomination only. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Athletics Tennis |
Hudson | Varies |
Chapman
Martin O. Chapman and Roberta M. Chapman Humanitarian Scholarship Fund
Established by Mary V. Chapman and Roberta Chapman to honor former Garfield High School principal Martin O. Chapman by providing scholarships for two graduating seniors. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: 2 Renewal: No Application deadline: April 1 How to apply: This scholarship is by nomination only. For more information, contact Garfield CLC School Counselor Dan Richards at 330-761-2895 or drichar2@apslearns.org. Akron Public Schools
Community Service Garfield High School |
Akron | 1711929600
April 1
|
Chenot
Jim Chenot Attitude for Gratitude Scholarship Fund
Established as a tribute to the late Jim Chenot, former WAPS-FM "Summit" on-air personality and business underwriting sales representative who passed away in 2016, to provide scholarships for Akron Public Schools seniors with a focus on raising awareness for those who have overcome obstacles that may have prevented them from fully realizing their healthy potential. Applicants are asked to share their stories of well-being and gratitude through essays, poetry, songs, podcasts or video. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($500-$1,000) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: May 1 (but may vary) How to apply: Send application materials including your essay, poetry, song, podcast or video along with a letter of recommendation to Matt Anthony at matt@thesummit.fm or contact Tommy Bruno at tommy@thesummit.fm or 330-761-3095. Learn More. |
Akron | 1714521600
May 1
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Chenoweth
Richard Chenoweth Qualified Designated Scholarship Fund
Established by GAR Foundation to provide college scholarships for Summit County students with financial need. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: March 31 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Financial Need
Akron Summit County |
Summit County | 1711843200
March 31
|
Clossman
Tara Lynn Clossman Memorial Fund
Established by the Clossman family and many others in memory of Tara Clossman, who passed away suddenly in 2016 at the age of 25, to provide postsecondary scholarships to Akron City School District high school seniors pursuing a career in dance or education. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($1,000 minimum) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Dance
Education Akron Public Schools Akron |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
|
Coming Together
Coming Together Diversity Scholarship Fund
Established by Coming Together, an organization created in 1993 to promote racial harmony and cultural awareness in our community, to provide scholarships for students in Akron Public Schools. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,200 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Community Service
Diversity Akron Public Schools Akron |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
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Corbett
Michael Corbett Memorial Fund
Established by the Corbett family in memory of Michael Corbett, who died at the age of 15 after a courageous battle with cancer. The fund provides scholarships for Cuyahoga Falls High School students. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Renewable for one additional year. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Application deadline: April 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Cuyahoga Falls High School
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Cuyahoga Falls | 1711929600
April 1
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Desanzo
Dirk J. Desanzo Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Dirk Desanzo, founder and first president of Technicote, to provide scholarships for children of Beontag (formerly Technicote, Inc.) employees who are high school seniors. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Renewable for three additional years. Must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA and reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: April 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Technicote
ChemistryScience Employee |
Various | 1713139200
April 15
|
Dingledine
Les Dingledine Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Les Dingledine, a 1963 graduate of Hudson High School who earned 11 varsity letters, to provide scholarships for one baseball player and one softball player each year. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: 2 Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Athletics Baseball Softball |
Hudson | Varies |
Eiseman
Margot Eiseman Scholarship Fund
Established to carry on Margot Eiseman's legacy as an artist and educator by helping young artists pursue their dreams of an education and career in art. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($1,000-$3,000) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: March 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Fine Art
Art Education Fiber Arts Akron Summit County |
Summit County | 1709251200
March 1
|
Frese
Fred Frese Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by NAMI Summit County to honor and memorialize Dr. Frederick J. Frese III by providing scholarships to graduate-level students seeking a degree in the area of mental health treatment. Dr. Frese was a renowned psychologist and fierce health advocate for the rights and dignity of people with a mental illness. His life experience as a person with schizophrenia, as well as living a life of tremendous accomplishment, gave Dr. Frese a unique perspective and a unique voice. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies (contingent on available funds) Number of awards: Varies (contingent on number of recipients) Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: March 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Mental Health
Psychology Psychiatry Social Work Psychiatric Nursing Counseling Graduate Student Graduate Program Masters Doctoral |
Summit County | 1710460800
March 15
|
Gamble
Roland E. Gamble Memorial Fund
Established in memory of Roland E. Gamble, a music educator at Hudson High School for 28 years who died of cancer in 1995. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a student who participated in band, orchestra or choir. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,500 Renewal: No Application deadline: April 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Performing Arts Band Orchestra Choir |
Hudson | 1711929600
April 1
|
Gates
Ann Lane Gates Scholarship Fund
Established by Ann Lane Gates to provide scholarships for Project GRAD Akron Public Schools students. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($500-$1,500) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Renewable for three additional years. Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, continue to pursue a degree in education, and reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: May 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Project GRAD
Akron Public Schools Education Community Service Financial Need |
Akron | 1714521600
May 1
|
GCEF
GCEF Scholarship Fund
Established by the Gay Community Endowment Fund to provide scholarships for LGBTQ+ and allied students. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must maintain good academic status and reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. LGBTQ
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Ally Community Service Summit County Medina County Portage County Stark County Wayne County |
Various | 1714435200
April 30
|
Geis
Erwin & Katherine Geis Scholarship Fund
Established by the Geis family to provide scholarships for Geis Companies employees and their children, as well as the children of the company's subcontractors, vendors and Brunswick Park residents. Wild Eagle and Metropolitan at The 9 employees and their children are also eligible. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $5,000 per year each for seven college students (up to $5,000/$2,000 based on financial need); $2,000 per year each for two private or tuition-based high school students. Number of awards: 9 Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: March 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Geis Companies
Employee Financial Need Brunswick Park Resident |
Various | 1709251200
March 1
|
Gibbes
Rosemary Gibbes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Rosemary Gibbes, a graduate of Hudson High School who also worked as a registrar for 32 years, in honor of her work to improve diversity awareness in the school. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Diversity |
Hudson | Varies |
Glick-Zedak
Glick-Zedak Scholarship Fund
Established by Jim Zedak, a former resident of the Village Network in Smithville, Ohio, to provide scholarships for current and former clients of the Village Network. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($500-$1,000) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Yes Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Contact Matthew Scruggs at mailto:mscruggs@thevillagenetwork.com or 330-988-8569 for more information about the scholarship and to receive a copy of the application. The application will only be available on the Village Network website during the open scholarship period: www.thevillagenetwork.org. Village Network
Resident |
Various | Varies |
Hanlon
Hanlon Family Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for graduates of St. Sebastian School who will attend St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: Dec. 1 How to apply: Contact the St. Vincent-St. Mary Endowment Office at 330-780-6439. Learn More. St. Sebastian School
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School |
Summit County | 1733011200
December 1
|
Hasbrouck
Morgan Hasbrouck 4-H Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Morgan Hasbrouck, who was an active member of the Summit Sizzlers 4-H Livestock Club, to provide scholarships for active or former 4-H members. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: April 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Summit Sizzlers
4-H| Summit County Portage County |
Summit County, Portage County | 1711929600
April 1
|
Holston
Timothy L. Holston Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for Medina High School students. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: Feb. 22 How to apply: Applications are available through the Medina High School guidance office. For more information, call the guidance office at 330-636-3200 or contact Kristen Cavalier at 330-636-3348 or cavalierk@medinabees.org. Medina High School
Medina Minority Financial Need |
Medina County | 1708560000
February 22
|
Hudson Bicentennial
Hudson Bicentennial Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for Hudson students with exemplary community service. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Community Service |
Hudson | Varies |
Hudson Fire
Hudson Fire Department Association Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for students who have a parent serving on the City of Hudson Fire Department. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Fire Department Public Safety |
Hudson | Varies |
Hyser
Raymond Marshall Hyser Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of former Hudson coach and athletic director Ray Hyser to provide scholarships for athletes who have received a Ray Hyser Award. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Athletics |
Hudson | Varies |
Klupinski
Pauline Klupinski Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Pauline Klupinski, a former Hudson special education teacher, to award scholarships to special education students. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Special Education |
Hudson | Varies |
Lavelli
Dante B. and Joy W. Lavelli Athletic Academic Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of legendary Cleveland Browns receiver Dante Lavelli to award scholarships to football players. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Athletics Football |
Hudson | Varies |
Leppo Group
Leppo Group Employee Scholarship Fund
Established to provide postsecondary scholarships to Leppo Group employees and their children who are pursuing a STEM, business, IT or technical degree, or attending a non-degree continuing education program to enhance individual skills. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Recipients may be eligible to reapply annually for the term of the degree or continuing education program by submitting a new application and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. However, eligibility would expire for both an employee and their children upon the separation of the employee from Leppo Group. Application deadline: April 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Leppo Group
Employee STEM |
Various | 1711929600
April 1
|
Liming
Ethan Liming Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2022 by Jennifer Liming and many others to honor and memorialize Ethan Liming, who loved sports and played football, basketball and baseball at Firestone CLC, where he just completed his junior year. The fund will provide postsecondary scholarships to graduating Firestone CLC seniors who have lettered in a sport by having met a specific level of participation or performance on a varsity team as defined by the high school. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($1,000 minimum) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Akron Public Schools
Firestone CLC Lettered in a sport Sport Varsity |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
|
Lipply
Abby Lipply Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Abby Lipply, a Hudson High School student who passed away from an epileptic seizure in 2008, to honor her attitude of self-sacrifice. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School guidance office. For more information, call 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Community Service |
Hudson | Varies |
Litchfield
Litchfield Community Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for Litchfield residents graduating from Buckeye High School. Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: March 21 How to apply: Applications are available through the Buckeye High School guidance office. For more information, call 330-722-8257. Buckeye High School
Litchfield Township Medina |
Litchfield | 1710979200
March 21
|
Lutz
Joan Lutz Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for students continuing their educational or vocational training. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($2,000 minimum) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: March 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Financial Need |
Hudson | 1710460800
March 15
|
Lytton
Kate Lieberth Lytton Education in Dance Fund
Established by David Lieberth and Alec Lytton in memory of Kate Lieberth Lytton to provide scholarships for Summer Study to aspiring young male and female dancers from Summit County. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: March 15 How to apply: Download the application form. You can also learn more about the scholarship. Dance
Dance Education Summer Study Young Dancers Performing Arts Summit County |
Summit County | 1710460800
March 15
|
Malson
Scott T. Malson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of former coach Scott Malson to provide scholarships for seniors who participated in the Hudson Hawks Youth Football program. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: March 18 How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School guidance office. For more information, call 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Athletics Hudson Hawks Football Youth Football |
Hudson | 1710720000
March 18
|
McClelland
Daniel C. McClelland Commitment to Community Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Dan McClelland, an alumnus of Chardon High School Class of 1971 who left a legacy in Geauga County through his devotion to community service. Dan served as a member of the Geauga County Sheriff's Office for more than 40 years, during which time he helped to bring the D.A.R.E. Program to Chardon schools and raised funds for many local charities. This fund provides postsecondary scholarships to graduating Chardon High School seniors who exemplify Dan's commitment to improving the community and leaving it better than they found it. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $2,000 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: No Application deadline: Varies, late February How to apply: Applications are available through the Common Application for Local Scholarships utilized by Chardon High School. For more information, contact Mrs. Nicolle Hetrick, CHS Guidance Office Department Head, at 440-285-4060 or nicolle.hetrick@chardonschools.org. Chardon High School
Community Service |
Chardon | Varies |
Meadows
Frank Meadows Scholarship Fund
Established by the family of Frank W. Meadows to provide scholarships for Ellet High School seniors. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: No Application deadline: May 2 How to apply: Applications are available through the Ellet High School guidance office. For more information, contact Deborah Christy at 330-794-4120 or dchristy@akron.k12.oh.us. Akron Public Schools
Ellet High School Ellet Community Service |
Akron | 1714608000
May 2
|
Medina County Women
Medina County Women's Scholarship Fund
Originally established by the American Association of University Women of Medina County to award scholarships to nontraditional female students. A nontraditional student is a woman whose undergraduate education has been interrupted or delayed. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application; however, any applicant cannot be selected more than twice for this scholarship. Application deadline: April 9 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Nontraditional Student
Medina County Female Student |
Medina County | 1712620800
April 9
|
Medina Sunrise
Medina Sunrise Rotary Fund
Established by Medina Sunrise Rotary Club to provide scholarships for Medina County seniors. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($1,000-$2,000) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Contact Medina Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship Chair Kent Morgan at kentmorgan0@gmail.com. Medina County Schools
Medina Community Service |
Medina County | Varies |
Morgan
Burton D. Morgan Foundation Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for students with an entrepreneurial spirit. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Entrepreneurship |
Hudson | Varies |
Owen
Esther Simonetti Owen Future Educators Scholarship Fund
Established to honor Esther Simonetti Owen's half-century of work in the education field by providing scholarships for Akron Public Schools students who plan to major in education. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Akron Public Schools
Education Children |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
|
Pak
June Young Pak Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of June Young Pak, a 2003 Hudson High School graduate who died in a flash flood while trying to rescue a neighbor trapped in a basement car park. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Athletics Lacrosse |
Hudson | Varies |
Petry
Anne K. Petry Scholarship Fund
Established by Summit Education Partnership Foundation to provide scholarships for Akron Public Schools students studying special education. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: No Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Special Education
Akron Public Schools |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
|
Portwood
Bettie Portwood Summit County Pest Control Association Scholarship Fund
Established by the Summit County Pest Control Association in memory of Bettie Portwood, longtime owner of Akron-based TNT Exterminating and former president of the Ohio Pest Management Association, to provide scholarships for students studying entomology or closely related field. Eligibility requirements: (listed in order of priority) Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: May 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Entomology
Member Insects Pest Control |
Summit County | 1714521600
May 1
|
Rafter
Sr. Loretta Rafter Scholarship Fund
Established by the board of directors of H.M. Life Opportunity Services to provide scholarships to current residents of Humility of Mary Housing who show motivation to achieve greater knowledge, share the values of Humility of Mary Housing, and intend to pursue higher education or are currently enrolled in a higher education institution or training program that will assist the applicant in gaining or increasing employment. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Renewable for three additional years. Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum of six credit hours per semester or be enrolled part time in an educational training program. Application deadline: May 3 How to apply: Applications are available through Humility of Mary Housing, 2215 Front Street, Suite 210, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. For more information, contact Fred Berry at 330-384-1555 or fberry@hmhousing.org. HM Life Opportunity
Services Resident of Summit County Humility of Mary Housing Humility of Mary Housing |
Summit County | 1714694400
May 3
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Resnik
Judith A. Resnik Memorial Fund and Judith A. Resnik Scholarship Fund of the Women's Network
Established in memory of Judith A. Resnik to award scholarships to seniors at Akron Public Schools who plan to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or allied fields. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: 2 Renewal: Renewable for three additional years. Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, full-time student status, and continue to major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or allied fields. Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Applications must include: Akron
Akron Public Schools Math Mathematics Science Engineering Technology STEM Female Male Resnik |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
|
Ruby
Joseph L. Ruby Student Scholarship Fund
Established in honor of former Direction Home Akron Canton President and CEO Joseph Ruby to award scholarships to students enrolled in gerontology, social work, nursing or a related health care program. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $5,000 or more Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: Sept. 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Direction home
Joseph Ruby Nursing Gerontology Medical Medicine Healthcare Social Work Portage Summit Stark Wayne Long-term care Disabilities |
Various | 1727654400
September 30
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Sandridge
Vincent R. Sandridge Employee Caring Fund
Established to create an annual scholarship program to be used for postsecondary education expenses for Sandridge Food Corporation employees and their children. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Contact Rick Sisko at Sandridge Food Corporation at rick.sisko@sandridge.com or 800-627-2523. Medina County
Sandridge Food Corporation |
Medina County | Varies |
Siegferth
Joseph P. Siegferth Sr. and Family Fund
Established by Joseph P. Siegferth Jr. in memory of his father to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors majoring in elementary education, K-12 physical education, sports management or logistics. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: May 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Education
Physical Education Sports Management Logistics Bowling Green Kent State Akron U |
Summit County | 1714521600
May 1
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Smith, Faye
Faye L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by the Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Barberton Elks Lodge #1923 to provide scholarships for the annual winners of the Most Valuable Student Competition that is held by the Elks National Foundation. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $500 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: N/A Learn More: For information about the Most Valuable Student Competition, contact Dave Bugajski at dave.bugajski@gmail.com. Senior
Elks Most Valuable Student Winner |
Various | Varies |
Spellman
John T. and Julia A. Spellman Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for ambitious high school seniors in Summit County. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $2,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: May be renewable for the college term. Application deadline: April 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Financial Need
Summit County |
Summit County | 1713139200
April 15
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Stanton
Robert W. Stanton Scholarship Fund
Established to honor and memorialize Robert W. Stanton by providing postsecondary scholarships to Theodore Roosevelt High School (Kent Roosevelt) seniors who have previously graduated from Stanton Middle School. Dr. Stanton was an ardent supporter of education who held various teaching and administrative positions, culminating in serving as superintendent of Kent City Schools. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $2,000 Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: March 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Theodore Roosevelt
Kent Roosevelt Stanton Middle School |
Kent | 1710460800
March 15
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Stevenson
Stevenson Award Fund
Established to provide scholarships for students who accomplish significant intellectual endeavors beyond the curriculum. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Hudson High School SchooLinks site. For more information, call the Hudson High School Guidance Office at 330-653-1420. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Extracurriculars |
Hudson | Varies |
Summerville
Norma B. Summerville Scholarship Foundation Fund
Established to provide annual scholarships to female graduates of Akron Public Schools attending an accredited four-year institution of higher education. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $3,333 Number of awards: 4 Renewal: Renewable for three additional years. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Application deadline: April 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Female
Female Student Akron Akron Public Schools |
Akron | 1714435200
April 30
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Summit County
Summit County Master Gardeners Scholarship Fund
Established by Summit County Master Gardeners to provide scholarships to Summit County students or residents who are interested in attending an Ohio university to pursue a two- or four-year degree in horticulture, agriculture, environmental studies or closely related field. A non-traditional student currently employed in a green industry is eligible to apply as well as members and relatives of SCMG. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($1,000 minimum) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. You can also learn more about the scholarship. Horticulture
Agriculture Summit County Summit County Master Gardeners |
Summit County | 1713139200
April 15
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Summit Portage Stark Carroll
Summit, Portage, Stark, Carroll Nursing Scholarship (SPSCNS) Fund
Established to provide support to registered nurses living and/or employed in health care in Summit, Portage, Stark or Carroll counties who are pursuing an advanced master's or doctoral nursing degree. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Renewable for up to two years. Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: Jan. 30 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Nursing
Registered nurse Advanced nursing Healthcare Masters Doctoral SPSCNSA Summit Portage Stark Carroll |
Summit County, Portage County, Stark County, Carroll County | 1706572800
January 30
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TRUE
Eugene and Arlene True Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established to provide postsecondary scholarships to Cleveland Punch and Die Company's active employees and their spouses, children and grandchildren. The fund was created in memory of Eugene and Arlene True, who owned a controlling interest in Cleveland Punch and Die Company, so their strong commitment to education and sincere concern for their employees and families will always be remembered. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: April 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Cleveland Punch and Die Company
Punch and Die Children Grandchildren Employee Spouse Nontraditional Trade school |
Various | 1713139200
April 15
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Vasenda
Michelle M. Vasenda Fund
Established in memory of Michelle M. Vasenda, a career nurse who lost her battle to breast cancer in 2009. It was her vision to create a scholarship to help those committed to helping others. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($1,000-$2,000) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: Must reapply annually by submission of a new application. Application deadline: May 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Nursing
Cancer Community Service |
Northeast Ohio | 1714521600
May 1
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Wagner Richard
Richard S. Wagner Memorial Swimming Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Dick Wagner in recognition of his long-standing interest and commitment to the Firestone High School swimming and diving program. The fund provides academic postsecondary scholarships to graduating Firestone High School seniors who have participated in the swimming and diving program. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: March 31 (applications accepted March 1-31) How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Akron Public Schools
Firestone High School |
Akron | 1711843200
March 31
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Wiskind
Edith Wiskind English Literacy Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Edith Wiskind, a former English teacher, to provide scholarships for Summit County students, with preference given to those pursuing a degree in English. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $2,500 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: No Application deadline: March 5 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. English
Summit County Essay |
Summit County | 1709596800
March 5
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Witan
Witan Presidents' Scholarship Fund
Established by WITAN to provide scholarships for nontraditional female students at the University of Akron. Eligibility requirements: Amount: $1,500 Number of awards: 1 Renewal: No Application deadline: Varies; typically in April of each year How to apply: Applications are available through the University of Akron's Adult Focus program. Learn more. University of Akron
Female Student Nontraditional Student Graduate Undergraduate |
Northeast Ohio | Varies |
Woman's Club
Woman's Club of Hudson Scholarship Fund
Established by the Woman's Club of Hudson to help students continue their education or vocational training. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies ($2,000 minimum) Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: March 15 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Hudson Public Schools
Hudson High School Financial Need |
Hudson | 1710460800
March 15
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Wunderle
Anthony Wunderle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Lori and Greg Wunderle in memory of their son Anthony who had childhood leukemia. This scholarship is to provide educational opportunities for a higher education, accredited trade, or apprenticeship program for any cancer survivor or family member of a cancer patient, living or deceased. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Renewal: No Application deadline: April 1 How to apply: Applicants must apply through our online application system. Cancer
Cancer survivor Cancer patient |
Northeast Ohio | 1711929600
April 1
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Yambrovich
Vincent Yambrovich Engineering Scholarship Fund
Established to provide scholarships for Buckeye High School seniors who plan to study engineering. Eligibility requirements: Amount: Varies Number of awards: Varies Application deadline: Varies How to apply: Applications are available through the Buckeye High School guidance office. For more information, call 330-722-8257. Buckeye High School
Litchfield Township Medina Engineering |
Litchfield | Varies |