On-Going Scholarship Updates

Throughout your senior year, you can visit this section to review new scholarship listings that may apply to you. These are based on updates that Mrs. Cooney receives.

Cleveland Foundation Scholarships (2026–2027)
The Cleveland Foundation Scholarship application is now open! Students complete one general application to be automatically matched with multiple scholarships they qualify for—no separate applications required.

Eligibility: Minimum 2.0 GPA; U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (including refugee or asylum status). Scholarships are available for students from Cleveland suburbs, Cuyahoga County, and beyond.

Apply: cngc.org/TCF1
Explore scholarships: cngc.org/clevelandfoundation
Deadline: Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 PM

The Lorain Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lorain Soil & Water Conservation District makes a $1,000 scholarship available to high school seniors.

Basic requirements include:

1. Must be enrolled for the fall quarter/semester 2026 at a two or four-year institution, college, or university in Ohio, as a full-time student.

2. Must be enrolled in an agricultural or natural resource-related field.

3. Must be a resident of Lorain County.

4. Payment will be made to the student after the following:

• Payment receipt received for spring quarter/second semester fees (2027)

• 2.5 GPA or better for the first quarter/semester

• Must be continuing his/her education in an agricultural or natural resource-related field

• Scholarship payments must be claimed by June 30, 2027

5. A transcript of your high school grades must be attached to the scholarship application form. A minimum of a 2.5 grade point average is required for

consideration.

LorMet Forge Your Future Scholarship

LorMet is offering five (5) $2,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors with this year’s Forge Your Future Scholarship program. The scholarship will open for applications on Friday, February 6, 2026.

 DIRECTIONS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

The Directions Credit Union Scholarship program will include 12 College scholarships of $1,000 each (a total of $12,000). Scholarships will be awarded throughout the communities Directions serves.  The college scholarship will be paid jointly to the student and the school they attend, and applied to their school tuition. 

Students are encouraged to submit their applications now through March 14, 2026. 

Eligibility 

The applicant must be: 

• A member of Directions Credit Union or has a parent or grandparent who is a member. 

• A graduating high school senior or a current full-time student, attending an accredited college, community college, or vocational/trade school. 

*All Directions Credit Union employees, board members, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate 

Community Foundation of Lorain County

All applicants must complete our Universal Application, which is designed to automatically match their skills and financial needs with specific criteria for each scholarship. This streamlines the application process, eliminating the need for multiple submissions. Starting January 1, 2026, you may apply for the 2026 school year. Begin by creating a profile and selecting the scholarship option. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Scholarship recipients will be notified via email no later than May 1, 2026

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.

Undergraduate Scholarships can be found at the following link

The Lorain Foundation Scholarship

The Lorain Foundation awards scholarships annually from its General Fund to support students with tuition, room, and board at two- and four-year colleges and universities. Graduating high School seniors must live in the City of Lorain to be eligible to apply. Scholarship recipients and award amounts are determined at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lorain Foundation. Students who are awarded scholarships from the Foundation are also eligible for a one-time renewal scholarship the following year. If you are eligible for a renewal scholarship, then you will need to complete the application and return it (along with all other required documents) to the Foundation by the deadline date.

Lester C. Marrison Teacher Education Grant

The Ohio School Boards Association Northeast Region is offering its annual Lester C. Marrison Teacher Education Grant for high school seniors in Northeast Ohio,

whose school district is a member of the OSBA. Applications are open now until January 15. Please submit questions and applications to 

Reno Contipelli at rcontipelli@ohioschoolboards.org

*Application Form Available from Mrs. Cooney

2026 Mighty Goliath Productions Scholarship

 We are looking for students entering either 2 or 4-year college, or current college students, who have participated for at least two years in either school-level performing arts or community theatre. 

Application Deadline: March 31, 11:59 pm.

2026 Northeast Ohio APWA Scholarship

The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) is offering ten $1,000 scholarships to students residing in the Northeast Ohio area enrolled in a Public Works field of study, including Engineering, Administrative, Vocational/Trade, and Environmental Impact/Water Quality disciplines.  We are encouraging qualified applicants from your school district/educational institution to apply by February 27, 2026.  

*Application Form Available from Mrs. Cooney

Cavaliers Scholarship Program Supported by Huntington Bank

Awards five (5) graduating high school seniors a $10,000 scholarship towards college or a vocational/trade school during the 2026-2027 academic year. Five (5) runners-up will be selected to receive a $1,000 Huntington Savings Account. View official rules.

Application Deadline: Scholarship applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM EST on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Ignite My Future Scholarship

Are you a teen with a passion for supporting the community? You may be eligible for the Ignite My Future Scholarship, available exclusively for Club Ignite members. Each year, FFCCU awards two (2) $1,000 scholarships to deserving high-school students. Our 2026 application begins soon, and the deadline for applications will be January 31, 2026.

What You'll Need:

• A cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above

• Demonstrated community involvement through volunteer activities

• Submission of an application, including a 400-600-word essay on how and why you give back to your community

2026/2027 Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship

Description

The Cleveland Browns Foundation, in partnership with College Now Greater Cleveland, has made it their mission to help local high school students pursue their dreams of a college education through the Marion Motley Scholarship Program.

Applications are being accepted now through March 6th, 2026.

The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship Program is an exciting opportunity for a motivated student whose long-term career goal could include working in education or for a professional sports organization in any of a variety of capacities.

The Cleveland Browns Foundation and College Now annually seek two deserving students who are on track to graduate from high school in 2026 to receive a four-year, renewable scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per year. The partnership between the Cleveland Browns Foundation and College Now has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarship funds to 40 students.

The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship was named after one of the Browns' 16 Pro Football Hall of Famers, former halfback Marion Motley.

One of the first four African Americans to integrate professional football in 1946, Motley overcame many obstacles on his way to 3,024 yards and 31 touchdowns in four championship seasons in the AAFC, and another 1,688 yards and eight touchdowns in five years in the NFL. Motley was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Cleveland Browns' Ring of Honor in 2010.

Requirements

Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2026 who plan to major in areas that could lead to a career working in education or for a professional sports organization, such as but not limited to: accounting, business, communications, event management, exercise science, finance, graphic, design, human resources, information technology, journalism, kinesiology, marketing/advertising, public relations, or sports management.

The Padriac Routa Memorial Foundation

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Elyria. Our mission is dedicated to empowering the next generation of creative leaders and entrepreneurs. We provide scholarships and resources to young adults pursuing careers in the arts and entrepreneurship, honoring Padriac Routa’s commitment to innovation and artistic expression.

This scholarship aims to support students interested in the arts and entrepreneurship as they transition from high school to college. Our goal is to support students who demonstrate great promise and drive, but may lack the necessary financial resources and social support to thrive.

Scholarship Details

• Award: A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to 2 applicants.

• Eligibility: The scholarship is open to any high school senior in Ohio who is planning to pursue a career in the creative arts or entrepreneurship.

• Focus: We especially encourage applications from students in the Northeast Ohio region, with the goal of fueling the next generation of dreamers and doers.

• Deadline: Applications must be submitted by February 21, 2026.

Since our founding, The Padriac Routa Memorial Foundation has awarded 3 scholarships totaling $15,000 to Ohio high school seniors pursuing careers in creative arts or entrepreneurship.

We are proud to support students who prioritize their education, like our 2024 recipient, Quinn M. of Columbus, OH:

“As I get closer to graduation, I have been narrowing down the list of schools that I have been admitted to, and knowing that I have this additional funding available for me is such a relief! You have given me the opportunity to prioritize the best educational opportunity for me over finances.”

Application Link: Students can learn more and apply directly through our scholarship platform.

Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE)

Deadline: March 1st

The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Program is available to children whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO). Under the program, scholarships of $2,500.00 each are awarded to at least one winner from each of the ten (10) OAPSE Districts selected from the applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.

Any graduating high school senior who is a daughter or son of an active OAPSE/AFSCME member or whose legal guardian is an active OAPSE/AFSCME member and who intends to enroll in a full-time degree program in any two (2) or four (4) year accredited university, college, business, or technical school is eligible to apply for a scholarship. The scholarships may be used for any field of study.

To be eligible, all information or supportive documentation requested in the application must be postmarked by March 1 and sent to the committee.