Awards: Various scholarship opportunities are available. Click here for available scholarships.

JFSA administers scholarships, grants, and interest-free loans to students in the greater Cleveland area enrolled in accredited institutions of higher education. Scholarships are awarded in competition with other students who have met application requirements. Some scholarships are renewable. Grants and loans are based on need and available funds. Funds may be used toward tuition and education fees. All students must reapply each year.

Eligibility Guidelines:

• High school senior, college undergraduate, or graduate student who identifies as Jewish

• Full time student

• Attending an accredited 4-year college (no online programs)

• Resident of Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage, Geauga, Medina or Lorain counties

• Has applied to or exhausted other sources and still needs additional finances to complete education

• Family gross income up to $225,000

• 2.5 GPA minimum

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Due Date: April 15, 2024, 5 p.m.

Awards: Two $1,000 winners

The scholarship opportunity is open to all seniors and post-secondary students who belong to a credit union in the following Ohio counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain. Credit union membership must be in good standing.

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Due Date: April 21, 2024

Awards: One renewable $1,000 scholarship

Ian's Legacy Foundation was established in 2019 in loving memory of Ian Minnick. Ian was a 2015 graduate of Riverside High School and attended Kent State University studying Digital Media Production, focusing on sound. Applicant’s field of study must be in music, digital media production, fashion, voice, dance, theater, photography or other art form. Applicant must have a history of participating in at least one of the following: band or choir program, extra-curricular creative or fine arts programs or classes at school or in the community.  Two letters of recommendation needed; GPA will not be taken into consideration. Must electronically submit one visual, audio or performance piece demonstrating the applicant’s ability and talent in the art form of choice. 

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Due Date: April 21, 2024

Awards: $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to 12 high school students

The title of this scholarship program calls back to a time when many Asian immigrants looked upon America as a mountain of golden opportunities for themselves and their families. Awardees of the scholarship seek dreams of higher education, which are not only the dreams of the students but also of their parents and extended family.

Eligibility

• Applicants must identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI).

• Applicants must currently be enrolled as a high school senior and be attending college by Fall 2024.

• Applicants must be first-gen, meaning your parents did not complete a college or university degree.

• Applicants do not need to be a U.S. citizen. DACA students or undocumented students must have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to be eligible for this scholarship.

• If awarded a scholarship, applicants may be required to submit either a 2023 or 2024 tax return.

• Awarded scholars will be required to submit proof that they’ve been accepted into one or more colleges/universities before receiving the scholarship.

• Applicants must not be a child or dependent of: an OCA National staff member, an OCA Executive Council member, or an OCA Business Advisory Council member.

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Due Date: April 26, 2024

Awards: Awards from $1,000-$5,000

The Ohio Credit Union Foundation’s scholarship programs were established to help credit union members with higher education expenses and to build a deeper understanding of the Credit Union Movement. Applicants must be a member of an Ohio-based credit union who is in good standing and currently attends, or has been accepted to attend, an accredited college or university in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.

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Due Date: April 30, 2024

Awards: Five $1,000 winners

Fields of Learning Mission: To encourage Ohio high school students to appreciate and write about their learning experiences related to high school football, and to reward as many of them as possible with financial aid for continuing education. All Ohio high school students (not limited to football players, band members, cheerleaders, etc.) are invited to send us essays describing personal learning experiences which involved high school football. We select what we consider to be the best essays and award scholarship money for college, career technical education or other continuing education/developmental endeavors of the students' choice.

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Due Date: April 30, 2024

Awards: $10,000 - 12 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a dependent of an Active-Duty Guard, Reserve, veteran, or retired member of any service branch.

• Be planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024.

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Due Date: May 1, 2024

Awards: Multiple $500 winners

Scholarship Information: Seeley Test Pros and the National Test Prep Association are proud to commemorate the life and legacy of Seeley Test Pros' tutor Jeanne Lucas, a founding NTPA member who lost her battle with cancer on February 8th, 2022. Jeanne (Supa J, Word Nerd, Tough Lil’ B, and every other goofy name she ever gave herself) was a gifted educator and mentor, known for her passion for literature and the English language.

As the valedictorian of Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1992 and a graduate of Capital University and Bowling Green State, Jeanne devoted her life to educating and inspiring students. After teaching at Holy Name High School and the Sandusky Public School System, Jeanne became a highly sought-after tutor and mentor for students preparing for advanced prep school and college entrance examinations. She was hard-working, staunchly reliable, loved her job, and logged thousands of miles driving to the remotest locations all over Greater Cleveland to tutor.

Jeanne joined the Test Prep Tribe Facebook group when COVID hit, and it became her second family. She enthusiastically made many new friends, created deep connections with individuals, and became a signature member of the group, declaring “Power of the Tribe!” when working with others. She was everyone’s cheerleader, and the Tribe rallied behind her in her battle with cancer. Jeanne was the first member of the National Test Prep Association, and it became her second family.

The National Test Prep Association has established the Jeanne Lucas Memorial Scholarship in memory of Jeanne’s commitment to education and her love of literature and the English language. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education, with a special emphasis on those who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities through education.

Jeanne is deeply missed by her family, friends, and countless Seeley Test Pros students whose lives she touched through her teachings and mentorship. The National Test Prep Association is grateful for her contributions and proud to establish the Jeanne Lucas Memorial Scholarship in her honor. 

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Due Date: May 2, 2024

Awards: $10,000 -  225 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States.

• Plan on pursuing one of the following types of nursing programs: Diploma in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nurse practitioner, or a Graduate level advanced registered nurse.

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Due Date: May 3, 2024

Awards: Multiple $1,000 awards

Eligibility:

• Resident of Geauga County for a minimum of two years and attended school (at any grade level) for a minimum of two years at a Geauga County School

• Must be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university 

• Evidence of commitment to the pursuit of a musical education

• Demonstrate financial need

• Evidence of significant leadership potential and willingness to contribute time and talent to the community

• A minimum GPA of 2.0

Selection Criteria - Qualified candidates will be judged on the following:

• Academic Achievement

• Evidence of involvement in community and/or school based activities and service

• Commitment to the pursuit of higher education with a major in music

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Due Date: May 6, 2024

Awards: $5,000 -  15 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be pursuing a technical, undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate in a field related to the commercial explosives industry.

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Due Date: May 6, 2024

Awards: $10,000 -  10 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in the Fall of 2024.

• Create a video answering the question “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?”

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Due Date: May 15, 2024, 5 p.m.

Awards: $10,000 scholarship over four years ($2,500 per year)

Eligibility and Entry:

This scholarship contest has no purchase or transaction necessary and is open to all full-time 12th grade students currently attending an accredited high school in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Summit or Medina County, and expect to graduate in June, 2024.

The essay is focused on fostering growth within your community and how students would help their community develop. Essay prompt: What would you do within your community to foster its growth and development? How would you work with a financial institution to achieve this?

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Due Date: May 20, 2024

Awards: Four $2,000 scholarships

Award Criteria: 

• Residents of Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Ashtabula counties are eligible

• At least one parent of the applicant must be of Italian descent

• Applicant must be a high school senior or a full-time undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited two-year or four-year college/university/vocational/technical school

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

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Due Date: May 20, 2024

Awards: Amounts to be determined, no less than $500

Award Details: 

The mission of Ears To You is to lift the spirits of cancer patients by providing a moment of joy and hope.  We focus on supporting patients during their cancer treatment by reminding them that they have people behind them, cheering them on and encouraging positive thoughts. We donate earrings, hats, headscarves and books to our hospital partners as well as individual patients to put a smile on their face. ETY also funds special projects aligned with our mission.

We support patients from childhood into adulthood. Ears To You was started by Ruth Crane while she was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in 2008. Ruth wanted to spread joy and hope to other patients who were in treatment and found that the “little things” really made a difference.

We recognize that going through the experience of cancer, whether yourself or with a close family member, can be financially and emotionally draining.  Ears To You is proud to announce a new opportunity to support the cancer community with a college scholarship program.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Either the student applying AND/OR an immediate family member (parent, guardian, sibling, family member living with them) must have had a cancer diagnosis

• Applicant must be a high school senior from Medina, Cuyahoga or Summit County

• Applicant plans on attending a 2 or 4 year college

• Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA

• Applicant must complete the scholarship application

• Applicant must attach current HS transcript

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Due Date: May 31, 2024

Awards: Two $1,250 scholarships

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be a graduating high school senior from a Lake, Geauga, Portage, or Cuyahoga County High School 

• U. S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen 

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

• Must be planning to major in one of the following courses of study:

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Electrical Engineering 

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Software Development/Design

• Applicants  must be attending a 4-year college/university in the state of Ohio with a preference given to applicants attending the University of Akron, University of Cincinnati, Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University, University of Toledo, Case Western Reserve University, and the Ohio State University. 

Selection Criteria: The selection committee is seeking to award high achieving students who demonstrate dedication to completing a degree in electrical/electronic engineering.  Qualified candidates will be judged on the following:

• Combination ACT Scores and academic course work

• Evidence of involvement in community and school-based activities and service 

• Leadership roles

• Letter of recommendation

• Special consideration will be given to minorities

• Essay

Documentation: ABB Inc. Engineering Scholarship Application completed and signed. All questions must be answered.  Additional sheets may be added if the space provided is insufficient. No other documents will be considered. One letter of recommendation, from a counselor or teacher who has first-hand knowledge of your accomplishments and goals in the subject area you plan to study. Copy of the financial award from College. Copy of your ACT/SAT Scores and official high school transcript.

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Due Date: May 31, 2024

Awards: $3,000 -  8 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be an incoming undergraduate enrolled in an accredited college or university during the fall 2024 semester.

• Be a legal resident of the United States.

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Due Date: June 1, 2024

Awards: $2,500 - 1 award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be at least a high school senior and have GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Have keen interest in any facet of harness racing.

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Due Date: June 1, 2024

Awards: $3,000 - 12 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be in the last semester of high school or be a high school graduate.

• Be enrolled in a health care or health education program.

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Due Date: June 1, 2024

Awards: $5,000 - 1 award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in the Fall of 2024.

• Write a compelling story regarding your life story, intended field of study, career and how you will make an impact on the world

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Due Date: June 1, 2024

Eligible Grades: All high school students

Awards: Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $2,500

Award Specifics: Each award is a one-time, non-renewable award that is paid directly to the institution and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student’s first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student’s choosing within the United States.

In the event an underclassman is an award recipient, the monies will be held by the American College Foundation until the student completes high school and begins their higher education.  The American College Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or disability.

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Due Date: June 15, 2024

Awards: $2,500 - 1 award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university.

• Have at least a 3.0 GPA.

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Due Date: June 15, 2024

Awards: $2,000 - 12 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a senior high school student planning on attending college right after high school or a student currently in an accredited four-year, two-year, nursing, dental, or medical school in the United States.

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Due Date: June 20, 2024

Awards: $2,500 - 1 award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program.

• Be planning on pursing a degree in science or mathematics.

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Due Date: July 1, 2024

Awards: $1,000 - 1 award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a woman who is studying or planning to study science, engineering, mathematics, or technology.

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Due Date: July 1, 2024

Awards: $1,000 - 2 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be enrolled in or accepted to attend a Christian college or university for undergraduate studies in the fall of the scholarship year.

• Be a participant in volunteer or community work.

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Due Date: July 15, 2024

Awards: $1,000 - 1 award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

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Due Date: July 31, 2024

Awards: $1,500 - 6 awards

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be a dependent of a member of the American Association of State Troopers.

• Be planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024.

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