Juniors

This scholarship was designed to help close the gap between young women's interest in STEM and their ability to pursue careers in these fields.  This opportunity is available to female-identifying students in grades 9-12 with an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Winners will be announced by April 2026 and funds may be applied to a future academic year.

Award Amount: $5,000

Available Awards:  12

Award Deadline:  December 15, 2025

Qualification Requirements:

• 9-12 grade student currently living in or attending school in one of the following counties:  Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake,  Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Identifies as female

• U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.

• Applying/Planning to apply to a university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field OR technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field

In addition to meeting the scholarship qualifications, a review committee will select finalists based on:

• Interest and commitment to pursue a career in a STEM field

• Academic achievement

• A five paragraph essay (500 words maximum, typed, double-spaced, one-sided) which addresses two of the following application questions:

  • How will your study of a STEM major contribute to your immediate or future career plans?

  • Why are you interested in pursuing a STEM related degree?

  • Explain the importance of STEM in today's society.

  • What do you think the STEM industry will be like in the next 10 years?

• 2 letters of recommendation. Qualities should include maturity, motivation, self-confidence, leadership, interest and commitment to STEM and potential success.

Please apply HERE

The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.  There are over 600 scholarships available valued up to $25,000 each.  By filling out one application, you will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible, except for some Specialized Scholarships.  For more information about the scholarships, click HERE.  FYI - Last year LHS had a junior receive one of the Horatio Alger Scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States

• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

• Be a United States citizen

Deadline:

• Application OPENS in 2 WEEKS,  December 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026

APPLY HERE! 

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