Sophomores

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