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Scholarships & Assistantships

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Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities

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CSU Scholarships

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Cleveland Foundation Scholarships

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

 1.) The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland annually awards the Pride Scholarship to 2 eligible applicants between the age of 17-25 who are residents of Ohio, and are seeking scholarship money to any university, community college, technical school, art school, or para-professional school.  Please visit the website for more information. https://lgbtcleveland.org/pride/scholarship/

 2.) AASPA (American Association of School Personnel Administrators) is a national professional organization comprised of school  personnel administrators. Annually AASPA awards these scholarships to minority candidates entering the final year of teacher preparation for the field of education or school leadership. The application deadline is May 17, 2024. https://www.aaspa.org/leon-bradley-scholarship

3.) Delta Kappa Gamma is an International Society for Key Women Educators and the Gamma Iota Chapter offers scholarship monies ($1500) to deserving local female college sophomore or junior students in teacher education programs.  Applicants must be current female sophomore or junior who excel in a Teacher Education Program and reside in Mentor, Eastlake, Kirtland, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willowick, Timberlake, or Willoughby Hills in Ohio. Applications must be received by March 10, 2024. Click here for the application. 

4.) College Club West is an organization of and for supporting women college graduates. College Club West is offering scholarships to women who are residents of the Greater Cleveland area. Applicants must already be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree in any area of study. Scholarships will be awarded to women who are 25 years of age and older, and will be based on their financial needs, career goals and academic records. The deadline for completed applications is March 15, 2024. The scholarship application, eligibility requirements and application process can be found at: http://www.collegeclubwest.org/scholarships If you have any questions, please contact ccwscholarship@gmail.com

5.)  Elizabeth Keller Scholarship Fund coordinated by Lorain County Retired Teachers Association (LORCORTA) is seeking applicants for an education scholarship for LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS or a graduate of a high school in Lorain County. This is 3 scholarships of $1500 each for education majors pursuing any level of teacher licensure.  Download an application at www.lorcorta.org and click on the Mary Elizabeth Keller Scholarship. Applications must be received by April 1, 2024.

6.) Delta Kappa Gamma is an International Society for Key Women Educators and the Gamma Theta Chapter offers scholarship monies ($750) to deserving local female majoring in the field of education. Applicants must reside in Eastern Lake County, be pursuing a degree in Education, and be entering their sophomore or junior year of college. Applications must be received by March 15, 2024. Click here for the application. 

7.) Dr. Lillian M. Lowery Scholarship is awarded annually to support a student pursuing a master's degree in education who embodies a spirit of committment to furthering opportunities for all students. The scholarship award is $15,000 and the application deadline is March 15, 2024. Please click here for more information. 

8.) Applicants to the Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program must:

  • Be historically underserved students who self-identify as Black/African American; Hispanic or Latino; America Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
  • High school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates residing in one of the following states:
    • CT, OH, WV, VA, MD, NC, SC, ID, WY, UT
  • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
  • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
    Deadline is January 25, 2023.   Click link for more information.  ​​​​​​https://www.dominionenergy.com/EquityScholarships 

9.) Walter Morales is an entrepreneur, educator, and charter school founder based in Baton Rouge, LA who is active in improving the urban education system.  After the success of his recent scholarship fund, Walter wants to help the next generation of educators in the United States and would like to give back through the “Walter Morales Grant for Future Educators”. This grant is available for students in the United States who are currently enrolled in a university, and high school students who have plans to attend a university.  The scholarship is meant to help a deserving student with scholarship funding who wishes to become an educator and has a passion for urban education.

  • 2 Awards of $3,000 and $2,000 to 2 Separate Students
  • Deadline for this scholarship is August 15, 2023
  • A winner will be announced by September 15, 2023 

All of the details and criteria can be found on this page: https://waltermoralesgrant.com/walter-morales-grant/

10. Lena M. Green Scholarship is awarded annually to support a full-time freshman, sophomore, or junior at a public or private four-year U.S. college or university during the 23-24 academic school year. The scholarship award is $20,000 and the application deadline is March 15, 2024. Please click here for more information. 

11. Adult Learner Program Scholarship-College Now provides scholarship opportunities to adult students age 19 and above who have interrupted their education for at least one year and who are pursuing a non-degree certificate or license in a vocational or technical program, an associate's degree, or first bachelor's degree. The scholarship award is $1,000-$2,000 per academic year and the application deadline is April 30, 2024. The application and additional details can be found at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/93972-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland.