External Scholarships and Student Opportunities

The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education occasionally receives announcements of external scholarships and other opportunities of interest to students and graduates. As announcements are received, they will be posted below. For more information about a particular opportunity, please contact the associated organization directly. All items are posted for informational purposes only and at the discretion of Levin College. Postings may be denied or removed without notice. Levin makes no guarantee as to the completeness / correctness of the information listed below. We cannot guarantee the reliability or character of the listing from an employer. We cannot be responsible for potential disputes or contractual difficulties. We strongly advise applicants to research and screen potential employers carefully. For older postings please see the Opportunities Archive. Also see our Career Information page. 

Opportunities for Levin Students

Posting Date: 1/21/2025
Position: Tuition Grants for Women
Company/Organization: College Club West Scholarships

Scholarships grants are awarded annually to qualified, greater Cleveland women ages 25 or older in a four-year degree-granting program or graduate program. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients on the basis of maturity, academic record, promise, goals, and financial need. 

Applications must be completed by March 14, 2025. Candidates will be interviewed by the College Club Scholarship Committee in May 2025. Recipients will be announced within a few days and invited to our scholarship banquet on May 17, 2025. Grants will be distributed starting in the summer of 2025.

Learn more about this scholarship.

Posting Date: 2/1/2025
Position: Pride Scholarship
Company/Organization: LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

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://leaf-ohio.org/scholarships/lgbt-pride-scholarship/

Opportunities for Education Majors

 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. https://www.aaspa.org/leon-bradley-scholarship

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, 2025.

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 17, 2025. Please click here for more information. 

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 17, 2025. Please click here for more information. 

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 16, 2025. The application and additional details can be found at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/100319-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland.

Other Opportunities

Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities

2024-2025 Scholarship Application

Graduate Assistant Application
 

CSU Scholarships

Visit the CSU Financial Aid Page for more scholarship listings.
 

Cleveland Foundation Scholarships

Click here to see the Cleveland Foundation scholarship listing.