Non-Program Specific

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College Now-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 or more 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.  

REQUIREMENTS

Eligible Applicants Must Be...

1. Age 19 or older who have interrupted their education for at least one (1) year
2. Have a high school diploma or GED
3. Be attending a program that is Federal Pell Grant eligible
4. Must be  a resident of one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne County. Students taking only online classes at a school outside of these counties are also eligible.
5. Pursuing a non-degree certificate or license in a vocational or technical program that is 3 months to 2 years in length, a first associate’s degree or first bachelor’s degree in an eligible two or four-year program. Individuals already having obtained a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
6. Must be attending a public or private not-for-profit college or university
7. Enroll at least half-time (six [6] or more credit hours or its equivalent) per term in a Pell-eligible degree-seeking program for the 2022/2023 academic year.
8. Applicants must have earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) from either high school or post-secondary if the applicant has been enrolled in school (secondary or post-secondary) within the past five (5) years.  If selected, you will need to maintain the minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA while receiving the scholarship.

Supporing documents can be sent to the following:

MAILING ADDRESS:
College Now Greater Cleveland
ATTN: ALP Scholarship
Post Office Plaza
1500 W. 3rd Street, Suite 125
Cleveland, OH 44113

Email:cblack@collegenowgc.org
Phone: 216.329.8435 
 
Application: Click Here
Scholarship Flyer: Click Here

Deadline: April 30, 2022
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College JumpStart Scholarship Program

The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:

• High school 10th-12th grader, college student or non-traditional student;
• U.S. citizen or legal resident;
• Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school in the U.S.
• Be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.

Deadline: April 15, 2022 and October 15, 2022

Application: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
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Foster Care to Success Scholarship

All Foster Care to Success scholarships share one application; we will determine the program(s) for which you are eligible based on the information you provide.
 
Eligibility Criteria:

• Have been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including your 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after your 16th birthday; OR have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of your 18th birthday and not subsequently adopted
• Be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which you apply if you have not previously received scholarship funding from Foster Care to Success
• Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States.  U.S. citizenship is not required.

• Have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other postsecondary school

Deadline: March 31, 2022
 
Application: https://studentportal.fc2sprograms.org/login
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Horatio Alger Endowment Fund Career & Technical Scholarship
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
• Will be enrolled in an eligible program in Fall 2021
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
• Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
• Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be under the age of 30
• Be a United States citizen

Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.

Deadline: Rolling. The application will open online 3/15/22 for students enrolling in Fall 2022.

Application: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
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Jeannette Rankin Fund (JRF) Scholarship

Each year, Jeannette Rankin Fund awards scholarships to low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing an undergraduate education at an accredited college or university in the United States.
 Eligibility Criteria:

• A woman, age 35 or older
• Low-income
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree or a first bachelor's degree
• Enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited school

Deadline: March 17, 2023 (application available beginning Nov 1, 2022)
 
Application: https://rankinfoundation.org/for-students
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 ALCOA Fund Scholarship

To provide scholarship support for underserved and underrepresented populations (African-American or Hispanic students) who are graduates of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District or a Catholic school in Greater Cleveland (preferably Cuyahoga County).
 
Eligibility Criteria:

• African-American or Hispanic student who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District or a Catholic school in Greater Cleveland
• Minimum grade-point average of 3.0
• Enrolled or currently attending a vocational training program within the state of Ohio to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized profession.
• Demonstrate financial need

 Deadline: March 15, 2023
 
Application: https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/scholarship/alcoa-fund-scholarship/
 
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American Indian College Fund Scholarship

The Full Circle scholarship is awarded through the American Indian College Fund, which provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending any accredited public and non-profit private college all across the United States.

Eligibility Criteria:

• U.S. citizens or Canadians eligible to attend college in the U.S. under provisions of the Jay Treaty
• Enrolled in a certificate, associates, bachelors, or graduate program at an accredited tribal, public, or private (non-profit) college or university
• Full-time enrollment
• Registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member; Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership. You can use this website to trace Indian ancestry.
• To be considered for any American Indian College Fund scholarship, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA to apply. Once awarded, depending on donor criteria, your scholarship may have a higher GPA to maintain eligibility. You can use this online tool to calculate your current or cumulative GPA.

Deadline: May 31, 2022 for the Fall Term.

Application: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/how-to-apply/?_ga=2.72174868.626171454.1507585389-574543253.1507585389
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Junior League of Cleveland Scholarship

The JLC provides scholarship support for non-traditional women students ages 17 and older, seeking the opportunity to gain further education and/or career training.  The scholarship is open to women in the greater Cleveland area.
 
Eligibility: 

• A woman whose education was interrupted, preventing her from continuing to college after completing high school or requiring her to get a GED.
• A woman whose education was interrupted and is seeking a non-traditional career (e.g., computer programmer, skilled construction worker, chef, engineer, etc.).
• A woman whose education was interrupted and whose life responsibilities, such as work and/or family responsibilities, require her to pursue her post-high school education on an unconventional schedule.
• A woman who was placed in either a foster home or a group home setting as a minor. These students may apply even if their education was not interrupted.
• Applicants must be at least 17 years old. THERE IS NO AGE CAP.
• Applicants must be permanent residents of the following Ohio Counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina or Trumbull.

Deadline: March 1, 2023
 
Application: https://www.jlcleveland.org/jlc-scholarship/
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation-Child of a Marine

We’re committed to supporting Marine children in pursuit of their educational goals and there’s no more versatile educational path than through Career and Technical Education (CTE). From health sciences to finance, IT to manufacturing, CTE professionals are on the cutting edge of today’s most hands-on careers. This scholarship is for students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program or vocational training that is 12 months or less at a community college or private career school listed on College Navigator (Polaris Qualifies).

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be the child of one of the following:

• Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine*
• A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
• Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine unit*
• A Navy Corpsman attached to a Marine unit that was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy

 
*Veterans must have received an honorable discharge. A discharge status of other, general,  under honorable conditions, dishonorable, etc. are not eligible for an award.
 
Additionally, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
• Family adjusted gross income for the 2019 tax year that does not exceed $100,000. Non-taxable allowances are not included in the adjusted gross income
• Attending or planning to attend a college or career training school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website in the 2020-21 academic year (Polaris Qualifies).

Deadline: Rolling.

Application: https://www.mcsf.org/cte/
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LMRE Scholarship Program

Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative awards $10,000 in scholarships each year to outstanding high school seniors who reside in a home served by the co-op. The young man or woman chosen as the top overall applicant is also eligible to compete for an additional scholarship, worth up to $3,800, at the statewide contest sponsored by Ohio's Electric Cooperatives. 

Deadline: January 14, 2022

Website: Click Here

Application: Click Here
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Pulse of Perseverence Scholarship

Application Criteria
1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com

Applications are due on the first of every month.

Scholarship winners will be notified on the 15th of every month via our website and social media outlets. Other scholarship winners will be awarded during our college book tour (upcoming dates will be provided in the near future). All scholarship checks will be sent within 3-5 business days after public announcement of the scholarship winner and student has submitted all documentation to claim award.

To see the videos of former scholarship winners, click here
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The “First Step” to Distraction-Free Driving Scholarship

In an effort to reduce the devastating consequences of distracted driving among young drivers, the lawyers at Sutliff & Stout are offering a $1,500 scholarship to students.

Eligibility Rules

• Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2022) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2022 semester.
• Must submit essay by Friday, July 29, 2022.

Scholarship FAQ

What do I need to write about in my essay?

We want to encourage students to examine their driving habits and identify ways in which they commonly become distracted behind the wheel. These could include obvious examples such as texting, tweeting, or changing music, or a less obvious example like turning to talk to friends or simply playing the music so loudly that they cannot hear other vehicles. Next, we want students to consider and document concrete steps to ending those distracted driving behaviors.

What is the deadline for submission?

Applications must be received by no later than Friday, July 29, 2022.

When will the winner be selected and notified?

A winner will be selected by no later than Friday, August 12, 2022.

Apply here