Scholarship List

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines and STEM education.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education provides funding to Ohio’s colleges and universities to support students in innovative academic programs. Participating universities and colleges award scholarships to students desiring a certificate, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or graduate degree in eligible STEM and STEM education fields.

All scholarship decisions are made by the individual participating colleges and universities. To learn how to apply for a Choose Ohio First Scholarship, visit the Participating Institutions page and reach out to the listed contact.

Designated Choose Ohio First programs are:

• Integrated with regional economies
• Meeting statewide educational needs
• Facilitating the completion of baccalaureate degrees in a cost-effective manner
• Recruiting underrepresented STEM student groups including women and students of color

Choose Ohio First funds higher education and business collaborations that will have the most impact on Ohio’s position in world markets such as aerospace, medicine, and information technology. These collaborations will ultimately produce substantive improvements to the pipeline of STEM graduates and STEM educators in Ohio. Choose Ohio First is part of a strategic effort to encourage Ohio’s economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEM-related industries.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association is offering a scholarship to any senior enrolled in a Lake County public school planning to major in education. Academic achievement as well as involvement in community and extra-curricular activities will be considered. The scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable award. The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year. All application materials will be submitted via email and must include:

• Copy of current transcript
• Attendance Data
• Two Letters of Recommendation including at least one from a classroom teacher of the applicant (emailed directly to LCRTA Scholarship chair or guidance counselor)
• Copy of college Letter of Acceptance

All application materials including application, transcripts, letters of acceptance, and letters of recommendation must be emailed to LCRTA Scholarship Chair at: tim.niederkorn@gmail.com.  Deadline: March 21, 2025.

The Antalovich Family Scholarship was founded in 2002 by the John Antalovich family. He and his family established this scholarship anonymously in an effort to alleviate some of the start-up costs for freshmen as they begin their post-secondary education. Recipients of this scholarship will be a Perry High School senior pursuing a four (4) year degree in engineering or the humanities.  Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The Myka Gray & Kayleigh O’Brien “Bound Angels” Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Myka Gray and Kayleigh O’Brien who are best friends and graduated from Perry High School in 2016. The scholarship was established to reward students in the Perry Service-Learning program who represent hard work, dedication, integrity, and whole-hearted compassion as this is how Myka and Kayleigh lived their lives. Deadline: April 3, 2025.

Brandy Siegel left us all too soon on September 4th, 2018. Anyone who knew her in our school and community could attest to her radiant and contagious personality. Born and raised in Perry, it was always her dream to come back and teach at her alumni. This dream came true and she was able to spend her final years teaching Math and Social Studies at Perry Middle School. She was passionate about working with children and actively involved with Camp Sue Osborn, along with coaching volleyball, track, Science Olympiad, and working as the assistant athletic director in the middle school. The stories and memories shared from her students continue to remind us just how special she was and the huge impact she had on anyone she worked with. She will be forever in our hearts. To honor Miss Siegel, her scholarship will award $1,000 a senior student who will be pursuing a job in service areas such as education, nursing, law enforcement, EMT, etc.

Please email a video to Kelly Holderman at holdermank@perry-lake.org and include the following information:

• Your name
• 2 adjectives you would use to describe yourself and explain
• After high school graduation plans
• Why have you chosen to go into a service field

If you have any questions regarding the requirements please see Mrs. Holderman or email her holdermank@perry-lake.org. Deadline: April 3, 2025.

In 1986, the Perry High school class of 1951 made its mark on Pirate history. The 27 alumni, men and women living throughout the United States, had long been a group defined by contributions to their alma mater. In 1986, they established themselves as true philanthropists by creating a gift that would give in perpetuity. Each year the scholarship is presented to one or more students who have made a genuine commitment to self-improvement and to bettering the community. GIFT ’51 emphasizes disciplines for a successful lifetime. The acronym G.I.F.T. stands for four principles, setting Goals, seeking Intelligence, having Faith, and always Trying. The ’51 represents the Perry alumni who made the scholarship possible. Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The Hazel Family Scholarship was established in 2004 in memory of Bob and Ethel Hazel, long time Perry residents.  Bob and Ethel were active in church, local government, and charitable organizations throughout their adult lives in Perry.  They displayed a strong commitment to the education of their 6 children, all of whom graduated from Perry High School.  They were also committed to supporting their children and grandchildren’s secondary educations, and instilled in them the importance of lifelong learning and service to their communities and country.  Deadline: April 3, 2025.

This scholarship was established in 2002 to honor Perry High School mathematics teacher, Linda Spencer. Mrs. Spencer’s dedication to teaching and enthusiasm for mathematics inspired countless students to challenge themselves in their pursuit of knowledge and skills in mathematics. To perpetuate the lifetime personal excellence exhibited by Linda Spencer, her family offers this scholarship as an encouragement to talented mathematics students who plan to continue their education in the field of mathematics, science, engineering, or mathematics education.  Deadline: April 3, 2025.

This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Patty (Poling) Yankie. Patty was a 1982 graduate of Perry High School whose life was cut short by a tragic automobile accident in 1997. The youngest of three children, she enjoyed being a member of the Girl Scouts and 4-H in her younger years. Not having any children of her own, she put all her loving efforts into her six nephews and one niece, making Christmas with all the children a most cherished memory. Children were a big part of her holiday and birthday enjoyment, which is why the Robert Poling Family is offering this scholarship for those wishing to make a child’s life better in any way possible. Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The Phillip Haskell Sciences/Environmental Sciences Scholarship was established in 2007 by the Perry Township Trustees and was renamed in 2014 in honor of Phillip Haskell in appreciation for his many years of public service to the Perry Township Trustees. The scholarship funds are raised through a community wide recycling program through the Abitibi Paper Retriever recycling program. Preference will be given to Perry students who are pursuing a career in any science or Environmental Science field and who have shown an interest and been involved in science related activities during high school.  Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The Political Sciences/Social Services Scholarship was established in 2007 by the Perry Township Trustees. The scholarship funds are raised through a community wide recycling program. Preference will be given to Perry students who are pursuing a career in Political Science or Social Services and who have shown a commitment to community service and exhibited outstanding citizenship through their service and/or participation in community activities. Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Program is available to children whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO). Under the program, scholarships of $2,500.00 each are awarded to at least one winner from each of the ten (10) OAPSE Districts selected from the applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.

Any graduating high school senior who is a daughter or son of an active OAPSE/AFSCME member or whose legal guardian is an active OAPSE/AFSCME member and who intends to enroll in a full-time degree program in any two (2) or four (4) year accredited university, college, business or technical school is eligible to apply for a scholarship. The scholarships may be used for any field of study.

To be eligible, all information or supportive documentation requested in the application must be postmarked by March 1, 2025 and sent to the committee.

Fields of Learning (www.fieldsoflearning.org) is pleased to announce the launch of our 2025 Scholarship Program. We began in 2004 with a single award, and have expanded our program to offer five $1000 scholarships for 2025. 

Our scholarships are awarded based on an essay contest where students from high schools submit essays of between 700 and 1500 words with the theme being “Something I learned related to high school football.” It is not in any way limited to football players, and we have had almost equal numbers of boys and girls submit essays and win awards over the years. The web site provides complete instructions including how the essays will be judged and where to send emails or hard copies. The deadline for submitting essays this year is March 31, 2025.

While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $10,000 to $25,000, with more than 600 scholarships available. 

Eligibility Criteria

• High School Junior
• Demonstrated Financial Need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross household income)
• United States Citizen

 Deadline: March 1, 2025.

The Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, Inc. is pleased to announce our scholarship program available to student residents of Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Ashtabula counties of Ohio.  Four scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each will be awarded this year. 

At least one parent of the applicant must be of Italian descent and the student applicant must be either a graduating high school senior or enrolled full-time for the 2024-2025 academic year at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, vocational or technical institution. The scholarship committee is seeking to award well-rounded students who can demonstrate their dedication and commitment to continuing their education and who are in financial need. Further criteria can be found on the application. 

Please note completed documentation must be emailed only to charities@aihclub.com no later than May 20, 2025.

The Perry Classroom Teachers’ Association Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded each year to two senior Perry High School students. The recipients are chosen by a collection of teachers from all three Perry Local School district schools.  Money for these scholarships comes from contributions from all of the paying union members of the Perry Classroom Teachers’ Association.  The students that are chosen for this award are the two seniors best embody what Perry teachers are looking for from students in their classrooms. Students who have exhibited effort, a positive attitude, and good behavior throughout their entire careers in our district. Deadline: April 3, 2025.  Submit all materials to the high school counseling office.

The Ohio Natural Energy Institute is proud to provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry.

Each scholarship is worth $1,500 per year with a total of four years of potential eligibility. The minimum scholarship applicant criteria include:

– Must be a U.S. citizen.
– Must have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry.
– Must be an OHIO resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school.
– Must have and maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or higher.

Applications are accepted January 1 - March 1 of each year.

The Perry Women's League is pleased to offer a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 [nonrenewable] to two Perry High School seniors meeting the following criteria:

• Senior at Perry High School

• Seeking post-secondary education

• Completion of application by April 16, 2024

• Display of exemplary citizenship through works of community service throughout high school years

Complete the attached application. Please do not include a resume, Inner View profile, transcript, recommendation letter, work experience, or test scores.  Deadline: April 16, 2025.

The JFSA (Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland) offers scholarships and grants to Cleveland area students who are degree-seeking and attending four-year accredited college programs in the classroom. Applications are now open, and students can apply until April 1, 2025.  Visit the website to see if you qualify and to learn how to apply: https://www.jfsa-cleveland.org/cfap/

To be eligible students must identify as Jewish and have a total household income of approximately $225,000 or less. Additional eligibility requirements can be found on our website. Please share our program information with your students where other scholarship opportunities are listed for high school seniors. 

We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund for Customer Schools. Through this program, seniors graduating from Ohio school districts that carry Medical Mutual insurance are now eligible to apply online for a one-time $1,000 scholarship toward college tuition. Additionally, six top applicants across the state will receive a $10,000 award for their outstanding academic and community service efforts.  Deadline: March 15, 2025. 

Student Materials

• One-page essay that includes the student’s college major and describes how receiving a scholarship would impact their life.
• Current official transcript
• Student Aid Report from FAFSA

Online Application: Students may apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/2vxLes

The Phillip J. Garofalo Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Perry High School and Harvey High School. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative gpa. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Deadline:  April 7, 2025.

The mission of the Association of Specialists in Aging is to strengthen the professionalism among those who have chosen to promote the well-being of older persons in Lake and surrounding counties by increasing the awareness of aging as a specialized field and by facilitating change for the improvement of life of older persons. The deadline for application is March 24, 2025.

Quota Club of Lake County has a $1,000.00 available each year to award a student for his/her college education. This $1,000 is offered  through the Janice Southworth Memorial Scholarship fund. It is available to any high school student of Lake County who plans to pursue a study in the fields of speech, hearing, visual impairment, physical therapy, social services, elementary or secondary education, or education in an ancillary field with children. Deadline: April 1, 2025.

The Lake County Fair Board is pleased to announce the sponsorship of a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. This is the twenty-fifth year for this scholarship, and it is open to any graduating high school senior residing in Lake County. This student must be a member of a Lake County 4-H organization or a member of the Lake County Junior Fair Board and must provide the required paperwork as stated in the application packet. Deadline: April 2, 2025.

The Ohio Association of Public School employees (OAPSE) and our union members are the non-teaching staff at Perry Local Schools. The union consists of bus operators, bus attendants, educational associates, custodians, food service, media associates, secretaries, maintenance, and mechanics in our who are employed in our district. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors whose parent or grandparent is a union member of the Oapse Local 367.  Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) is please to offer the OAPSE Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all graduatin seniors who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college. Deadline:  April 3, 2025.

Ann Fickenscher taught art at Perry High School for 34 years. Ann passed away in 2023. This scholarship has been established to honor Ann’s memory and her dedication to teaching. The scholarship amount is $1,000 - $2,500 depending on the number of applicants. 

Applications will be based on the following criteria:

• High school senior entering college in the fall.
• Students who are pursuing a major in art, fine arts, or art education are eligible to apply. Education majors may be considered.
• Students demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: April 3, 2025.

The Ian Minnick Memorial Scholarship offers a $1000 renewable award (up to four years depending on the type of school the recipient attends) to a talented musician or other creative artist who is furthering their education in a part or full time capacity.

Ian's Legacy Foundation was established in 2019 in loving memory of Ian Minnick. Ian was a 2015 graduate of Riverside High School and attended Kent State University studying Digital Media Production, focusing on sound.

Deadline: April 21, 2025.

We are proud to offer our Porter Scholarship annually to a high school senior demonstrating the skills and desire to enter our profession. Each year’s winner receives a $1,000 per year college scholarship — $4,000 over four years.Graduating high school seniors from schools in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties are eligible. They must be planning to enter the field of journalism or communications. The scholarship is named for Philip W. Porter, a long-time Plain Dealer editor who was one of the co-founders of the Cleveland SPJ Chapter.

Incomplete application forms or applications without complete documentation will not be considered for the scholarship.

Porter Scholarship application deadline is April 26, 2025.

Scholarship opportunities are availablefor anyone residing in the Northeast Ohio area. Scholarship applications are due by March 21, 2025 by 4:00pm. For more information email neoapwascholarship@gmail.com. 

The Perry High School Alumni Association Scholarship was established in 2005 to recognize graduating seniors who have exhibited commitment and loyalty to their schools and/or communities. Applicants must have plans to be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) pursuing post-secondary education, including four-year, two-year, or technical school programs. Applicants may be a Perry High School graduate or applicants may be a graduate of another school if their parent or grandparent was a Perry High School graduate. Winners will be notified in May. Deadline: April 1, 2025.

The Lake Geauga USBC is a non-profit, volunteer organization that represents the national, United States Bowling Congress in Arlington, Texas. We help local bowling leagues with rules, award presentation, and conduct local bowling tournaments for our 2,500 plus members in Lake, and Geauga counties. Again this year, the Lake Geauga USBC is continuing its Scholarship Program for Student Athletes in the Lake and Geauga counties. We are offering a one time, Scholarship of up to $1000.00 for the selected Student Athletes. We hold an annual golf tournament in July to raise money for this program. Deadline: April 5, 2025.

Applicants are judged on the following criteria: commitment and dedication to community service, character, responsibility, and academic achievement. The selection committee is comprised of members of the Rita Matteo Memorial Scholarship Board. The winner(s) of the scholarship will be notified by the committee and will be invited to receive their scholarship on August 3, 2025 at the Rita Matteo Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing. 

The Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship program, in its 77th year, is pleased to once again offer your graduating seniors the opportunity to apply for an Academic, Post-Secondary/Certification, or Special Education Scholarship of $500.00.

The awards are based on the student’s scholarship achievement, school and community involvement, leadership qualifications, and an essay. The applicant must be a senior, who attends an Ohio public high school, in a school district having one or more PTA units with membership in the Ohio PTA.

Recipients are permitted to receive scholarships from other sources. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the recipient upon verification of their enrollment at an accredited college, university, or technical school.

Scholarship applications can be electronically viewed and completed at the following links:

Digital Application Links:

·  Academic Application lhttps://tinyurl.com/OPTA-Scholarship-Academic-2024

·  Post-Secondary/Certification |  https://tinyurl.com/OPTA-Scholarship-PSCert-2024

·  Special Education |  https://tinyurl.com/OPTA-Scholarship-SpeEd-2024

We’ve also attached a paper copy of the applications for your convenience. Please feel free to make copies as needed. Additional application information, including a fillable PDF application form, can be found at our website, www.ohiopta.org, under the Programs tab. To be considered, completed electronic applications must be electronically submitted on or before March 1st, and paper applications must be postmarked on or before March 1st, addressed to the Ohio PTA office. Faxed applications will not be accepted. PLEASE, one application per student.

Both electronic and paper applications must include:

• Ohio PTA Scholarship cover sheet
• Ohio PTA Scholarship application
• school transcript

The scholarship committee asks counselors to encourage students to apply for the Ohio PTA Scholarships. The screening and selection process is the responsibility of the Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Committee. We also ask that you please share this information with Principals, Counselors, Vocational Directors, and Special Education Directors.

Thank you for assisting the Ohio PTA in providing opportunities for higher education to your school through the Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship program. Please contact us at scholarship@ohiopta.org with any questions.

Sincerely,

Angela Revay

Ohio PTA President

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Lake County Farm Bureau Scholarship application is now available.  The amount of the scholarship is determined by the number of acceptable qualifying applications. Applications must be submitted online.  Deadline: March 31, 2025.

Applicant Eligibility

• Parents/guardians or applicant MUST be a Lake County Farm Bureau member. Membership must be maintained and paid at the time of scholarship announcement and awarding of monies at Annual Meeting in the fall.
• Applicants must prove enrollment or letter of admission to a minimum two year program or institution of higher learning.  
• Applicants must be considered a full-time student, with a renewable award for pursuing undergraduate as well as graduate studies.  
• Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average 2.5

Scholarship Rules and Regulations

• This is a renewable scholarship with the amount to be determined by the number of acceptable qualifying applications.
• Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the advisory committee and ranked on a scoring system that considers academic excellence, community involvement, and responses to essay questions. The scoring system places a higher emphasis on applicants with agricultural involvement, and Farm Bureau involvement and membership history. The decision of the advisory committee shall be final.
• The award will be payable in the fall after the attendee and/or a representative attend the county Annual Meeting. The Farm Bureau membership must be in good standing at both the time of application and at payout of monies. The Lake County Farm Bureau reserves the right to withhold scholarship monies if the required qualifications are not met.
• Recipient and/or a representative MUST attend the county Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in the fall
• Any scholarship monies not claimed within one (1) year will be forfeited.  

No handwritten applications will be accepted.

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools. The Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Hagan Scholars who graduate college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college receiving up to $7,500 each semester.

Deadline:  March 15, 2025.

 

The PTA Scholarship is available to graduating seniors. Applicants need to be a PTA member no later than Feb. 28. Applications are due by March 23, 2025.

Here is the link to become a member: https://perrypta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true. 

The Bob McCullough Memorial Scholarship. Protect Geauga Parks, a local non-profit 501(c)(4) conservation organization, will award up to three Scholarships of $1,000 each.
High school seniors interested in pursuing careers that promote conservation, sustainablility, and protection of the environment are eligible to apply. Application information may be found at their website: https://protectgeaugaparks.us/2024/02/12/2024-bob-mccullough-scholarship-awards/ 

Direct questions to info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com

Application deadline: March 16, 2025.