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Scholarships

Scholarship Information
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MAKE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH PROCESS EASIER! 

NOHS has partnered with College Now Greater Cleveland to assist with FAFSA completion and scholarship searching. 

Check out their complete site.  https://www.collegenowgc.org/find-scholarships/  The College Now Website has access to NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS - CHECK IT OUT AND APPLY NOW


COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

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Seniors, are you going to Tri-C? You may be eligible for a scholarship: https://www.tri-c.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/index.html

Interested in going Lorain County Community College after high school?  Check out their scholarship programs....https://www.lorainccc.edu/paying-for-college/scholarship-programs/


CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIPS

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The Cleveland Foundation has many scholarship opportunities: Please check them out here: https://www.collegenowgc.org/the-cleveland-foundation-scholarships/

The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program may have a scholarship for you: https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/


MISCELLANEOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

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Eagles, not just seniors! The Horatio Alger Association has a large amount of scholarship opprortunities: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/  The APPLICATION is NOW OPEN!!!  Apply Soon!!!!!

Eagle Girls! The Joyce Ivy Foundation has scholarships for summer programs. https://joyceivyfoundation.org/summer-scholars/

The Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, Inc. is again offering scholarships to graduating seniors!
Check out their website for the application and more details.  

COLLEGE NOW SCHOLARSHIPS:
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College Now Traditional Scholarship : 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT/960 SAT, Pell Eligible (OR 3.75 GPA and Pell Eligible)  go.collegenowgc.org/s/traditional

Malone Scholarship - 2.5 GPA, attending school in OH, Pell Eligible
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/106113-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Phi Beta Kappa - this is for students who are pursuing a liberal arts major and have a 4.0 and 31 ACT/1420 SAT - that's the one for this scholarship!
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/106944-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Nordson Builds - various majors. https://www.ofic.org/smr/nordson

OFIC - OH private colleges https://www.ofic.org/ohioscholarsprogram 

Catholic College Admission Association
 https://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/students-parents/financial-aid/nccaa-scholarship.html

Cleveland Foundation Scholarships: https://collegenowgc.org/2399-2/

Marcia LaRiche Scholarship: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/106200-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Cleveland Browns Marion Motley Scholarship: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/104851-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Ratner, Miller, Safran Scholarship: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/105990-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Visible Voice Refugee Scholarship: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/105860-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland

Cavaliers Scholarship Program:
https://cavaliers.formstack.com/forms/2025_2026cavs_scholarship_application

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).  Application deadline is 3-1-26
Here is their website for more information:  https://oapse.org/scholarships/

The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) is offering ten $1,000 scholarships to students residing in the Northeast Ohio area enrolled in a Public Works field of study including Engineering, Administrative, Vocational/Trade, and Environmental Impact/Water Quality!
Application deadline is 2-27-26.  The flyer and application are attached here.  

The Andy Nowacki Foundation is awarding scholarships to those pursuing careers as (1) first responders (Police, Firefighter, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician) or (2) nursing.  For more information and the application, click here https://nowackischolarship.org/scholarships/

Fields of Learning is offering scholarships to those who played and/or involved with football and want to share their learning experience.  Application deadline is 3-31-26.  Please check out their website for more details and to apply.

The UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program is awarding scholarships to individuals who have been diagnosed with epilepsy or have an immediate family with epilepsy.  Application deadline is 3-15-26.  Click on the link for more infoamion and to apply.

The Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Program is again offering scholarships to graduating seniors  Application deadline is March 1, 2026.  Here is the link to apply:  https://www.ohiopta.org/scholarships/

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will again have their annual scholarship for a graduating senior who plans to attend a 4 year university in the Fall 2026 to become a teacher.  Application deadline is April 2, 2026.  Here is the application:  Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship 2026.pdf

TRADES SCHOLARSHIPS:  If you are looking for trades scholarships, here are some good websites:

TRADE/CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIPS... CHECK THEM OUT!!!


OTHER SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
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Fast Web provides a variety of scholarships in addition to college resources, internship opportunities, and financial aid tips. https://www.fastweb.com/     Key Essentials for College

The StudentScholarships.org has a list of scholarships that students from Ohio school districts are eligible for.  Please download their newsletter for the list of scholarships, http://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php  OR  STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG has a list of scholarships.  Please check out the website for all the scholarships they offer.

College Scholarships Guide:  https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships/

Going Merry is a free scholarship search and application platform. Personalized matching. Thousands of scholarships https://www.goingmerry.com/

College Scholarships Guide: https://www.collegecovered.com/