The Lorraine Dodero STEM Goes Red Student Scholarship Award

American Heart Association / Sam J. Frankino Foundation

Fifteen scholarships for 11th-12th grade female students currently living in or attending school in one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne who will be attending (1) a university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field OR (2) a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.

Qualifications:

Applicant must:
• Be an 11th-12th grade student currently living in or attending school in one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne county.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Identify as female
• Be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.
• Be applying for funding for attendance at a university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field OR attendance at a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field.

Requirements:
• Interest and commitment to pursue a career in a STEM field
• (2) letters of recommendation. Qualities should include academic potential in STEM and leadership, service, and
character.
• Academic achievement
• Five (5) paragraph essay* (500 words maximum) which addresses at minimum, two of the following application questions:
• What inspired your interest in STEM, and how has that shaped your educational and career aspirations?
• What opportunities and challenges do you believe women face in STEM today? How do you hope to contribute to advancing women in STEM throughout your career?
• How can STEM innovation improve health outcomes and quality of life? Describe how you hope your future education and career will contribute to building healthier communities.
• How do you plan to use your STEM education to make a positive impact on others? Include how you hope to lead, mentor, or inspire future generations.
• Looking beyond college, what impact do you hope to make through your STEM career? How are you preparing today to build toward that future?

Award Amount:
$5,000

Deadline:
December 15, 2026