Junior League of Cleveland Scholarship

The Junior League of Cleveland Scholarship

Scholarship for women overcoming adversity open to nontraditional students who have overcome obstacles to resume their education or were formerly a part of the foster care system. Must attend a fully-accredited college, technical program, or graduate school and be a permanent resident of one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Trumbull.

Qualifications:

Applicants must:
– Identify as a women

– Be either (1) a nontraditional student who has overcome obstacles to resume their education or (2) formerly in foster care

– Attend a fully-accredited college, technical program, or graduate school

– Be permanent residents of one of the following Ohio Counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Trumbull

A non-traditional student is defined as an applicant whose education was interrupted by (1) Life responsibilities such as work and/or family responsibilities, requiring her to pursue her post-high school education on an unconventional schedule, or (2) Unexpected challenges that prevented her from continuing to college after completing high school or requiring her to get a GED.

Award Amount:
Up to $5,000

Deadline:
February 1, 2026