Finding Scholarships & Other Financial Aid

L.E.A.F. (Lake/Geauga Education Assistance Fund)

General Information: https://leaf-ohio.org/

Scholarship Search: https://leaf-ohio.org/scholarships/

This local agency provides a searchable database of area scholarships.

The Cleveland Foundation — Scholarships

https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/

This local foundation provides access to numerous scholarship listings on the regional, statewide, and national levels

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

https://www.chcinextopp.net/

Scholarships are offered “to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.”

Hispanic Scholarship Fund                                                   

https://www.hsf.net/

In order to apply, you must meet 5 eligibility requirements, including being of Hispanic Heritage.

Jeannette Rankin Foundation Women's Education Fund        

www.rankinfoundation.org
To apply you must be  a woman 35 years or older; a U.S. citizen;  enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited  school; pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree; low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Lower Living Standard.

Ohio P.E.O.                               

https://ohiopeo.org/

P.E.O. is an organization devoted to supporting women's achievement of their highest aspirations. They provide scholarships, grants, and loans to advance women's education.

Sallie Mae

https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/scholarships/scholarship-search/

This site has a search that provides access to “3 million scholarships offering up to $18 billion.”

United Negro College Fund                                                           

https://scholarships.uncf.org/

“Over 63 years, the United Negro College Fund has raised more than $2 billion to help a total of 350,000 students attend college and has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the government.”