Scholarships

Scholarship Information

To find national scholarships, college and career information, please check the following National Scholarship databases: tuitionfundingsources.com and fastweb.com.

Also, for ways to increase your chances of obtaining scholarships, click on the following link: 7 C's of Winning Scholarships.

See below for local scholarship opportunities for Riverside High School seniors.

Active Scholarships

The Roddick Fund Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/3/23 Available to seniors who reside or attend high school in the 44077 or 44045 zip codes. Paper copies available in the guidance office.
Scholarships through LEAF - MANY AVAILABLE
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship - DEADLINE 6/10/23 The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. $1,000 available, essay required, see website for details.
Americans of Italian Heritage Scholarships - DEADLINE 5/15/23 Four $2,000 scholarships are available to students with at least one parent of Italian descent, a graduating senior or enrolled full-time for 2023-24 at an accredited 2 or 4 year university, vocational or technical institution, and financial need.
Student-View Scholarship Program - DEADLINE 4/3/23 $12,000 worth of scholarships available to high school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college, community/junior college, or career school. Simply complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
Cleveland Foundation Scholarships - many available - DEADLINE 3/15/23 Various scholarships available, click on link to view them.
AES Engineering Scholarship - DEADLINE 10/8/23 $500 scholarship. Submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Ohio Association of Public School Employees Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/1/23 Available to any graduating high school senior whose parent/legal guardian has been a member in good standing of the OAPSE for 1 year.
College Scholarships for Minority Students - DEADLINE 6/2/23 Follow the link for up-to-date information on scholarships and grants for minority students, published by Purdue Global.
Citizens Scholarship - DEADLINE 6/30/23 0 essays. 0 report cards. 1 solid financial bump. Enter to win, and you're in the running for a monthly $2,500 prize, and eventually our yearly $15,000 prize towards tuition.
Christ Child Society of the Western Reserve Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/17/23 $500 to one graduating senior from Riverside High School. This scholarship opportunity is not connected to any religious affiliation and makes no mention of religion.
B. Davis Scholarship - DEADLINE 5/21/23 Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. Not an academic scholarship; we would like to know where you are going to school now and your future academic plans.
Access Scholarships See website for details.
Association of Specialists in Aging Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/24/23 Lake county student - minimum grade point average of 2.5 & must be enrolled in a healthcare, social service, or community service program with the intent to work with seniors, and/or currently be employed in a senior service-related business.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships Criteria: Multiple scholarships available. See website for eligibility requirements. Amount: Varies
Janice Southworth Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/23 Lake County student who plans to pursue a degree in speech, hearing, visual impairment, physical therapy, social work, elementary or secondary education.
Jewish Family Service Association - DEADLINE 4/1/23 Identify as Jewish and have a total household income of $225,000 or less. See website for additional eligibility requirements.
Lake County Fair Arthur F. Warren Memorial Youth Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/4/23 Be a member of Lake County 4-H organization or be a member of the Junior Fair Board.
Lake County Retired Teachers Association - DEADLINE 03/17/23 Scholarship offered by Lake County Retired Teachers Assoc. to any senior enrolled in a Lake County public school planning to major in education.
Lebanese Syrian American Junior League Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/31/23 Lebanese or Syrian descent with at least a "B" average and reside in the Cleveland area. Upload release to complete. Application can be completed electronically (see link) or by print version (available in RHS Guidance office).
Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund - DEADLINE 3/15/23 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
NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/28/23 Minority Student with a 2.5 GPA residing in Lake County and attending a Lake County High School.
Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Program - DEADLINE: 3/1/23 See website for details. Scholarships available for Academic, Post-Secondary, and Special Education. Electronic copy available on website under Programs tab. Paper copy available in guidance office.
Painesville Rotary Service Scholarship - DEADLINE 5/8/23 Student must rank in top 1/3 of class. Based on student\'s commitment to service. While scholastic record is considered, the student\'s commitment to community service is a major factor in awarding to one student each from Harvey and Riverside.
Rita Matteo Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 3/17/23 Community service. Please check the website for more details.
RLEA Teachers Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 04/28/23 Senior at RHS with a 3.0 min GPA and accepted in 4 year college or university. Achievement in course work, faculty recommendations, the interview, and financial need will be considered. Must attend an interview via Zoom on 5/6/2023.
The Ross and Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 03/13/23 High School senior with a min 2.5 GPA. Write essay.