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 Jane Edna Hunter Scholarship Any female under 30 yrs old attending a public or private college or university full time. Min. cumulaive GPA 2.5
Temple Lodge of Ohio #28 - Deadline 11/15/2024 We welcome students who aspire to learn at any institution of higher learning, including traditional 2- and 4-year colleges and universities and trade and vocational schools.
Maltz Museum Stop The Hate - February 15, 2024 Wrtie a 500 words or less essay about bias students have witnessed, experienced, or learned about, then share what they have done or will do in response.
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - DEADLINE 11/3/2023 Applicant must be a senior that exhibits the qualities of a Good Citizen. Those qualities emphasize: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Essay that describes how student manifest the qualities of a Good Citizen
The Heisman High School Scholarship - DEADLINE 10/17/2023 Eligible student must have a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better, participate in at least one sport, and demonstrate leadership at school and in the community.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest - DEADLINE 3/31/2023 Creative Patriotic Art contest is open to students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline enrolled in a public, private or parochial school or home study program in the U.S., it's territories and possessions. Entries-stretcher frame or canvas board
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program ($1,000) - DEADLINE: 6/10/2024 Student will submit an essay on the topic that appears ont eh scholarship page of their website: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php Deadline: June 10, 2024
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Americans of Italian Heritage - DEADLINE: 5/20/2024 Resident of Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga and Ashtabula county; 3.0 GPA. One parent of Italian descent. Financial Need. Click on AIH CHarities on the top right of the page to get the scholarship application
Christina M. Hillyer Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 5/3/24 3.0 GPA, 2 or 4 yr college, Teaching, fine arts or medical career. This is a $500.00 yearly renewable scholarship with a maximum potential of $2,000.00 over four years.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships Criteria: Multiple scholarships available. See website for eligibility requirements. Amount: Varies
Ian Minnick Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Graduating seniors, renewable $1,000 (up to 4 years) for music & the creative arts at any school. No GPA requirement, no essay. Submission of a creative art piece See website for details:https://www.ianslegacy.com/scholarship-applications
LACA: Lakeland Area Counselors Association - DEADLINE 5/3/24 High school senior from an Ashtabula, Geauga, or Lake County High School. U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, minimum GPA 2.5. Must enroll in a Certificate Program, Technical/Vocational College, 2-year or 4-year Institution.
Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund 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 4/26/24 Minority Student with a 2.5 GPA residing in Lake County and attending a Lake County High School.
Ohio Credit Union Foundation Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/26/24 $5,000, $2,500 & $1,000. Applicants: at least a senior; a member of an Ohio-based credit union; and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree. Create a 1-2.5 min video addressing topic: "How does your credit union support the local community?"
Renee (Robison) Zappitelli Community Service Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 2024 Riverside graduate with a min 2.5 cum GPA. Write Essay. Community Service Honor Cord program student is highly recommended.
RHS Alumni Scholarship: - DEADLINE: 04/21/2024 Applicants must have had a parent, guardian, or grandparent graduate from Riverside High School. Applicants will be judged on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
RLEA Teachers Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 04/26/24 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 5/4/2024.
RLEEF: David W. Shaner Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Current member of class of 2024 at RHS. GPA of 3.0. Provide evidence of acceptance at an accredited two or four year college, university, conservatory or vocational school with the intent of pursuing a major in English, Drama or Communications.
RLEEF: Dr. Mary Allen Porter Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Class of 2024 Riverside High School student with a 3.0 min GPA. Must provide evidence of acceptance at an accredited four (4) year college or university with the intent to pursue a career in the field of art or education.
RLEEF: Gaubatz Nursing Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Riverside High School with a 3.0 min GPA and intend to enter a field of study in medicine or a related area.
RLEEF: George E. Inscho, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Riverside High School with a 3.0 min GPA and intend to enter a field of study in education.
RLEEF: Henry F. LaMuth Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Member of the Class of 2024 Riverside High School with a min 3.0 GPA and have attended Henry F. LaMuth Middle School during 6th and 7th grade. Will be judged on academic achievement, service, extra-curricular activities, character and leadership.
RLEEF: Janice R. Wunderlich Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Class of 2024 Riverside High School student. Applicant must have attained a minimum GPA of greater than the value of Pi (3.14) for the preceding 7 semesters.
RLEEF: John J. Weiss Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Class of 2024 Riverside High School student. Min 3.0 GPA. $500 scholarship is awarded to a student entering a two-year program and $1000 scholarship awarded to student entering a four-year college
RLEEF: Melissa Fankboner Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Riverside High School with a 3.0 min GPA and intend to enter a field of study in education, medicine or a related area.
RLEEF: The Eugene Harden Memorial Scholarship for the Trades - DEADLINE 4/21/2024 Must be a member of the Riverside High School Class of 2024 and provide evidence of acceptance as an apprentice at a trade school or first responders program (fire/police academy). Will be judged on extra-curricular activities and volunteer work.
The David R. Baker Memorial Scholarship - DEADLINE 4/21/24 Applicants will be judged based on character/integrity, awards and recognition, leadership/service, ACT/SAT scores, school activities, work history, special talents, community activities. Two $1,000 Scholarships awarded to one female and one male.