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Renewable, need-based scholarships for graduating high school seniors and adult learners across Northeast Ohio.College Now offers scholarships for high school students served by College Now advisors and adult learners.
We raise scholarship funds from a wide range of donors, with contributions directed to scholarships based on donor intent. Our team matches each student to all scholarships they may qualify for, then selects the maximum number of eligible recipients possible.
Our renewable, need-based scholarships help offset the rising cost of college, especially as students face increased financial challenges. College Now aims to close the affordability gap – and the impact is clear:
- $9 million awarded annually
- 3,500 students and adult learners receive scholarships each year
- Scholarships are renewable if students maintain enrollment and academic standards
Click below for more information and eligibility requirements.
College Now Traditional Scholarship
In order to apply for the College Now Traditional Scholarship, students must:
- Attend a College Now-served high school
- Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least a 2.5
- Have a minimum ACT composite score of 18 or combined verbal and math SAT score of 960
- File the 2026-2027 FAFSA
- Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant
College Now Adult Learner Scholarship
In order to apply for the College Now Adult Learner Scholarship, students must:
- Be age 19 or older as of March 31, 2026 and must have a high school diploma or GED
- Have interrupted their education for at least two semesters
- Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant
- Be a resident of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull or Wayne counties
- File the 2026-2027 FAFSA
Community & Foundation Scholarships Administered by College Now
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The Cleveland Foundation, in partnership with College Now Greater Cleveland, offers over 60 scholarships to students from Greater Cleveland, Northeast Ohio and beyond. These scholarships vary in criteria and scope, and there is something for nearly everyone. By completing just one application, students can be considered for dozens of scholarships.
Applications will be open from mid-December to mid-March.
The Cleveland Foundation Scholarships
The Cleveland Foundation, in partnership with College Now Greater Cleveland, offers over 60 scholarships to students from Greater Cleveland, Northeast Ohio and beyond. These scholarships vary in criteria and scope, and there is something for nearly everyone. By completing just one application, students can be considered for dozens of scholarships.
Applications will be open from mid-December to mid-March.
Jane Edna Hunter Scholarship
The Jane Edna Hunter Scholarship has been established to provide need-based financial assistance for full-time undergraduate women under the age of 30, who are residents of Ohio or South Carolina.
Applications will be open from mid-December to the end of April.
Visible Voice Scholarship for High School Seniors
Applicants must be a resettle refugee living in Cuyahoga County, be a graduating high school senior in spring 2026, intend to enroll full-time at an accredited public or private not-for-profit institution, and demonstrate a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.
Applications will be open from mid-December to early April.
Marcia LaRiche Scholarship
The Marcia LaRiche Scholarship was established to assist dependent children of parents who have been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and who live in Northeast Ohio.
Applications will be open from mid-December to mid-May.
Cuyahoga Developmental Disabilities Scholarship Fund
The Cuyahoga Developmental Disabilities Scholarship will be awarded to a student or students matriculating to Cleveland State University’s RISE Program in Fall 2026. The total number of scholarships and the award amounts will be determined by Cuyahoga DD each year.
Applications will be open from early February to early June.
Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship
The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship Program is an exciting opportunity for a motivated student whose long-term career goal could include working in education or for a professional sports organization in any of a variety of capacities. The Cleveland Browns Foundation and College Now annually seek two deserving students who are on track to graduate from high school to receive a four-year, renewable scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per year.
Applications will be open from early December to early March.
Ratner, Miller, Shafran Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was created to assist students who have maintained a good scholastic record and have financial need who want to continue their post–secondary education. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in Northeast Ohio, intend to enroll full–time at an accredited public or private not–for–profit post–secondary institution and demonstrate a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.
Applications will be open from mid-December to early May.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Additional Scholarship Opportunities for Graduating High School Students
In addition to the scholarships offered by College Now, there are many outside scholarships available to help offset the rising costs of college. We have compiled a database of many of these scholarships to make it easier for students to identify opportunities available to them. These scholarships have been researched and vetted by our scholarship team to help discern their value and legitimacy.
Additional Scholarships for Adult Learners
College Now offers renewable scholarships for adults ages 19+ who have taken at least one year off after high school. Applicants must be Pell-eligible and pursuing their first degree or certificate. Awards are based on academic performance and financial need.
Learn more about these scholarships here.
Help Open Doors: Establish a Scholarship
By establishing a scholarship, you provide a life-changing opportunity for a graduating high school senior or adult learner in our community to pursue their educational goals. Your support can ease the financial burden of college, open doors to brighter futures and empower students to reach their full potential.
To learn more about creating a scholarship that reflects your values and makes a lasting impact, contact Kittie Warshawsky at kwarshawsky@collegenowgc.org.