Thanks to the vision and generosity of many donors, the Cleveland Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to eligible applicants. Multiple scholarships are available, with some awarding amounts up to $5,000. These scholarships have varied and diverse criteria. While most are for graduating seniors attending institutions of higher education, others enable individuals to pursue professional and personal development opportunities. Please note the following universal eligibility criteria: * Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with permanent resident card * Must be attending an accredited educational institution * Unless otherwise noted, scholarships are designated for persons residing in Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties.

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Since 1987, the Mandel Center has set a high standard in graduate education for nonprofit leaders and managers. Over the last fifteen (15) years, we have developed an array of precedent-setting programs. These programs share a common purpose: to meet the persistent demand for innovative and thoughtful leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations. We accomplish this purpose by providing our graduates with the managerial skills and knowledge to address the challenges nonprofits face in an increasingly difficult social, political, and economic climate. 1. The Mandel Center offers an array of scholarships and financial aid assistance in addition to this special full-tuition scholarship that will provide support based on merit and financial need. We will work with you to make your education as cost effective as possible! Full-time applicants for the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) degree may qualify for a merit-based full tuition scholarship. To be considered for this award, you must: * Be an applicant for either the full-time MNO degree program or the full-time MNO-Executive Option. * Have outstanding academic credentials. * Demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in the nonprofit sector. * Possess high potential for leadership in the nonprofit sector. * Be applying for the Fall 2006 semester. All finalists for this award will be required to participate in an interview process. 2. Interested applicants must submit all application materials required for the MNO by February 15, 2006. A separate scholarship application is not required. Simply indicate your desire to apply for the full tuition scholarship on the top of the application form. 3. A GMAT score is required as part of the application process for the MNO. When registering for the GMAT, please request that the scores be sent to Case Western Reserve University (Code 1105). Your application is not considered complete until the official scores have been received by Case. (It is important to note that it can take several weeks from the time that the test is taken to the time that the official scores are received by Case. Please plan accordingly so that your application is complete by February 15, 2006.) 4. The scholarship decision will be made by March 1, 2006. 5. Case dual degree students are not eligible for the full tuition scholarship. 6. If the recipient of the full tuition scholarship is an international student, the recipient must obtain a United States visa by May 1, 2006. A copy of the visa must be mailed or faxed to the Mandel Center by this date. In the event that the visa has not been obtained by this date, the award will be forfeited.

Award An American Cancer Society Youth Survivor Scholarship provides $1,000.00 to recipients for the upcoming academic year. All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the American Cancer Society's volunteer scholarship committee based on scholastic performance, community service, and leadership. Former applicants are encouraged to reapply annually. Eligibility Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. resident of Ohio 2. U.S. citizen 3. diagnosed with cancer before age 21 4. under age 25 at the time of application, and 5. plan to attend an accredited university or community college in the United States. How Do I Apply? Youth Survivor Scholarship application packet (276 KB) Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2006 to be considered for the upcoming academic year.