For information about the Ratner, Miller, Shafran Foundation Scholarship, please click here. 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. "This is not a program to aid those with neither the highest scholastic record, nor those from families of average income or better. We desire to help the sons and daughters of families that have had more than their share of life's adversities" - The Ratner, Miller, Shafran Foundation
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
- Must be a high school graduate from Northeast Ohio with financial need.
- Intend to enroll as a full-time student at a public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution in the fall of 2025.
- Preference will be given to students majoring in: Engineering, Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), Biological Science (Botany, Zoology), Medicine (including Pre-Med and Nursing), Health Careers (Physical and Occupational Therapy), Religion, Teaching, and/or Social Work.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA during your time in high school or college.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply for this scholarship, you will need:
- Most recent transcript
- 2025/2026 FAFSA Submission Summary
- One letter of recommendation
- Essay (maximum 250 words) about an obstacle you overcame (or didn't), and what you learned from that experience.
Application Deadline is May 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
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