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To be eligible for consideration, applications must be fully completed, including essay portion.

Apply for Betterway Foundation Scholarship

This award is sponsored by the Betterway Foundation/Tom Meehan Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Lorain County Community College Betterway Foundation Scholarship is a privately funded award, intended to help individuals who demonstrate some promise for learning and possess one or more of the following characteristics: troubled background, involved with the justice system, involved with Alcoholics Anonymous or similar organizations which offer self-help programs.

To be considered for the Betterway Foundation Scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria: 

  • Applicant must possess one or more of the following characteristics as documented on the application: troubled background, involved with the justice system, involved with Alcoholics Anonymous or similar organizations which offer self-help programs.
  • Be enrolled for courses at Lorain County Community College during the time of application.

The amount of the award varies per student and can be used to help pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses including child care and transportation. 

Application Deadline: 7/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Questions Required to Complete Application

Why do you need this award?
What is the amount you are applying for?
What is your occupation and the number of hours you work per week?
List source(s) of taxable income.
List source(s) of non taxable income (child support, welfare, social security, etc.).
If applicable, note any unusual circumstances or expenses.
What challenges have you dealt with in your life and how (i.e. troubled background, involved with the justice system, involved with AA or similar organizations which offer self-help programs)?
What other financial aid have you applied for and received?
List any self help organizations you are or were involved with.