The Plain Dealer Charities Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 to $2,500 based on available funding

Criteria:  Awarded to new entering freshmen who are residents and graduates of a high school in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina or Lorain counties. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and intend to major in Journalism or Business Management.

Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding

• Renewable: No