Lozick Foundation School Scholarship
Strengthening military-family programming in Northeast Ohio schools
Presented by the Lozick Foundation, this program provides ten $500 awards to eligible Purple Star Schools and high school JROTC programs.
Funding is intended to help schools and JROTC programs create or expand meaningful activities, services, and resources for military-connected children and families.
Who can apply?
Applications may be submitted by:
- Ohio-designated Purple Star Schools serving students in grades 9–12
- Recognized high school JROTC programs
- Schools that hold a Purple Star designation and operate a JROTC program
The school or program must be located in one of NEOPAT’s eligible Northeast Ohio counties. Each application must identify a school employee or JROTC instructor who will oversee the proposed project and use of the funds.
How can the funding be used?
The $500 school award may support:
- Month of the Military Child programming
- Military-child and family recognition events
- Veterans Day or Memorial Day programs
- Welcome and transition initiatives for military-connected students
- Military-family resource materials
- JROTC leadership and service projects
- Programs connecting students with veterans and service members
- Care packages and military-community outreach projects
- Educational programs focused on military service, sacrifice, and remembrance
- Books, displays, supplies, and other program materials
- Other approved activities benefiting military-connected students and families
Schools will be asked to explain the need for the proposed project, how the funding will be used, how students and families will benefit, and how the project’s impact will be measured.
Applications open November 1, 2026.
