NEOPAT Military-Connected and JROTC Scholarships
Supporting Northeast Ohio’s military-connected students, families, schools, and JROTC programs.
NEOPAT is proud to offer Military-Connected Student Scholarships, recognizing the service, sacrifice, leadership, and potential of Northeast Ohio students. Made possible through the support of CrossCountry Mortgage and the Lozick Foundation, these opportunities support students in grades 9–12 who reside within NEOPAT’s 21-county service area, are in good academic standing, and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements: they are the child or legal dependent of a current or former member of the United States Armed Forces, or they are actively participating in a JROTC program at their high school. Through these scholarships, NEOPAT aims to help eligible students pursue their educational goals while honoring the military community and its next generation of leaders.
Applications open October 29, 2026, and close March 1, 2027. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 1, 2027.
SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS
CrossCountry Mortgage Student Scholarship
Supporting military-connected and JROTC students
Made possible by CrossCountry Mortgage, this program provides ten $1,000 scholarships to eligible Northeast Ohio high school students.
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.
Eligible Northeast Ohio counties
Applicants and participating schools must be located in one of the following counties:
Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Richland, Sandusky, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, or Wayne.
Scholarship timeline
November 1, 2026 – Applications open
March 1, 2027- Applications close
March 2027 – Applications reviewed
By April 1, 2027 – Recipients notified
Honoring service through education
Military children demonstrate strength, adaptability, and resilience as they navigate the unique experiences that come with military life. JROTC programs help students develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and a commitment to serving others. Purple Star Schools provide important support and recognition for military-connected students and families.
Through these scholarships, NEOPAT, CrossCountry Mortgage, and the Lozick Foundation are investing in students and schools that embody these values throughout Northeast Ohio.
Questions?
For questions about eligibility, application requirements, or the selection process, please contact NEOPAT and Greg Renkas at grenkas@neopat.org.
