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Beyond the Desk and Level the Playing Field Scholarships

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Opportunity Assistance Application

The Shaker Schools Foundation provides opportunity scholarships to assist students in exploring educational and athletic opportunities outside of school. Please complete the Opportunity Assistance application to apply for a “Beyond the Desk” scholarship (arts and academics) or a “Level the Playing Field” scholarship (athletics). For assistance with the application, please contact Angelica Compton, Manager of Development & Grants at compton_a@shaker.org.

Requirements:

  • For students in grades 1-12 currently enrolled in the Shaker Heights School District
  • Fill out one application per student. Applications must be filled out by the student’s parent or legal guardian. Students are asked to fill out the student statement.
  • Please limit requests to a maximum of one activity per grant period (late August-December, January-early June, and summer). Funds are limited.
  • Apply at least 3 weeks before the activity begins.
Beyond the Desk Enrichment Scholarships
  • Scholarship support for students seeking financial assistance to participate in classes, camps, and visual or performing arts groups that are not sports-related
Level the Playing Field Youth Sports Scholarships
  • Scholarship support for students seeking financial assistance to participate in youth team sports and other athletic activities
Opportunity Assistance Application

Community Partners & Program Providers

Balance Cheer
Champions
Cleveland Music Settlement
Elevated Dance Studio
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio
iPLAY Activity & Entertainment
Jump Start
Master Marr’s Taekwon-do
Progress with Chess
Shaker Dance Academy
Shaker Fencing
Shaker Nature Center
Shaker Raider Ski Club
Shaker Raider Youth Lacrosse
Shaker Recreation Department
Shaker Rocks
Shaker Wrestling Club
Shaker Youth Baseball League
Shaker Youth Cheer
Shaker Youth Field Hockey
Shaker Youth Football
Shaker Youth Soccer
Sistema Orchestra
Snapology

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