The Astrup Company Scholarship

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for the children and grandchildren of employees of The Astrup Company for post-secondary and post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university or college in either a full-time or part-time capacity. Applicants must be a child or grandchild (whether natural, adopted, or stepchild) of a regular employee of The Astrup Company who is employed full- or part-time, with a minimum tenure of two years. Applicants must have, at a minimum, a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grade scale.

About the program: The Astrup Company Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 by The Astrup Company. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to the children and grandchildren of employees of the company for post-secondary and post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university or college in either a full-time or part-time capacity.   

Eligibility: 
To be eligible, you must:

• Be a child or grandchild (whether natural, adopted, or stepchild) of a regular employee of The Astrup Company, and any parent, subsidiary, division, or successor or survivor entity, who is employed full- or part-time, with a minimum tenure of two years
• Be accepted as a full-time (12 or more credit hours) or part-time (minimum six credit hours) undergraduate (freshman through senior) or post-baccalaureate candidate at an accredited college or university
• Have, at a minimum, a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grade scale
  

Selection process: An independent selection committee will base its scholarship decisions on the completed application packet and on evidence of commitment to academic performance, ability and aptitude, standardized test scores (SAT and ACT), and financial need. The committee may request an interview.  (Applicants residing outside of Ohio may be asked for a supplemental essay to offset this request.) The annual award amount will be based on the performance of the fund.

Award process: The annual award amount will be based on the performance of the fund. Generally, awards range from $750 to $1,500.  The number of awards and final award amounts will be based upon the number of finalists selected and their enrollment status. All awards will be made payable to the recipient-selected educational institution in two equal payments in August and January. Scholarships are renewable for an additional year, provided that a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better is achieved. Renewal requires submission of a renewal application packet.

To apply: Download the Cleveland Foundation Scholarship Application