Scholarship Opportunities
Merit-Based Scholarships: Academic
The Senney Honors Academy Presidential Scholarship
A $2,500 annually renewable scholarship awarded to two incoming freshmen. Winners will be selected based upon their Senney Honors Academy application and performance at the Interview Day. The recipients must remain enrolled in The Senney Honors Academy to receive this scholarship.
The Donald Greve Academic Leadership Scholarship
A $1,000 annually renewable scholarship, recognizing academic distinction, awarded to one 8th grade graduate from each local Lutheran elementary school who will be attending Lutheran West.
Lutheran West Admissions Testing Scholarship
An annually renewable award given to each freshman student who achieves a composite score in the 85th national percentile or higher on the Lutheran West Admissions Test. Scholarship recipients must maintain a yearly minimum 3.5 GPA to continue to receive this award.
Merit-Based Scholarships: Arts
Instrumental Music Scholarship
An annually renewable scholarship awarded to multiple students per academic year, with the maximum scholarship award being $2,000. Students may audition with the instrument of their choice. Audition registration with the Music Department is required by emailing our Jochum Fine Arts Conservatory Director, Caroline Pangrace, at [email protected]. Auditions will be held the week of February 1st, 2026. Scholarship recipients must enroll in Band, and then apply and be accepted into Lutheran West’s Fine Arts Conservatory as a sophomore to continue to have their scholarship renewed. For more information regarding this scholarship and
the audition requirements, please view the Instrumental Scholarship Auditions Requirements.
Vocal Music Scholarship
An annually renewable scholarship awarded to one or more students per academic year, with the maximum scholarship award being $2,000. Audition registration with the Music Department is required by emailing our Jochum Fine Arts Conservatory Director, Caroline Pangrace, at [email protected]. Auditions will be held the week of February 1st, 2026. Scholarship recipients must enroll in Choir, and then apply and be accepted into Lutheran West’s Fine Arts Conservatory as a sophomore to continue to have their scholarship renewed. For more information regarding this scholarship and the audition requirements, please view the Vocal Scholarship Auditions Requirements.
Art Portfolio Scholarship
An annually renewable scholarship awarded to one or more students per academic year, with the maximum scholarship award being $2,000. Students may submit an art portfolio (6-10 pieces created within the past two years) of their choice to the Art Department. Students applying for this scholarship must submit an art portfolio to the Art Department by Friday, February 6, 2026. Scholarship recipients must enroll in an Art Class, and then apply and be accepted into Lutheran West’s Fine Arts Conservatory as a Sophomore to continue to have their scholarship renewed. For details about what must be included in the art portfolio, please view the Art Scholarship Form.
An annually renewable scholarship awarded to one or more students per academic year, with the maximum scholarship award being $2,000. Audition registration with the Theater Department is required by emailing our Jochum Fine Arts Conservatory Director, Caroline Pangrace, at [email protected]. Auditions will be held the week of February 1st, 2026. Scholarship recipients must enroll in Intro to Theater, and then apply and be accepted into Lutheran West’s Fine Arts Conservatory as a Sophomore to continue to have their scholarship renewed. For more information regarding this scholarship and the audition requirements, please view the Theater Scholarship Audition Requirements.
Note: The cumulative total for Lutheran West merit scholarships cannot exceed $2,500 per academic year. Non-merit based scholarships and Need-Based Tuition Assistance are considered separately and are not included in this limit.
Non-Merit Based Scholarships
Association Church Scholarship
A $2,500 annually renewable scholarship awarded to every student who is a member in good standing of an Association Congregation. A pastor’s signature is required each year to receive this scholarship. To view a list of current Association Churches, please visit the Association & Partner Churches page.
Partner Church Scholarship
A $750 annually renewable scholarship awarded to every student who is a member in good standing of a Partner Congregation. A pastor’s signature is required each year to receive this scholarship. To view a list of current Partner Churches, please visit the Association & Partner Churches page.
Multiple Enrolled Student Scholarship
A $1,000 annually renewable scholarship awarded to the 2nd and 3rd student enrolled from the same family.
Christian Pastor Scholarship
An annually renewable scholarship of up to $750 can be awarded to the student of a full-time Christian Pastor.
Christian Teacher Scholarship
An annually renewable scholarship of up to $750 can be awarded to the student of a full-time teacher at a Christian school.
State of Ohio Department of Education Scholarships
The Cleveland Scholarship
The Cleveland Scholarship Program is provided by the Ohio Department of Education to families residing in the city of Cleveland with financial assistance if they desire to attend a private school. The Cleveland Scholarship amount is $8,408 for grades 9-12 and $6,166 for grades 6-8. For complete details on the program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply for or renew a Cleveland Scholarship, please visit the State of Ohio Cleveland Scholarship website.
The Lutheran West Scholarship Coordinator (440-333-1660) can also answer questions regarding this scholarship program.
The EdChoice Scholarship
The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Program offers income-based tuition assistance for students in grades K–12, regardless of their public school district. Families earning up to 450% of the federal poverty level may receive the full scholarship: $6,166 for grades 6–8 and $8,408 for grades 9–12, while higher-income families will qualify for a partial award. The scholarship covers tuition only and requires income verification through the state. For complete details on the program, including income requirements, and how to apply for or renew an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, please visit the State of Ohio EdChoice Expansion Scholarship website.
The Lutheran West Scholarship Coordinator (440-333-1660) can also answer questions regarding this scholarship program.
The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
The Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship Program is an income-based program. It provides students in grades K – 12 the opportunity to attend a private school for little or no cost whose families meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines. This program is only open to students who do not qualify for the Educational Choice Scholarship. The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship amount is $8,407 for grades 9-12 and $6,165 for grades 6-8. For complete details on the program, including income requirements, and how to apply for or renew an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, please visit the State of Ohio Cleveland Scholarship website.
The Lutheran West Scholarship Coordinator (440-333-1660) can also answer questions regarding this scholarship program.