Lorain County Scholarship Recipients Celebrated With Car Parade

ELYRIA, OH — The Community Foundation of Lorain County celebrated more than 140 students receiving scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year during a commemoration on Wednesday.

“Each year, the Community Foundation’s scholarship recipients are an impressive group of people,” said Cynthia Andrews, president and CEO of the foundation. “But in a school year like no other, this group of students have shown tremendous resilience and demonstrated a commitment to not only their education but their community. We congratulate them and look forward to seeing what they achieve in the next chapter of their academic careers."

According to the foundation, 72 students received new scholarships while 76 students received scholarship renewals. In total, $415,000 will be distributed for the coming school year.

To celebrate the accomplished students, the foundation hosted a drive-thru scholarship celebration at its offices. Dozens of cars paraded by, receiving applause from community members, supporters and foundation staff.

The Community Foundation is launching the Lorain County Scholars Connect to support students other than financial. This program provides a connection and mentoring support to students navigating challenges in the post-high school environment.

“We know that scholarships open the door to opportunities, but we know that isn’t enough,” said Andrews. “We are looking for 500 individuals to register to mentor students in Lorain County and take the opportunity to connect with our youth and make a difference as they aspire to realize their promise. This program is a model of how we are putting our mission, Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter, into action.”