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Cavaliers/FirstMerit Scholarship Program
2009-10 Cavaliers & FirstMerit Scholarship Program

We understand the importance of continuing your education!
The Cleveland Cavaliers and FirstMerit Bank are pleased to offer 10 graduating high school seniors from Northeast Ohio the opportunity to receive $2,000 scholarships through the Cavalier/FirstMerit Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Program Highlights
  • An applicant must attend high school in one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Summit or Stark; or one of the following communities: Ashland, Chardon, Huron, Kent, Middlefield, Orrville, Ravenna, Rittman, Sandusky, Streetsboro, Vermilion, Willard, or Wooster
  • Interested students must complete an essay under 500 words on the following question: "What's the most important lesson you've learned up to this point in your life and how do you plan to apply that lesson going forward"
  • Completed applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2010; the scholarship award announcement and presentation will occur on March 31, 2010
  • View the Cavaliers/FirstMerit Scholarship Program Rules >>

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Please Note:

  • This scholarship program is administered by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • The decisions of the Cavaliers/FirstMerit Scholarship Committee are final
  • The application and any accompanying documents should be returned to:
    Cavaliers/FirstMerit Scholarship Committee, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115