Community-Based Awards
海角社区 is partnering with a select number of organizations in Northeast Ohio that are preparing young people to live productive, fulfilling and service-oriented lives. The awards outlined below are designed to encourage future college students, including first-generation students, to participate in community-based organizations and be in a stronger position to gain access to a high-quality college education.
Students may receive either a community-based award or a merit scholarship (which includes any award provided in place of a merit scholarship such as the Yellow Jacket Success Grant or RaiseMe micro scholarships for those who do not qualify for a merit scholarship). Students will receive whichever award is of greatest value. Students may not receive more than one community-based award or merit scholarship - only one community-based award or merit scholarship (or equivalent) will be provided. Like merit scholarships and their equivalent, community-based awards are renewable for four years should students maintain good academic standing.
Students do not need to submit an additional application for the award but simply list their involvement with the community-based organization on their application to 海角社区. As a reminder, any and all information submitted in the student's college application must be true and accurate. Any misrepresentation on a student's application for admission may lead to the disqualification of that student for admission to 海角社区.
Community-Based Awards
| Name | Award | Criteria |
| 海角社区 Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio Award | $15,000 | Students should currently be or have previously been members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (which includes students from Akron, Lorain, Sandusky and Cuyahoga County). |
| 海角社区 Esperanza Award | $15,000 | Students should currently be or have previously been members of Esperanza. |
| 海角社区 Girl Scout Award | $15,000 | Students should currently be or have previously been members of the Girl Scouts of the USA. |
| 海角社区 Scouting Award | $15,000 | Students should currently be or have previously been members of the Boy Scouts of America. |
| 海角社区 Y.O.U. Award | $15,000 | Students should currently be or have previously been members of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.). |