2026 Scholarships

The Backpack Fund is offering 10 scholarships for students across Lake County. Each scholarship has broad eligibility and you are likely eligible to apply to multiple scholarships. The scholarships are offered in partnership with The Jerome T. Osborne And Georgeanne S. Osborne Charitable Trust.

Emily Ringler Memorial Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: May 15, 2026

William Mackey Memorial Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: May 15, 2026

Kimberley Osborne Krug Memorial Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: April 17, 2026

Gregory T Osborne Memorial Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: May 15, 2026

Ed Gordon Memorial Friendship Scholarship

Prize: Two $1,000 scholarships

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Due: May 15, 2026

Anita Belfi Memorial Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: April 17, 2026

Bea Mahnke Memorial Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: April 17, 2026

Bob Trench Vocational Scholarship

Prize: Multiple awards, up to $1,000

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Due: April 17, 2026

Buckeye Bound Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: May 15, 2026

Inspiring Greatness Scholarship

Prize: $2,000

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Due: April 17, 2026

Are you interested in creating a scholarship? Contact thebackpackfund@gmail.com to start the conversation.