Lou Holtz Life Improvement Scholarship

Application deadline: April 2, 2027

The Lou Holtz Life Improvement Scholarship is a tuition award paid directly to a one- or two-year trade school. It is open to qualifying students graduating from eligible Upper Ohio Valley high schools.

Award

  • Year one: up to $3,750.00
  • Year two: renewable for an additional $3,750.00 if the student meets eligibility requirements for acceptable grades, attendance, and other school standards
  • Matching scholarships: students attending New Castle School of Trades or Rosedale Technical College may also be considered for a potential matching scholarship from those colleges

How to apply

Access the application here.

What the application asks for

  • Student name, address, city/state/zip, phone, and email
  • Parent/guardian names and phone
  • High school
  • Trade school chosen
  • Intended field of study
  • An essay of at least 500 words

Questions?

Contact the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame.