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
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.

