Five Lake Catholic seniors have been awarded the Governor’s Merit Scholarship. 

Congratulations to Brecklin Harrold, Sophia Iannini, Megan Joy, Emmy Schoen, and Caleb Stein.

Each student could receive an up to $5,000 renewable scholarship for the next four years because they are in the top 5% of Ohio’s Class of 2025.

In collaboration with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Governor Mike DeWine created this award to increase the number of high-achieving high school graduates who remain in Ohio for college.

Funds can be applied to tuition and fees, as well as other educational expenses, including books, equipment, and room and board. Students may use the scholarship at any public or private, non-profit college or university in Ohio.

Iannini, Harrold and Joy all said they haven’t made a college choice yet, but they do all have plenty of Ohio schools on their list of options, so using the scholarship remains a possibility. 

Schoen said she will be attending the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Stein said he will most likely be headed to Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. 

More information about the Governor’s Merit Scholarship can be found on the Ohio Department of Higher Education website.