Great Lakes Empowered Scholars champions disadvantaged students by providing resources and opportunities to inspire and increase post-secondary enrollment.

INVESTING IN OAKRIDGE SCHOLARS

$2,500 awards that change trajectories.

$2,500

Per Scholarship

2

Scholarships Awarded Yearly

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships will be launched in early 2027.

Meet our past winners on the Past Recipients page.

Each year, we award two $2,500 scholarships to Oakridge High School graduates pursuing post-secondary education.

🎓

THE LUKE LAYMAN LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

$2,500

This scholarship honors Luke Layman, a founding member of the Foundation who passed away in 2025. It supports a student who reflects Luke’s values, with a STEM focus and a 3.5+ GPA.

⭐

THE OAKRIDGE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

$2,500

Awarded to outstanding Oakridge High School graduates pursuing post-secondary education.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Pursuing post-secondary education
  • Hold an Oakridge High School diploma by Fall 2026