Vision:  All who seek higher education will have the support they need to successfully complete their postsecondary education, lead more satisfying and productive lives, and contribute to the region’s economic vitality.

Mission: To increase college enrollment and success, primarily for students from Cuyahoga County, through leadership, collaboration and the provision of advisory services and need-based financial assistance. 

Lee Friedman became chief executive officer of Cleveland Scholarship  Programs on June 15.

“Lee Friedman’s talent and enthusiasm, coupled with the talented CSP staff working in collaboration with our funders, public officials and school district leaders, is going to mean more Cleveland-area kids going to college,” said Patrick S. Mullin, chairman of the Cleveland Scholarship Programs Board of Directors.  “We’re thrilled to have been able to attract someone with her experience and stature.” ....... read more

The signature event for the Jimmy Malone scholarship fund -- the Malone/Westfield Insurance Scholarship Golf Classic -- was held July 12 at the Westfield Group Country Club in Medina County. More than 170 golfers played one of the two courses at the club and and 300 supporters attended the dinner and auction that raises funds to help students attend college. This fall, 39 students will attend college, thanks to a Malone scholarship. Since 1993, Jimmy Malone has raised $2 million to help send 90 students to college.