CAMERA Scholarships
Student Scholarships - Multicultural candidates who are graduating seniors at one of our CAMERA districts may be eligible for scholarships ranging from $500 to $1500.
Criteria - Applicant must have documentation providing evidence of acceptance into a college or university and must be pursuing a teaching license.
Additional criteria and requirements are included on the application.
Review Process - A committee of Camera members will review applications per the selection criteria
Staff Scholarships - Multicultural candidates who are current staff members at one of our CAMERA districts may be eligible for scholarships ranging from $500 to $1500.
Criteria - Applicant must have documentation providing evidence of acceptance into a college or university and must be pursuing a teaching license.
Additional criteria and requirements are included on the application.
Review Process - A committee of Camera members will review applications per the selection criteria
2023-2024 Student Scholarship Winners
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Mya Johanni
Mya has successfully completed her first year as an Inclusive Education Major at Miami University.
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Kennedy Curry
Kennedy will be attending the University of Akron starting Fall 2024.
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Taylor Evans
Taylor is a two-time recipient of this scholarship.
2023-2024 Staff Scholarship Winners
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Miyana Williams
Miyana is currently an Administrative Assistant at Cleveland Heights High School. She is seeking her education degree from Cleveland State University.
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Carmela Cooper
Carmela is currently teaching Business and Marketing CTE courses for Akron Public Schools. She is furthering her education degree at Kent State University.
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Megan Lysiak
Megan is a Paraprofessional for Akron Public Schools. She is seeking a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix with plans to eventually obtain her Intervention Specialist license.
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Sasha Strother
Sasha is a building substitute for the Bedford City Schools who will be attending the Ohio State University to become a licensed educator.
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Mitzie Ginn
Mitzie is currently working for Akron Public Schools while also attending Kent State University to obtain her CTE certificate.
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Marcus Green
Marcus is currently an educator with the Bedford City Schools. He is planning to further his career goals as an educator, coach, and mentor.
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Jamaya Greer
Jamaya currently works as an Academic Success Tutor for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District. She is seeking an education degree from Cleveland State University.
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Christopher Madrigal
Christopher is an Automotive Technology Instructor for Akron Public Schools and currently seeking his Master’s in Education from Kent State University.
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Amber Ashton
Amber is a Paraprofessional for Painesville Local Schools and is seeking to further her education career by attending courses at Lake Erie College.
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Christopher Gleason
Christopher is currently a CTE instructor for Akron Public Schools and also attending Kent State University. He is a second time scholarship award winner.
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Mercedes Yupton
Mercedes is currently a Substitute Spanish interpreter for Akron Public Schools. She is seeking an education degree from Kent State University.