The Mandel Scholars Academy
Now Accepting Applications for our Fall 2026 Cohort
Apply now for one of Tri-C's most generous scholarships!
- Become part of a community of scholars who share a passion for asking big questions, connecting to the greater Cleveland area, and growing as leaders.
- Enhance your leadership skills, deepen your thinking and become more engaged with your community through unique "CLEadership" activities that enhance your learning outside of the classroom.
- Make lasting professional connections. Network with community leaders.
- Dive deep into the humanities through engaging discussion-based courses.
Does this sound like you? Apply here.
Opportunities? Yes. Student debt? No.
- Financial support — every Mandel Scholar receives a scholarship worth up to $11,400.*
- Seamless transfer pathways to four-year schools to further your academic career.
- Unique scholarship opportunity for students interested in transferring to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College at Cleveland State University upon graduation from Tri-C.
- Opportunities for paid internships, travel, and research.
*Up to $2,850 per semester for up to four semesters. Individual scholarship amounts are based on tuition due after receipt of grant-based aid and are contingent upon students remaining in good standing.