Beachwood High School Juniors (Class of 2026)...now is the time to apply for a Beachwood Schools PTO Junior Scholarship!

The PTO advocates for all students to reach their full potential and aids students by providing a variety of enrichment opportunities and support throughout their Beachwood Schools experience. Each year, we are proud to sponsor scholarships to Beachwood High School (BHS) Juniors. These scholarships are awarded to “students whose scholastic and personal qualities and values serve as a positive example to all Beachwood City School District (BCSD) students."

If you are selected as the recipient of a PTO Junior Scholarship, you will be recognized at the Senior Awards Assembly during your Senior year, receiving a $500 award from the scholarship fund, to be utilized to further your education as you make your way beyond BHS, and in some cases, beyond the greater Beachwood community. 

This year, the Beachwood Schools PTO is pleased to be able to provide 11 total scholarships to the Class of 2026, to be awarded to deserving candidates that reflect the qualities and values above. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, as we are committed to recognizing and celebrating our diverse and inclusive school community. We are “Many Cultures, One Bison.”



To be considered as a candidate and granted an interview, you must do ALL of the following:

1. Write an essay of 650 words or less on ONE of the topic prompts below (the rubric of how the essay will be evaluated is attached):

a. There is an expression that states, “You are the sum of the three people with whom you spend the most time.” Discuss who these three people are in your life, and identify which of their traits you have incorporated into your identity, and why.

b. Discuss an activity in which you are involved and how it has made a profound impact on your life.

c. Discuss an issue of personal, local, national, or international interest, or concern, that is important to you and why.

d. Books can leave a lasting impression on their readers. Name a book that you’ve read any time throughout your school years that has affected you and your mindset, and how or why it has influenced you.

e. Describe something that you have done, or with which you have been involved, that has impacted a person, group, Beachwood High School, or the greater Beachwood community?

f. What are your unique strengths and abilities, and how will you leverage them to achieve your goals in the future?

2. Complete the activity form regarding extracurricular school activities, outside activities and/or home life.

3. BE AVAILABLE FOR AN IN PERSON INTERVIEW ON FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE BY

MONDAY, MARCH 3RD @ 3:00PM - NO EXCEPTIONS

****** We will be sending you and your parents a confirmation of your designated interview time by Friday, April 4TH.

Please review the evaluation rubric attached.

Best of Luck to All Applicants

If you have any questions, please contact the PTO Scholarship Committee Chair

Christi Harmer Christi.harmer@outlook.com.