Live Your Dreams Scholarship
Summit Alumni Giving Back
 

The Live Your Dreams scholarship empowers a Summit County graduate to pursue their aspirations by easing the financial challenges of post-secondary education. Established in 2021 by Dan Marion (Summit High Class of 2008), this scholarship has already begun to create lasting impact. Thanks to the generosity of community members Mike and Jenny Lundin, the first $5,000 raised for the scholarship was matched, doubling the support for local students.

We invite all Summit County high school graduates and community members to contribute and pay it forward. By donating to this scholarship, you help future students achieve their dreams, just as others helped you.

Every year, many students must compromise their goals due to financial constraints. They may dream of attending an out-of-state university or their ideal school, but finances stand in the way of that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As alumni, professionals, or simply as those who have experienced education, careers, and travel, we have the ability to give back. Let’s ensure that all students—not just our own children—have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

Return The Favor And Support A Local Student

Here's how it works:

  • All Summit County alumni are invited to participate in this scholarship.
  • Donors will commit to a lump sum or monthly donations, beginning as a one-year trial. If interest is sustained after one-year, then we’ll keep it going!
  • A running list of donors will be created with basic info (name, location, industry) so that we can make connections with alumni in our own graduating year and across classes (we may also have a virtual meeting once or twice/year to connect!).
  • We know that everyone’s financial situation is different. As a result, here is a possible guideline for minimum donations based on salary

Together We Make A Difference! $50 monthly donations from 40 students supports a $20,000 college scholarship.

Recommended Donation Amount (minimum)

Yearly Salary

Monthly

One-Time

Under $15,000
$10
$100
$15,000-$29,999
$25
$250
$30,000-$49,999
$50
$500
$50,000-$99,999
$75
$750
$100,000-$199,999
$100
$1,000
$200,000-$249,999
$250
$2,500
$250,000 or more
$1,000
$10,000

NOTE: Should you have additional earned or inherited wealth and are willing to contribute more, please do so! Wealth is likely a better indicator of one’s ability to donate, but income is often easier to identify quickly.