The applicant must be enrolled in a college, university or vocational/technical/trade program. Preference shall be given to applicants who plan to pursue a career in a trade (preferably automotive, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, masonry, plumbing or welding). The recipient of this scholarship will also be selected on the basis of having shown perseverance, the ability to work hard and display a never give up attitude.

Greg North was a 1987 graduate of Norton High School who furthered his education to become an auto mechanic and later owned his own auto repair business.  Greg was a compassionate man always reaching out to help others and supporting those in need, especially kids.  He felt it was important to encourage the youth to get into the trades which supplied the inspiration to continue his legacy through this scholarship.

The North Foundation was initially created to provide two scholarships, one to a student from both Norton High School and Wadsworth High School. Through our generous Sponsors and Fundraising efforts, we have the ability to offer additional scholarships and other assistance to those in need. For 2025, we are providing:

• One (1) $1,000 scholarship for a current, graduating senior from each of these districts: Copley, Coventry, Green, Manchester, Norton, and Springfield.
• One (1) $1,000 scholarship for a current, graduating senior from the Transportation Technology program at the Medina County Career Center.
• Three (3) $1,000 scholarships for a current, graduating senior from each Barberton and Wadsworth. The Foundation also provides a $250.00 scholarship to a Wadsworth High School wrestler who has earned The Perseverance Award. That’s a total of $13,250 in scholarships!