Megan's Rainbow of Hope Endowed Scholarship

MEGAN’S RAINBOW OF HOPE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

On August 14, 2024, the life of Megan Keleman was unexpectedly cut short. Megan was just starting her life and professional journey. She was wide eyed and full of hope striving to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Megan helped those in need and spoke up for those who could not or were afraid to speak up. 

Megan was very proud of being a CSU Viking! She obtained both her bachelor’s degree in business administration (BA) with a major of finance and master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with courses in finance from Cleveland State University. While carrying a heavy academic load as an undergraduate student and wanting to make life better for everyone on campus and in the surrounding communities, Megan was very active in student life while attending CSU. She was involved in Greek life as a founding member & President of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, became President of the Panhellenic Association, was active in student government and a contributing writer & Editor-in-Chief of CSU’s newspaper the Cauldron, and worked in the Admissions Office. 

While Megan was pursuing her MBA with finance courses, she worked part-time at a non-profit organization called Shelter Care, a residential treatment program for children ages 6 to 18 who have emotional or behavioral problems, located in Tallmadge, Ohio. During this time, Megan flourished professionally and had a growing desire to pursue a career in the nonprofit industry. Due to her passion to help others and wanting to make a positive change in the lives of at-risk youth, Megan accepted a full-time position with Shelter Care in May of 2024 soon after receiving her master’s degree. In the very brief time of her budding career, Megan made a lasting and positive impact on the staff and on the youth at Shelter Care. 

Megan still managed to find time to volunteer as a coach for Girls On the Run which is a program that helps girls build confidence, learn life skills, and connect with others through running. She wanted to be a positive role model for young girls and be an example of an empowered woman. Megan would teach these young girls how to succeed by pushing through tough obstacles (running a 5K or in life) and tell them that there are always people who will be there for support.

The initial funding for the endowment fund is from donations raised shortly after Megan’s passing. We are very grateful for the numerous people who made generous contributions to establish the Megan’s Rainbow of Hope Endowment Fund. We welcome and greatly appreciate future contributions in any amount. Our hope is to make funds available long into the future for Cleveland State University students with a desire to make a positive impact in the field of business. 

Our mission is to honor Megan’s legacy by supporting hope and positive change while spreading around kindness and happiness like confetti.