SCHOLARSHIPS – 2011 - 2012.
All scholarship materials and requests for transcripts for scholarships should be made at least three days
prior to the due date or postmark date.
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity National High School Essay Contest
$500-$3,000
Due November 1st.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
One scholarship worth $3,600 to be used at Central State University, Sinclair, Miami-Jacobs,
University of Dayton, or Wilberforce University.
Five scholarships worth $3,200 to be used at Wright State University.
Due November 17th.
2011 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
$5,000 $1,000 $500
www.jfklibrary.org
Postmarked by January 8, 2011
Washington Crossing Foundations Scholarships
$1,000-$5,000
The scholarships are for students planning on a career in government service.
Students should go to gwcf.org
Deadline is January 15th
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Creative Writing Contest
$500, $250, $100 Series I savings bond
Postmarked by January 31st
GM/Frigidaire Scholarship
$1,000 for public schools
$2,000 for private schools
GM/Delphi/D-Max employees, retirees, their spouses and dependent children, and grandchildren of
Employees or retirees are eligible
3.00 GPA required
Applicants must attend or plan to attend one of 22 Ohio schools listed on the application.
Due February 1st
KFC Scholarship
Up to $6,000 per year
2,75 GPA
Due February 8th
Miami Valley Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League Scholarship
$1,000
2.50 GPA
Either student or a family member belongs to a credit union
Postmarked no later than February 10th
Sinclair College Music Scholarshps
Will cover 12 credits of tuition per semester
Auditions- February 11th and March 21st
Call (937) 512-4580
National Co-Op Scholarship
Renewable scholarships worth $6,000 to $30,000 at the following institutions:
Drexel University/Johnson & Wales University/Kettering University/Rochester Institute of
Technology/University of Cincinnati/University of Toledo/Wentworth Institute of Technology
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better
Go to www.co-op.edu for an application
The applicant must be admitted to one of the seven schools specified.
Postmarked by February 15
Wright State University Honors Scholarships
$2,500 per year to tuition, room/board, and books for four years
Due February 15th http://wright.edu/financial/scholarships/first-year-undergraduate.htm#honors
Best Buy Scholarship
$1,000
www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
Due February 15th
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Scholarship
$500
Student must be a resident of Montgomery County
Application materials are due to Mrs. Davis by February 19th.
Printing Industries Educational Scholarship
Scholarships range from $1,500 to $5,000.
www.planko.org
This is for Ohio students entering a college with a graphic communications or graphic imaging program.
Due February 28th
Sisters in Christ Chorale Scholarship
Student must be a Christian
2.50 GPA
Along with the other requirements, the applicant needs one church recommendation letter on church
letterhead.
Postmarked by March 8th.
Seedling Foundation Scholarship
$1,000 (renewable)
Just for Stivers’ students – 2.50 GPA
Due February 27th to Mr. Asadorian
Jerry Colp Scholarship
$1,000
Just for Stivers’ student – 2.50 GPA
Due February 27th to Mr. Asadorian
Buick Achievers Scholarship
1,000 scholarships for $2,000/100 scholarships for $25,00 a year
For students who plan on majoring in engineering, technology, design, or business
www.buickachievers.com
February 29th
Pfeife Smith World Affairs Scholarship
Two for $2,000/one for $4,000
Student must be in to ¼ of class
Student must plan to go to U.D., Wright State, or Sinclair
Due March 1st
Sinclair College Scholarships
$500 - $2,250 (some renewable)
www.sinclair.edu/services/scholarships/stars
Due March 1st
James Kura Scholarship (essay)
$1,000
Due March 2nd
OSBA Black Caucus Leo Lucas Scholarship
2.50 GPA
Student must be African-American
Due March 9th
Joseph Cinque Scholarship (essay)
$500
Due to U.D. school of Law by March 9th
Universal 1 Credit Union Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
The student must be a member of the Universal 1 Credit Union.
Postmarked by March 15, 2011
Montgomery County Law Enforcement memorial Scholarship
For children or family of a fallen law enforcement officer, police officer’s family, Montgomery County
resident pursuing a law enforcement career, or Montgomery County high school student pursuing a
degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, education, or social work.
Due March 16th
The materials for the following nine scholarships are due in to Mr. Asadorian no later than March 16th.
Some applications must include the following;
current official transcript (counselor will provide)
copy of the student’s college acceptance letter
university assigned ID number (if known)
The Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) –
This must show the EFC number (Expected Family Contribution)
#1 Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship
$500-$1,000
3.00 GPA
Communications or journalism major
#2 Altrusa International-Dayton Chapter Scholarship
$1,000
3.50 GPA
Community service is important.
#3 Charles A., Dhel L., and Katharine Funkhouser Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
2.50 GPA
Dayton Public Schools student only
#4 Dan L. Hickey Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 (may be renewed)
3.00 GPA
Dayton Public schools student only
Education major
#5 C.J McLin, Jr. Scholarship
$500-$1,000 (may be renewed)
2.50 GPA
Emphasis on community service
The student must plan to attend an Ohio college or university or a Historically Black College or
University
#6 Paul R. and Freida M. Miller Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
3.00 GPA
Teaching major
Dayton Public Schools students only
The student must plan to attend a Historically Black College or University.
#7 Scott Neal Simpson Scholarship
$500
2.50 GPA
Community services, achievements, activities are important
Merit only- NO SAR REQUIRED.
#8 Twentig Incorporated Endowment Fund (Willis Bing Davis Scholarship)
Award varies
2.50 GPA
African-American majoring in visual or performing arts
#9 Doris H. Wilson Scholarship
Two $450 scholarships
2.00 to 2.90 GPA
Demonstrate activities related to diversity.
These scholarships are available online at www.daytonfoundation.org
You should click on “for youth” and then “ScholarshipConnect.”
ALL DATON-FOUNDATION SCHOLARSIPS SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO MR. ASADORIAN NO
LATER THAN MARCH 16th.
#1 AIA Dayton Architectural Scholarship
Amount varies.
The student must be admitted to a NAAB accredited architectural of pre-architectural program and
declare architecture as his or her major.
Due March 2st.
#2 Appenzeller Scholarship
$1,000
3.00 GPA
Major in engineering or an engineering discipline.
#3 Richard W. Brame Sr. Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
2.50 GPA
Major in business or a business-related field.
#4 Mary E. and Roderick F. Condon II Scholarship
$3,000
Fine arts major including but not limited to drawing, painting, graphic arts, ceramics, sculpture, fashion
design, and set design.
#5 Madonna Wine Goss Scholarship
$3,000 (renewable)
3.00 GPA
Music education major
#6 Major John F. Harris Scholarship
$1,000
2.00 to 3.00 GPA
Participation in a JROTC program at a Dayton Public High School
#7 Montgomery County Association of Police Chiefs Scholarship
$750
2.50 GPA
Major in criminal justice or law enforcement
#8 Willie and Eloise Root Scholarship
$1,000
2.50 GPA or GED
A high school senior or current college student who has played an active role in the lives of migrant
workers.
#9 Jerry Trimback Scholarship
Award is ½ tuition for a student who will attend Sinclair College full-time.
One year renewal
#10 RayWright Memorial Scholarship
2.50 GPA
Student has worked at McDonald for at least 12 months.
#11 Rosamond M. Young Memorial Scholarship
3.00 GPA
Student will major in English or English Literature with the intent to become a teacher.
Dayton-Montgomery Scholarship
$800 maximum last year
2.50 GPA required
If a student qualifies for it, he or she will get it.
Materials need to be turned in to Mr. Asadorian by March16th.
William D. Squires Scholarship
$12,000
3.20 GPA
Due April 15th
Stivers’ Alumni Scholarship
$1,000
one for $4,000
3.00 GPA
Due by April 15th
PFLAG Scholarship
Two for $2,000 one for $1,000
For gay, lesbian, or trangender students and their allies
Due April 16th
Dayton Musicians Association Scholarship
For students planning a career in music performance or music education.
Due May 1st
Central State University Dayton Alumni Scholarship
For student planning on attending Central State University
Due April 9th