December 2013 Scholarship Packet
Online Scholarship Resources
1. NROTC Scholarship: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/apply.aspx
2. Where can I find more scholarships?
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
 http://www.studentscholarships.org/
 http://www.petersons.com/
 http://www.meritaid.com/
 http://www.fastweb.com/
Specific Scholarships
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Cincinnatus XVIII Scholarship Program: These scholarships are for students interested
in the University of Cincinnati. There are various scholarships available at various dollar
amounts up to full tuition, fees, room and board, and a book allowance. A separate scholarship
application is not required. High achieving students only need to apply to the University of
Cincinnati before December 1, 2013 and make sure that all supporting documents
(official transcript from guidance counselor and official test scores from ACT/SAT) are also
received by the university on that same date.
The AXA Achievement Scholarship: These scholarships are valued at $10,000 and
$25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their
activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the
AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report. The 2014 program will
be accepting applications from September 9, 2013 until 10,000 applications are
submitted or 11:59 p.m. CST on December 15, 2013, whichever comes first. Your application
MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. To apply, visit:
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
BGSU Award of High Distinction Scholarship: This renewable, full fee scholarship is for
seniors that plan to attend BGSU in the fall 2014. To apply for this scholarship, students must
meet the following criteria:
o Incoming freshman for Fall 2014
o 3.8 cumulative high school GPA
o 30 ACT composite score or 1300 SAT score (critical reading plus math)
o Completed application for admission on file by December 9, 2013 including ACT or SAT
test scores and official high school transcript
o Completed application submitted to the Honors College by December 9, 2013
To apply for general admission to BGSU, visit http://choose.bgsu.edu/apply/?freshman. After
applying for general admission, students can apply to the Honors College, by visiting
https://choose.bgsu.edu/honors/.
Both admission applications and supporting
documentation are due by December 9, 2013.
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BGSU Alumni Laureate Scholarship: This is a full tuition scholarship to Bowling Green
State University. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
o Must be an incoming, first-time student
o Must be admitted to BGSU main campus by December 9, 2013
o Must have ACT score (27 or higher) and/or SAT score (1100 or higher, excluding writing
portion) on file with the Office of Admissions by December 9, 2013
o Must have at least a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale on file with the Office
of Admissions by December 9, 2013
o Must be able to participate in ALS Selection Weekend, February 21-22, 2014
To apply, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/alumni/scholarships/page68738.html.
application deadline is 5:00 pm, December 9, 2013.
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IPFW Summit Scholars Competition: This amazing scholarship is for outstanding,
graduating seniors that plan to attend Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
(IPFW). This scholarship covers tuition, fees, room, board, and textbooks. Applicants must be
ranked in the top 5% of their graduating class and must have earned a 29 on the ACT. See Mr.
Sutter for more details. To apply for this scholarship, students must apply to IPFW
by December 15, 2013.
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NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards: These awards are open to any graduating high school
senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year
university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own
small business in order to be considered for an award.
Students may apply at
www.NFIB.com/YEA until December 18, 2013.
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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program: This nationwide scholarship is worth
$40,000, and it is for seniors that meet the following criteria:
o Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of
leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
o Demonstrate strong academic performance (min. 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale)
o Demonstrate financial need
o Are citizens of the United States of America
o Are high school seniors attending high school in the United States
o Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at
an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2014-2015
academic year
For more information or to apply, visit: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GERFScholarships.aspx. The application deadline is January 9, 2014.
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Burger King Scholars Program: Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good
citizenship and education are the core values of the BURGER KING McLAMORE Foundation.
All high school seniors with these values are eligible to apply for this scholarship program
worth up to $50,000. Students can begin applying on November 15, 2013.
Visit http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram to apply.
The application deadline is January 10, 2014.
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The Ohio State University Darke County Alumni Club Scholarship Program: Four
scholarships are available to students that have been admitted to Ohio State for fall 2014
enrollment. To be eligible for these scholarships, student must also:
o Be ranked in the top 10% of the graduating class of 2014
o Be recommended by a school principal, counselor, and/or teacher based on scholastic
ability and character.
o Have a record of performance in activities both in school and in the community
o Impress the OSU Alumni Association Scholarship committee with a sound interest and
positive attitude toward college work
o Be a resident of or attend high school in Darke County
Applications are available on the Ansonia High School Guidance webpage. The application
deadline is January 15, 2014.
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SCAD Challenge Scholarship Competition: These artistic challenges are for students that
are interested in receiving scholarships valued at $1,000-$3,000 for Savannah College of Art
and Design. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.scadchallenge.com/. The
application deadlines vary from October 11, 2013 to January 24, 2014.
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BGSU ACTION Scholarship: This $20,000 scholarship is for Ohio seniors that are
planning to attend Bowling Green State University in the fall of 2014 and are considering
careers in teaching science and/or mathematics. Applicants must have a high school
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and they must have earned a 23 Composite ACT score or
higher to be eligible for the scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, visit
www.bgsu.edu/action. The deadline to apply is January 27, 2014.
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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship Program: What you
get: up to $180,000 for college…money for tuition, fees and living expenses; a choice of
schools form more than 160 world-class colleges and universities; a head start in your chosen
career; Navy Officer status while in school; and opportunities for postgraduate education.
What you’ll experience: Officer rank, pay and benefits; scheduled raises; regular opportunities
for advancement; world travel opportunities; and valuable work and leadership experience.
What you need: acceptance to a four-year college or university; SAT scores: 530 verbal/520
math; ACT scores: 21 math/22 English, or graduate in the top 10% of your high school class;
US citizenship; and passing score on the Navy Physical. For more information, visit
http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/nrotc.html.
The application
deadline is January 31, 2014.
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Indiana University East-High School Counselor’s Scholarship Program: These
scholarships are for seniors that plan to attend Indiana University East in the fall of 2014. The
value of these scholarships ranges from $6,000 to $27,000 (Full Tuition Scholarship). The
amount of the scholarship depends upon the student’s Cum GPA (3.0 minimum) and their ACT
score (23 minimum). These scholarships do not require a separate scholarship application or
essay; interested students only need to apply to IU East by February 1, 2014 and inform Mr.
Sutter about their interest in the scholarships. See Mr. Sutter about these scholarships
before February 1, 2014.
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SportQuest Playing with Purpose Scholarship: This scholarship is valued at $300$2,000 and is intended for the following students:
1. Current high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors
2. Have maintained a “C” average or 2.00 GPA during high school
3. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports
4. Is a committed follower of Jesus Christ
To apply visit, http://www.allamericanaward.org/index.
February 1, 2014.
The application deadline is
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BGSU Alumni Freshman Scholarship: This $500 scholarship is presented annually to an
incoming freshman student who has been admitted to BGSU with a declared major in biology.
The scholarship application is posted on the guidance webpage. The application deadline
is February 10, 2014.
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WACE National Co-op Scholarship Program: These scholarships valued up to $24,000
are for seniors that meet the following criteria:
1. Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
2. Have applied and are accepted for the 2014-15 academic year at one of the WACE
Partner Institutions (University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or one of the 7 other
institutions)
3. Plan to participate in college cooperative education (cooperative education, internships,
semester in industry, international co-op exchanges, study abroad, research, clinical
rotations, service learning and community service)
Women, minority students, and students interested in science, technology, engineering, and
math are encouraged to apply.
For more information or to apply visit:
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/. The application deadline is February 14, 2014.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Creative Writing Contest 2014: This contest is
open to high school juniors and seniors. Six winning entrants will receive between $100 and
$500 for their outstanding essays, poems, short stories, or plays about the following topic:
“What do you think has been the most significant advancement in the last 100 year? What
impact has it had on our economy? ...explain why your pick was the most significant
advancement of the last century.”
For most information and contest rules, visit:
https://www.clevelandfed.org/Learning_Center/For_Teachers/contests_for_students/writin
g/2014/index.cfm. All submissions must be postmarked on or before February 28,
2014.
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Wright State University Lake Campus-WOEF Foundation Scholarships: These
scholarships are for seniors that plan to attend Wright State University Lake Campus. These
scholarships range in value from $500-Full Tuition scholarships. The WOEF Scholarship
Packet and more information can be found at http://www.wright.edu/lake/scholarships/.
Only one application is necessary to qualify for approximately 60 scholarships! The
application deadline is March 1, 2014.
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2014 Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools Scholarship: This scholarship
program encompasses more than 400 scholarships ranging in value from $2,000 to $44,000
(half-tuition), and these scholarships are designed for students that are planning to attend a
career college in Ohio. To apply for these scholarships, see Mr. Sutter in the guidance for an
application and an information booklet. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is
April 11, 2014.
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BASF/CAP 2014 Science Scholarship: This non-renewable $1,000 scholarship is for
Darke County, Ohio High School graduating seniors that plan to pursue a 4-year baccalaureate in
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, or disciplines that
are related to the Physical Sciences. Applicants must have a 3.00 Cum GPA, and applicants’
school citizenship, leadership, and participation in extra-curricular activities are considered.
Scholarship applications are posted on the guidance webpage. The application deadline is
April 18, 2014.
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The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: Those eligible to apply for this scholarship shall
be the child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior
marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty
United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and
died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The applicant must be a high school senior
or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at
an accredited institution of higher education within the United States. Application can be
found at http://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/legacy_scholarship.pdf. Application
must be post marked no later than April 15.
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Community Blood Center Lead the Way Creative Scholarship: This $5,000
scholarship is for Ansonia students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are
posted on the guidance webpage. The application deadline is April 20, 2014.
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Dual Admission Scholarship Program: This scholarship program is intended for
students who plan to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology by
completing 2 years at Sinclair Community College and 2 years at the University of Dayton
(UD). Each year at Sinclair and UD, students will receive a 1/3 tuition scholarship which in
total is worth approximately $27,000. You can participate in the Sinclair/UD dual admission
program if:
o You meet the admission requirements for both schools
o Your major at Sinclair is in one of the following programs:
 Electronics Engineering Technology
 Industrial Engineering Technology
 IET/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
 Mechanical Engineering Technology
 Engineering Science University Parallel
o You maintain satisfactory academic performance
How do you apply for this scholarship? After applying to Sinclair, meet with an E&IT academic
counselor to verify your major and to discuss your program requirements. Academic
counselors are also available to assist you with scheduling your classes. You may make an
appointment by calling (937) 512-2282.
For further information, visit:
http://www.sinclair.edu/academics/sme/information/transfer/ud/
***See Mr. Sutter for more scholarships that are career field specific/college specific.***
FAFSA, Grants, Loans, etc.
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Students should apply as soon as
possible after January 1 for FAFSA. However, students are encouraged to sign up for a PIN as
early as November or early December. The PIN permits students to electronically sign Federal
Student Aid documents, access personal records, and make binding legal obligations. Students
can apply for FAFSA three different ways. For one, students can apply online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students can also download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov (NOTE: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing). Or,
students may request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665.
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Institutional Grants: There are other grants in addition to Federal Aid. Colleges provide
institutional grants to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can
be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Other
institutional grants, known as merit awards or merit scholarships, are awarded on the basis of
academic achievement. Some merit awards are offered only to students whose families
demonstrate financial need; others are awarded without regard to a family’s finances. Some
grants come with special privileges or obligations. You’ll want to find out about the types of
grants awarded by each college you are considering.
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Federal Work-Study: Federal work-study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and
graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education
expenses. The program encourages community service and work related to the recipient’s
course of study. Students may see if they qualify by applying through FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid).
Apply online (after January 1 as soon as possible) at
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
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Loans: Loans, unlike grants or work-study, are borrowed money that must be repaid, with
interest. These are real loans-just like car loans or mortgages. Students cannot have these
loans canceled because they do not like the education they receive or because they are having
financial difficulty. These loans are a serious obligation, so students need to think about the
amount that must be repaid over the years before taking out a loan. There are several types of
loans such as Federal Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans. More information
regarding these loans can be found at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
Tax Credits and Incentives: For more information concerning the Lifetime Learning Credit, Hope
Scholarship Credit, Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA), Student Loan Interest Deduction,
and using IRA withdrawals for College Costs, please visit www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.