2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
Award is $1,000 with potential for $10,000
Requirements:
-high school senior entering his or her freshman year at an accredited, nonprofit 2 or 4year university or college
-Must have an established business
-children of current-dues paying NFIB members who meet the requirements.
Note: You should consider any endeavors or work experience you have offered as a
community service. For example, babysitting, lawn care, dog walking, tutoring, etc. An
officially established business is not a requirement.
**Go to www.NFIB.com/YEA -- to get and application
Deadline: December 15
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
$250 local, $1000 state, $10,000 national (also potential FFA connection)
Requirements:
-3.0 gpa on 4.0 scale
-must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting
sports (copy of current hunting license required)
-must hold a current NWTF membership (also can be taken care of when scholarship
recipient is selected)
-involved in extracurricular activities
-demonstrate leadership
-submit an essay exhibiting dedication to conservation
-three letters of recommendation
-employees, board members, and family members of NWTF members are not eligible to
participate
Deadline: January 1
AMP Ohio – Richard H. Gorsuch 2011 Scholarship
Three at $2,000 each
Requirements:
-Applicant must be a student who is either or whose parent is either and employee of an
AMP – Ohio electric system or is an employee of AMP – Ohio
-applicant must either live with the parent outlined above or live at another residence
within the area in which that parent is employed
--applicant must be a graduating senior planning to attend college
-applicant must have 3.0 GPA
Deadline: January 6 to Mrs. Wendel (Additional paperwork will be required and due
January 20.)
AMP Ohio – Lyle B. Wright 2011 Scholarship
Four at $2,000 each
Requirements:
-applicant must be a student whose household receives electricity from an AMP-Ohio
member community
-cannot have an immediate family member be an employee of AMP-Ohio or an AMPOhio member municipal electric system
-applicant must be a graduating senior planning to attend college
-applicant must have 3.0 GPA
Deadline: January 6 to Mrs. Wendel (Additional paperwork will be required and due
January 20.)
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
One $5,000 award, one $1,000 award, and five $500 awards
Requirements:
-be in grades 9-12
-employees of Fidelity Investments and members of their families are not eligible
-Write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an
understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in
Courage. Use at least five varied sources, such as newspaper article, books, and/or
personal interviews.
Visit www.jfklibrary.org for more information!
Deadline: January 7
Burger King Scholars Program – Have It Your Way Foundation
Requirements: Eligibility and how to apply can be found on the website below.
Go to http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html
Deadline: January 10
STEM Educational Scholarships
Requirements:
-high school seniors considering teaching either secondary science or math, or middle
childhood science and math
-Ohio resident
-minimum 3.0 gpa
-recommended 23 ACT
Deadline: January 18
Midwest Electric and Touchstone Scholarships
Nearly $25,000 available at the local and statewide levels
Minimum 3.5 GPA for Midwest Electric General Scholarship – six scholarships awarded
locally
Minimum 2.75 GPA for Touchstone Scholarship – one $1000 award will be awarded
locally.
-must be a son, daughter, or legal ward of a Midwest Electric customer
-members of immediate families and persons residing in the households of trustees,
managers, employees of Midwest Electric are not eligible to participate
-must be a graduating senior
Application forms are available at www.midwestrec.com
Deadline: January 20
Grand Lake Area Insurance Professionals Scholarship
One for $1,000 and one for $500
Requirements:
-be a high school senior residing in or attending school in either Auglaize or Mercer
County
-If the students attends WSU Lake, WOEF will also match the scholarship award
Deadline: February 1
Stolly Insurance Group
Two $750 scholarships
Requirements:
-pursuing secondary education an “is not’ related to a current or former employee of
Stolly Insurance Group while a second will be awarded to a young leader who “is”
related to a current or former employee of Stolly Insurance Group
*go to www.stolly.com for more info!
Deadline: February 1
BGSU Biological Sciences Department Scholarship
One $500 scholarship
Requirements:
-majoring in biology at BGSU
Deadline: February 6
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Up to $5,000 per year, $20,000 for four years, for tuition, fees, books, and room and
board
Requirements:
-graduating from high school this academic year
-maintaining a minimum high school cumulative gpa of 2.75 or higher
-enrolling in a public, in-state college or university
-pursuing a bachelor’s degree
-a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
-demonstrate financial need
Go to www.kfcscholars.org
Application Deadline: February 8
Western Buckeye Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League
Five $500 scholarships awarded in western Ohio and four $2500 scholarships statewide
Requirements:
-be at least a senior in high school and plan to participate in post-secondary studies
Email : amaynard@wcoil.com
Deadline: February 10
Wright State University Honors Program Competitive Honors Scholarships
Ranges from $2500/year to entire cost of in-state tuition, room and board, and books
Requirements:
-All information can be found at the following wesite..
http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/scholarships/first-year-undergraduate.html#honors
Deadline: February 15
OSU-Lima Arthur and Marian Rudd Scholarship
Application available online: http://www.lima.osu.edu/financial-aid/ruddApp.php
Awards for 6 students: 3 full-tuition and 3 half-tuition (renewable for up to 4 years at
Lima campus)
Requirements:
-have a minimum 3.0 gpa
-be a first year, new student in Autumn 2012
-demonstrate financial need
*preference to Allen and Auglaize county students
Submit application online and submit at least one letter of recommendation (not form
guidance counselors or family members) and a resume of work experience, high school
achievements and activities. Students must also file the 2012-2013 FAFSA online at
www.fafsa.gov
Deadline: February 15 (OSU FAFSA deadline is also Feb. 15)
OSU-Lima for Special Scholarships
The application for Special Scholarships is one application to be considered for all OSULima general scholarship funds (Rudd, Osborn, Griffith excluded). All incoming OSULima students should apply!
Application available online: http://www.sfa.osu.edu/scholarships/
Requirements:
-complete application
-indicate OSU-Lima as campus choice
-file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov
Deadline: February 15 (OSU FAFSA priority deadline is February 15)
Best Buy Scholarships
Information available at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or at www.at15.com
1,200 scholarships at $1,000 each
Deadline: February 15, 2012
The Crown Equipment Scholarship and many other
Wright State University Lake Campus Scholarships
Crown Controls has established a scholarship fund called “The Crown Equipment
Scholarship” to be used at Wright State Lake Campus.
Full tuition scholarship, renewable up to three years at the discretion of Crown
Equipment Personnel Department
Requirements:
-Graduate or senior from New Bremen High School
-Upper 50% of graduating class
-Has pursued a college prep curriculum
-Two letters of reference
-Furnish a transcript
-Complete Two Essays
Deadline: February 15
***Many other scholarships are available through WSU – Lake Campus with varying
requirements. Some may include: The Reynolds and Reynolds ACE Scholarship ($2,
500 with renewable money), Academic Excellence Scholarships ($3,000 for FIRST Year
with renewable money), Community First Bank and Trust Scholarship ($2,500 one
time), WOEF Scholarships (up to $2,000), Mercer Savings Bank Scholarship ($1,000
one time), Reuben and Leola Wissman Scholarship ($1,000 to full tuition), Tech Prep
Scholarship ($1,000 one time), Bernard and Marilyn Schroer and Family Scholarship
($1,000 one time), General Trustees Endownment Scholarship ($600 one time), First
National Bank of New Bremen ($500 one time), WOEF Grants ($600 one time), 2+2
Program in Organizational Leadership Scholarship ($500 one time), BS Nursing
Completion Program Scholarship ($500 one time), Computer-Aided Drafting/Design
(CADD) Program Scholarship ($500 one time), Office Information Systems (OIS)
Program Scholarship ($500 one time), and more!
Co-op Scholarship
Many co-op scholarships available
Requirements:
-have a cumulative high school gpa of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
-complete all the required admissions applications material and be accepted for the
2012-2013 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed (Drexel Univ.,
Johnson and Wales, Kettering, Wentworth Inst., Rochester Inst,, Univ. of Cinci., and
Univ. of Toledo)
Deadline: February 15
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Forty-two $1,000 to $1,500 scholarships
Requirements:
-be enrolling in a four-year or two-year college in the U.S.
-have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better
-have an agricultural background or work-related experiences in agriculture
-be a member (or child of a member) of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
-submit a one-page essay on how you plan to use your major in your chosen career
-employees, children of employees, board members, or children of board members are
not eligible to apply
Deadline: February 29
Pioneer Electric Cooperative
Two $1500 scholarships and Two $1000 scholarships
In addition, the recipients of the awards are then eligible to compete for scholarships
from the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (OREC)
Requirements:
-All applicants must be a son, daughter, or legal ward of a Pioneer Electric Cooperative
member.
-Applicants must have all basic credits for college or proper vocational or technical
school entrance. (Proper vocational or technical school must educate beyond high
school and credits earned must be transferable to a state-accredited college.) They
must have a current career average of 3.8 (based on a 4-point scale) or better. Eligible
applicants also may be accepted and then enrolled in an accredited in an accredited
school of nursing, working toward a degree or graduation. Applications with a lower
GPA will be returned.
Visit www.pioneerec.com to apply!
Deadline: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 5:00 P M
Ohio “Kids Safe Online” Poster Contest (for grades K-12)
The top three high school winning posters from the high school age group will be
submitted to the Multi-State Cyber Security Awareness Calendar Contest. The winning
posters from the Multi-State Cyber Security Awareness Calendar Contest will be
displayed in the 2013 National Cyber Security Calendar and also may be used in
campaigns to raise awareness among youth about Internet and computer safety.
Official rules are at www.InfoSec.OHIO.gov
Deadline: February 29
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
100 at $25,000 per year
1,000 at $2,000 each
Requirements:
-high school senior or graduates
-plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or
business, with an interest in the automotive industry
For more information, visit the website at www.buickachievers.com
Deadline: February 29
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Forty $1,000 scholarships
Requirements:
--available to high school seniors and college undergraduates
Visit usbank.com/scholarship for more information.
Deadline: March 1
Lima and Allen County Medical Alliance
One scholarship of up to $1,000
Requirements:
-senior in high school or recent graduate who will be entering college for the first year of
studies
-pursuing a HUMAN HEALTH/ SCIENCE-BASED FIELD OF STUDY
-3.0 gpa
-must demonstrate financial need
-must be a resident of Allen, Auglaize, or Putnam County
Deadline: March 1
Midmark Technical Scholarship
One $20,000 scholarship paid over four year period.
Requirements:
-graduating senior from Darke, Miami, Mercer, Auglaize, or Shelby schools
-commit to a three year work obligation after college graduation at Midmark
-commit to summer employment
-must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information
Systems, or Management Information Systems at an accredited four-year institution
Deadline: March 1
Rhodes State College
The Rhodes State Foundations offers many, many scholarship opportunities that are
available online at www.rhodesstate.edu/scholarships
Also, a $1,000 scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in a Tech Prep
program at a career or vocational center. Available to those that complete the first year
of full-time study with a 3.0 or better.
An achievement scholarship is also available through the New Bremen Guidance Office.
If you would like the opportunity to try for this scholarship, let Mrs. Wendel know.
Requirements include a 3.5 gpa or a 24 ACT score and an essay on the topic of: “My
life goals and how a college education from Rhodes State will help me to attain them
and an activities, honors, and community service resume, as well as a letter of
recommendation.
Deadline: March 2
Society of Professional Journalists Essay Scholarship
$1,000
Requirements:
-be a student enrolled in grades 9-12 in US public, private, and home schools
-students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the entry form
Applications can be found by going to:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: March 8
BioOhio Annual Scholarship
Four one-time $1,250 scholarships
Requirements:
-live in Ohio
-be a senior or senior-equivalent in good standing
-plan to pursue bioscience-related studies at an Ohio college/university
For more information: www.bioohio.com/working-learning/BioOhio-Scholarship.aspx or
email mschutte@BioOhio.com
Deadline: March 12
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Four $1,000 scholarships
Requirements:
-pursuing a horticulture related education (ie. landscaping, floral design, forestry,
farming)
Deadline: March 15
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program
Each Kohl’s store will have on student from each age group
Winners will receive a $50 gift card. Additionally, over 200 $1,000 regional scholarship
awards for college students are planned. (Ten $9,000 national scholarships)
Requirements:
-contribution to the community in a meaningful way by performing volunteer services
that helped non-family members
Deadline: March 15
BP Scholarship – Iota Sigma Pi – Fluorine Chapter
National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry
$1,000 cash awards will be given and possibly for a second year
Requirements:
-must be a high school senior
-must have formally applied to an accredited four-year college or university in the state
of Ohio, with the intent of becoming a science major, intending to pursue a scientific
career after graduation (Pre-med and pre-pharmacy/pharmacy are excluded.)
-must have completed a minimum of three lab science courses (biology, chemistry,
and/or physics)
-must have completed a minimum of three college prep mathematics courses
-must have an overall gpa of 3.4 or higher
-scholastic achievement, participation in scientific activities, and community service
-must exhibit strong scientific achievement and continued interest in chemistry and
mathematics
Deadline: March 16
Western Ohio Bluegrass Association
Two scholarships
Requirements:
-major or minor in music at an Ohio College or University
-HS GPA of 3.0
Deadline: March 20
WTLW TV Scholarship
$1000 cash scholarship
Requirements:
-high school senior with plans to attend a post-secondary educational institution and
pursue a degree in any type of communications field, including broadcast journalism,
public relations, graphics design, print journalism, web design, photo journalism,
business or corporate communications, or any type of mass media
-must be a senior attending a high school located within WTLW TV’s viewing area
Deadline: March 21
St. Marys Community Foundation
USW Local 200L
In the past, the following has been awarded: One Technical/Trade Institute Scholarship
of $1,000 and One Academic Scholarship of $2,000
Requirements:
-Daughters, sons, and legal wards of members in good standing of USW Local 200L.
-High school senior
Deadline: March 26
St. Marys Community Foundation
Robert Lee Griner Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289 Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships?
Requirements:
All high school seniors may apply for these scholarships, but extra consideration will be
given to graduates whose parents or grandparents are members of the St. Marys
Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert Lee Griner Post 9289
Deadline: March 26
St. Marys Community Foundation
The Disabled American Veterans #119 Scholarship
Requirements:
-to students residing in St. Marys, New Knoxville, New Bremen, and Minster school
districts
-all persons may apply for these scholarships, but first priority will be given to children or
grandchildren of Disabled American Veterans, second priority to children or
grandchildren of any American Veterans and third priority to other persons and high
school graduates living in the districts listed above
-applicants who are children of grandchildren of either Disabled American Veterans or
American Veterans must indicate the name of said veteran and sign a statement
certifying the fact
Deadline: March 26
Minority Journalism Scholarships
Intended for Ohio Seniors planning to major in journalism
Applicant must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian
750 to 1000 word autobiography
Applications can also be downloaded at www.ohionews.org
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Delta Kappa Gamma Book Award
One $500 book award
Requirements:
-majoring in a field in education
Deadline: March 31
South Shore Sportsman Club, Inc.
Two $500 Merit Scholarships renewable
Requirements:
-pursuing the field of conservation and/or wildlife management or fields related to these
vocations
-become a full-time student in higher education
-preference given to relatives of Club members
Deadline: March 31
St. Marys Community Foundation
Melville and Leona Laut Student Loans
The loans are interest free until nine (9) months after you complete your planned course
of study. You would then have up to three (3) years to repay the loan at a 4% interest
rate.
Requirements:
-grades, activities, interests, career plans, and financial need are all evaluated when
your application is being considered for a loan
Deadline: April 1
St. Marys Community Foundation
Agnes Clausing Scholarship Fund to be used for Oral Roberts University
Scholarship and Liberty University Scholarship
Requirements:
-Be an Auglaize County student
-Plan to enroll at the Oral Roberts University or Liberty University
Deadline: April 1
Auglaize Soil and Water Conservation District
One $300 scholarship
Requirements:
-must be pursuing a degree in natural resource or an agricultural related program
-2.5 gpa
Deadline: April 2
Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools
More than 275 scholarships available and range from $2,000 to $12,995 – only
available to Ohio high school graduates of year 2010
Requirements:
-MUST plan to attend one of the following schools:
Academy of Court Reporting and Technology
Alexandria School
American School of Technology
Art Institute of Ohio
Beckfield College
Brown Mackie College
Cleveland Institute of Dental Medical Assistants, inc.
Davis College
ETI Technical College
Gallipolis Career College
International College of Broadcasting
ITT Technical Institute
Miami-Jacobs Career College
National College
National Institute of Technology
Ohio Business College
Ohio Valley College of Technology
Sanford-Brown College
Southwestern College
Stautzenberger College
Toledo Dental Academy
Trumbull Business College
Vatterott College
Virginia Marti College of Art and Design
-Must have a “C” or better high school average (GPA at least 2.0)
-Must be nominated by a current member of the Ohio Legislature
-Must submit two letters of recommendation
*PLEASE only take an application if you are serious about applying!
Deadline: April 2
The William D. Squires Educational Foundation, Inc.
(The William D. Squires Educational Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit family
foundation, created in 1999, solely to offer scholarships to residents in Ohio.)
Twelve $3,000 renewable scholarships for Ohio Seniors
Requirements:
-Minimum 3.2 GPA
-The student’s EFC, as reported on the Student Aid Report from FAFSA, must be
under $8,000!!!
-be a graduating senior from an Ohio High School
-have a specific career goal
-be highly motivated
--gave good character
Visit www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org for more information!
Deadline: April 5
Mote and Associates, Inc. Scholarship
Requirements:
-Be a commendable student seeking a post high school education or enrolled in an
accredited college program in the field of engineering, surveying, architecture, or a
closely related field of study
Complete apps online at www.moteassociates.com
Deadline: April 6
Auglaize County Farm Bureau
One $700 agriculture scholarship and one $400 non-agriculture scholarship
Requirements:
-must be a high school senior entering college in any major in the fall
-parents of the applicant must be members of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau in
good standing
-all applicants must complete the attached application and participate in a personal
interview
Scholarship is based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and a
personal interview. All interviews will be held shortly after the April 13 deadline.
Deadline: April 13
The Hauss-Helms Foundation, Inc.
Requirements:
-must be a resident of Auglaize or Allen County; must be of good moral character; must
be in upper fifty percent of graduating class; must be unable to attend higher education
institution without without financial assistance from the foundation; should be
recommend for an education grant by the principal, GC, or
responsible faculty member; along with other requirements listed on application
-also visit website at www.hauss-helmsfoundation.org
Deadline: April 15
The Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation
Merle and Opal Miller Scholarship Fund
Grants available for a minimum of $1,000
Requirements:
-be of good moral character
-be unable to attend college without the financial assistance of the scholarship fund or
be in a position where the expense of a college education would be an undue financial
hardship on the student and the student’s family
-plan to study nursing
Deadline: April 15
Pythian Sister of Ohio Scholarship
There are $1500, $1000, and $500 scholarships available.
Requirements:
-Open to high school seniors
Deadline: April 15
Better Men Scholarships (through the Beta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho
Fraternity) at OSU
Three $1,000 scholarships
Requirements:
-Excel in leadership, extracurricular activity, scholastic achievement, and share a
common interest in Agriculture
-plan to attend The Ohio State University
Deadline: April 15
AAA - School Safety Patrol
Ten $1000 Grants
Requirements:
-open to high school seniors who once served as a School Safety Patrol helper
-requires a 500 word essay and a letter of recommendation
www.aaa.com
Deadline: April16
JTD Hospital Foundation Nursing Scholarship
One $1,000 award
Requirements:
-be interested in pursuing a nursing career
-current college or adult returning to school who is a resident of Auglaize or Mercer
counties or a graduate of a high school in these counties
Apply online at www.grandlakehealth.org
Deadline: April 20
The AnimationCareerReview.com “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship
Program
Three $1,000 scholarships
Requirements:
-intend to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or
college
-have a record of academic success
-have a passion and drive for an animation and/or design-related career
-must attend an accredited post-secondary school or college
-selection based on the students high school academic performance combined with the
student’s application essay
Deadline: May 1
Rhodes to Success Achievement Scholarship
Each recipient will receive a $1000 scholarship
Requirements:
-attend Rhodes State College
-be a current HS senior
-have at least a 3.5 accumulative gpa and/or a 24 ACT composite
Deadline: May 1
Junior Fair Boosters
Amount unknown
Requirements:
-must be a graduating senior from an Auglaize County High School, and a member of
an Auglaize County 4-H, FFA, Boy or Girl Scout Club
-must have at least a 2.0 grade point average
Deadline: June 1
Equine Department Youth Scholarship
Two $200 scholarships
Requirements:
-must reside in Auglaize County and have taken a 4-H or FFA equine project for a
minimum of 5 years
-must have carried an “A” or passing grade for the profucet
-eligible until age 21
Deadline: June 1
Nichole “Niki” Renee Schaub 4-H Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship
Requirements:
-must be a current or former member of an Auglaize County 4-H club
-must be a graduating senior to enroll OR a student currently enrolled in any accredited
university, college, or technical school (Any field of interest will be considered.)
-Criteria includes: 4-H experiences, experiences in other groups and activities, future
plans and potential for success, financial need
Deadline: June 1
Ohio State Fair Scholarships
Numerous scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000
Requirements:
-be a high school junior or senior, or a college student
-must be eligible to be a participant in Junior Fair and still be eligible to show at their
County Fair and the Ohio State Fair
-have competed at the state fair sometime during 4-H career
Deadline: July 1