SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
2015-2016
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Eastwood Educational Foundation Scholarships
The following scholarships are available through the Eastwood Educational Foundation. These
applications are all located on the website under “guidance” and then the “EEF’ tab and are due
March 24th.
Scholarship Name
Area of Study
Thomas E. Bockbrader
Memorial Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students who have experienced the
loss of a parent through death or other adversity in their life.
Betty Lou Bruning
Memorial Scholarship
Medical-related
field of study or any
major of education
Preference will be given to an athlete who has maintained a 3.0 GPA. The
applicant should include the following information on the application form: (1)
how involvement in sports affected your life, (2) benefits gained from athletic
participation, and (3) a highlight from your sports career and the impact that it
had on your life.
Gertrude & Joseph
Carpenter Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students attending two-year colleges,
technical schools, nursing schools, etc.
Class of 1972
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
No specific criteria.
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to a student who was involved in
athletic activities during high school, participated as a leader in
organizations, and maintained a high level of academic
achievement.
Any Area of Study
Scholarship will be awarded to graduates demonstrating
environmental stewardship, integrity, community citizenship,
diversity, and health and safety. Preference will be given to
those who participate in sports, clubs or other school activates.
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated an
interest in mathematics by successfully completing college prep
Math.
Eastwood Retired
Teacher’s Scholarship
Education
Majoring in any area or level of education.
Farmer Agricultural
Scholarship
Agriculture
No specific Criteria
Friends of the
Pemberville Library
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to a student demonstrating financial
need.
The Friess Family
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to a student with a 3.0 GPA or better
and demonstrating financial need.
Frobose Agricultural
Entrepreneurial
Scholarship
Agricultural
To encourage students who dream of having their own business
to pursue their vision.
Dallas Gardner
Scholarship
Any area of Study
at a four-year
college
Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated
leadership in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in
the community and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Thomas A. Conkle
Memorial Scholarship
Eagle Athletic &
Citizenship
Scholarship Fund
Eastwood Mathematics
Scholarship
(In memory of Helen Rolfes,
Herbert Hollister, and Melissa
Fields Osborne)
Specific Criteria (if any)
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Dave Gerwin Memorial
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
This scholarship has been established to provide assistance to
Eastwood High School graduates continuing their education
after high school. Preference will be given to students
attending Owens Community College.
Jim Gracyk
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to a varsity athlete (at least two letters
in same sport) and a 3.3 GPA or higher.
George S. Greiner
Medical Scholarship
Medicine or related
fields
Preference will be given to students demonstrating scholastic
aptitude and financial need.
Karen HagemeyerWohler Scholarship
Criminal Justice or
related field
Preference will be given to students demonstrating scholastic
aptitude and financial need.
Hahn-Geldin Memorial
Scholarship
(In memory of Thomas
A. Hahn and Joyce A.
Geldin)
Any Area of Study
No specific criteria
Clarence Heckman
Science Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to two students who have demonstrated
excellence in the study of science.
Robert L. Heestand
Memorial Scholarship
Science or
Education
Preference will be given to students interested in biology-related
fields. Second preference will be given to students showing
interest in any other field of science or education.
Stephanie Heestand
Memorial Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students with special needs to further
their education after high school. Second preference will be
given to students who are entering an area of study related to
special needs. The scholarship will not be awarded if all
applicants do not meet the above guidelines.
Kenneth R. Henline
Memorial Scholarship
Agriculture,
Carpentry or
Construction field
of study
No specific criteria
Pauline & Delbert
Henschen Scholarship
Any Area
No specific criteria
Peggy Hineline
Memorial Scholarship
Education,
Veterinary, or
Theatre
Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial
need.
Hirzel Canning
Company Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given but not limited towards a major in food
production through science and agriculture.
Preference will also be given to students demonstrating
scholastic aptitude and financial need.
Carolyn & Herb
Hollister Music
Scholarship
Music, Chorus &
Drama
John and Margaret
Kurfess Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to student’s demonstrating financial
need.
Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial
need.
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Matthew J. LaCourse
Mental Health
Memorial Scholarship
Biology, mental
health, social work,
science, counseling
or pre-med
Applicant must have a 3.5 GPA in high school. Applicant must
write a 2 page research paper on mental health and suicide
prevention and awareness for adolescents and teens. Research
must include a works cited page. Selected individual must be
prepared to turn research paper into a 5-10 minute presentation
to present to senior class.
Brett E. Lahman
Scholarship
Any Area in a fouryear college
The recipient must have received a letter in varsity baseball,
softball, or soccer. In addition, preference will be given to
students demonstrating financial need.
Aaron J. Lawniczak
Memorial Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students who have participated in
sports activities during high school.
Lemoyne Elementary
School Legacy
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
This scholarship is intended for students who attended the
Lemoyne Elementary School before it closed in 2007 (list the
grade levels and years attended at Lemoyne). The student
should also have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
June E. Madaras
Scholarship
Early Childhood
Education
Preference will be given to students demonstrating scholastic
aptitude and financial need.
Lawrence J. McCormic
Memorial Scholarship
Any Area of Study
The student must have actively participated in various band
activities during high school and have a sound interest and
positive attitude toward further schooling.
Ronald A. Meier
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be based on academic achievement, school
activities, and community service.
*Odd Years:
Nursing or other
medical field
*Even Years:
Agriculture, Natural
Resources,
Environmental
Studies, or Wildlife
No specific criteria
Matthew E. Miller
Memorial Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a
dedication to their educational goals while continuing to seek
opportunities for personal growth and community service.
*Turn in 3 copies!
Gustava Oberhouse
Scholarship
Education
Anthony J. Pacewicz
Memorial Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students active in sports during high
school.
Pemberville Lions Club
Scholarship
Medicine or related
fields
Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial
need.
Donald & Irene Michel
Scholarship
* Beginning of school year.
No specific criteria.
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Margaret E. PhiloSchroeder Scholarship
1st Preference –
Elementary
Education,
2nd Preference –
Middle or High
School Education
Preference will be given to students entering elementary
education. Secondary preference will be given to students
entering education at the middle school or high school levels.
Applicants should include a list of scholarships received as of
the date of application.
John Poth / Richard
Lowrie Memorial
Scholarship
Any area of study at
a four-year college
Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated
leadership in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in
the community.
Sons of the American
Legion Freedom
Squadron 183
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
First preference will be given to a student who has a family
member (living or deceased) who is a veteran or a member of a
legion organization.
The Spoerl Nursing
Scholarship
Courses leading to
qualification as a
registered nurse.
Preference will be given to students who have shown an interest
in the field of nursing and demonstrating financial need.
Nathan Swartz
Memorial Scholarship
Medical Fields
No specific criteria
Webster Elementary
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
This was established by Webster PTO and is available to senior
students who attended Webster for at least 1 year. Selection is
based on a 500 or less word essay (one page) typed and double
spaced. Application in guidance hallway.
Robert Wynn
Scholarship
Middle School
Education
Financial need based. Pursuing a degree in middle school
education.
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LOCAL AREA SCHOLARSHIPS
These applications are in the guidance hallway, NOT on the website. Unless otherwise specified,
scholarship deadlines are
March 24th
Scholarship Name
Owens Trustee
Academic
Excellence
Scholarship
Area of Study
Any Area of Study
Specific Criteria (if any)
Scholarship is based on a 3.0 or better GPA, leadership
qualities and activities. One scholarship per high school is
issued. Scholarship due February 26st.
Any Area of Study
Open to former Safety Patrol Guards who have contributed
to community organizations, are involved in
extracurricular activities, has a strong academic record and
will pursue higher education. Applications must be
postmarked by April 1st.
American Legion
Auxiliary Spirit of
Youth Scholarship
For Junior
Members
Any Area of Study
Five scholarships in the amount of $5000.00 will be
awarded for 2015. One scholarship will be awarded in
each division of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Scholarship due April 1st
American Legion
Auxiliary
Scholarship For
Non-Traditional
Students
Any Area of Study
Five scholarships, each in the amount of $2,000.00, will be
awarded in each Division of the American Legion
Auxiliary for 2015. Scholarship due March 1st.
American Legion
Auxiliary Children
of Warriors
National Presidents’
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Fifteen scholarships will be awarded for 2015. Three
scholarships will be awarded in each Division of the
American Legion Auxiliary: one in the amount of
$3,500.00, one in the amount of $3,000.00 and one in the
amount of $2,500.00. Scholarship due March 1st.
American Legion
Auxiliary
Department
President’s
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
The American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio awards one
scholarship of $1,500.00 annually. Scholarship due
March 15th.
Any Area of Study
Open to students with outstanding accomplishment with
strong leadership, good citizenship, and community
volunteerism. Will be Online. Due at the end of
February.
Ruth B. Drake
Trust Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Open to students who have maintained a 3.0 GPA, are
pursuing a formal education after high school, be of high
moral character and can demonstrate a need for the
scholarship.
Eastwood
Education
Association
Education
Established by teachers in the Eastwood District and is
open to any student planning to further their education
beyond high school.
AAA Northwest
Ohio Scholarship
Bowling Green
Kiwanis Club
Scholarship
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Physical Education and
Coaching
Open to students with an interest in physical education and
coaching. Students who have a definite financial need are
also considered.
Faith United
Methodist Church
Scholarships
Agriculture, Arts, Barbering,
Medical or Nursing,
Teaching, Skilled Trades
Applicants must be a senior at Eastwood High School.
This scholarship can be used to attend a two or four year
college. All awards will be based on church and
community involvement, school activities and leadership
qualities, strong grades in the area you want to pursue, and
financial need. Applicants must furnish a transcript of
grades through seven semesters of their senior year and
three letters of recommendation, at least one of which
must be from an Eastwood teacher.
Henry Wood
Sportsman’s
Alliance
Scholarship
Freshwater Fisheries, Biology,
Wildlife Conservation, Forestry,
Recreation Administration,
Water or Land Resource
Management
Scholarship for one Wood County graduate. Selected
student will be awarded $500.00 to be used toward their
education. This can be for a 2 or 4 year degree. Deadline
June 15th.
AJ LaCourse
Memorial
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Preference will be given to students demonstrating
financial need. Use EEF Application, located on
Eastwood Website.
Luckey Farmers
Patron Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Will award 1,500.00 scholarships continual up to four
years to our Patron’s Stockholder’s dependents to work on
their baccalaureate, associate or technical degree as a full
time student. Deadline March 1st.
Northwest Ohio
Credit Union
Outreach Alliance
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
We will award 3 scholarships, in the amounts of $3,000.00,
2,000.00 and 1,000.00.
Any Area of Study
This award is for applicants who have been accepted in a
two-year or four-year college or university and will
graduate from Eastwood High School with a 3.5 or greater
overall GPA. The award is based on academic merit,
leadership capabilities, and community involvement.
Transcript needed.
Pemberville Fair
Outstanding
Student
Any Area of Study
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who resides
in the Eastwood School District. The student must be either a
senior who will enroll in a 2 or 4-year college or university or a
graduate who attends a 2 or 4-year college or university. The
decision is based on community and school involvement,
leadership, and strong grade point average in their major area of
post-secondary study.
Stony Ridge Civic
Association
Scholarship
Any Area of Study
Open to senior students who have maintained a 3.0 or higher
GPA, have a high moral character and are pursuing a formal
education after high school.
Filiere Scholarship
Pemberville Mental
Culture Club
Excellence Award
Troy Township Fire
& EMS Scholarship
Public Safety or Health Care
Scholarship to be awarded based on an interview and essay
process. Two letters of recommendation are needed. The
eligibility of the scholarship is 2 years, so the recipient may apply
again after the 1st year of schooling.
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Key Bank
Foundation
Scholarship
Business
It is open to students who are pursuing a degree in
business.
Wood County
Hospital Foundation
Scholarship
Healthcare
Scholarship opportunities to anyone who lives in an area
served by Wood County Hospital. The applicant must be
accepted to a chosen college before the application will be
considered.
Wood County
Hospital Medical Staff
Scholarship
Medical, Nursing or Allied
Health Professional
Scholarship shall be based upon financial need, academic
achievement, accomplishments and references. Student
must maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Wood County
Sheriff’s Office
Auxiliary Scholarship
Criminal Justice
Scholarship opportunity to Wood County residents
attending post-secondary education for Criminal Justice
related degree seeking students or an Ohio Peace Officer
‘basic’ academy. The scholarship will be for a one time
award of $500.00, paid directly to the training institution.
Deadline is April 1st.
Wood County Retired
Teachers Association
Book Grant
Education
A 250-300 word typed essay of the applicant’s future goals
in education must be included, along with three letters of
recommendations.
Wood County Twp
Association
Any Area of Study
A one-time, nonrenewable scholarship for a graduating
senior and resident of Wood County. Must be attending an
accredited college or university after graduation.
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FFA and Band Scholarships
The following scholarships are available for FFA students
Scholarship Name
Area of Study
Contact Person
FFA 2000
Scholarship
Agriculture Education
Mr. Swartz
Jim Eckel Memorial
FFA Scholarship
Agriculture Education attending an ATI School.
Mr. Swartz
Howard E. & Helen
P. Grover Memorial
FFA Scholarship
Agriculture Education
Mr. Swartz
Clarence C. Spoerl
Memorial FFA
Scholarship
Agriculture Education
Mr. Swartz
Mitch Aring
Scholarship
Agriculture Education
Mr. Swartz
David Little Extra
Mile Scholarship
Agriculture Education
Mr. Swartz
The following scholarships are open to students who have participated in
band when funds are available.
Band Booster
Scholarship
Music
Any area of study
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Mr. Myers
Website Scholarships
Deadline Dates Vary So Please Check Immediately
10 Words or Less
Scholarship
Abbott and
Fenner
Scholarship
Program
Horatio Alger
Association
Scholarship
American Fire
Sprinkler
Association
Scholarship
Program
http://www.facebook.com/myscholarships
https://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/certificationform
Passcode: 065OH364
Criteria are based on financial need,
exhibiting integrity and perseverance
in overcoming personal adversity.
http://www.afsascholarship.org/
American Legion
Scholarships
www.ohiolegion.com or www.legion.org
Athnet Sports
Recruiting
Scholarship
http://www.athleticscholarship.net/scholarshipcontest.htm
Undergraduates who were athletes
at the high school level. You do
not need to be an athlete at the
college level. Scholarship due
June 1st.
Aspiring
Animation
Professional
Scholarship
Program (BGSU)
www.animationcareerreview.com
The deadline for this application is
June 1st.
Aspiring Fashion
Professional
Scholarship
(BGSU)
www.fashion-schools.org
The deadline for this application is
June 1st.
Aspiring Pharmacy
Technician
Scholarship
Program
www.pharmacytechnicianreview.com
The deadline for application is
June 1st.
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
www.axa-achievement.com
Balanced Man
Scholarship
www.sigepbms.com
BBG
Communications
2013 Scholarship
http://breylancommunications.com
Must be attending OSU, Miami U,
University of Cincinnati,
University of Toledo, or BGSU
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The Best Buy @ 15
Scholarship
Program
Big Sun Scholarship
www.at15.com or
www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
BioOhio Annual
Scholarship
http://bioohio.com/working-learning/BioOhioScholarship.aspx
Black Caucus of
School Board
Members Leo Lucas
Stipend
www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-black-caucus
BGSU
Community Book
Loan
Buick Achievers
Current Surfaces,
Inc
Jamie Farr
Scholarship
Foundation for
Individual Rights
Contest
Need solid grades and community
service or work experience.
All student athletes are eligible.
Must be a senior living in Ohio,
with plans to pursue biosciencerelated studies in college.
Students must be African-American,
provide proof of acceptance to an
accredited post-secondary institution of
higher learning, and a grade point
average of 2.5 or higher.
http://choose.bgsu.edu/aid/bookloan/
www.buickachievers.com
Must be enrolling in 4 yr college and
majoring in science, technology,
engineering, math, business
administration, finance, marketing or
design and interested in a career in the
automotive or related industries.
Due by February, 26, 2016.
www.currentsurfaces.com
Must be a high school track participant
for at least 3 years and have a GPA of
2.0 or higher. Scholarship becomes
available in January.
www.toledocf.org
ACT composite of at least 24. Must
have annual gross income of less than
$55,000.
www.thefire.org
An essay will be judged on why free
speech and the First Amendment rights
are crucial to higher education.
Gilbraitti
Scholarship
http://mortgagebrokerslangley.ca
Hancock-Wood
Electric
Cooperative
www.hwelectric.com
Pat Hogan
Scholarship
www.toledocf.org
Must be pursuing a course of study in
engineering or scientific studies.
Kentucky Fried
Chicken
http://www.kfcscholars.org
Must be attending a public in-state
college or university. GPA 2.75 or
higher.
There is a tab on the left hand side that will say Community
Involvement. Click on this to find scholarships.
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Must be child/legal ward of an HWE
member or someone living on their
lines. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or
higher.
Kohl’s Cares
Recognizes and rewards young
volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make
their communities a better place to live.
Kohls.com/cares
Susan G. Komen
College Scholarship
Program
www.komen.org/scholarship
Criteria are based on scholastic
achievement, community service,
financial need, and demonstrated
leadership potential.
Robert Kumpe
Memorial College
Scholarship
www.nwoysl.org
Northwest Ohio Youth Soccer Look
under “Forms”.
Deadline March 1st
Fred & Lena
Meijer
Scholarship
https://meijerscholarship.egrant.net
Eligible applicants must be full or part
time Meijer Team Members or children
of full or part time Meijer Team
Members. Application due by April
1st.
Next Nursing
Leaders Scholarship
www.travelnursing.org
$1000.00 awarded annually to students
interested in pursuing a career in
nursing and currently accepted or
enrolled in any college program
Northwest Chapter
of Credit Unions
www.nwocu.org or
www.ohiocreditunions.org/scholarship
Ohio Association of
Career Colleges &
Schools
www.ohiocareercolleges.org
Look under Scholarships
Ohio Association of
Criminal Defense
Lawyers
www.oacdl.org/scholarship
OACDL awards three $1,000.00
scholarships to high school seniors
who will be attending a 4 year
accredited college.
Owens Community
College Foundation
Scholarship
https://www.owens.edu/foundation/scholarships.html
Ohio State
www.sfa.osu.edu
Scholarships
http://spirit.prudential.com
Any student in grades 5-12 who have
engaged in a volunteer activity that
occurred after September 1, 2010.
Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards
Jimmy Rane
Foundation
Edward Shapiro
Memorial
The William D.
Squires Educational
Foundation, Inc
US Bank
Scholarship
www.jimmyranefoundation.org
www.tinyurl.com/UTEnglish
UT Freshmen who declare a major in
English will be eligible for a $5,000.00
scholarship.
www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org
Primarily based upon financial need.
Must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA.
Start February 1st and deadline is April
6th.
www.usbank.com/scholarship
Must be enrolling at an eligible fouryear college or university participating
in the US Bank No Fee Education
Loan Program.
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Scholarship Search Engines
Web Address
Description
www.scholarships.com
The leading free internet scholarship search engine.
www.fastweb.com
Database of private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans.
www.scholarshipexperts.com
Fee required scholarship search for U.S. domestic and
international awards
www.finaid.com
Financial aid estimator and scholarship search engine.
www.fastaid.com
Largest and oldest private sector scholarship database.
www.collegeboard.com
Scholarship search and financial planning resource.
www.freschinfo.com
Free scholarship search database.
www.salliemae.com
Apply for scholarships worth up to $1000.
www.gmsp.org
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
www.wiredscholar.com
Database of thousands of private scholarships, grants and
fellowship opportunities
www.free-4u.com/minority.htm
Scholarships for many ethnic groups and minorities
www.uncf.org
Financial aid from the United Negro College Fund
www.scholarshipamerica.org
Nations largest private sector scholarship and educational
support
www.coca-colascholars.org
Scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
Provides scholarship services of 8,000 programs and
national organizations
www.kaarme.com
No registration required to search for scholarships
www.collegeexpress.com
Fast and easy search engine
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
scholarship.php
Pertinent Scholarships Include::
Alegent Health Scholarship - Health Care
Doing Good Scholarship - 3.0 or Higher GPA
Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship - 2.75 GPA or
higher Davidson Fellows Scholarships
Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship
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