Fields of Green ProMedica Health System Scholarship Competition
Up to $5,000
Requirements:
Team Regulations:
-Each team must consist of 2 to 4 students in grades 10-12, enrolled in a public, private, parochial, charter, or home school within ProMedica Health System’s 27-county service area during the 2010-2011 school year.
-It is recommended that the team incorporate one adult community partner of their choice to advise them as they design their entry.
(Each contest entry must consist of a written proposal to reinvent an elementary school breakfast program and an at-home breakfast menu, along with other requirements.)
Deadline: December 1
Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) in conjunction with National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Requirements:
-be a graduating senior
-have at least a 3.0 grade point average
-meet the minimum SAT (Math=600, Reading or Composition=500) or ACT (Math=29, English=25)
-be a U.S. citizen
*Additional criteria are specified for some scholarship. Please read each description carefully.
Deadline: December 15
2011 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 4-year 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 31
Burger King Scholars Program – Have It Your Way Foundation
Requirements: (There are two separate categories in this program, one category for any college bound senior and one for employees of Burger King and their dependents
-Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
-Work part-time an average of 10 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual circumstances prevent the student's involvement).
-Be actively involved in community service activities.
-Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by the fall term of the graduating year.
Go to http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/ for more information
Deadline: January 10
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
Deadline: February 1, 2011
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
Go to www.kfcscholars.org
Application period: Dec 1 to February 9
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 : [email protected]
Deadline: February 11
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
-Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must enroll for at least 12 credit hours
-Must have taken the ACT test
-Three letters of reference
-Furnish a transcript complete with standard test scores
-Complete an Essay
-Selection based on academics, leadership, education plans, extra-curricular activities, miscellaneous
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!
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
$750,000 in scholarships available
Winners share these characteristics:
-ambition and drive
-determination to set and reach goals
-respect for self, family, and community
-ability to succeed in college
Visit: www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline: February 15, 2011
National FFA – Cargill Scholarship Program
Requirements: Students do not need to be in the program, but All New Bremen students are eligible because of the Cargill facilities located in our area (Sidney.)
Cargill will award 350 $1000 scholarships nationally based on academic achievements and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities.
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010
BGSU Biological Sciences Scholarship
At least one $500 scholarship
Requirements:
-incoming freshman at BGSU majoring in biology
Deadline: February 11
OHIO BLUE SIELD SCOLARSHIP AWARD
One $1000 scholarship
Ohio resident
Email [email protected]
TeenTribute.com and TweenTribute.com Essay Contest
National competition with one $1000 winner from each grade 3-12.
All students are eligible
tweentribute.com/essay
No deadline listed
Ohio Society of CPA College Scholarship Program
Requirements:
-plan to major in accounting at an accredited Ohio college or university
-have a 3.0 gpa or better
-reside an attend school in Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby, or Van Wert Counties
Contact : Karen West. [email protected]
Deadline: January 31
U of Dayton-Ask a Question
Explain your question and create a video.
$40,000 scholarship to winning student
$2500 to second and third place applicants
admission.udayton.edu/yourquestion.
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 14 to Mrs. Wendel / Mr. Bruns (Additional paperwork will be required and due January 28.)
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 AMP-Ohio member municipal electric system
-applicant must be a graduating senior planning to attend college
-applicant must have 3.0 GPA
Deadline: January 14 to Mrs. Wendel / Mr. Bruns (Additional paperwork will be required and due January 28.)
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
Deadline: February 1, 2011
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
Go to www.kfcscholars.org
Application period: Dec 1 to February 9
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 : [email protected]
Deadline: February 11
Best Buy Scholarships
Information available at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or at www.at15.com
1,200 scholarships at $1,000 each
Deadline: February 16, 2011
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: February 18
PRINTING INDUSTRY EDUCATION FUNDS, INC.
Scholarships for students seeking a career in graphic imaging industry
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2011
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!
Choose Ohio First Scholarship - STEM
-University of Akron offers $5200 annual scholarships to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math.
- Preference is given to non traditional and underrepresented classes of students in these areas
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
-offers 40 $1000 scholarships to seniors planning to attend our year colleges
- applicants must enroll in bank’s no fee educational loan program
- winners are selected by random drawing
usbank.com/scholarship
Application period: October 2010 through March 2011
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
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 3.5 (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: March 2, 2011 at 5:00 P M
NAIW Scholarship Essay Competition
Two scholarships – One $1000 and one $ 500 award
Requirements:
-high school senior residing in Auglaize or Mercer County
-If a scholarship winner attends Wright State University, the university will match the scholarship amount
Deadline: March 2, 2011
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program
Twenty-five $7,500 scholarships
Requirements:
-Academic Performance (35%); Athletic Excellence (35%); Leadership (15%); Community Service (10%); Milk Experience (5%)
Apply online at bodybymilk.com
Or email questions to [email protected]
Deadline: March 4
BioOhio Annual Scholarship
Five one-time $1,300 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 [email protected]
Deadline: March 11
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 16
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
100 scholarships up to $25,000/year
1,000 at $2,000/year
(renewable up to 4 years)
Requirements:
-graduating high school senior enrolling full-time at a 4-year college
-plan to major in one of the following: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design
-have interest in a career in the automotive or related industries
Deadline: March 31
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: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, or Tool Engineering at an accredited four-year institution
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
Mercer County Pork Producers Scholarship
Five $300 scholarships
Requirements:
-applicant’s parent or guardian must be a Mercer County Pork Producer member
-must plan to do one of the following: attend a 2 or 4 year college, attend a technical or breeding school, intend to pursue a career in agriculture (just farming)
Deadline: March 31
Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Two $1500 scholarships offered to students entering a health related field
Minimum 3.0 G P A
Deadline: March 31
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
Deadline: March 31: 2011
The James Kura Memorial Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships
Requirements:
-be an Ohio high school senior
-have a 2.5 gpa
-be accepted to a 4 year college
-write a 2 page essay
Deadline: April 1
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
USW Local 200L
One Technical/Trade Institute Scholarship of $1,000
One Academic Scholarship of $2,000
Requirements:
-Daughters, sons, and legal wards of members in good standing of USW Local 200L.
-High school senior
-At least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
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
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: April 1
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: April 1
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
Deadline: April 1
***New Bremen Education Foundation applications due April 4!
AAA - School Safety Patrol
Ten $1000 Grants
Requirements:
-open to high school seniors who once served as a School Safety Patrol helper
www.aaa.com
Deadline: April 4
Mote and Associates, Inc. Scholarship
Amount of the award is not listed.
Requirements:
-for a commendable student seeking 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
*Applications can be accessed and completed online at www.moteassociates.com.
Deadline: April 8
New Bremen American Legion Scholarship Application
Five $1000 scholarships to aid in the first year of post high school education
Requirements:
-all New Bremen High School seniors that are planning to go on to college are eligible
-selection is on merit; ability to succeed in a chosen course; contributions to school, church, community; outlook on life; and personal initiative and desire to succeed
Deadline: April 10
The Adrian G. and Anne M. Werst Scholarship Application
Amount Unknown
Requirements:
-provide evidence of acceptance at an accredited college
-have a 2.5 gpa
-letter of recommendation, transcript, essay
-high school senior whose father or grandfather, or at the time of his death was, a member in good standing within the 10th Masonic District under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, F. & A.M.
-The 10th Masonic District includes the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, or Handcock within the state of Ohio
Deadline: April 13
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
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 15
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
Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District
One $1,000 scholarship
Requirements:
-entering the Natural Resources Conservation Field
-must be Shelby County resident
-open to any high school graduate, current college student, or high school senior
-3 letters of recommendation required
Deadline: April 22
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity - Balanced Man Scholarship
at BGSU, OSU, UC, MU, and UT
One $500 scholarship
Criteria:
-Incoming (BGSU, OSU, UC, MU, UT) freshmen MALES who exhibit balance and all-around excellence
Deadlines Vary from school to school (earliest is April 29)
New Bremen Athletic Boosters Book Scholarship
$500 will be awarded to two females and two males
Requirements:
-be a graduating senior from New Bremen High School
-must be pursuing an associate, technical, or bachelor degree
-must have participated in athletics at New Bremen High School
-have a minimum gpa of 2.75 based on first seven semesters of high school
Deadline: April 29
New Bremen German Township Fire Department Memorial Scholarship
Three $500 scholarships
Requirements:
-shown efforts of public service (from individual through church or community groups and/or from family members through Fire, EMS, Police Military Service)
Note: On the application, please fill out all three opportunities for qualification that apply to you. You may not have something to put in every category (items 3-5). Mark only what applies to you. You do not have to have a family member involved with the Fire Department, EMS, and/or Police Department. Item 5 on the application states any graduate showing effort of public service will be considered for the scholarships. Examples are scouting, church groups, Big Sisters/Big Brothers, Holiday Food Drives, and other volunteer community/public service activities.
Deadline: April 29
The Will to Win Scholarship
Two $5,000 scholarships
Requirements:
-be a high school senior with asthma
-demonstrate outstanding performance in one of the above categories
-document a track record of achievements relevant to entry category
-hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
-have received at least one award related to their entry category
-include all appropriate signatures as needed
-be a US citizen excepted to a US college for fall of 2011
Deadline: April 30
SAMSUNG
Essay competition -300 words
“Is technology critical to a llive presentation? Or is it just a crutch?”
Deadline: April 30, 2011
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 May 1 deadline.
Deadline: May 1
Pythian Sister of Ohio Scholarship
Scholarships available between $250 and $2,500
Requirements:
-Open to high school seniors
Deadline: May 15
Marion Young Farmers and Brad Fleck Scholarship
Four $500 scholarships
Requirements:
-must be a graduating senior of Marion Local or surrounding school districts
-must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or technical school
-must be majoring in some sort of agricultural field (ie. Ag Education, Ag Engineering, Ag Mechanics, Horticulture, Food Science, Ag Business, Soil and Water Sciences, etc.)
Deadline: May 31
MAKING IT COUNT SCHOLARSHIP
Essay competition – 450 t0 600 words focusing on characteristics of success.
Deadline: June 15, 2011
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