Month by Month
Scholarship Listing
Ohio Army Nat’l Guard and all military branches offer scholarship opportunities.
See American Legion’s “Need a Lift” booklet for scholarships related to military
service.
Each senior should go to fastweb.com answer the questions, get your own
mailbox, and check it periodically!
Indicates Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !
FYI: Berea College will select 400 new students this fall. Each admission means
a scholarship worth $50,000-$80,0000 for most. Berea is interested in attracting
students who are committed to causes and people in their surrounding
communities. The majority are in the top 20% of their class with family income
between $12,000-$45,0000.
IPFW--Chancellor’s Merit Award--3.0GPA and ACT of 24--first come, first serve, 50
given--$12,300/year
NSCC--3.25 and you receive half-tuition scholarship. Add a 23 ACT and you go
free!
October:
www.anycollege.net
click on “win a scholarship” and apply for these randomly given $1000
scholarships.
Go to
best buy to download application. March 1 deadline...the first 15000
received will be considered... 4 scholarships given for each congressional
district in the US
Apply
www.coca-colascholars.org by Oct 31
3.0 GPA Any accredited U.S. institution MUST apply online
Council of Ohio College of Pharmacy
(6) - $1,000 Pharmacy at ONU, OSU, UC & UT Minority Students Fall
Application in Guidance Office
The Defiance College Pilgrim Scholarship (half-tuition)
3.4 GPA, 24 ACT, or 1110 SAT required to compete(2 times available each year)
Oct 22 and March 18 deadlines
Application in Guidance Office
The Defiance Scholarship (full tuition)
28 ACT or 1240 SAT and 3.8 GPA required to compete (2 times available each year)
Oct 22 and March 18 deadlines
Defiance College Presidential Service Award
Up to $34,000 over 4 years 2.5 GPA or higher; 21 on ACT As soon as possible
Application in Guidance Office
IPFW Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholarship
27ACT or 1200SAT rank top 5%--get full tuition and fees--no deadline, no limit
on how many will be given and no scholarship application required.
“There Ought to be a Law” essay contest....Ohio
Bar Association--search in “Public”
area under “Programs”/Law Day Essay Contest for aid in preparation. Jan 31
deadline
for grades 7-12
ONU Scholarships--Must be accepted by Dec 1 to be eligible.
ONU Poetry Contest--grades 9-12 deadline Feb 1 See Mrs. Bandy for more info.
VFW Tribute School Program--www.vfw.org--ages 16-18, son/daughter or
grandson/granddaughter of a veteran or of those currently in uniform.
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation--may apply if you lost a parent to breast
cancer; deadline is mid-November.
November:
University of Toledo - Leadership UT
3.0 GPA, 21 on ACT or SAT combined 1000; Creative essay, letter of
recommendation
Application in Guidance Office
Engineering Scholarships (SAE)
3.5 GPA December 1 Application in Guidance Office
2.5 GPA Nov 14 Working part-time, Financial need, Community Service or
Extracurricular participation. (scholarshipmanagers@erols.com)
3.5 GPA Competition must apply for competition by Nov. 20.
Testing dates are December 2 and December 9. Application in Guidance Office
Nat’l Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Located in NY)
applications in guid or online ; deadline Dec 1
Lima Chapter of OH Certified Public Accountants
For: those majoring in accounting Deadline: Nov 15
December:
Based upon ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for
self, family and community; ability to succeed in college. Go to
www.axa-achievement.com Dec 15 deadline
American General Scholarship
$500, $1000 February 1
Demonstrate positive character traits of kindness, respect, and good
citizenship.
Top 1/2 of class, not including top 10% Application in Guidance Office--Oct.
Engineers Foundation of Ohio
3.0 GPA; ACT Math=29, English=25 December 10
Application in Guidance Office--Oct.
Joseph Fichter Scholarship Contest
Parents or grandparents must be member of Ohio Farmers Union. Dec. 31 deadline
4 year college or university
Son/Daughter of employees of Norfolk Southern, Norfolk & Western RR, North
American Van Levies December 31
Application in Guidance Office
Ohio Arts Crafts Guild
2.5 GPA Visual Arts January 1
Application in Guidance Office
Scholarship Competition
Essay www.gwcf.org for details January 1
January:
Bowling Green State University
$1000-$2500 per year 27 ACT January 15
Application in Guidance Office
American Diabetes Association
$1,000 Any field of study, Any Institution Resident of Ohio with diabetes
Mid January Application in Guidance Office in Dec.
Ohio JCI Senate
Financial need, involvement in extracurricular Jan 15
http://www.big33.org/application.htm
2.75 GPA Any field, Any Institution H.S.Seniors of Ohio & Pennsylvania
February 2 Application in Guidance Office in November
Big 33
ELKS Scholarship
Most Valuable Student...based on scholarship (450 points), leadership(350
points) and need(200 points). January 1 Education grants available at
web-ster.net/ohioelks/
Application in Guidance Office in November
Ohio State Alumni Assoc. - Paulding/Van Wert Chapter
GPA 3.0 Any field Paulding and Van Wert County students Feb. 15
Application available in January; file FAFSA form as soon after Jan. 1 as
possible.
Application in Guidance Office
UT Scholarships
Minimum GPA of 3.0 and 20 on ACT Jan. 15
Phi Delta Kappa
$1,000 Non-renewable BGSU High school seniors majoring in education
January 31-BGSU Application in Guidance Office in December
FEBRUARY:
Presidential Scholarship
3.25 GPA, 23 ACT Full Tuition Scholarship Any field, Northwest State
February 1 Application in Guidance Office
Indicates Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !
National FFA Scholarship
FFA member majoring in Ag related career in college Mid Feb
See Ag Instructor or Guidance Office
Darwin Turner --Univ of Cincinnati
Must be “person of color” who has a B average or above Jan 15
www.Plato.org
Anyone can apply Feb. 1
Walmart Community Scholarship “Good Works”
Online at www.walmartfoundation.org Feb 1
Need 2.5 GPA
Lawrence Ackerman Scholarship (Fort Wayne Z00)
For those who love animals! Feb. 1
American Cancer Society Survivor’s Scholarship
For: students with a history of cancer Deadline: Feb 28
ASAP/Union Bank and Trust
www.asapubt.com Feb. 15
Cargill Scholarship Program for Rural America
Seniors w/Families who derive at least half of their income from farming
Mid-February
Application--call 1-800-448-1285
Cash for College
2.5 GPA; applications in guid office; March 31 deadline
Ohio Academic Scholarship Program - Board of Regents
Top 5 Seniors Based on GPA & ACT scores
Automatically submitted for the top 5 by Guidance Office $2,000 per academic
year
Ohio College/University Ohio resident
Owens Community College Trustees’ Merit Scholarship
3.0 GPA $2,000 Owens Community College Mid-February
Apply and be accepted at Owens, complete application for scholarship
Application in Guidance Office
Land O Lakes Feed Scholarship
$1000 March 1 Must major in livestock production or related field
Application in Guidance Office
Paulding-Putnam Electric Co-Operative
3.0 GPA, Interview
Your family must be a Paulding-Putnam Electric customer Mid February
Application in Guidance Office in January
Delbert Latta Scholarship--BGSU
3.0 GPA, involved in extracurricular Activities
$1000 to BGSU Mid-February
Application available in Guidance Office in December
Indicates
Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !
Defiance Hospital
Defiance area students Nursing or Health Career March 1
Call Defiance Hospital for application information
Lima Area Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union
(3) $500 Any field Any Institution Feb 14
Application in Guidance Office after January 1
Elks Educational Grants
$1000 Need-Based Early March Download from
elks (click on BPOE Elks Online.
Then click on "scholarships")
Very attainable...apply!
Van Wert Co HCE Scholarship--$200
App available in guid after March 1; anyone may apply; July 1
Northtowne Mall
Scholarship
2.5; Majoring in Business; Essay Required March 1
General Motors Community Scholarship Program
For students planning to major in engineering, manufacturing technology or
business. Summer internship at Defiance-Powertrain required; 40 hours of
community service annually required.
Based on academic achievements, participation in community and extracurricular
activities, letters of reference, a 200 word essay; March 31 deadline
Ohio Society of CPAs---Mid-March deadline; accounting majors
March
Ayn Rand: The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Go to
Ohio Society of CPA for more info. Deadline in mid April
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Ohio High School seniors $1,000 Essay Contest
Any field, 4 year Accredited college/university Mid-March
Application in Guidance Office in January
USA Funds
Applications in Guid office; April 1 deadline
IPFW Art Scholarship
Art, IPFW Must submit a portfolio,2 letters of recommendation, transcript &
application.
Mid-March Application in Guidance Office after January 1
Lonnie Stoller Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA, $500, Essay 400 words Any field, Any school W.T. Senior
April 1 Application in Guidance Office after Feb. 1
Van Wert County Farm Bureau
Students residing in Van Wert County whose parents are member of the Farm Bureau
Call 238-3819 for application
Lima Memorial Hospital
Students entering a health-related career March 30
Paulding Co Hospital Scholarship
For healthcare majors; deadline is April 1; applications available after March 1
in guid. office
Indicates Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !
Jerald Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship 2.5; art related major; May 1 deadline
Shelly A. Litzenberg Memorial Scholarship
Female, 3.0, 2 varsity letters in girls basketball April 15
Rio Grande Community College
Ohio First Scholarship to valedictorians and salutatorians March 15
Northwest St. Community. College Marie Ritchey Scholarship
Interview Secretarial field $1,000 - renewable
Students from Paulding, Defiance, Williams, Fulton & Henry Counties
Northwest State Community College End of March Application in Guidance Office
OCEA Scholarship
3.4 GPA $750 OCEA (Co-op school in Ohio) Member School
Mid-March Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Offices
3.0 GPA Any field, Any Institution Seniors attending an Ohio College/University
Mid-March Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Ohio Fireman’s Association
$1,200 Nursing, Any high school student Any nursing school in Ohio
Mid-March Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Ohio Newspapers Foundation Minority Scholarship
(3) $1,000 Minority H.S. Senior with 2.5 GPA pursuing a newspaper journalism
career
End of March Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
One selected senior--based on GPA/ACT
$1,500 renewable for 4 years
Any field, Any school March (Selected student will be notified.)
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
$7,500 Any field, Any Institution Outstanding scholar athlete
Mid-March Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Wayne Trace Ed. Association./Wm.Spitzer
Wayne Trace H.S. Senior 3.0 Any field, Any school
March Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Michiana College
$1000 Short essay 2.0 GPA, extra-curricular activities, community contributions
March 31
Winners Club Scholarship
H.S. student with a 2.5 GPA $1,000, Elementary or Secondary Education
State supported college/university in Ohio Not before February 1 or after April
15
Application in Guidance Office after Feb 1
Ohio School Boards Educational Scholarship
3.0GPA Education Major March 31 Application in Guidance Office after March 1
Paulding Co. Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship
$500 to top candidate from WT 3.0 GPA April 1 Applications in Guidance office
after March 1
Indicates Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !
Chevy R.E.W.A.R.D.S.
Female, 3.2 GPA Plan to be in college athletics March 15
Marshall Field’s
Participation in the Arts Pick up application at any store between Jan 2-March 1
March 15
Hispanic Awareness Scholarship March 31
Ohio Assoc of Garden Clubs
Majors in Horticulture, Conservation... March 15
Applications in guid office after Feb. 1
William D. Squires
Fin Need Squires Foundation April 1
NW Region of Ohio School Boards Scholarship for prospective educators
3.0 GPA Deadline is March 31
April
Darwin Hemenway Scholarship
Descendant of a U S Marine One time $500
Deadline May 1 Application in Guidance Office after April 1
Tylenol Scholarship
Go to
Tylenol April 30 deadline
Theodore P Rosswurm Scholarship
3.0 GPA, 5 Varsity Letters Character, sportsmanship, academics and community
service April 15
Asthma Athlete Scholarship
(5) $1,000 - (4) $5,000 - (1) $10,000
H.S. student w/asthma, participated in sports high academic record
Any field of study leading to a bachelor’s degree
Any regionally accredited U.S. College April 30
Application in Guidance Office after March 1
Farm Bureau Burl Barnes, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Paulding Co. students , member of Paulding. Co. Farm Bureau, active or assoc.
Any field of study, Any school Application in Guidance Office in Feb. April 15
Van Wert Elks-Nursing Scholarship
Pursuing nursing degree Early May
Applications from Louis A. Crow 847 W. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Scholarship for Outstanding Effort
Need, Community Activities, classroom achievements, and future plans--someone
who shows outstanding effort! Mid April Applications in the Guidance Office
after March 1
Paulding Co. Chapter of Ohio Retired Teachers Assn.
$300 Educations Major April 15 Applications in Guidance Office after March 1
Indicates Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !
J.P. Crain Family Scholarship
Seniors attending Paulding County High Schools with a “B” Average Renewable Any
field of study, any Institution Application in Guidance Office after March 1
April 15
Jacob Scholarship Trust
Strictly Need Based Varies Any field of study April 28 Application in Guidance
Office after March 1
Paulding County Agricultural Scholarship
2.5 GPA or College GPA of 2.0 May 1
Degree in Agricultural or related field Ohio College
Application from guidance office in March--due to Paulding Co. Ext. Office
Paulding Co 4-H Scholarship
Must be 4-H member May 1
Gen Fed (Credit Union) Scholarship (Carroll, Prather, Young Scholarship)
$1000 Must be member of this credit union
Essay Mid April Call 258-5151 for application
May
Flickinger Foundation (Van Wert Co. Foundation)
Any field of study, Any school Paulding County Students June 1
Applications available April 1
No money is granted until 1 year of successful college has been completed
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
Any Children of disabled or deceased war veterans, prisoners of war or MIA
July 1 Application in Guidance Office after January 1
Paulding Area Visiting Nurses Scholarship
Nursing Any school Paulding County students
Application made available June 1
Application from guidance office or from Paulding Area Visiting Nurses
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Employees attending Lima Tech or OSU Lima June 30 Application in Guidance Office
Nursing Education Assistance Loan Program
Must attend Ohio Nursing school and work in Ohio after graduation June 1
ASM International
Major in Metallurgy/Materials Science June 15
Wells Fargo --sign up for scholarship sweepstakes by May 31.
Indicates Local Scholarships for which students who qualify should be sure to
apply !