Wooster High School Scholarship Information
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2012 Student-View Scholarship Program
The 2012 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $10,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:
• One $4,000 scholarship • Two $1,000 scholarships • Eight $500 scholarships
It’s quick and easy to apply:
• No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average • No essay required • No lengthy application forms • No application fees
Simply log on www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2012.
Don’t wait. The scholarship deadline is April 22, 2012.
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Edna E. Adams Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012 Awards: up to $4,000
Criteria:
• Financial Need • Personal Character • Potential for Leadership • Graduate of Wooster High School
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Leroy and Helen Adams Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Criteria:
• WHS senior • Acceptance of a four-year college or university • Outstanding volunteerism and philanthropic service
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or in the Guidance Office.
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Awards: vary
Criteria:
• Those eligible to apply shall be the child or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard deceased on or after September 11, 2011 • High school senior or high school graduate • Attending an accredited institution of higher education within the United States
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or apply online at www.legion.org/scholarships.
Amici Italiani Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2012 Awards: 4 renewable $1,000 scholarships
Criteria:
• Wayne County, Ohio resident • Accepted as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree program, associate, bachelor, or a one-year certification program • Academic performance • Community service • Preference given to those of Italian descent, but anyone may apply.=
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
The AnimationCareerReview.com “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Awards: Three-$1,000
Criteria:
• Intend to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college • Have a demonstrable record of academic success • Have a passion and driver for an animation and/or design-related field • Must submit an original 500-1000 word essay on a given topic.
Apply online at www.animationcareerreview.com
Roy Bates Student Athletic Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Award: Eight $2,500 scholarships
Criteria:
• Wayne County residents who are Wayne County high school seniors that have played baseball, softball or basketball • Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher • Demonstrated good citizenship • Financial need is considered
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Big 33 Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2012
Awards: $1,000
Criteria:
• Enrolled in public or private school in Ohio • 2.0 or higher GPA-Academic Achievement • Special talents • Overcoming obstacles • Unique endeavors • Financial need • Planning on continuing education at a college or technical school
Apply on-line at www.big33.org
BioOhio Annual Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked by March 12, 2012
Award: Four one-time scholarships for $1,250
Criteria:
• Ohio resident • Senior in good standing • Plan to pursue bio-science related studies at an Ohio college or university
Information can be found at www.bioohio.com/working-learning/bioohio-scholarships.aspx or by e- mailing [email protected]
Darl W. Brooks Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: must be postmarked by April 16, 2012
Award: $1,000
Criteria:
• Wayne County high school senior • Must be a prospective Miami University student • Must be an advanced math student, anything above Algebra II • Essay required Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Cargill Community Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Awards: 350 $1,000
Criteria:
• Pursuing a two or four-year degree • Applicants must have academic achivement, leadership activities and community service • Must obtin a signature from Cargill employee on the application • Children of Cargill employees are NOT eligible
Apply online at www.cargill.com
Cavaliers/First Merit Scholarship
Deadline: February 17, 2012
Awards: 10-$2,000 scholarships
Criteria:
Based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement
500-word essay scholarships may be used at any college, university or other post-high school education facility letter of recommendation needed
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at https://www.firstmerit.com/landing-page/cavs- scholarship.aspx
Cavaliers and Majestic Steel USA Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 5, 2012
Awards: Four $2,000 scholarships
Criteria: • High school seniors who intend to pursue a career in manufacturing at Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College or Lorain Community College for the 2012-13 school year.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at www.nba.com/cavaliers/community/education.html.
Mr. & Mrs. Loyd Dalton WHS Athletic Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Awards: $1,000
Criteria:
• Current Wooster High School senior who has attended WHS for all four years • Applicants must have participated/competed in any single or multiple WHS junior varsity/varsity athletic program all four years • Minimum GPA of 2.75 • Demonstrate financial need, be hardworking, and have enrolled or are enrolling in a post- secondary education institution.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Delta Kappa Gamma
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Award: $1,000
Criteria:
Pursuing a career in education
Scholarship information is available in the Guidance Office or contact Lola Franks via e-mail at [email protected] for the electronic copy of the application.
Cheryl K. and James R. Frank Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award: $750
Criteria: • Planning to enter career in health services or veterinary medicine
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Goodyear “Picture Yourself as an Engineer” Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Award: 2-$2,500
Criteria:
• 3.0 GPA or higher • U.S. citizen • Must attend Goodyear Engineering Day on 4/28/12 • Acceptance into a baccalaureate undergraduate engineering program or letter of intent
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at www.goodyear.com/careerday/.
Jack O’Donnell Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award: $1,000
Criteria:
• Member of the WHS golf team during senior year, 11-12 school year • Demonstrated good sportsmanship • GPA of 2.5 or higher • Admitted to an accredited college or university • Financial need may be considered
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Paul Ladd Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award: $160
Criteria: • GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 • Attend a 4-year college or university after graduation • Extra-curricular activities
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up in the Guidance Office.
Lincoln Way Elementary Scott Schleappi Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Criteria:
• Lincoln Way Alumnus • Include letter of acceptance from a college or technical school
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Martin Education Trust
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Awards: Vary
Criteria:
• Senior or past graduate • Academics • Performance and activities outside the classroom • Financial need • Personal qualities such as character, motivation and potential • Full time student pursuing a 4-year or 2-year degree • Resident of Wooster City Schools
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Edward, Arlene and Kaye Maibach
Deadline: March 16, 2012
Award: Minimum of $1,000
Criteria: • Wayne County senior planning to enroll in college full time • 3.0 GPA or higher • Financial need • Submission of 300 word essay
Application is available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or in the Guidance Office.
Clark P. and Laura A. McCoy Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Awards: Vary (awarded in 2011-11 scholarships ranging from $1,000-$4,000)
Criteria:
• Financial need • Academic record • Extra-curricular activities • Work experience
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Clinton E. Missler Agri-Scholarship
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Award: $230
Criteria:
• Wayne County resident • Graduate of accredited high school • Planning a career in agriculture, farm economics, animal husbandry, animal nutrition and research, or soil and water conservation.
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or in the Guidance Office.
Robert H. & Sara C. Moore Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award: $350 Criteria:
• Financial need • Planning a career in education • 2.5 GPA or higher • Wooster High School graduating senior
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Awards: 2-$2,000 scholarships
Criteria:
• Must be a high school senior • Plan to attend a four-year college • Plan to pursue a career in television or areas relevant to television broadcasting
Apply online at nataslgl.org. Click on “students” from the drop down menu and select “Scholarships”
National Best Buy Community Service Scholarship
Deadline: 2/15/2012
Award: $1,000
Criteria:
Students with solid grades, academic achievement, community service or work history
Open to all students in grade 9-12 planning on further education after high school.
For more information and to apply visit: www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
Students must apply online.
National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2012 Awards: 155 merit co-op scholarships totaling $4 million (renewable, associated with Drexel, Kettering, University of Toledo, Johnson and Wales, University of Cincinnati, Rochester Intitute of Technology and Wentworth Institute of Technology)
Criteria:
• 3.5-4.000 GPA • must be accepted at one of universities above • must have a well-balanced schedule of academics and extracurricular activities
Apply online at www.co-op.edu
Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Proprietary Schools
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Awards: 340 scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $16,038
Criteria:
• “C” average or higher and meet college entrance requirements • must be nominated by a state senator (follow instructions on application) • begin classes either the summer or fall term following graduation • may apply for three scholarships
Applications are available in the Guidance Office. See listing of schools that apply to these scholarships on the application; There are approximately 30 different career/technical schools available for a variety or scholarships. For example: Art Institute of Ohio, ITT Technical Institute.
There are excellent scholarship opportunities in accounting, business, criminal justice, computers, dental assisting, electronics, paralegal, medical assisting, etc.
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Deadline: postmarked by March 2, 2012
Awards: 3-$1,000 scholarships
Criteria:
• Be an Ohio high school senior • 2.5 GPA or higher • Attend a 4-year accredited college • Write an essay on given topic
The Orrville Community Chorus, Inc.
Deadline: postmarked by April 1, 2012
Award: 2-$1,000 non-renewable scholarships
Criteria:
• Seniors graduating from a Wayne County high school who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and participation in music activities • To continue the study or music at an accredited college or university • Scholarship applications must include an essay and letter of recommendation from a music teacher or private instructor
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
OSROA (Ohio School Resource Officer’s Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Award: $500
Criteria:
• Current Ohio high school senior • Complete essay (no more than 250 words) answering: “How My School Resource Officer Made a Positive Difference in My School.”
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
William “Bill” Patterson Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award: $1,000
Criteria:
• 3.0 GPA or higher • Plan on attending Ohio Northern University full-time
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org
Printing Industries Education Funds (PIEF) Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2012
Awards: $1,500-$5,000
Criteria:
• Pursuing a career in the graphic communications industry, print management, printing technology, or graphic arts • High school senior not starting college yet, a current student in college, or working in the graphic communications industry • Be a legal resident of Ohio or Kentucky • 2.5 GPA minimum • seeking 2 or 4 year degree in a graphic arts program.
Apply online at www.pianko.org
Quota International of Wooster Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2012
Award: $500-$1,000
Criteria:
• Resident of Wayne County • Full time student pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree • Strongly favor those students entering that field. Those interested in a career in medicine, counseling, social work or special education are also considered. • Financial need • Academic performance • New students admitted to an accredited college and special funds to help adults returning to college
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
School Safety Patrol Grant Award Program
Deadline: postmarked by April 16, 2012
Award: Ten $1,000 grants
Criteria: • High school seniors who were once a member of school safety patrol squad—may be used for college, apprenticeship program, or trade school • Academic performance • In-school and out-of-school activities • References • Essay required
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at www.aaa.com
Dana Shafer Scholarship
Deadline March 26, 2012
Award: One $425 scholarship
Criteria:
• Plan to attend a two-year or four-year post-secondary educational institution • 3.0 GPA or higher • demonstrated leadership in school and/or community • participated in community service
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Frances Gerberich Shoolroy Scholarship
Deadline: April 18, 2012
Awards: One or more four-year scholrships, $3,000 per year
Criteria:
• Wooster High School senior • Financial need • Good character • Good leadership skills • 2.5 GPA or higher (maintained throughout college)
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Beulah V. Siegel Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2012
Awards: Tuition and fees beyond the resources made available to the student will be paid by this award. In addition, up to $1,500 per year may be paid for course and lab fees, books, lab materials, etc. Award may not be used for room and board, personal or travel expenses. At the discretion of the scholarship committee, this award is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of academic requirements, good conduct and until the attainment of an undergraduate degree (up to four years).
Criteria:
• Must include copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA • Financial need • Wooster High School graduating senior
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or in the Guidance Office.
Lucille F. Silver Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award: $2,300 (minimum $1,000 per recipient)
Criteria:
• Planning to pursue a career in eduation • Personal character • Academic skill • Potention for leadership • Financial need
Applications are available online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or pick up an application in the Guidance Office.
Mary Alice Streeter Scholarship
Deadline: August 1, 2012
Awards: Vary
Criteria:
• Undergraduate and/or graduate scholarships available • For individuals pursuing a degree relevant to medical practice management at accredited universities and collges • Must include: letter stating career goals and objectives relevant to medical practice management, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
US Bank’s Internet Scholarship
Deadline: October 2011-March 2012
Awards: 40 $1,000 each
Criteria:
• High school seniors who will be attending a U.S. Bank Student Loan eligible four-year college or university • Selected through a random drawing • Must apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship
Al and Judy Van Wie Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Award: $1,000 this first year; $1,500 for the following three years
Criteria:
• Have an eligible physical disability • Continuing education at a technical college or 4-year college
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Ella Weiss Scholarship Fund
Deadline: must be postmarked by April 30, 2012
Award: Range from $1,000-$1,500 (renewable, but must re-apply each year)
Criteria:
• Resident of Ohio • Under the age or 23-current senior or past graduates may apply • Must be attending a four-year college in Ohio • Awards heavily weighted on need and potential for academic success in college • Must complete all sections of application or it will be rejected! Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Wooster Exchange Club
Deadline: April 13, 2012
Award: Up to $1,000
Criteria:
• Strong academic record • Record of service to school and community • Financial need • Available to seniors from Northwestern, Smithville, Triway and Wooster High Schools
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Wooster High School Alumni & Friends Association
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Awards: Four $1,000 scholarships given to students entering a two-year or four-year program
Criteria:
• A Wooster High School graduate of current year and expect to enroll within five months of receiving award. • Must be pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university or no less than an associates degree or similar vocational post-secondary training at an accredited institution.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Wooster Kiwanis Club Achievement Award
Award: Up to $1,500 for each award recipient
Deadline: March 14, 2012
Criteria:
• Graduating senior at Wooster High School or Wayne County Career Center • Resident of Wooster, Ohio (open-enrolled students must reside in Wayne County) or a member of the WCSCC Key Club • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA • Attend a 2 or 4 year college after graduation • Evaluation based on scholastic achievement and involvement in extra-curricular activities both within school and the community.
Applications are available online at www.woosterkiwanis.org or in the Guidance Office.
Wooster Noon Lions Scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Award: One $1,000 scholarship and possibly more.
Criteria:
• Wooster High School student • 2.0 GPA or higher • financial need • preference given to visually handicapped students, students with visually handicapped parents and students planning to teach the visually handicapped, however, it is not limited to these students.
Encouragement is recommended for all students to apply for this scholarship. If no one meets the above criteria, they will award the scholarship to any student pursuing further education beyond high school.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Wooster Rotary Art Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Award $1,000
Criteria:
• Must be a graduating senior from Wooster High School • 3.0 GPA or higher • Financial need considered • Past experience and participation in visual and/or performing arts
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Wooster Rotary Club Scholarship
Sam Shapiro Scholarship
Lee Culp Scholarship
(one application for three scholarships)
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Awards: Five Rotary Scholarships for $1,800; one Sam Shapiro Scholarship for $2,500 and one Lee Culp Scholarship for $1,500
Criteria:
• Academic skill • Personal character • Leadership potential • Financial need
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org.