2015-2016 Scholarship Guide

Opportunities for Education and Training Beyond High School

December 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians and Seniors:

We are pleased to present this Scholarship Guide that has been assembled by eight of the Wayne County schools and the Wayne County Community Foundation.

The purpose of this booklet is to assist students and their families in obtaining scholarships for higher education. The information that you will find within this booklet is as current as possible. The helpful hints, meaningful suggestions and Internet sites should benefit everyone. This guide provides information for over 100 scholarships that are being awarded by foundations, corporations, governmental agencies, clubs, and other organizations on the local, regional state, and national levels.

If you need further information or assistance, feel free to contact your high school guidance counselor, listed below, or contact the Wayne County Community Foundation at 330-262-3877. We wish you luck in your pursuit of financial assistance for post high school education.

Sincerely,

Lacie M. Neal Program Manager Wayne County Community Foundation

DALTON HIGH SCHOOL SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 177 North Mill Street, Dalton, OH 44618 200 Smithie Drive, Smithville, OH 44677 Mr. Luke Grau, Guidance Counselor Mr. Cordell Smith, Guidance Counselor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (330) 828-2261 Ext. 103 Phone: (330) 669-3165

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL TRIWAY HIGH SCHOOL 7473 North Elyria Road, West Salem, OH 44287 3205 Shreve Road, Wooster, OH 44691 Ms. Juliet Thomas, Guidance Counselor Ms. Kim Mitchell, Junior/Senior Counselor E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (419) 846-3833 Ext. 1313 Phone: (330) 264-8685

NORWAYNE HIGH SCHOOL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL 350 South Main Street, Creston, OH 44217 515 Oldman Road, Wooster, OH 44691 Mrs. Amy Frary, Guidance Counselor Wooster High School counselors are available to assist E-mail: [email protected] you with your scholarship questions. Each student is Phone: (330) 435-6384 Ext. 12108 assigned to a counselor by the first letter of their last name. Please refer to the list below to find which RITTMAN HIGH SCHOOL counselor you may contact at (330) 345-4000. 50 Saurer Street, Rittman, OH 44270 Ms. Julie Humes, Guidance Counselor Counselor Ext. Last Name Email: [email protected] Mrs. Gerber 3102 A-G Phone: (330) 927-7144 Mrs. Ertl 3404 H-O Mr. Egli 3107 P-Z

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER TO THE STUDENT ...... 2

DALTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 3

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 6

NORWAYNE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 8

RITTMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 11

SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 13

TRIWAY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 15

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 17

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 22

REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 30

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 32

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ...... 35

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...... 37

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) ...... 37

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE ...... 38

TEN SCAM WARNING SIGNS ...... 39

COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING WEBSITES ...... 40

Every effort has been made to provide accurate and complete information regarding scholarship restrictions, amounts, deadline dates, etc. However, we cannot guarantee that all scholarships listed are without any errors. Please see your Guidance Counselor if you have any questions.

To the Student:

We hope this scholarship booklet will be helpful to you in applying for 2016-2017 school year scholarships. Every effort was made to gather the most accurate information regarding local, state and national scholarship opportunities.

Most scholarships have opening and closing dates. We post the scholarships on our websites. At that time they are available to students for completion. We would like you to follow the procedures below in applying for these scholarships:

1. APPLICATIONS: When you see that we are now accepting applications for a designated scholarship, you may then pick up the application in the guidance office or from the website. Some scholarship applications through the Wayne County Community Foundation will be completed online.

Some physical applications may be available in the guidance office. We do not get all applications in January. We receive them sporadically throughout the year. If you see that you are taking the last application, please let us know.

If the scholarship is through the Wayne County Community Foundation, the scholarship application can also be found on their website at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org or email them at [email protected]. Some applications are completed online, while others may be downloaded.

2. DEADLINES: Keep careful track of application deadlines. Due dates are established by the sponsoring organization and are usually non-negotiable. Missing a deadline can be a costly mistake. Students are responsible for making sure applications are electronically submitted, mailed and/or postmarked on time. Applications being returned to the high school counselor do NOT need to be mailed to the school. To conserve on postage, please feel free to hand deliver those completed application packets.

3. RECOMMENDATIONS: If the scholarship requires letters of recommendation, please give the counselor and/or teacher(s) at least two weeks notice. Requests made the day an application is due will not be honored.

4. ACTIVITY SHEET: Most of the applications require a list of your school activities, community activities, sports, honors, etc. You may want to create an attractive personal data sheet or “brag” sheet on the computer, make good copies, and attach to the application.

5. TRANSCRIPT: If a transcript is required for an application, please submit a transcript request form. Requests should be made at least one day in advance of needing the transcript.

6. THANK YOU LETTER: Students receiving a scholarship are strongly encouraged to send the sponsor or organization a letter or card of appreciation.

We wish you the best of luck. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

~ Your High School Guidance Department

High School Websites:

Dalton High School: www.dalton.k12.oh.us Northwestern High School: http://web2.northwestern-wayne.k12.oh.us/ Norwayne High School: www.norwaynelocal.k12.oh.us Rittman High School: www.rittmanschools.org/hs/guidance Smithville High School: www.green-local.k12.oh.us Triway High School: www.triway.k12.oh.us/hs Wooster High School: www.woostercityschools.org/hs

DALTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. AMERICAN RED CROSS SCHOLARSHIP 4. DALTON ALL-SPORTS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Dalton High School National Honor Society Criteria: Dalton senior who participated in at least member who plans to continue their education at a post- one sports program each year while at Dalton High secondary institution, attempted to donate or donated School. Applicants must have maintained no less blood at a Red Cross blood drive, and participated in than a “C” average one semester each year and been National Honor Society activities. accepted to an accredited school. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: varies depending on pints of blood Amount: $500 collected Number of new awards: two (one male and one Number of new awards: varies female) Contact: guidance counselor Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 15 Deadline for application: March 28

2. ARDEN AND CLARICE SHISLER NATIONWIDE 5. DALTON ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Available to current graduating seniors of Criteria: Available to Dalton High School graduating Dalton High School enrolled in and/or enrolling in a seniors. Applicants must have a balance of participation 2- or 4-year accredited institution of higher learning in academics, extra-curricular activities and community (university, college, technical institute) or currently service/part-time employment, have a minimum 2.50 attending an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year GPA and demonstrate financial need. Two scholarships accredited institution. Applicants must have a may be awarded: 1) WAYNE COLLEGE minimum of a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale, SCHOLARSHIP is available to those meeting the participate in co-curricular or community service above criteria and enrolling at Wayne College, projects, and demonstrate leadership abilities. This University of Akron as a full-time student; 2) scholarship is not renewable, but Dalton High School AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP is available to graduates may apply, if they are currently enrolled in those meeting the above criteria and enrolling at an an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year accredited accredited college, university, or technical school as a institution of higher learning. Preference will be full-time student pursuing a major in any agriculture or given to current graduating seniors. agriculture related field. Previous applicants and/ Term: one year or recipients may not reapply. Amount: $575 available Term: one year Number of new awards: to be determined Amount: $2,000 Contact: guidance counselor or Wayne County Number of new awards: up to 3 Community Foundation at www.waynecounty Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at communityfoundation.org www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 15 Deadline for application: April 15 6. DALTON GOALLINERS FOOTBALL CLUB 3. CLARENCE V. AND EVELYN F. AMSTUTZ SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to a Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating senior from current member of the Dalton High School football Dalton High School and is based on need and merit. team (player, trainer, manager, etc.) to pursue an Term: one year associates or bachelors degree at an accredited Amount: $9,300 (minimum $2,000 each) college, university, or technical school. Applicants Number of new awards: up to 4 must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at scale, as of the completion of their junior year. www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Term: one year Deadline for application: April 15 Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 15

7. DALTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S 12. I. GLEN BERG SCHOLARSHIP/DALTON CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP OF COMMERCE Criteria: This scholarship will be offered to Dalton Criteria: Dalton senior who plans to attend a seniors who have been involved in at least two vocational or technical school. The scholarship can activities in high school as long as funds are be used at any accredited vocational/ technical school available. that offers a two-year program leading to an Term: one year associate degree or certificate of graduation. To Amount: $250 each receive the scholarship money, the recipient must Number of new awards: two (one male and one present to the Dalton Chamber of Commerce proof female) of enrollment such as a receipted fee card. At that Contact: guidance counselor time the recipient will receive $250. The other $250 Deadline for application: March 28 will be disbursed at the beginning of the second year of the recipient’s program. Funds must be used in 8. DALTON LOCAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION two consecutive years. SCHOLARSHIP Term: two years Criteria: Dalton senior who has a minimum GPA of Amount: $500 ($250 each year/proof of enrollment 2.50 and plans to major in education at a required) college/university. Number of new awards: one Term: one year Contact: guidance counselor Amount: $300 Deadline for application: April 15 Number of new awards: 2 Contact: guidance counselor 13. MABEL N. WENGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: March 28 Eligibility: Dalton High School graduating seniors who demonstrate scholastic ability, financial need, 9. DALTON MUSIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP and most importantly, exemplify the selfless Criteria: Dalton senior who is enrolled or plans to generosity and zeal for life that characterized the life enroll at a college or university upon graduation and of Mrs. Mabel N. Wenger. has participated in band and/or choir during their Term: one year years at Dalton High School. Amount: $2,000 Term: one year Number of new awards: 3 to 5 Amount: $500 Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Number of new awards: two www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Contact: high school band or choir director Deadline for application: April 15 Deadline for application: see Dalton band or choir director 14. ORRVILLE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Dalton High School graduating senior that 10. DALTON RURITAN SCHOLARSHIP plans to further their studies. Refer to application for Criteria: Awarded to a current Dalton High School details and essay prompt. graduating senior, to be used towards expenses Term: one year related to his/her post-secondary education. Amount: $500 Term: one year Number of new awards: two Amount: $500 each Contact guidance counselor or Orrville Lions Club Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: March 28 Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 22 15. PAUL R. AND ELIZABETH C. SIMON SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Dalton High School senior who has good 11. DALTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP moral character, scholarship, and needs financial Criteria: Dalton senior who plans to pursue higher assistance. education. Academic achievements, character, Term: four years extracurricular activities, community contributions, Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) and financial need considered. Number of new awards: one Term: one year Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Amount: $500 www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: April 15 Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: March 28 4

16. RANDY COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 19. THE DOVE SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Current or previous graduates of Dalton Criteria: Dalton senior who plans to continue their High School who pursue a career or major in law educational career, has a GPA of at least 2.0, and has enforcement, criminal justice, law, or related field. financial need. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $500 Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: one Contact: guidance counselor Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 8 Deadline for application: April 8

17. ROBERT D. PACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 20. WORKMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Dalton senior who plans to pursue a major Criteria: Current graduating seniors of Dalton and in education at an accredited college/university. Orrville High Schools who demonstrate financial Moral character and academic standing will be need and also may have been overlooked as considered. scholarship candidates, but have shown continued Term: one year improvement, increased self-confidence, and Amount: $500 improved motivation to succeed in a college, Number of new awards: one university, or technical school environment. Contact: guidance counselor Recipients must be admitted to a college or Deadline for application: March 28 university in Ohio, preferably a state school. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA 18. SHISLER’S CHEESE HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP of 2.50 or higher and must provide an essay of their Criteria: Dalton High School senior who plans to story with the application (250-400 words). continue their educational career and has financial Term: one year, awarded the second semester of need. recipient’s freshman year Term: one year Amount: $3,000 Amount: $500 Number of new awards: two (one from DHS, one Number of new awards: one from OHS) Contact: guidance counselor Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Deadline for application: March 28 www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 15

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. AMERICAN LEGION POST 499 5. COMMODITY BLENDERS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Scholarship; Character and Leadership; Criteria: FFA member furthering their study in an Americanism agricultural related field Amount: $500 Amount: $500 Contact: available in guidance office in Spring Contact: Mr. Dan Fulk

2. AMERICAN RED CROSS SCHOLARSHIP 6. DON AND TEARA BUREN SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Must have donated blood at least two Criteria: Available to graduating or graduated high times during high school, been accepted into an school students attending Congress Community institution of higher learning, displayed Church located at 10691 Franchester Rd., West characteristics of leadership, community service and Salem, Ohio. Applicant should demonstrate a balance dedication to NHS among: academic achievement (minimum GPA of Amount: varies 3.75/4.00 for high school or 3.50/4.00 for college), Number of new awards: varies participation in extra-curricular activities, and Contact: Mr. Rod Ferrell; application available in demonstrated community service and/or part-time late-Spring employment. Preference will be given to those with the greatest financial need. If no eligible students 3. ANNE M. WOLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP from Congress Community Church qualify, then the Criteria: Must be a graduate or current graduating scholarship will be available to any Northwestern senior of a Wayne County, Ohio high school; High School graduating senior, based on the criteria preference shall be given to graduates of listed above. Past recipients may re-apply, up to a Northwestern High School. Must be enrolled or maximum of four years. These applications will be enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university. included in the pool of candidates for the current Preference shall be given to applicant who plans to year's selection process. pursue a career in the medical/health sciences or bio- Term: one year, may re-apply medical sciences research. Applicant must have Amount: to be determined battled, or had an immediate family member who Number of new awards: varies battled, breast cancer. Contact: Congress Community Church, 10691 Amount: $1,000 Franchester Rd., West Salem, OH 44287 or Wayne Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at County Community Foundation at www.WayneCountyCommunityFoundation.org www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 15 Deadline for application: May 1

4. BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE SCHOLARSHIP 7. KRISTEN JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Must be a 2014 graduate; an employee of Criteria: Participation in the Northwestern High BCV or have a parent, grandparent or legal guardian School band employed by BCV; going to attend a college, Amount: $600 university, technical school or specialty school; 3.0 Contact: available in guidance office GPA minimum; Scholarship achievement, Deadline for application: February 28 Community Service, Leadership abilities. Essay required. Short interview with each finalist is 8. LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL required. Criteria: Pursuing a medical related career at a four- Amount: $1,000 year college. Contact: available in guidance office Amount: $1,000 Deadline for application: March Number of new awards: awarded to one male and one female Contact: available in guidance office Deadline for application: May 1

9. NORTHWESTERN ALL-SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP 14. SHARON B. KLINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Four-year athlete; earned at least one varsity Criteria: Furthering education; proper moral and letter, been accepted at an institution of higher learning spiritual values; dedication and participation within Amount: varies school and community; kindness and a concern for Number of new awards: varies the well-being of others Contact: Mrs. Judy Reed/Athletic Department Amount: to be determined Number of new awards: to be determined 10. NORTHWESTERN FFA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP #1 Contact: available in guidance office in Spring Criteria: FFA member furthering their study in an agricultural related field 15. TODD BOATNER SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $500 Criteria: Must be a four year athlete; been accepted Contact: Mr. Dan Fulk at an institution of higher learning; display the characteristics of Todd Boatner, which included 11. NORTHWESTERN RURITAN ACADEMIC GIFT leadership in moral and spiritual values, dedication to Criteria: Good attendance, student attitude, the school and team, and friendship and loyalty to community awareness, grades and behavior, classmates and teammates. attending a school of higher learning Amount: to be determined Amount: varies Contact: Mrs. Judy Reed/Athletic Department Number of new awards: varies Contact: available in guidance office in Spring 16. WELTMER ACADEMIC AWARD Criteria: A current graduating senior, enrolled or 12. QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF WEST SALEM enrolling in an accredited college or university Criteria: Accepted at an institution of higher pursuing a degree in education. Applicants must have learning; have good academic standing, be enrolled a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, have in the free/reduced lunch program; possess qualities participated in extracurricular activities, display of responsibility, good moral values, perseverance leadership, and have a demonstrated financial need. and character Amount: $3,000 tuition, $500 for books Amount: $200 minimum Contact: guidance counselor Contact: available in guidance office in Spring Deadline for application: April 1

13. SAMARITAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: Resident of Ashland County or dependent of a Samaritan employee Amount: $1,000 Number of new awards: 5 different scholarships Contact: available in guidance office

NORWAYNE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. ANNA B. SYRIOS SCHOLARSHIP 6. DWIGHT SCHAR SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: A Norwayne senior girl that participated in Criteria: Graduating Norwayne senior planning to extracurricular activities. attend Ashland University full time Term: one year Term: renewable Amount: $500 Amount: varies Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: one Contact: high school guidance counselor Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 1 Deadline for application: April 1

2. CORY PELFREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 7. EDWARD, ARLENE AND KAYE MAIBACH Criteria: This fund provides a scholarship for a NORWAYNE SCHOLARSHIP graduating Norwayne High School senior with a 3.00 Criteria: Norwayne High School seniors who are grade point average and will be attending Mt. Union enrolled in college on a full-time basis (at least 12 College. semester hours). Must have maintained a 3.00 high Term: one year school GPA and must have financial need. Amount: $1,000 Term: one year Number of new awards: one Amount: $4,000 (minimum $1,000 each) Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Number of new awards: varies www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Deadline for application: April 1 www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 1 3. DEAN BLOUGH MEMORIAL FRIENDSHIP AWARD Criteria: Norwayne Senior nominated by another 8. HELEN YOUNGEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP graduating senior who may or may not be planning to Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating senior attend college from Norwayne High School, who has attended Term: one year Norwayne High School a minimum of two years, Amount: $100 for recipient, $50 for writer with a preference to students from the Burbank, Number of new awards: one Ohio, area who attended elementary school in the Contact: high school guidance counselor Burbank school district. Applicant must be enrolled Deadline for application: April 1 in an accredited college or university as a full-time student (12 hours per semester or its equivalent in 4. DR. FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP quarter hours). Must have a minimum 3.00 high Criteria: Attended Norwayne for junior and senior school GPA, plan to study elementary education and years, successfully participated in at least one extra- have financial need. This is a four-year scholarship so curricular activity, maintained a “C” average and long as the student maintains a minimum 3.00 GPA pursuing a 2 or 4-year degree leading to a degree in in college, remains a full-time student and continues medical arts or practical nursing program to pursue a degree in elementary education. Term: one year Term: four years Amount: $500 Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 per year) Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: two Contact: high school guidance counselor Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Deadline for application: April 1 www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 1 5. DUANE L. NICHOLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Graduating Norwayne senior Term: one year Amount: varies Number of new awards: one Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 1

9. HENRY YABLONSKI SCHOLARSHIP 12. LAURA B. FRICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Norwayne High School graduating senior Criteria: Norwayne High School graduate who has enrolling in an accredited college, university, or a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service to the technical institution. The recipient of this scholarship community during their junior or senior year of high will be selected on the basis of academic school and has financial need. Must have a high achievement, extracurricular activities, and good school cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or citizenship. higher and must exemplify leadership qualities. Term: one year Term: one year; renewable Amount: $650 Amount: $6,000 ($1,500 per year) Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: two Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 1 Deadline for application: April 1

10. KANDY SWAIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 13. MARLIN SIMMS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Applicant must be a Norwayne High Criteria: Student that attended Burbank Elem. for School female athlete or female student interested in at least 1 year, maintained at “C” or better average, becoming a teacher. Must have a minimum 3.00 planning to attend any type of higher education GPA on a 4.00 scale and be accepted to an accredited institution. college or university. The applicant should show Term: one year passion and love for Norwayne as Kandy Swain did Amount: $500 during her lifetime. Number of new awards: one Term: one year Contact: high school guidance counselor Amount: $500 Deadline for application: April 1 Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 14. MCILVAINE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Criteria: Norwayne High School senior majoring in Deadline for application: April 1 Education Term: one year 11. LARRY & CINDY ACKER SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1000 Criteria: Graduating senior of Norwayne High Number of new awards: one School or Wooster High School, located in Wayne Contact: high school guidance counselor County, Ohio. Applicants must be enrolled or Deadline for application: April 1 enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university and planning to pursue a college degree in the area of 15. NHS CLASS OF ’66 SCHOLARSHIPS business, education, or political science. Applicant Criteria: Student must have maintained a “C” or must have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a better scholastic average during their four years of 4.00 scale during the four years of high school. high school, must have attended Norwayne during Norwayne applicants must have attended at least one his/her junior and senior years, and must be a year at Norwayne Elementary or Norwayne Middle Norwayne graduate. The recipient shave have School. Wooster applicants must have attended at demonstrated financial need and academic potential. least one year of elementary or middle school in Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited program Wooster City Schools. on a full time basis. $2,500 recipients shall not Term: one year receive other Norwayne based scholarships. Amount: $500 Term: one year Number of new awards: two (one NHS, one WHS) Amount: $2,500 (for student intending to pursue Contact: high school guidance counselor any advanced degree); $2,500 (for students that Deadline for application: April 1 attended all four years at Norwayne High School, with preference given to lifetime members of the Norwayne School District); $5,000 ($2,500 each semester for student intending to pursue a four-year college degree on a full time basis) Number of new awards: 3 Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 30

16. NORWAYNE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 20. ROBERT YARNELL CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Senior boy and girl athlete, nominated by AWARD coach, earned at least 1 varsity letter, GPA of 2.0 or Criteria: Norwayne senior pursuing a career in better and top 50% of graduating class, planning to reforestation, conservation or environmental studies, pursue degree from 2 or 4-year program. maintaining a “C” or better average. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $500 each Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one male, one female Number of new awards: one Contact: high school guidance counselor Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 30 Deadline for application: April 1

17. NORWAYNE LOCAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 21. SHS MANN SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Norwayne High School senior who Criteria: Norwayne graduate attending a post- attended Sterling Elementary School for at least one secondary institution majoring in education. year, has his or her primary residence in Milton Term: one year Township, and has been admitted to an accredited Amount: $750 college or university Number of new awards: one Term: one year Contact: high school guidance counselor Amount: $1,690 Deadline for application: April 1 Number of new awards: one Contact: high school guidance counselor 18. RENE ESHLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: April 1 Criteria: Involvement in Norwayne’s basketball program, demonstrates service to community and 22. STEINER FAMILY DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP Norwayne Local Schools, academic achievement Criteria: Norwayne senior with past contributions considered. of excellence in the Theatre program with definite Term: one year plans to pursue an education past high school. Amount: $1,000 Term: one year Number of new awards: one Amount: $500 Contact: high school guidance counselor Number of new awards: one Deadline for application: April 1 Contact: Mrs. Smith Deadline for application: April 1 19. RICH ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Graduating Norwayne senior with a minimum GPA of 3.00, who plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student majoring in the field of education or science. Applicant must have participated in extra-curricular activities (preferably track & field and/or cross country). Applicant must have attended Norwayne during both his/her junior and senior year. Term: one year Amount: $1000 Number of new awards: one

Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 1

RITTMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted in the description, scholarships require the completion of the RHS Common Application and are due to the Guidance Office by February 19, with recommendation sheets due by March 4.

1. BRYAN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 5. JOHN HODOVAN SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Rittman High School senior athletes Criteria: RHS senior exemplifying the standards planning to attend a two- or four-year accredited utilized for Buckeye Boys or Girls State. college. Must have a 3.00 GPA or higher and have Term: one year participated in at least 2 Varsity Sports. Amount: $535 Term: one year Number of new awards: one Amount: $1,200 each ($600 each semester) Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department Number of new awards: two (1 male, 1female) Deadline for application: see note above Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department Deadline for application: see note above 6. RITTMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP 2. EUGENE A. SHARICK MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Rittman High School senior planning to Criteria: RHS senior planning to study music in attend a four-year accredited college. Must have a preparation for a career of professional performance GPA above 3.00, be interested in pursuing a business or teaching. Minimum of two years of music at RHS or related field of study, display philanthropic and accepted to an accredited university or college. attributes, demonstrate leadership abilities, and most Term: four years renewable importantly, exhibit work ethic characteristics. Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 per year) for each Term: one year Number of new awards: two Amount: $500 Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department Number of new awards: one Deadline for application: see note above Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department Deadline for application: see note above 3. FRANCES GERBERICH SHOOLROY SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Rittman High School senior, preferably 7. RITTMAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (REA) female, with financial need and good scholarship and SCHOLARSHIP character. Must be a full-time student. Criteria: Rittman High School senior planning to Term: four years attend a two- or four-year accredited college. Based Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year) on academic achievement, participation in student Number of new awards: one and community extracurricular activities, citizenship Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department and character, career interest (education and other Deadline for application: see note above related helping professions will be given priority), and financial need. 4. FRIENDSHIP AWARD Term: two years Criteria: RHS senior who has provided service to Amount: $750 ($250 first year; $500 second year) the community through friendship, cooperation, & Number of new awards: one unity of endeavor; a scholarship will also be given to Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department the nominating student. Deadline for application: see note above Term: one year Amount: $480 recipient; $120 nominating student Number of new awards: one of each Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department Deadline for application: see note above

8. RITTMAN LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 11. RITTMAN PTO SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Primary consideration will be given to a Criteria: RHS senior planning to attend a two- or RHS senior who is pursuing a career in education or four-year accredited college. Based on financial human services. Based on academic achievement, need, academic ability, career interest, citizenship, financial need, and participation in student, and character. community, and church extracurricular activities. Term: one year Term: three years – initial award given at the Amount: $250 beginning of the recipient’s second year at an Number of new awards: two accredited post education institution. Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Amount: $500 per year ($1,500 total) Department Number of new awards: one Deadline for application: see note above Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Department 12. ROGER & EVELYN HESSIDENCE AND FAMILY Deadline for application: see note above SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Rittman High School senior with a 9. RITTMAN MASONIC & EASTERN STAR minimum 3.00 GPA, who has demonstrated SCHOLARSHIP outstanding academic character and community Criteria: Rittman High School senior planning to involvement and has been accepted at a four-year attend a two- or four-year accredited college who has college or university financial need and has a 2.50 GPA or better. Term: one year Term: renewable, four years Amount: $2,500 Amount: $3,400 ($850 per year) Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: one Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Department www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: see note above Deadline for application: Application online: www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org. Must 13. ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP be submitted to RHS Guidance Office by February Criteria: Rittman High School senior planning to 19; recommendation sheets due March 4 attend a two- or four-year accredited college. Based on academic achievements, participation in student 10. RITTMAN MOOSE LODGE #860 SCHOLARSHIP and community extracurricular activities, financial Criteria: Rittman High School senior planning to need, and career interest (business or professional attend a two- or four-year accredited college who careers will be given priority). has a 2.50 cumulative GPA or better and community Term: one year involvement. Amount: $750 Term: one year Number of new awards: one Amount: $500 Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Number of new awards: one Department Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Deadline for application: see note above Department Deadline for application: see note above 14. WADSWORTH – RITTMAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Applicant must be graduating seniors of Rittman High School or Chippewa High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must have a minimum 3.20 GPA, on a 4.00 scale, and be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a four- year educational institution, pursuing a field of study in the medical, nursing, or health services professions. Term: one year Amount: $3,000 Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 15 12

SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. ALL SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB ATHLETIC 4. GREEN LOCAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION/OEA/NEA SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Smithville High School graduating seniors Criteria: Smithville High School graduating seniors who plan to attend a two- or four-year college of their accepted and remaining in a bachelor’s degree choice as a full-time student. Must have earned two program as a declared Education Major at an or more varsity letters (including cheerleading), have accredited four-year college or university. strong moral character, strong academic achievement, Term: varies and community and school participation. Amount: varies Term: one year Number of new awards: varies Amount: $500 Contact: high school guidance counselor Number of new awards: four Deadline for application: March 11 Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: March 11 5. HOSTETLER SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Awarded to the Valedictorian of the 2. BLOSSER BROTHERS (LEE AND JOHN) graduating class and the applicant must pursue a 4-year SCHOLARSHIP degree program. Criteria: A Smithville High School graduating Term: one year senior who is enrolled in college as a full time Amount: $600 student and has financial need. Preference toward Number of new awards: one students who have physical handicaps. If physically Contact: high school guidance counselor handicapped, there is no limitation on the field of Deadline for application: March 11 study. If not physically handicapped, applicant must be studying some field of agriculture. 6. MARSHALLVILLE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Term: one year Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior Amount: $11,700 who has been accepted as a full-time student in either Number of new awards: varies a two-year associate degree or a four-year college Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at program. Based on scholastic aptitude, community www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org and school activity participation, and financial need. Deadline for application: April 15 (separate Term: one year application) Amount: to be determined Number of new awards: one 3. DAVID HEDRICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Contact: high school guidance counselor Criteria: Applicant must be a graduate or current Deadline for application: March 11 graduating senior of Smithville High School, attending or planning to attend an accredited college 7. MCCAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP pursuing a degree in an engineering, math, or science Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior related field. Applicants will be evaluated on high who has been accepted on a full-time basis by the school academic record, high school extracurricular post-high school training institution of their choice. activities, civic and charitable activities, and financial Preference towards students who plan to pursue a need. This scholarship is not renewable, however career in teaching, however students considering previous recipients may re-apply. other careers may also apply. Recipient also selected Term: one year based on scholarship and family financial need. Amount: $1,100 Term: one year Number of new awards: varies Amount: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Number of new awards: one www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 30 Deadline for application: March 11

8. NATHAN DILYARD ART SCHOLARSHIP 12. SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior Criteria: This anonymous scholarship is offered on who has taken at least four art classes in high school an annual basis from a Green Local School District and has a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better. family to a Smithville High School graduating senior Preference towards students planning to major in art at the discretion of the family. No application education and then to those majoring in any other art required. or education related field. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: varies Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: one Contact: high school guidance counselor Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: March 11 13. SMITHVILLE ALL-SPORTS HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP 9. OSIE AND LEROY FEUSIER SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: An annual one year non-renewable award Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior of $250 will be made out to one boy and one girl of majoring in Foreign Language or Teacher Education the graduating class of Smithville High School with a and accepted by a college or university prior to 2.50 GPA or higher based on sports March 15 of the current school year. Applicant must accomplishments and leadership. pursue a four-year degree program and have strong Term: one year academics, strong moral character, and community Amount: $250 and school participation. Number of new awards: two Term: one year Contact: high school guidance counselor (separate Amount: varies ($400 minimum) application) Number of new awards: one Deadline for application: March 11 Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: March 11 14. SMITHVILLE RURITAN SCHOLARSHIP/FEUSIER- RURITAN SCHOLARSHIP 10. PHYLLIS TROYER SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior Criteria: A Smithville High School graduating pursuing a two-year associate program, R.N. nursing, senior who will be enrolled as a full-time college or four-year college program and be accepted as a student majoring in Business/Health Care field. full-time student. Based on scholarship, financial Preference toward students who have academic need, and moral and ethical character. accomplishments, financial need, and strong moral Term: one year character. Amount: to be determined Term: one year Number of new awards: multiple Amount: $1,000 Contact: high school guidance counselor Number of new awards: one Deadline for application: March 11 Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: check with guidance 15. TUCKER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP counselor (pick up a separate application) Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior who has provided community service within the 11. SAM’S PIZZA SCHOLARSHIP Marshallville and Smithville communities. Financial Criteria: Smithville High School graduating senior need will also be considered. No application who has been accepted to a post high school required. institution of their choice on a full-time basis. Term: one year Candidates must attach an answer to the question: Amount: $500 Explain what role faith has in your life? Recipient Number of new awards: one or more will be selected based on financial need and strong Contact: high school guidance counselor moral character. Deadline for application: March 11 Term: one year Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one Contact: high school guidance counselor Deadline for application: March 11

TRIWAY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are available to Triway High School seniors who have been admitted to college.

1. ANDREA KAY LANDMAN MEMORIAL 6. KATIE CANTRELL ART SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Must attend an art school or be enrolled in Criteria: Female student with a minimum 30. GPA a fine arts program, minimum 3.0 GPA. with preference given to business or fine arts majors. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $500 Amount: $1,000 Contact: guidance counselor Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: April Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 7. KYLE S. LANG, MD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Must attend a two- or four-year college 2. CSB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM and major in a healthcare field, with a minimum 3.0 Criteria: Scholastic record, personal achievement GPA. Financial need will be considered. and financial need considered. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $500 Amount: $1,000 Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: one Contact: guidance counselor Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April Deadline for application: April 8. MARK KIPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 3. DARL W. BROOKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Triway High School senior who has Criteria: Triway High School senior who is in enrolled at The College of Wooster on a full-time senior advanced math or beyond and has been basis. Recipient must have a minimum of 3.00 GPA admitted to an accredited college or university. at Triway. The scholarship is renewable for four Term: one year consecutive years of enrollment as long as recipient Amount: $1,000 maintains a minimum of 2.50 GPA at The College of Number of new awards: one Wooster. Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Term: renewable, four years www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Amount: $1,000 per year Deadline: April 15 Number of new awards: two Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 4. DOUG WELLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Criteria: Triway High School graduate who plans to Deadline for application: April 30 major in agriculture or education, part-time or full- time, and has a minimum 2.00 GPA. 9. ROBERT “BOB” WHITE MEMORIAL/SHREVE Term: one year AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $500 Criteria: Buckeye Boys State/Buckeye Girls State Number of new awards: one delegate or alternate who has taken the Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at “Americanism and Government” test www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Term: one year Deadline for application: April 30 Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one 5. FUTURE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Contact: guidance counselor Criteria: FEA member and minimum 3.00 GPA Deadline for application: April Term: one year Amount: $250 Number of new awards: varies Contact: www.triway.k12.oh.us/hs/hs-future- educators-america Deadline for application: April

10. ROGER AND MARILYN WELLS SCHOLARSHIP 13. SHREVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) Criteria: Triway High School graduating senior SCHOLARSHIP who has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. One Criteria: Applicant must be a current or past scholarship is available to a worthy male graduate of Triway High School and attending baseball player and one scholarship is available to a college as a full-time student. Must have a 2.50 female softball player. Must be admitted to a college cumulative GPA and plan to pursue a degree in or university as a full-time student. education. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $500 each Amount: $500 Number of new awards: two Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 30 Deadline for application: April 30

11. SGT. MICHAEL T. MAXWELL MEMORIAL 14. TIMOTHY HOPKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Successfully overcome personal or family Criteria: Current Triway High School graduating difficulties, minimum 2.50 GPA. senior or a graduate of Triway High School between Term: one year the ages of 21 and 25 years old; enrolling in or Amount: $1,500 already enrolled in a college, university, or technical Number of new awards: one institute to earn a degree and/or certification in the Contact: guidance counselor field of law enforcement. Applicants enrolled in Deadline for application: March graduate or advance degree/certifications are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to applicants 15. TOM TODARAO ATHLETIC BOOSTERS pursuing their undergraduate degrees or initial SCHOLARSHIP certification. Applicants in pre-law or law school Criteria: At least a two-year athlete with a may not apply. minimum 2.50 GPA. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $1,000 Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: two (one female/ Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at one male) www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: April 1 Deadline for application: March

12. SHREVE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 16. TRIWAY BOARD OF EDUCATION/COCA-COLA Criteria: Minimum 3.00 GPA and school and SCHOLARSHIP community involvement. Criteria: Must attend a two- or four-year college, Term: one year university or technical school. Amount: $500 Term: one year Number of new awards: at least two Amount: $500 Contact: guidance counselor Number of new awards: six (3 female/3 male) Deadline: April Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: March

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. AMERICAN RED CROSS 5. EDNA E. ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Applicant must have a 2.50 GPA or above Criteria: Worthy graduates of Wooster High School and be enrolled in an accredited college or technical who will be pursuing further education. school. Priority given to those who have donated Term: one year blood or have been actively involved in the Amount: $4,600 (minimum $1,000 per recipient) Bloodmobile. Number of new awards: varies Term: one year Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Amount: $1,000, varies www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Number of new awards: varies Deadline for application: March 28 Contact: guidance counselor or website Deadline for application: May 6. FRANCES GERBERICH SHOOLROY SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wooster High School senior with 2. CLARK P. AND LAURA A. MCCOY SCHOLARSHIP leadership ability, financial need, good character and Criteria: Awards are based on a combination of a GPA of at least 2.50. Recipients must attend college academic skill, personal character, and financial on a full-time basis, maintain a 2.50 GPA at college need. Must have exhibited potential for leadership. and re-apply each year. Term: one year Term: four years Amount: varies Amount: $3,000 per year Number of new awards: approximately 10 Number of new awards: three Contact: guidance counselor or website Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Deadline for application: April 7 www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 18 3. THE COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS BANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 7. KYLE S. LANG, M.D. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wooster High School senior continuing Criteria: Current Wooster High School senior who their education. Awards are based on scholastic plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year college and major record, personal achievement, and financial need. in a healthcare field. Online degrees are not eligible. Term: one year Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate Amount: $1,000 financial need. Contact: guidance counselor or website Term: one year Deadline for application: March 28 Amount: $500 Number of new awards: one 4. DANA SHAFER SCHOLARSHIP Contact: guidance counselor or website Criteria: Wooster High School graduating senior Deadline for application: May who plans to attend a two- or four-year, post- secondary educational institution, has a GPA of at 8. LADY A SCHOLARSHIP least 3.00, has demonstrated leadership in school Criteria: Wooster High School senior(s) who has and/or community activities, and has participated in been a member of the WHS Speech and Debate community service activities/projects. Team at least three years and exhibits good Term: determined by selection committee leadership skills. The student must have competed at Amount: to be determined the state tournament twice and have accumulated 375 Number of new awards: to be determined National Forensic League by May of his or her senior Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at year. This scholarship is for a full time student at a www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org two or four year institution. Deadline for application: March 28 Term: one year Amount: $570 Number of new awards: one Contact: speech & debate coach Deadline for application: March 25

9. LEROY & HELEN ADAMS COMMUNITY SERVICE 14. MR. AND MRS. LOYD DALTON WHS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wooster High School senior who has Criteria: Current Wooster High School senior who exemplified outstanding community service and will has attended WHS all four years. Applicants must be attending an accredited four-year college or have participated/competed in any single or multiple university. junior varsity/varsity athletic program all four years. Term: one year Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate Amount: $1,500 financial need, be hardworking, and be enrolled in or Number of new awards: one enrolling in a post-secondary education institution. Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Term: one year www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Amount: $1,000 Deadline for application: March 28 Number of new awards: two Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 10. LINCOLN WAY SCHOLARSHIP www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Criteria: Lincoln Way Elementary alumnus. Must Deadline for application: April 15 include letter of acceptance for college, university or technical school. 15. NANCY, CHERYL, AND JAMES FRANK MEMORIAL Term: one year SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $250 each, varies Criteria: Wooster High School senior planning a Number of new awards: varies career in the field of medicine. Contact: Jeff Mann, former Lincoln Way principal Term: one year Deadline for application: April Amount: $800 Number of new awards: one 11. LUCILLE SILVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Criteria: Wooster High School seniors planning a www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org career in teaching. Deadline for application: March 28 Term: one year Amount: $2,400 (minimum $1,000 per recipient) 16. NORMA AND KENNETH G. RHODE SCHOLARSHIP Number of new awards: varies Criteria: Available to any current Wooster High Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at School graduating senior enrolled/enrolling as a full- www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org time student at an accredited educational institution. Deadline for application: March 28 Applicants must be in the upper half of their class ranking and demonstrate leadership roles in school or 12. MARGUERITE FOLSOM EYSSEN SCHOLARSHIP local community volunteer projects. Past recipients Criteria: Wooster High School valedictorian(s) & may reapply and will be evaluated with the rest of salutatorians(s). Determined by a selection the annual applicant pool. Acceptance of the committee. scholarship shall include a minimum of four hours Term: one year of community service at either the Wooster YMCA Amount: $225 or Main Street Wooster Inc. each year the Number of new awards: determined by selection scholarship is received. committee Term: one year Amount: $1,000 13. MARION ROTHSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Number of new awards: one Criteria: Awards are based on a graduate of Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Wooster High School, majoring in nursing with www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org financial need, who plans to attend Wayne Deadline for application: March 26 College full-time. Career goals must be listed on a separate sheet. Term: one year, renewable Amount: $2,000 Number of new awards: one Contact: Financial Aid Office, The University of Akron/Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville OH 44667; www.wayne.uakron.edu Deadline for application: March 1

17. PAUL LADD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 21. RYDER COACH’S AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wooster High School senior(s) who deserve Criteria: Wooster High School senior who has assistance, have grade point average between 2.50 and competed as a member of the WHS Speech and 3.50, and plan to attend a four-year college or university. Debate Team for at least three years. Recipient must Term: one year have shown growth as a competitor and been a leader Amount: $130 for the team by serving as a division captain or an Number of new awards: one executive committee member. Must have Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at demonstrated the ability to overcome disappointment www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org and/or defeat with dignity and maturity. Deadline for application: March 28 Term: one year Amount: $480 18. ROBERT H. AND SARA C. MOORE MEMORIAL Number of new awards: one SCHOLARSHIP Contact: speech and debate coach Criteria: Wooster High School senior who has Deadline for application: contact speech and maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better and debate coach planning to study in the field of education and has financial need. 22. SAM SHAPIRO SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOOSTER Term: one year ROTARY CLUB Amount: $350 Criteria: Wooster High School senior who has a Number of new awards: one minimum 3.00 GPA, needs financial assistance and Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at is hard-working and deserving of the scholarship. www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Term: one year Deadline for application: March 28 Amount: $2,500 Number of new awards: one 19. ROTARY CLUB OF WOOSTER, OHIO ART Contact: guidance counselor (Rotary Application) SCHOLARSHIP or Wayne County Community Foundation at Criteria: A graduating senior of Wooster High www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org School who has a minimum 3.00 GPA with past Deadline for application: March 28 experiences and participation in visual and/or performing arts. 23. TERRY A. GARDNER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Term: one year Criteria: Wooster High School senior who has Amount: $1,000 attended Wooster High School (WHS) all 4 years. Number of new awards: one Applicants must have participated in the Music Contact: guidance counselor or website Department (Band and/or Choir) all 4 years at WHS Deadline for application: March 28 and plan to pursue a degree in Music. Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, be hardworking, and 20. ROTARY CLUB OF WOOSTER, OHIO SCHOLARSHIP demonstrate leadership and a true passion for music Criteria: Awards are based on a combination of throughout their WHS career. academic skill, personal character, and financial Term: one year need. Must have exhibited potential for leadership. Amount: $1,000 Term: one year Number of new awards: one Amount: $10,000 Contact: guidance counselor or Wayne County Number of new awards: to be determined Community Foundation online at Contact: guidance counselor or website www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: March 28 Deadline for application: April 15

24. W. LEE CULP SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE WOOSTER 28. WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI & “FRIENDS” ROTARY CLUB ASSOCIATION Criteria: Wooster High School senior who has Criteria: A Wooster High School graduate or a full- maintained a GPA of at least 3.00 and must be hard time student (or expect to be a full-time student working and deserving of this scholarship. within five months of receiving the award). Must be Term: one year pursuing a degree at an accredited college or Amount: $1,500 university or no less than an associated degree or Number of new awards: one similar vocational post-secondary training at an Contact: guidance counselor (Rotary Application) accredited institution. or Wayne County Community Foundation at Term: one year www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Amount: $1,000 each Deadline for application: March 28 Number of new awards: two Contact: guidance office or website 25. WEA SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: March 30 Criteria: Awarded to graduating seniors who are planning to major in education with the intent of 29. WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1939 teaching in public education at elementary or SCHOLARSHIP secondary level. Criteria: One of the top five scholastically ranked Term: one year seniors who has been outstanding in participation and Amount: $1,000 leadership in at least two extra-curricular activities Number of new awards: varies during their entire high school career. Contact: guidance counselor or website Term: one year Deadline for application: April 15 Amount: $700 Number of new awards: one 26. WILLIAM "BILL" PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Criteria: Wooster High School seniors who have www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org maintained a 3.00 GPA and plan to attend Ohio Deadline for application: March 28 Northern University as a full-time student. Term: one year 30. WOOSTER KIWANIS CLUB ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Amount: $1,500 Criteria: Awards are based on scholastic Number of new awards: one achievement, involvement in extra-curricular Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at activities within school and the community, with a www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org special emphasis on community service involving Deadline for application: March 28 youth. Must be a graduating senior at Wooster High School or Wayne County Schools Career Center and 27. WOOSTER ALL-SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB be a resident of the Wooster City School District SCHOLARSHIP (open-enrollment students at WHS must reside in Criteria: WHS senior in good standing with a Wayne County) or be a member of the WCSCC Key minimum GPA of 3.4, Parent/Guardian must be a Club. Must also plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 member of the Wooster All-Sports Booster Club, year college/university. lettered in at least one Varsity sport and exemplify Term: one year good sportsmanship, and participated in organized, Amount: Individual awards of up to $1,500. inter-school athletics for at least two full seasons. Maximum total awards of $3,000. Term: one year Contact: guidance counselor or Amount: $1,000 www.woosterkiwanis.org Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: March 14 (to your Contact: guidance office or website counselor) Deadline for application: March 31

31. WOOSTER NOON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Available for students who reside in Wooster, Ohio or who attend or have attended a high school or joint vocational school in Wooster, Ohio. Preference towards visually impaired students; students whose parents or guardians are visually impaired and who have limited means; students with limited means who are in the field of study for sight- related treatment such as ophthalmology, optometry, or nurses or technicians in such related fields; students of limited means who embark on a field of study related to the education of the visually impaired; and other students of limited means. Term: one year Amount: varies Number of new awards: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April

32. ZODY MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wooster High School graduate, whose post high school education was interrupted and has not yet earned their degree. The applicant must either be enrolling in or be a student in good standing of an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school on a full time basis. Preference will be given to students with greatest financial need. Term: one year Amount: $2,500. Award made available after the student has successfully completed a semester and is enrolled for the next semester. Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 18

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS

1. ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP 4. AMICI ITALIANI SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: “Star” Scholarship available to all Criteria: Available to a Wayne County resident who graduating Wayne County high school seniors that has been accepted as a full-time student in an wish to continue their education in a WCSCC Adult undergraduate degree program–associate, bachelor’s Education program. Applicant must complete or a one-year certification program. Award based on requirements to be accepted into a full-time medical, academic performance and community service—not industrial or office program. financial need. Preference given to Italian heritage Amount: $1,000 but anyone may apply. Contact: guidance counselor or the Financial Aid Term: renewable Coordinator, Adult Education, WCSCC, 518 West Amount: $1,000 Prospect Street, Smithville, OH 44667, 330-669-7070 Number of new awards: varies Deadline for application: April Contact: guidance counselor or website Deadline for application: April 2. AHARON WOODRUFF SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Applicant must be a Wayne County 5. ANNE M. WOLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP resident under the age of 70 years old and a current Criteria: Applicant must be a graduate, or current patient diagnosed with a critical/chronic life graduating senior, of a Wayne County, Ohio high threatening disease/illness. Applicant must be a school; preference shall be given to graduates or graduating high school senior or a high school graduating seniors from Northwestern High School graduate with a minimum of a 3.00 GPA showing located in West Salem, Ohio. Applicant must be intent of attending an accredited college, university, enrolled or enrolling in a two- or four-year college or or vocational/ technical school on a full time basis. university. Preference shall be given to applicant who Term: one year, awarded the second semester of the plants to pursue a career in the medical/health recipient’s freshman year sciences or biomedical sciences research. Applicant Amount: $5,000 must have battled, or had an immediate family Number of new awards: one member who battled breast cancer. Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Term: one year www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Amount: $1,000 Deadline for application: March 15 Number of new awards: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 3. AL AND JUDY VAN WIE SCHOLARSHIP www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org (FOR STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES) Deadline for application: April 1 Criteria: Must have an eligible physical disability (see handout available at high school guidance 6. BENJAMIN E. MOODY SCHOLARSHIP counselor) and must be continuing your education at Criteria: Available to a student who has graduated a technical college or a four-year college. from a Wayne County high school or has lived in Application is usually available mid-January. Wayne County for five years. The student must be Term: renewable, four years following a course of study in law enforcement. The Amount: $1,000 for first year and $1,500 for the recipient of this scholarship will be selected on the following three years basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular Number of new award: varies activities, good citizenship and financial need. Contact: guidance counselor or website Term: one year Deadline for application: May Amount: $1,000 Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Fraternal Order of Police, P.O. Box 717, Wooster, OH 44691 or Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 27

7. CARLOS WEBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 10. DARL W. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: A Wayne or Ashland County graduating Criteria: Recipient must be a Miami University high school senior enrolling at the Ohio State student and must be in advanced math or beyond. University Agricultural Technical Institute (OSU- Term: one year ATI) or an enrolled OSU-ATI student who has at Amount: $1,000 least one more full-time year of classes. Number of new awards: one Term: one year Contact: www.darlwbrooks.com/scholarships Amount: $1,000 Deadline for application: April Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 11. DON AND TEARA BUREN SCHOLARSHIP www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org See details on page 6. Deadline for application: March 15 12. EDGAR G. GARVIN SCHOLARSHIP 8. CHARLES S. CICCONETTI SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wayne County high school graduate who Criteria: Wayne County resident, graduating from a attends Ohio University and is enrolled in a course Wayne County High School, who has a minimum of study leading to an under-graduate or graduate 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be enrolling into an degree in teaching. A minimum 2.75 GPA for accredited college or university as a full-time student graduating high school seniors or college students is and preference will be given to students with required to apply for this scholarship. financial need. Applicants must reinforce the Term: determined by selection committee characteristics and commitment that Charles Amount: $3,000 “Chuck” Cicconetti had toward the community to Number of new awards: three include leadership roles in academic, athletic, Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at community, and/or part-time employment activities. www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Home schooled students can also apply. Deadline for application: April 15 Term: one year Amount: $1,500 13. EDWARD, ARLENE AND KAYE MAIBACH Number of new awards: one CAREER CENTER SCHOLARSHIP Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Criteria: Wayne County Career Center seniors who www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org; mail are enrolled in college on a full-time basis (at least application to Charles S. Cicconetti Scholarship, 12 semester hours). Must have maintained a 3.00 PMB 200, 343 W. Milltown, Wooster, OH 44691 high school GPA and must have financial need. Deadline for application: April 15 Term: one year Amount: $2,000 (minimum $1,000 per recipient) 9. CLINTON E. MISSLER AGRI-SCHOLARSHIP Number of new awards: up to 2 Criteria: Current residents of Wayne County who Contact: Wayne County Career Center Guidance have graduated from an accredited high school and Counselor or Wayne County Community Foundation are furthering their education in agriculture, farm at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org economics, animal husbandry, animal nutrition & Deadline for application: March 16 research, or soil and water conversation. This education may, but need not, lead to a degree. 14. EDWARD, ARLENE AND KAYE MAIBACH Term: one year, may re-apply WAYNE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $200 Criteria: Wayne County seniors who are enrolled in Number of new awards: one college on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester Contact: Superintendent of Tri-County Education hours). Must have maintained a 3.00 high school Service Center, 741 Winkler Drive, Wooster, OH GPA and must have financial need. 44691, (330) 345-6771 or www.waynecounty Term: one year communityfoundation.org Amount: $1,500 (minimum $1,000 per recipient) Deadline for application: April 16 Number of new awards: varies Contact: Superintendent of Tri-County Education Service Center, 741 Winkler Drive, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 345-6771 or Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecounty communityfoundation.org Deadline for application: March 16

15. FERENC M. RELLE SCIENTIFIC SCHOLARSHIP 18. JOHN A. TOOLEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR Criteria: Available to current high school DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES graduating seniors from any Wayne County, Ohio Criteria: Applicants must be residents of Wayne public or accredited private school with no less than County and graduating seniors or have completed a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 scale. Must be enrolled or their high school education. Applicants must be enrolling in an accredited college or university with a enrolled or enrolling as a full time student at a 2 or 4- planned major in any field of science, with year accredited educational institution (to include preference given to majors in a chemistry based graduate school), pursuing a field of study in either science. Special Education or Developmental Disabilities. Term: one year Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to Amount: $1,000 community service with an emphasis on services to Number of new awards: one children and adults with disabilities. Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Term: one year www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Amount: $1,100 Deadline for application: April 1 Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 16. GERTRUD TUBACH RELLE PERFORMING ARTS www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: April 1 Criteria: Available to current high school graduating seniors from any Wayne County, Ohio 19. JOHN S. ALIOTO SCHOLARSHIP public or accredited private school with no less than Criteria: An active member of the Orrville Area a 2.80 GPA on a 4.00 scale. Must be enrolled or Boys and Girls Club, who is enrolling into an enrolling in an accredited college or university with a accredited two-year of four-year college, university planned major in any field of performing arts, with or technical school as a full-time student and preference given to majors in vocal and/or theatrical preference will be given to students with financial arts. need. Applicants must be graduating high school Term: one year seniors and be actively engaged in community Amount: $1,000 service and/or extracurricular activities that Number of new awards: one demonstrate their leadership abilities. Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Term: one year www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Amount: $1,000 Deadline for application: April 1 Number of new awards: one Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 17. HOLMES-WAYNE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org SCHOLARSHIPS Deadline for application: April 15 Criteria: Any high school graduating senior with a current cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better, who is the 20. JOHN W. LANDIS SCHOLARSHIP son, daughter or legal ward of a Holmes-Wayne Criteria: Available to Wayne County, OH residents Electric Cooperative, Inc. member residing in a home who are graduating seniors or past graduates of an currently served by Holmes-Wayne Electric accredited high school or its equivalent. Applicants Cooperative, Inc. Scholarships based on scholastic must be enrolling in or enrolled in an accredited record, personal achievement and leadership in educational institution as a full-time student, to school and community activities, and personal further their education in the fields of agriculture, interview relating to articulation, communication horticulture, home and farm economics, animal skills and appearance. husbandry, solid and water conservation, or forestry. Term: one year Preference given to those applicants with financial Amount: $12,000 total need. Past recipients may re-apply, up to a maximum Number of new awards: 6 ranging $1,500 - $2,500 of four years, and will be included in the annual pool Contact: www.hwecoop.com of candidates for the present year's selection process. Deadline for application: January Term: one year Amount: $2,800 Number of new awards: to be determined Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 15

21. JULIE AND DAVID MENNES HEALTHCARE 24. LILLIAN LONG – P.E.O., CHAPTER AP, SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Available to Wayne County residents who Criteria: Available to a second-year Wayne County are graduating high school seniors or who have female resident enrolled in the horticultural sciences completed their high school education. Applicants at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical must be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at Institute (ATI). The applicant must have a minimum a two or four-year accredited college, university, or cumulative 2.80 GPA and demonstrate financial vocational/technical school (to include graduate need. Preference shall be given to applicants school), pursuing a field of study in the medical or focusing on Floral Design and/or Greenhouse health and wellness professions. A minimum of two Production. A first year female student may be scholarships will be provided. Students with an ACT considered if there are no eligible second-year school or 24 or higher should apply for the HEALTH applicants. SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP. Students with an ACT Term: one year of 23 or lower may apply for the HEALTH Amount: $1,200 SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP. Number of new awards: one Term: one year Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Amount: $3,900 ($1,000 minimum) www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Number of new awards: up to 3 Deadline for application: April 15 Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org 25. LYNN WELKER SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: April 1 Criteria: Graduating senior of the Wayne County Schools Career Center who was in Ag Mechanics or 22. KENNETH BLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Landscape and Plant Technologies program and is Criteria: Awards are based on pursuing a career in going to college. education, financial need and providing a transcript. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $500 Amount: varies Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: one Contact: Career Center Counselors Contact: guidance counselor or website Deadline for application: March Deadline for application: March 26. MAGNI-POWER COMPANY–WILLIAM C. MARTIN, 23. KNETZER-URWIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP JR. SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Current graduating seniors of any Wayne Criteria: A Boy Scout, who is a resident of Wayne County high school, with the exception of Dalton County, Ohio or a resident of the Killbuck District High School, enrolled/enrolling as a full-time student (which includes Wayne County and Holmes County, at a 2 or 4-year educational institution and pursuing a Ohio). Boy Scouts outside of Wayne County, Ohio field of study in the medical, nursing, or health of the Buckeye Council, Boys Scouts of America, services professions. may apply, but Wayne County, Ohio residents shall Term: one year have priority and shall receive the scholarship first if Amount: $1,000 each otherwise qualified. Applicant must be a graduating Number of new awards: three high school senior or student already enrolled as an Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at undergraduate or graduate or two year technical www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org college student, who has proof of an Eagle Scout Deadline for application: April 1 rank or Life Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Must be a full-time student and have financial need, outstanding community service and academic achievement. Term: one year, may re-apply Amount: $3,600 ($1,000 minimum) Number of new awards: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 22

27. MARGARET HEDRICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 30. MATHILDA “TILLIE” LORINCZ SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Applicant must have completed a full-time Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating high program at the Wayne County Schools Career school senior of the LPN class at Wayne County Center, attending or planning to attend an accredited Schools Career Center who is enrolled in college college or technical school pursuing a business- full-time and studying to become a Registered Nurse. related post-secondary degree, certificate, or Preference toward financial need and the potential to licensure or pursuing a degree in an engineering, succeed in the nursing field. math, or science related field. Applicants will be Term: one year evaluated on high school academic record, high Amount: $1,250 school extracurricular activities, civic and charitable Number of new awards: one activities, and financial need. This scholarship is not Contact: Wayne County Schools Career Center renewable, however previous recipients may re- Guidance Counselor or Wayne County Community apply. Foundation at www.waynecountycommunity Term: one year foundation.org Amount: $1,100 Deadline for application: April 20 Number of new awards: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at 31. OABGC / EUGENE W. WORKMAN SCHOLARSHIP www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Criteria: Available to current or past members of Deadline for application: April 30 the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club whose leadership, good character, and active involvement 28. MARTIN EDUCATIONAL TRUST with the Club best represent the positive role model Criteria: Awards are based on financial need, exemplified by Gene Workman. First preference will performance and activities outside the classroom. be given to Club Youth of the Year winners. Must submit transcript. Term: one year Term: renewable Amount: varies Amount: varies Number of new awards: varies Number of new awards: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Contact: guidance counselor or website www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: March Deadline for application: April 1

29. MARY ALICE STREETER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 32. OABGC / LAMONT H. SHULTZMAN SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Preference in the selection of all Criteria: Available to current or past members of scholarship recipients is given individuals who, the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club who exhibit a either by past experience, current position or future strong commitment to, and involvement with the plans, demonstrate potential for contributing to the Club, and who plans to attend an accredited post- medical practice management process. Scholarships secondary education institution. First preference will are available for undergrad and graduate work and be given to a member who has a high level of for continuing education in medical practice financial need. management. Term: one year Contact: Ohio Medical Group Management Assoc., Amount: varies www.ohiomgma.com; click on “Resources” then Number of new awards: varies “Ohio MGMA Scholarships” Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Deadline: August www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 1

33. THE ORRVILLE COMMUNITY CHORUS 37. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH (MCZENA) VICTOR GERBER SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Awards based on students planning to Criteria: Applicants must be a member of St. John continue the study of music at an accredited college Lutheran Church, McZena located in Lakeville, or university. Must include an essay and letter of Ohio. Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in an recommendation from a music teacher or private accredited two or four-year college, university, or instructor. technical educational institution for at least six credit Term: one year hours per term. Recipient may apply for renewal if Amount: $1,000 he/she maintains a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 Number of new awards: varies scale. Contact: guidance counselor or website Term: one year Deadline for application: March Amount: $690 Number of new awards: varies 34. QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF WOOSTER Contact: St. John Lutheran Church, McZena or Criteria: Available to residents of Wayne County WayneCountyCommunity Foundation at who are full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or www.waynecountycommuntiyfoundation.org associate’s degree. Strongly favor those students entering the area of speech and hearing but 38. SPRENGER HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP scholarships are not limited to only those entering Criteria: Available to Wayne County residents who that field. Those interested in a career in medicine, are enrolling in or currently enrolled in the Wayne counseling, social work or special education are also Adult School of Practical Nursing, offered by the considered. Must have financial need and good Wayne County Schools Career Center, on a full-time academic performance. Can be new students basis. Previous applicants and recipients of this admitted to an accredited college or adults returning scholarship may reapply. Preference given towards to college. those pursuing a nursing career in long term care. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: varies Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 each) Contact: guidance counselor or website Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: March Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org 35. ROBERT C. AND JEAN SEIWERT ENGINEERING Deadline for application: May 31 SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wayne County student who plans to 39. THOMAS A. NICKLE SCHOLARSHIP attend or is attending a school of engineering. Criteria: Available for continuing education in the Term: one year industrial arts technology or related fields with Amount: $2,500 preference towards those wanting to further their Number of new awards: one skills in precision machining technology. Applicants Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at must be Wayne County residents who are graduating www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org high school seniors or adults enrolled in an Deadline for application: March 22 accredited skills training program. Applicants must have a sincere desire to increase their technical skill 36. ROY S. BATES SCHOLARSHIP levels, demonstrate aptitude in Industrial Arts Criteria: Wayne County residents who are Wayne technology or want to pursue the opportunity to enter County high school seniors that have played baseball this field, and have financial need. Full-time students or softball and/or basketball. Must have maintained a will qualify for 100% of the scholarship and part- 3.00 or better GPA and demonstrated good time students will qualify for 50% of the scholarship citizenship. amount. Previous recipients may not reapply. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: eight $2,500 scholarships Amount: $1,000 Number of new awards: eight for Wayne County Number of new awards: determined by selection Contact: high school athletic directors, guidance committee counselor, or Wayne County Community Foundation Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: March 16 Deadline for application: April 15

40. TIMOTHY SCHOLARSHIP 44. WAYNE COUNTY DAIRY SERVICE UNIT Criteria: Applicants must be a member of Parkview SCHOLARSHIP Christian Church, located in Wooster, Ohio, who Criteria: Wayne County resident planning on desire to serve Christ in a church-related vocation attending a two or four year school or currently and are interested in attending a college associated attending a school of higher learning to pursue a with the Christian Church or other Christ-based career in the dairy or agricultural industry, with a school. Previous applicants may reapply. See church preference towards applicants that are in 4-H or for full description of criteria. FFA. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: varies Amount: varies Number of new awards: varies Number of new awards: varies Contact: Parkview Christian Church, Wooster, OH Contact: guidance counselor or website or Wayne County Community Foundation at Deadline for application: February www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org 45. WAYNE COUNTY MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES 41. WALLACE AND CATHERINE LYTLE FAMILY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Available to Wayne County, Ohio Criteria: Available to a student who graduated from students of multiple birth order (twin, triplet, etc.) a Wayne County high school or has lived in Wayne who have been accepted to college/university. County for three years. The student must be pursuing Term: one year a degree as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse, Registered Amount: $500 Nurse, speech, physical or occupational therapist. Number of new awards: one This scholarship can be for full-time or part-time Contact: guidance counselor students of any age who have financial need. Deadline for application: April Term: one year Amount: $3,100 available 46. WAYNE COUNTY NURSING CONSORTIUM Number of new awards: to be determined MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Criteria: Wayne County students who plan to www.waynecounty communityfoundation.org pursue a career in nursing. Deadline for application: April 15 Term: one year Amount: $1,880 42. WALTER & MARY ESTHER SCHMID SCHOLARSHIP Number of new awards: determined by selection Criteria: Available to graduating high school children committee of full-time associates (with more than one year of full- Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at time service) of Smith Dairy and its divisions, who www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or Deadline for application: March 16 university full-time. Applicants must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher and 47. WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER demonstrate leadership and community service. AMERICAN RED CROSS SCHOLARSHIP Term: one year Criteria: Graduating senior at the WCSCC who has Amount: $6,000 ($1,000 minimum) been accepted to a post-secondary health care program Number of new awards: varies and planning to attend either a two or four year school. Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at Award funds are released upon documentation of www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org enrollment in an accredited college or technical school. Deadline for application: March 22 Applicants should have a 2.50 or higher GPA and participated in extracurricular activities at school and 43. WAYNE COUNTY CHORAL UNION MUSIC the community. Extra consideration will be given to SCHOLARSHIP those applicants that have donated blood or been Criteria: Applicants must pursue a major in vocal actively involved with the Bloodmobile. Applications music or vocal music education and have a will become available April 1. minimum GPA of 3.0. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: varies depending on blood donations Amount: $500 Number of new awards: varies Number of new awards: one Contact: WCSCC Guidance Counselors Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: May Deadline for application: January 28

48. WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER 52. THE WOOSTER BRUSH/DAVE ROWEKAMP JUNIOR AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Wayne County Schools Career Center Criteria: Available to well-performing high school senior who has maintained a good academic record, students in Wayne County who have successfully good attendance and participation in participated in a Junior Achievement program. Must school/community activities. submit an application and include a letter of Term: one year recommendation from a Junior Achievement teacher. Amount: varies Term: one year Number of new awards: varies Amount: up to $2,000 Contact: WCSCC Guidance Counselors Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: April Contact: www.juniorachievement.org; click “student”, then click “scholarships” 49. WCJVSE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: May Criteria: Graduating senior at the Wayne County Schools Career Center who has been accepted by a 53. WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY college or technical school. Applicants are evaluated SCHOLARSHIP on the basis of scholarship and financial need. Criteria: Awards are based on financial need, Term: one year academics, volunteer activities, extracurricular Amount: $500 activities, and pursuing an education in the health Number of new awards: varies care field. Must submit a transcript. Contact: WCSCC Guidance Counselors Term: one year Deadline for application: April Amount: $1,000 Number of new awards: five 50. WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER/ Contact: guidance counselor or website WOOSTER KIWANIS CLUB ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Deadline for application: March Criteria: Graduating senior of the WCSCC who plans to attend a two or four year school and is a 54. WOOSTER EXCHANGE CLUB JAMES HOWEY member of the Key Club. Scholastic achievement SCHOLARSHIP and participation in extracurricular and community Criteria: Awards are based on a record of service to activities will be considered. the school and community. This is for seniors from Term: one year Northwestern, Smithville, Triway, and Wooster high Amount: up to $2,000 schools with a strong academic record and financial Number of new awards: varies need. Contact: WCSCC Guidance Counselors Term: one year Deadline for application: March Amount: varied amounts totaling up to $1,000 each Number of new awards: varies 51. WAYNE COUNTY STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE Contact: guidance counselor or website YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: April Criteria: Awards based on a senior who plays high school softball and plans to further their education 55. WOOSTER-ORRVILLE NAACP SCHOLARSHIP and compete in intercollegiate athletics at a college Criteria: Available to Wayne County residents who or university. are current graduating high school seniors of any Term: renewable public school system administered in Wayne County, Amount: $500 per year Ohio and are accepted or enrolling in an accredited Number of new awards: two (one four year/one two- or four-year college, university, or technical two year) educational institution. Must also be of African- Contact: guidance counselor or softball coach American descent, have financial need (based on Deadline for application: May FAFSA or SAR), and demonstrate their leadership qualities in their participation in co-curricular, extracurricular, community and/or church activities. Term: one year Amount: $2,890 Number of new awards: varies Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org Deadline for application: April 1 29

REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. AAA NORTHWEST OHIO SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL 5. DANIEL O. SCHLABACH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Must be majoring in the medical or fire- Criteria: Awards based on seniors who were once a fighting field and reside in the primary coverage area member of a school safety patrol squad and of the Prairie Township Volunteer Fire Department participated in community service. or be an immediate family member of an active Term: one year departmental member. Amount: $1,000 Term: one year Number of new awards: two Amount: varies Contact: download application at Number of new awards: one www.aaanwohio.com/community/safety.php Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: March Deadline for application: March

2. ALL-SCHOLASTIC FRANKLIN B. WALTER AWARD 6. HOLMES COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION Criteria: Awards based on good academic record– Criteria: Must reside in Holmes County and must high GPA and test scores. Must be involved in file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student several extracurricular activities, athletics, church, Aide). Qualifications and award amounts vary per music, etc. and have good attendance. One candidate scholarship per school is nominated to your local educational Contact: www.hcef.net service center. Deadline for application: April Contact: guidance counselor Deadline for application: February 7. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP 3. AULTCARE TEAM SPIRIT AWARD Criteria: Students furthering their education in the Criteria: Current senior who plans to attend an fields of Natural Resource Conservation, Soil & accredited two or four year school, has a minimum Water Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, GPA of 2.50, demonstrates teamwork, participated in Parks & and Recreation, and/or Environmental athletics, and has financial need. Science. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $2,000 Amount: varies Number of new awards: 10 Number of new awards: no more than two Contact: guidance counselor or www.aultcare.com Contact: guidance counselor or http://sites.google. Deadline for application: January com/site/waynecountychapter/news Deadline for application: June 4. CAVALIERS AND FIRST MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 8. JUDITH RESNIK NORTHEAST OHIO SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: High school seniors who plan to pursue FOR WOMEN PURSUING CAREERS IN SCIENCE post-secondary education. Scholarships may be used Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.50 GPA and must at any college, university, or other post-high school be a female high school senior who is enrolled at a education facility. Academic achievement, extra- four-year college majoring in an appropriate science, curricular activities, and community involvement will math or engineering program. be considered. Refer to application for rules. Term: renewable, four year Term: one year Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) Amount: $2,000 Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: 10 Contact: download application online Contact: apply online at www.nba.com/cavaliers/ www.womensnetworkneohio.com/ community/education.html judithresnikscholarship Deadline for application: February Deadline for application: March

9. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND 11. PHI DELTA KAPPAN ASHLAND CHAPTER SCIENCES (NTA) (CLEVELAND REGIONAL PROSPECTIVE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP CHAPTER) Criteria: High school seniors who intend to attend Criteria: Must be a high school senior who plans to college and major in education. attend a 4 year college and pursuing a career in Term: one year television or areas relevant to television broadcasting. Amount: $500 Term: one year Number of new awards: two Amount: $2,500 each Contact: guidance counselor Number of new awards: two Deadline for application: February Contact: apply online at nataslgl.org, click on “Students” from the drop down menu and select 12. VERTICAL RUNNER WOOSTER RUNNING CLUB “Scholarships” SCHOLARSHIP Deadline for application: February Criteria: Applicants must have at least one varsity letter in either cross country or track, and must have 10. NORTH CENTRAL CHAPTER OF THE OHIO CREDIT participated in Running Club events and have a UNIONS minimum GPA of 3.0. Criteria: Award available to a senior in high school, Term: one year who plans to participate in post-secondary studies Amount: $750 including professional, vocational and academic Number of new awards: two (1 male, 1 female) studies that are not limited to college and Contact: guidance counselor universities. Deadline for application: May Term: one year Amount: $500 each Number of new awards: four Contact: https://directionscu.org Search: scholarship Deadline for application: February

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

1. THE ANIMATIONCAREERREVIEW.COM “ASPIRING 5. LILA M. VAN SWERINGEN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL” SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Available to Ohio residents who attend PROGRAM Ohio colleges and have an interest in pursuing an Criteria: Available to students who intend to pursue office-related career. Past graduates may apply for an animation related field at an accredited college or this scholarship. post-secondary school. Must have a record of Amount: $1,000 academic success, a passion and drive for a design or Contact: guidance counselor or animation related field. Must write an essay. http://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/lila-m- Term: one year van-sweringen-student-scholarship/2016682/ Amount: $1,000 Deadline for application: February Number of new awards: one Contact: apply online at www.Animation 6. MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION CareerReview.com SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST Deadline for application: May Criteria: Residents of a participating American Mensa local group who will be enrolled in an 2. C. R. MYERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary Criteria: Any senior enrolling at an Ohio college, education for fall term are eligible to apply. Must university or technical school who is majoring in write 550 word essay describing career or academic environmental sciences or environmental education. goals. Term: one year Term: one year Amount: $1,000 Amount: $300 - $1,000 Number of new awards: one Number of new awards: varies Contact: www.oalprp.org Contact: guidance counselor or http://www. Deadline for application: April mensafoundation.org/scholarships Deadline for application: January 3. ELLA WEISS SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Available to an Ohio resident under the 7. OACAC CHARLES L. WARREN MEMORIAL age of 23 (current seniors or past graduates may HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP apply), who is attending a 4 year college in Ohio. Criteria: Awarded to students who attend an Ohio Awards are heavily weighed on need and potential Association for College Admission Counseling for academic success in college. (OACAC) member high school. Must demonstrate Term: one year financial need, have an accumulated GPA of 3.00 or Amount: range from $800 - $1,500 better in a college preparatory curriculum. Must plan Contact: guidance counselor to attend an Ohio college or university and Deadline for application: March demonstrate continued commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity. Students from underrepresented 4. JAMES KURA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP populations are encouraged to apply. COMPETITION Term: one year Criteria: An Ohio high school senior who has a Amount: $1,000 2.50 GPA or higher and is accepted to an accredited Contact: www.oacac.org/student-scholarships four year college. Must write an essay. Deadline for application: February Term: one year Amount: $1,000 each to top 3 essays Number of new awards: three Contact: www.oacdl.org/aws/OACDL/pt/sp/scholarhsip Deadline for application: February

8. OHIO ASSOCIATION OF CAREER COLLEGES AND 12. OHIO OIL AND GAS ENERGY EDUCATION PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (OOGEEP) SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: Applicants must attend one of the Criteria: Student must have a career goal in the oil approved Ohio Technical Colleges (see application), and natural gas industry, or related energy field. earned a “C” average or better in high school, be Student must be an Ohio resident, or a student nominated by a current member of the Ohio attending or planning to attend an Ohio college, Legislature, and must start classes either the summer university or vocational school. Student must be or fall term following their high school graduation. enrolled full-time in a program at a college or Applicants do not have to demonstrate financial university, or a high school senior enrolling in a four- need. Each applicant is eligible to apply for up to year college program, or a student attending or three scholarships, but must use a separate enrolling in a vocational school. application for each scholarship. Term: renewable up to four years Term: one year Amount: $1,000 minimum per year Amount: varies Number of new awards: to be determined Number of new awards: 280+ Contact: see http://www.oogeep.org/teachers- Contact: www.ohiocareercolleges.org student/scholarships Deadline for application: March/April Deadline for application: March

9. THE OHIO BLACK CAUCUS OF SCHOOL BOARD 13. OHIO TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS MEMBERS LEO LUCAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Students must reside in an Ohio township Criteria: A graduating African-American senior who and plan to attend a two or four-year college or has been accepted to a 2- or 4-year post-secondary university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA institution and has a 2.50 GPA or higher. and a minimum ACT of 22 or SAT of 1000. Two Term: one year types of scholarships are offered: Academic Amount: $500 Achievement and Local Government Achievement. Contact: www.ohioschoolboards.org/osba-black- Term: one year caucus-9 Amount: $1,500 each Deadline for application: March Number of new awards: 3 (One Academic and Two Local Government) 10. OHIO ELKS STATE GRANTS – LEGACY Contact: www.ohiotownships.org/scholarships SCHOLARSHIPS Deadline for application: January Criteria: A senior or high school graduate who is a child or grandchild of an Elks member. 14. OHIO WAR ORPHANS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Term: four years Criteria: Awarded to undergraduate Ohio residents Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) who are children of veterans disabled or deceased for Number of new awards: seven in Ohio any reason. Students must be under 25 years of age at Contact: www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/legacy.cfm the time of the application. Deadline for application: January Amount: $6,994 Contact: www.ohiohighered.org/ohio-war-orphans 11. OHIO NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Deadline for application: July Criteria: The minority award is based on a student with a 2.50 GPA and must write an autobiography, have two letters of recommendations and provide samples of published articles. Other scholarships are available for journalism majors. Visit website. Term: one year Amount: $1,500 Number of new awards: varies Contact: online at www.ohionews.org/foundation/scholarships Deadline for application: March

15. PIEF – PRINTING INDUSTRIES EDUCATION 17. UNITED STATES/OHIO JAYCEE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS SENATE FOUNDATION Criteria: Applicants must be a legal resident of Criteria: Awards based on two categories: academic Ohio or Kentucky and be interested in a graphic based or need based. An application and program communications career. Preference is given to those details can be found at www.usjcisenate.org. wishing to fulfill their career in Ohio or northern Term: one year Kentucky following graduation. Must be a high Amount: $1,000 school senior or graduate, or a college freshman, Contact: www.usjcisenate.org sophomore, or junior enrolled in a two-or four-year Deadline for application: January college with an accredited graphic communications program, or be a professional working in an Ohio or 18. WILLIAM D. SQUIRES SCHOLARSHIP northern Kentucky company in the graphic Criteria: Awards based on a resident of Ohio with communications industry, seeking to increase their financial need and who has a GPA of 3.20 or higher. industry knowledge. Must have clear career goal desire to finish a two- or Term: one year four-year post-secondary educational program. Amount: varies Term: renewable up to four years Contact: www.pianko.org/aws/PIAKO/pt/sp/pief. Amount: $3,000 (renewable) Click on “Printing Industries Education Funds.” Number of new awards: 12 Deadline for application: March Contact: www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org Deadline for application: Application available 16. SIGMA PHI EPSILON BALANCED MAN online in January. Student submits application SCHOLARSHIPS online. Check website for deadline. Criteria: Incoming male student attending one of the following universities: Bowling Green State University, University of Cincinnati, Miami, Grand Valley State, Ohio State University or University of Toledo; based on scholastic record, leadership, community service and athletic participation and other criteria as set by the college. Applicants are not obligated to pledge the fraternity. Term: one year Amount: varies Number of new awards: varies Contact: http://www.sigepbms.com Deadline for application: April/May (varies by college)

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY 5. AYN RAND ESSAY CONTESTS CONTEST Criteria: Award based on writing an essay–see Criteria: Available to high school students in grades application for details. 9-12. Must demonstrate in essay an understanding of Term: varies President Kennedy’s definition of political courage, Amount: $50 up to $10,000 must include a bibliography of at least five sources, Number of new awards: varies and must describe and analyze an act of political Contact: www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contest courage by a U.S. elected official. Deadline for application: March Amount: first place - $10,000; second place - $1,000; up to 5 finalists will receive $500 6. CARGILL GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Contact: apply online at www.jfklibrary.org Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate high Deadline for application: January academic performance and leadership potential and must enroll in a partnering university as listed on the 2. STUDENT-VIEWTM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM website (in Ohio – OSU Main Campus) Criteria: Available to high school seniors who plan Term: one to two years to attend a 4 year college, community/junior college Amount: $2,500 or career school. It’s quick and easy to apply: No Number of new awards: ten minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA; no essay Contact: required; no lengthy application forms; no www.cargillglobalscholars.com/scholarship application fees. Simply log on www.student- Deadline for application: March view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship 7. GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM will be awarded via a random drawing of all Criteria: African American, American completed applications. Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander Amount: $500-$4,000 American or Hispanic American or are a citizen, Contact: www.student-view.com national or legal permanent resident of the United Deadline for application: April (apply online) States and have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.30 or have earned a GED. Visit 3. ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP http://www.gmsp.org to apply and review details. Criteria: Scholarship available to all high school Term: one year juniors and seniors and all students currently in Amount: based on financial need college. For more information go to Contact: apply online at: www.gmsp.org www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline for application: January Term: one year Amount: $1,000 8. GOODYEAR PICTURE YOURSELF AS AN ENGINEER Contact: www.abbottandfenner.com/ SCHOLARSHIP scholarships.htm Criteria: Available to students who are pursuing a Deadline for application: June career in engineering. Term: one year 4. AXA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Amount: $2,500-$5,000 Criteria: Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding Number of new awards: 5 achievement in school, the community or the work Contact: www.goodyear.com/careerday/ place. Deadline for application: March Term: one year Amount: $2,500 Number of new awards: varies Contact: www.axa.com; Scroll all the way down to “AXA Achievement” Deadline for application: February

9. KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS 13. SAE FOUNDATION ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and Criteria: See www.sae.org/scholarships for a plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public, in- complete listing of available scholarships and state college. Must also demonstrate financial need. eligibility criteria. Begin the application process Term: four years online. You will be prompted to answer some Amount: varies qualifying questions regarding citizenship, gender, Number of new awards: varies GPA, relation to SAE members, etc. At the end of Contact: must apply online at: the qualification process, you will see the list of www.kfcscholars.org scholarships for which you qualify (if any). Follow Deadline for application: apply online from the directions given on the website to apply. December-February Term: one year Amount: varies 10. KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP Number of new awards: varies PROGRAM Contact: students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/ Criteria: Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards hsengineering.htm young volunteers (ages 6-18) across the country for Deadline for application: January their amazing contributions to their communities. Term: one year 14. UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $50 - $10,000 Criteria: Parent must be a member of a labor union. Number of new awards: varies Scholastic record, academic potential, character, Contact: see www.kohlskids.com for more leadership, social awareness, career goals and information. financial need considered. Must have a minimum Deadline for application: March (must be 3.00 GPA. nominated online at www.kohlskids.com) Term: one year Amount: $500-$4,000 11. NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COOPERATIVE Number of awards: over 100 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Contact: www.unionplus.org/college-education- Criteria: Recipient must have a 3.50 GPA and must financing/union-plus-scholarship be accepted at one of the following universities: Deadline for application: January Drexel, Kettering, University of Toledo, Johnson and Wales, Univ. of Cincinnati, Rochester Institute of 15. U.S. BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP Technology, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Criteria: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien Term: one year who is a high school senior planning to enroll or a Amount: varies current college student at an eligible four-year Contact: apply online at www.co-op.edu college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Deadline for application: February No Fee Education Loan Program. Must be enrolled by September. Winners will be selected at random. 12. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Term: one year Criteria: Awards based on students who are Amount: $1,000 each members of National Honor Society and involved in Number of new awards: 40 activities, including holding many offices. Contact: https://www.usbank.com/community/ Nomination based process. financial-education/scholarship.html Term: one year Deadline for application: March (apply online) Amount: $1,000-$13,000 Number of new awards: varies Contact: www.nhs.us Deadline for application: January

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Your high school may be hosting a Financial Aid Scholarship Night soon. Watch High School Guidance announcements for the time and date.

Check with your guidance website for local presentations.

The Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is hosting College Goal Sunday on February 8, 2015, for parents and students who need hands-on assistance completing the FAFSA. Local host sites are listed below. Visit www.oasfaa.org or www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org for event details.

Holmes County: Holmes County Higher Education Center (Millersburg) Richland County: OSU Mansfield (Mansfield) Wayne County: OSU Agricultural Technical Institute/ATI (Wooster)

Additionally, Wayne College (Orrville) hosts numerous workshops for parents and students for families unable to attend College Goal Sunday.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

Why complete the FAFSA? Everyone going to college should complete the FAFSA! The federal government uses the information on the FAFSA form to determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid and the amount of that aid. Federal aid can come in the form of free money such as grants or borrowed money such as loans. Normally, federal student loans have lower interest rates and provide a deferment period while a student is enrolled in college.

What do I need to complete the FAFSA? Parents and students need their previous year’s tax information in order to accurately complete the FAFSA. Estimated information can be used, but corrections must be made if the information entered is different than that on your tax forms. Other information needed; Social Security Number, driver’s license number (if applicable), current bank statements, and other investment documents.

When should I complete the FAFSA? Students should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, to maximize their financial aid opportunities. The FAFSA must be completed every year to be eligible for aid for the following school year.

How do I complete the FAFSA? Visit the FAFSA website at www.fafsa.ed.gov for the online application and printable worksheet. Parents and students must apply for an online Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to provide an electronic signature. Keep your PIN in a safe place for later use and do not share your PIN with anyone!

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

Master the Basics Where to Start Go online and take advantage of free scholarship searches such as www.fastweb.com for local and national awards.

Consult your school guidance counselor about private and corporate scholarships.

Search your community. There are many organizations, both religious and cultural, that may offer awards.

How to Prepare Get organized and keep the scholarships you are working on separate from those you have not started. Use a calendar to keep track of dates and deadlines. Create a folder for each scholarship application and materials.

Know your time frame to apply. Complete and send the easiest scholarships first. Then focus on the scholarships with earlier deadlines and ones that may require more time. Allow plenty of time when requesting letters of recommendation.

Submit your application Remember to check spelling and grammar.

Proofread your materials and have a teacher, parent or friend read over your application and essay if submitting online or by mail. They can provide feedback and catch mistakes.

What Do Judges Look For? Do you qualify? Every year, students waste time by applying for awards they aren’t eligible to win. If you don’t qualify, don’t apply!

Is your application presented well? Type your essay, place the application, essay and other contents in a large folder for mailing. Do not fold any of the materials.

Did you include all required documents? Make sure you include all required academic transcripts, references and letters of recommendation.

Did you answer all of the questions? Double-check that you haven’t forgotten any required information.

The Scholarship Essay Before you begin Develop a theme that fits the scholarship. Learn about the provider’s mission and goals. Include elements in your essay to complement the sponsor’s expectations. For example, if the provider is interested in community outreach, highlight ways you impact your community within your essay.

A few topic ideas

Personal achievements - Talk about specific interactions you may have had with others. Do you still keep in touch with anyone you’ve helped? How did you influence their lives? - How did your achievements reflect your values? Why are your achievements important to you? Did you do something that received high praise or recognition? - Personalize your experience. For example, what makes the volunteer and community service you’ve performed unique? What made you stand out?

Tip: Judges want to see how your achievements impact you personally!

Academic plans and possible major - Instead of saying, “Science is my favorite subject,” discuss a specific assignment or project that you worked on that sparked your interest. - Avoid saying that you selected a major or career path to “help people.” What specific actions can you take to improve the lives of others? Discuss how your values are relevant to what you will be studying in school

Tip: Don’t focus on the classes you hope to take in college. Focus on your degree and future goals and why they are important to you.

Social issues and current events - Think about current issues or events in the news that you feel strongly about. - Do you know a lot about a controversial topic? - Do you know of someone who is directly involved in an issue who might be able to provide insight?

Tip: Summarize the issue briefly. Share your perspective, offer constructive criticism and address all sides of the issue, not just your own.

Mentors, admirers and influences - Think about your friends and family, community and the things you’ve learned outside of the classroom. Pick specific people, incidents and learning experiences to write about that will let your personality come through. - Is there a person you aspire to be like within your chosen major or career path? Someone who encouraged you to succeed? Focus on specific qualities or actions that the person has inspired in you.

Tip: When writing about others, be sure to focus on how this person has inspired you and shaped your life.

TEN SCAM WARNING SIGNS

Knowing the warning signs can keep you from being a scholarship scam victim.

1. Fees: You shouldn’t have to pay to search for or apply for scholarships. Check out the free scholarship search at www.fastweb.com. 2. Credit card or bank account information needed: You should never have to give credit card or bank account information to award providers. 3. Scholarship guarantee: No one can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship because no one can control scholarship judges’ decisions. Also, be wary of “high success rates” – they usually do not refer to actual award winners. 4. No work involved: You can’t avoid putting in time to fill out a scholarship application. 5. No contact information: Legitimate sponsors should provide contact information upon request. If the sponsor does not supply a valid e-mail address, phone number and mailing address (not a P.O. box) upon request, that could be the sign of a scam. 6. Unsolicited scholarships: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, be alert – it’s most likely a scam. 7. Pressure tactics: Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into applying for a scholarship, especially if the sponsor is asking for money up front. 8. Claims of “exclusive” scholarships: Sponsors don’t make their scholarships available through only one service. 9. Sponsor goes out of their way to sound “official”: Scammers sometimes use official-sounding words like “national,” “education,” or “federal” or they display an official-looking seal to fool you into thinking they are legit. Check with your school if you question a scholarship provider’s legitimacy. 10. Your questions aren’t answered directly: If you can’t get a straight answer from a sponsor regarding their application, what will be done with your information or other questions, proceed with caution.

COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING WEBSITES

RESEARCHING COLLEGES www.actstudent.org – College search, college applications, and a financial aid estimator tool. www.aicuo.edu – Links to Ohio’s private universities and fact sheets.. www.anycollege.com – Prospective students can choose a program, state, college type, sports, and/or college name for their search. Students can then view the web site of a college that specifically fits their needs and obtain information. www.campustours.com – “Virtual” college tours ranging from straight forward online videos about a school to 360- degree panoramic images. Extras include campus maps, web cams, photos and links to university web sites. www.collegeview.com – Hobson’s CollegeView lets you search for your ideal college by criteria such as major, location, student body size, public/private and religious affiliation. www.eCampusTours.com – College planning information about choosing a college, student financial aid, campus life, career exploration, student loans, scholarships and more. www.gocollege.com – Search for colleges, scholarship, SAT/ACT practice tests, applications. www.mymajors.com – Have you decided that you want to go to college, but don’t know what you want to major in? If you aren’t sure, MyMajors.com can provide useful advice on college and university majors depending on your interests and achievements. www.mybigbrighfuture.collegeboard.org– College and career search program, financial aid information. www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator– College search site through the Ohio Means Jobs website. www.ohiocommunitycolleges.org – Focuses on issues impacting Ohio community and technical colleges. https://www.ohiohighered.org/campuses – Information on colleges in Ohio as well as scholarships and financial aid. www.ohioprivatecolleges.com – Links you to the fact sheet and website of Ohio private colleges and universities. www.opuac.org – Links to Ohio’s public university sites and fact sheets. www.petersons.com – College search, test prep, admission essays, financial aid information, study abroad programs. Some information is a duplicate of their publications. www.princetonreview.com – College information search, SAT/ACT information and test taking tips, practice tests, financial aid information.

APPLY ONLINE www.commonapp.org – Common Application allows applicant to apply to over 450 selective colleges and universities just by filling out one form.

Testing sites:

ACT: www.actstudent.org – ACT test preview, registration and practice. College search, college applications, and a financial aid estimator tool.

SAT: www.collegeboard.org – SAT registration and practice. SAT/AP Test dates. College search program and a career search too. Testing information and practice. Financial aid information.

Test Prep: http://www.testprepreview.com

ACT Test Prep: https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/Assessments/home.aspx.

Financial Aid Websites: www.benefits.va.gov: Veterans Benefits www.collegeadvantage.com: Ohio Tuition Trust Authority www.ed.gov: U.S. Department of Education. www.ets.org: Education Testing Service. www.fafsa.ed.gov: FAFSA on the Web & Corrections on the Web. www.fastweb.com: Free financial aid search. www.finaid.org: Free financial aid resource with links to other aid. www.finaid.org/finaid/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml: EFC Estimation Form. www.financialaidfinder.com: Financial Aid Finder. www.freschinfo.com: Free scholarship information. www.ftc.gov/bcp.conline/edcams/scholarship/index.htm: Scholarship Scams. www.meritaid.com: Search for Merit Scholarships. www.nacac.com: National Association for College Admission Counseling. www.nasfaa.org: National Association of Financial Aid Administrators. www.nationalmerit.org: National Merit Scholarship Corporation. www.oasfaa.org: Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. www.ohiocan.org: Ohio College Access Network. www.petersons.com: Peterson’s Guide. www.schoolsoup.com: Scholarship Search Site www.studentscholarships.org: Scholarship Search Site www.usafunds.org: USA Funds. www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org: Wayne County Community Foundation.