Scholarships may be based on academic performance, financial need, religious affiliation, minority status, heritage, community affiliations, or a unique set of criteria that is important to the organization providing funds. A few examples of such scholarships are as follows:
Application must be postmarked by Friday, May 18, 2012. The Tenfold Initiative Scholarship, a program of LaineGabriel, is available to a high school senior (graduating before July 1, 2012) who is located in the Central Ohio region. Students must be enrolled or accepted at a university, college or art school as a declared major in a visual arts program for the 2012 school year. The scholarship submission consists of a completed application form, four artwork samples (personal selection), high school transcripts, a 500 word essay, and two letters of recommendation. Note: The application form consists of 4 pages total.
Deadline is May 18, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Annual essay contest, open to all high school seniors in Muskingum County. College scholarships of $1,000, $500, & $200 awarded to top entrants. Essays must be delivered to Attorney Vincent C. Russo, 44 South Sixth Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701, no later than Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Deadline is May 30, 2012. The Scholarship Award is intended for students pursuing study in the field of Agriculture. This includes, but is not limited to: Ag Business, Ag Economics, Ag Communications, Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Horticulture, Turf Grass Management, Soil Science, Pre-Veterinarian, and Equine Science.The applicant or parents/guardians must be and have been a member of the Muskingum County Farm Bureau in good standing for at least the past three years, attend a Muskingum County high school, have plans to be a full time student at a 2 or 4 year institution. The applicant must also include a current transcript, two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and another from a non-family member), have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be available for a personal interview if requested.
Deadline is June 1, 2012. $2,000 scholarship to provide financial assistance to the children of Time Warner Cable Mid-Ohio Division customers. Candidate must be a graduating high school senior, have at least a 3.50 grade point average, must plan to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited college, candidate's parent/guardian must be a Time Warner Cable Mid-Ohio Division customer and candidate must plan to pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. Click on "Time Warner Cable STEM" link above to go to the information page and link to the online application.
Deadline is June 15, 2012. The Professional Connections of Muskingum County, a networking group of Professionals, have established a scholarship award of $1000.00 to one applicant upon acceptance for further education, or continuing education, attending a 2 or 4 year college anywhere in Ohio or attending Full time at the Adult Career center. The recipient must be a resident of Muskingum County who intends to pursue a career.
Deadline is Friday June 15, 2012. A $1,000 scholarship will be granted to a qualified, full-time (12 or more credit hours) student after the completion of their freshman year (36 hours completed (quarter system)/30 hours completed (semester system) with a minimum 2.5 GPA) and may be renewed for the following two years. As part of the scholarship program, the recipient will be invited to various OTA events throughout the year.
This is a common application form for the Genesis HealthCare Foundation scholarships. There are 6 scholarships which will use this application form.
**Applications must be postmarked by no later than Monday, June 18, 2012. **
Charles Wehr Nursing Scholarship
Open to employees of Genesis and immediate families who are residents of Muskingum County pursuing degrees in nursing. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Consideration given to academics, essays, references, and need.
Edward L. Merry and Bernice Anderson Merry Nursing Scholarship
Open to residents of Muskingum County pursuing nursing degrees. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Consideration given to academics, essays, references, and need.
Jim and Betty Hooper Scholarship
Open to employees of Genesis and immediate families who are residents of Muskingum and Perry counties pursuing a degree in the health care field. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Consideration given to academics, essays, references, and need.
John A. Gonder Memorial Scholarship
Open to residents of Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties pursuing a degree in the health care field. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Consideration given to academics, essays, references, and need.
Judith Moody Nursing Scholarship
Applicants must be pursuing a degree in nursing. Preference given to Genesis employees and immediate families. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Consideration given to academics, essays, references, and need.
Good Samaritan Nurses Alumni Scholarship
Descendent of graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing.
Applications must be postmarked by no later than Monday, June 18, 2012. Open to residents of Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Licking, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties pursuing degrees in nursing, medical, or allied health at Muskingum College. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Applicants should contact Muskingum University, Ohio University - Zanesville or Zane State College directly for an application form.
The Ronnica Dodson/Bethesda Volunteer Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Ronnica Dodson, former Bethesda Hospital Foundation Director of Development. This scholarship was created and funded by volunteers at Genesis-Bethesda Hospital. The scholarship provides funds for applicants pursuing a degree in nursing from Muskingum University or Ohio University – Zanesville or a degree in allied health from Zane State College. The recipients are selected by the colleges. The scholarships awarded shall be restricted to use for educational expenses including tuition, fees and books.
Deadline is June 30th, 2012. $500 grant to a resident of Muskingum County who has graduated from a Muskingum County High School preparing to teach and who is entering the final year of college, ready to student teach. The award money will be paid
directly to the recipient. The criteria used to select the recipient will include a strong interest in teaching, recommendations and scholarship. The deadline for the receipt of application will be June 30, 2012. Supporting materials must be received by July 15, 2012.
Deadline is July 2, 2012. Y-Bridge Chapter #51 awards one or more $500 grants to an entering freshman or upperclassman student who shows superior academic achievements and exhibits a financial need. Three grants of $500 each were awarded in 2011. Applicants must be a permanent resident of a South Eastern Ohio county and enroll or be enrolled in a program of health care related studies in an accredited school in Ohio. Application, letter, three reference letters, transcripts and ACT or SAT scores required. See guidelines and application for detailed instructions.
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