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:
Deadline is May 31, 2013. 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, 2013.
The scholarship is limited to high school seniors in the US pursuing an animation related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Animation related fields include, but are not limited to, the following programs:
3D Animation
3D Graphics
Animation
Cartooning
Computer Animation
Design
Digital Art
Digital Design
Digital Media
Digital Video
Graphic Design
Electronic Art
Electronic Media
Entertainment Art
Film
Game Animation
Game Art
Game Design
Game Development
Game Management
Game Production
Illustration
Interactive Design
Motion Graphic Design
Multimedia
Simulation
Studio Art
Virtual Modeling
Visual Effects
Visual Communications
Web Animation
Web Design
ACR is proud to announce our second annual "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. Our goal for this program is twofold:
-To promote animation and its related fields as a career path for young people
-To encourage aspiring animation professionals to research and understand what a career in animation requires.
Our program offers a scholarship opportunity to high school seniors in the US.
Scholarships will be awarded to a high school senior who:
-Intends to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
-Has a demonstrable record of academic success.
-Has a passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career.
More information can be found on the website.
Deadline is June 1, 2013. Applicants must be Zanesville High School graduating seniors. Special consideration will be given to African American students. Students will be evaluated on their application, transcripts, financial need, references and essay.
Deadline is June 1, 2013. The Minority Business Scholarship Fund will offer a scholarship to a 12th grade student attending a Muskingum County High School, particularly African American students. Consideration will be given to the completed application, transcripts, financial need, references, and the college importance statement.
Deadline is June 1, 2013. 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 an adult career center. The recipient must be a resident, male or female, of Muskingum County who intends to pursue a career.
Deadline is June 1, 2013. Three to five $1,000.00 awards to Muskingum County residents offered each year to students with a dedication to community service and volunteering. All Applicants must be graduating students from a high school located within Muskingum County. No applications from those having already graduated high school in a previous school year and now attending college or a tech school will be considered.
Deadline is June 14, 2013. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Essay is required. See website for prompts.
Deadline is Friday, June 14, 2013. 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 17, 2013. **
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.
Deadline is June 21, 2013. The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Deadline is June 30th, 2013. $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, 2013. Supporting materials must be received by July 15, 2013.
Deadline is July 1, 2013. 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. 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.
Applications must be received or postmarked by Monday, July 1, 2013. $250 scholarship to a graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; applicants must be a resident of Muskingum County and be planning to major in Agriculture, Natural Sciences, or a closely related field at any 2 or 4 year accredited institution. Applicants also must submit a resume, an official transcript of courses completed in high school, a list of school and extra curricular activities, a list of community service activities and a list of future plans and goals. Contact Jeanette Weinberg at jeanette.weinberg@muskingumswcd.org with questions.
Deadline is July 15, 2013. In 2008, The American Legion awarded $22,000 in scholarships to deserving players. Each Department Baseball Committee may select a player from their Department to receive this scholarship. The American Legion will award several scholarships this year depending on the number of applicants and interest earned from the trust fund.
Deadline is July 24, 2013 by 11:59 p.m. Award amount is $2500. This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time. Applicants must be pursuing studies in a restaurant and foodservice-related program
Deadline is October 4, 2013. Award is $500. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
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Students interested in researching state and national scholarships not affiliated with the Muskingum County Community Foundation should call Scholarship Central at 740-453-5192 or scholarshipcentral@mccf.org.
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