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 March 1, 2012. $500 scholarships open to residents of the 30-county Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) service area for at least 1 year prior to the deadline. Applicants must reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, and have a high school diploma or GED. Visit the COAD website for complete instructions and applications.
Deadline is March 1, 2012. Applicant must be the Son, Daughter or Grandchild of a Mason in good standing of a Masonic Lodge in the 18th district and be a high school senior pursuing a Bachelor or Associate degree.
TO APPLY: The application must be complete and contain: signature of Parent or Guardian, your transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation (not family members). Send to:
District Scholarship Comittee Chairman
Richard Miller
51907 State Route 145
Beallsville, OH 437316
Deadline is Thursday March 1, 2012 (in office) by noon. Intended to reward local high school seniors who demonstrate hard work, perseverance, leadership and community involvement. The scholarship winners will be selected annually by the Foundation's Board of Directors and announced in the spring at the end of each Blue Jackets season.
Deadline is March 2, 2012. Applicant must be a member or a child of a member (employees and immediate family are not eligible) of the Guernsey-Muskingum Cooperative, have a 2.75 GPA or better and meet basic requirements for college admission. They must also type the application and returned to the cooperative office.
TO APPLY: Follow all directions for completing the application and return to:
Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc.
17 S. Liberty Street
New Concord, OH 43762
Questions: Contact Heather Baker at 740-826-7661, 1-800-521-9879 or visit
www.gmenergy.com
Deadline is March 9, 2012. One $250 scholarship awarded annually to a college sophomore, junior or senior to purchase textbooks. Applicants must hold a 3.0 grade point average in college and be able to show proof that they are receiving scholarships or Pell Grant assistance to attend college. Students receiving the Award must have proof of textbook purchases and request reimbursement.
All information must be postmarked by March 12, 2012. In 2012 BioOhio will award 4 one-time $1,250 scholarships to high school seniors in an effort to encourage and advance bioscience-related education and career interests in Ohio.
Requirements:
To be considered for a scholarship, student must live in Ohio, be a senior or senior-equivalent in good standing, and plan to pursue bioscience-related studies in college. The following information must be sent to BioOhio, postmarked by March 12, 2012:
- Completed scholarship application, including essay
- Copy of most recent high school transcript
- Two letters of recommendation from adults (not including relatives) familiar with the student’s preparation, passion for learning, and interest in pursuing a bioscience-related degree and/or career.
To qualify for payment of scholarship funds, student must enroll in an Ohio college or university.
Click on the link above to download the application. For more information on scholarship rules, how to donate $, and last year's winners, go to http://www.bioohio.com/working-learning/BioOhio-Scholarship.aspx.
All application materials must be postmarked by March 15th, 2012. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2012 to a graduating senior from the Mid-East Technology Center in Zanesville to pursue higher-education opportunities. Applicants must be a resident of Muskingum County, planning to attend Zane State College starting fall term of 2012 and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Deadline is March 15, 2012. One annual scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to a graduating senior of Philo High School. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Student must attend an accredited college, university, or institute. Preference may be given to students planning to attend Kent State University or University of Akron, but is not required. The ideal recipient will possess a balance of academic achievement, extra curricular participation & community involvement. Finalists will be required to interview with the selection committee. Applicants must apply online through the link above. You will be able to save your work and come back to it; after you have submitted it, you may still revise your application until the deadline.
The deadline is March 15, 2012. $27,600 in scholarships were awarded in 2011. Open to any Philo High School graduate majoring in nursing or education. Candidates may be high school seniors, current college students, or returning adult students. Applicants must apply online through the link above. You will be able to save your work and come back to it; after you have submitted it, you may still revise your application until the deadline.
Deadline is March 15, 2012. One annual scholarship (usually $500) to a student artist pursuing a degree in the visual arts field at a college, university or institute. Students are nominated by their art teachers. The recipient is selected with consideration given to artistic achievements, artistic potential, academic ability, dependability, responsibility, motivation and recommendations. Student must be a graduate of a Muskingum County High School.
All application materials must be postmarked by March 15, 2012. An $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Muskingum County High School college bound senior that is planning a career in the public arena. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants will submit an application, a statement of career goals and a 500-750 word essay.
Deadline is March 15, 2012. Two $1,000 scholarships, one to a senior attending Waterford High School and one to a senior attending West Muskingum High School. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0, be involved in community activities including some volunteering, and be planning to attend a 4 year degree college or university. Applicants will submit application, two nomination letters and an essay.
Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants that demonstrate a true love for life, a fantastic work ethic, a great sense of humor, and true respect for their family. All applicants must be 2012 graduates of a Muskingum County high school and be student athletes from the following sports: golf, bowling, or softball.
Deadline is March 15, 2012. Scholarship awards for teachers who teach and/or live in Muskingum County. Teachers must currently be enrolled in a graduate program (having completed six quarter or four semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education (full or part time). Consideration given to essay, recommendations, grades, and community involvement. Teachers whose employers reimburse their tuition are ineligible.
Deadline is March 15th, 2012. Six $1,000 awards to graduates of Zanesville/Muskingum County high schools who live in Muskingum County. Students must be a resident of Muskingum County, must not have an EFC of zero (Estimated Family Contribution from the FAFSA), must not be in the top 5% of your class, must have 2.0 GPA or better, be first-time college students enrolled in a program leading to degree/certificate at an accredited institution, have clear knowledge of specific occupational goals, and exhibit motivation/need for the scholarship. Applicants must apply online through the link above. You will be able to save your work and come back to it; after you have submitted it, you may still revise your application until the deadline.
Deadline is March 15, 2012. Awarded to Zanesville High School seniors who are in the ZHS choir and who will be vocal music majors at accredited institutions for higher education.
Deadline is March 15, 2012. A one-time $1,000 award awarded by the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) each year to outstanding high school seniors.
This scholarship is awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate and show a continued commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity
- Attend an OACAC member high school
- Have an accumulated grade point average of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale in a college preparatory curriculum
- Demonstrate financial need (i.e. Free or reduced lunch or fee waivers)
- Plan to attend an Ohio college or university
- Submit the Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship application, an official high school transcript, a counselor recommendation and a personal statement by the published deadline.
- This scholarship is for any student who is underrepresented on a college level – including but not limited to students from Appalachia, first generation college students, minorities, etc.
All of these criteria are required, along with other factors as determined by the Multicultural Concerns Committee of OACAC.
Deadline is March 15th, 2012. Two $500 awards to college-bound high school seniors in Muskingum, Guernsey, and Morgan Counties. Nominations by guidance counselors, ministers, principals or physicians are reviewed on the student's character and ability to succeed in spite of extraordinary challenges. One winner from Rosecrans and one selected other area high school.
Deadline is March 16, 2012. The alumni and active members of Delta Theta Sigma fraternity on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University are proud to offer scholarships for incoming males freshmen students for fall of 2011. Up to $10,000 will be offered in this program. These scholarships are offered to male students enrolling at main campus-Columbus.
Delta Theta Sigma is a professional agricultural fraternity dedicated to the promotion of the following principals as set forth by the founders of Delta Theta Sigma:
- The promotion of agriculture
- Securing a high degree of scholarship
- Fostering the spirit of brotherhood
- Assisting in social, behavioral, and cultural development of our members
Applications must be postmarked by March 30, 2012. Two $1,000 Scholarships open to graduating seniors from a high school in Adams, Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Scioto, Vinton or Washington. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. Selection will be based upon participation in activities, financial need, acceptance into a 4-year program, and two letters of recommendation. Download guidelines and application for more information.
Application must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Awards are for high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree in the areas of business or liberal arts. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher and live in an area served by Peoples Bank. Awards will be made to students based upon a demonstration of financial need with preference being given to those students having a higher need. One third of the awards will be made to students attending Marietta College. The second third of the awards will be divided equally among students attending Marietta College, Washington State CC, Ohio Valley University and WVU-Parkersburg. The last third of the awards will be made to students in the market area that are attending other colleges and universities. To apply, complete application, including two letters of reference not from relatives, and mail to:
Robert E. Evans Education Fund Advisory Comittee
Attn: Larry E. Holdren
Peoples Bank
PO Box 738
Marietta, OH 45750
Applications can also be hand delivered to the Peoples Bank branch in Zanesville (across from Tumbleweed/Steak-n-Shake) by Monday March 31 2012.
The deadline is March 31, 2012. Several $500 scholarships for Muskingum County residents who have been enrolled at any campus of The Ohio State University for at least one academic year. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or above.
Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2012. Three $500 awards to females of Muskingum County pursuing careers in fields related to the welfare of young children and their families. Awards based on academics, leadership, and character. Recipients may reapply.
Deadline is April 1, 2012. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $2,500. Criteria include 2.0 GPA; residency in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, or Illinois with preference for residents of Piqua, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; or Miami County, Ohio. Applicants must demonstrate financial need related to cost of proposed education and commitment to giving back to the community. The application is online this year; click on the link above and you will download the PDF with guidelines, instructions and the link to the online application.
Deadline is April 15, 2012. For a graduating high school senior from Muskingum County, Ohio that is pursuing Agriculture Science or Veterinary Science. Candidate must be a resident of Muskingum County, a citizen of the USA, pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of engineering or pre-med (every other year - 2009, 2011, etc) or agriculture science or veterinary science (every other year - 2008, 2010, etc.), and not be a convicted felon.
This application is now online only. Click on the link above to go to The Columbus Foundation website. Click on the ScholarLink logo and follow the directions from there.
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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