Scholarship Opportunities Updated 3/14/14

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1 Scholarship Opportunities Updated 3/14/14 Some scholarship websites and resources: directory Make sure you apply for your pin to fill out the FAFSA. Visit for more details. OSBA Black Caucus of School Board Stipend March 14, 2014 The Leo Lucas Stipend is for any graduating African American student with a desire to attend an Ohio College. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at black- caucus ******Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program March 14, 2014 Kohl's Cares is a scholarship program that rewards outstanding young people, ages 6 to 18, for their community service. Please see your Guidance counselor if you wish to be considered for this scholarship or if you know of someone who should be nominated. Check out for more details. CHS Foundation Scholarship- March 15, 2014 The CHS Foundation will award 75 $1,000 high school scholarships to students planning to study an agricultural field at a two or four year college. For additional details and an application, visit development.

2 The Cole Smoot Memorial Scholarship - March 15, 2014 In memory of the sacrifice of the Smoot family, The Cole Smoot scholarship of $500 will be given each year to two teens within Clark County who exhibit the knowledge and behavior of the importance of prescription drug abuse prevention. The winners will be chosen by a panel of impartial experts in the field and will be asked to share his/her works publically and within specific speaking sessions. Additional details and applications are available in the Guidance Office. Larry Brooks Memorial Scholarship March 15, 2014 In approximately words, write your thoughts on coin or currency related topics. A list of suggested topics is listed on the application. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Tecumseh Education Foundation Scholarship March 20, 2014 All Tecumseh High School seniors are encouraged to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or on the Guidance web page. The Herman D. Brosey Scholarship March 20, 2014 This scholarship is for a Tecumseh High School senior with a 3.0 GPA or better, who demonstrates an interest in agriculture. This may include, but is not limited to, 4_H or Vo Ag participation, or an agriculture major or related field (i.e. vet, extension agent, ag business, etc.) The applicant must write a paragraph or two on his/her interest in agriculture. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or on the Guidance web page. The Merrill Wells Golf Scholarship March 21, 2014 The criteria for the Merrill Wells scholarship are academics, golf activities (sportsmanship, commitment, and excellence), and citizenship (moral character, attitude, and community involvement). Senior golfers are eligible to apply. See Coach Holbrook for an application. Sigma Alpha Scholarship March 21, 2014 The applicant must be a young woman, presently enrolled in high school entering a college or a university program. She must reside in Clark County. The application is available in the Guidance Office. R. C. Appenzeller Scholarship Fund March 21, 2014 The Appenzeller Endowment Fund is offering a scholarship to a deserving student who is of good moral character and who wishes to pursue a career in the ENGINEERING disciplines at an accredited college. Students must be residents of Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, or Shelby Counties in Ohio. A minimum 3.0 gpa is required. Details are available at:

3 Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship Fund- March 21, 2014 The Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship was established in It honors sisters Pearl Dale and Audrey Parker who were both Dayton Public School teachers. Both women earned bachelor s degrees from Kentucky State College and master s degrees from Miami University. The fund provides scholarship assistance to African- American high school seniors from the Dayton region who are planning to attend an accredited two- or four- year college or university. Details are available at: Better Men Scholarship March 22, 2014 The Beta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity is offering scholarships to outstanding freshman males entering OSU, Columbus. Their aim is to recognize and reward men who excel in leadership, extracurricular activity, and scholastic achievement, and share a common interest in Agriculture. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. *******Ohio State University s Delta Theta Sigma Scholarship March 25, 2014 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 Up to $10,000 will be offered in this program. These scholarships are offered to male students enrolling at main campus- Columbus. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at state.edu Clark State's Trustee Scholarship March 28, 2014 This scholarship is for full tuition. Eligibility: 3.5 GPA or top 15%of class; exhibit community and extracurricular involvement. Application available in the Guidance Office or online James Kura Memorial Scholarship Contest March 28, 2014 The Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers invites you to enter this contest. The application is now available on their website, OACDL awards three $1,000 scholarships to seniors who will be attending a 4 year accredited college. Rules and details are available online. Odenza Marketing Group Spring $500 Scholarship - March 30, 2014 To be Eligible a student must: 1) Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30th, ) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30th, 2014 deadline. 3) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.) 4) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Applications can be found by going to:

4 Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship March 31, 2014 This scholarship is for women who are pursuing a degree in education. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. *******Springfield District Women s Bowling Association Scholarship March 31, 2014 The Springfield District Women s Bowling Association is once again offering a scholarship in the amount of $ to a bowler who is a graduating high school female or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior female. All applicants must a member in good standing of the United States Bowling Congress and continuing on with their education next year. Applicants are available in the Guidance Office or online at Ohio Newspapers Foundation Minority Scholarships March 31, 2014 Minority students who are majoring in journalism are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Applicant must write a 750 to word autobiography and will need two letters of recommendation. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded at Peter Pasula Study Habits $500 Scholarship - April 1, 2014 To be Eligible a student must: 1) Be attending an accredited post- secondary institution by the fall of ) A student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer. 3) Students must be Canadian or US residents. 4) Students must answer the essay question on the website online application form. Applications can be found by going to: php Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship April 1, 2014 Scholarships are available for Meijer Team employees and their children. An interactive scholarship application is available on the web at IH Employee Credit Union Scholarship April 1, 2014 This scholarship is in honor of M. Angela Theriac, Manager and President of International Harvester Employee Credit Union from This scholarship will be awarded to someone the Scholarship Committee feels exemplifies the purpose- driven qualities displayed by M. Angela Theriac, through academic excellence and community service activities. The student s parents must be a member of the credit union. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Or can be downloaded at

5 *******The Jennie Webster Irie 4- H Scholarship April 4, 2014 Two scholarships of $1000 each will be offered annually to graduating high school seniors residing in Champaign, Clark and Miami Counties who have been active in 4- H. To be eligible, applicant must have a 2.5 GPA. The award must be used toward the tuition and other related educational expenses at an accredited two or four- year college. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. *******Kiwanis Foundation of Springfield Scholarship April 4, 2014 Criteria used for the scholarship includes academic ability, the potential for academic work at the college level, and service activities that benefit the applicant's school, fellow students, church, nonprofit organizations, or other members of the community. Applicants must be ranked in the top 15% of the class and be accepted for enrollment at any four- year college or Clark State Community College for the academic year. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. William D. Squires Scholarship April 5, 2014 The William D. Squires Scholarship is primarily need- based. Applicant s EFC must be less than 8,000. The ideal candidate has been working toward a specific career goal and is highly motivated to continue his/her education but requires financial aid. Applications are available online at Fairborn Art Association Scholarship April 10, 2014 The FAA has two $1000 scholarships available for graduating seniors who are planning to pursue art in college. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Southwestern OH Chapter, Distinguished Flying Cross Society April 14, 2014 The Southwestern Ohio Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society will award three $500 scholarships to area high school graduating seniors. Requirements for the applicant include a 3.5 GPA and a composite score of 28 on the ACT. Applicants are required to write an essay. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. *******C.R. Meyers Memorial Scholarship April 15, 2014 The Ohio Association of litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals (OALPRP) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student form Ohio. To qualify to apply for the scholarship, the student must plan to attend an Ohio accredited institution and have declared a major relating to environmental sciences or environmental education. OALPRP scholarships forms may be downloaded at

6 Lead the Way Scholarship April 20, 2014 Lead the way is a $5,000 creative scholarship program sponsored by Community Blood Center and Vectren to support young adults who will be our blood resource leaders of tomorrow. CBC and Vectron will award $1,000 scholarships to five graduating, college- bound seniors whose high school hosts a CBC blood drive. Applicants are asked to imagine themselves as a leader of their high school blood drive as they create, explain and illustrate a winning theme for the school s Donor Recruitment Campaign. Applicantions are available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded at *******Andrew W. Reid Memorial Scholarship April 21, 2014 Applicants should have a 2.5 GPA, should be an exemplary citizen, have shown exemplary ethics and integrity, and show financial need. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded from the Guidance webpage. *******The TEA Marilue Jeffers Memorial Scholarship April 29, 2014 All Tecumseh High School students are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to Education majors. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Cheap$cholar.org Scholarship May 1, 2014 In an effort to help make college more affordable, CheapScolar.org will be giving away $500 this year to one deserving student. Entering the scholarship giveaway is easy and winning is even easier. All you have to do is answer one question: How do YOU Make College Cheaper? Check out for details. Find A Law $500 Scholarship - May 15, 2014 To be Eligible a student must: 1) Be Enrolled in full- time studies at a college, trades, or technical school by no later than September ) Currently reside in the United States and intend on continuing studies in the United States. 3) Complete the Online Form and Short Question by no later than May 15, Applications can be found by going to: B. Davis Scholarship May 26, 2014 The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are offering a scholarship for Please visit their website to read about them and apply for the scholarship. Aspiring Pharmacy Technician" Scholarship Program June 1, 2014.

7 We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a pharmacology career path at an accredited post- secondary school or college. Interested students should visit website, to find eligibility information along with the online application link/form. "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship June 1, 2014 This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post- secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link schools.org/ and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page. Abbott and Fenner Essay Scholarship Program June 14, 2014 Abbott and Fenner are committed to continuing their efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed at the college level. The winner(s) of this scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. 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. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent by to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Please include the name and location of the school you are presently attending. * Every generation faces new challenges and new problems. What do you think is the biggest difference between your generation and older generations? How do you think these differences will affect the future of our country and/or your career choice? Additional information is available at BigSun Scholarship June 20, 2014 The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do their part, BigSun is offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. An essay describing, " What has your participation in sports affected who are and how you relate to others? Include the affects on personal relations with peers and others." is required. Students apply online at *******Clark County Association for Homemakers & Community Education Scholarship July 1, 2014 Applicant must be full time or part- time student majoring in Family & Consumer Sciences, social work, or social services at an Ohio college or university. Additional information and applications are available in the Guidance Office.