Scholarship List 2018-19
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Updated 11/13/18
FIDM National Scholarship Competition- Over $300,000.00 in scholarships awarded each year for students interested in the global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, Social Media, and Entertainment. For more information about the college and scholarship details visit bit.ly/FIDMscholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2019
Ball State University- Ball State has adopted a test-optional policy therefore, students do not need to turn in their test scores to be considered for merit aid. For a list of scholarships visits www.bsu.edu/scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Miami University- Presidential Fellows Program is Miami's "full ride" program and students must apply by November 1 to be considered for this scholarship. Visit MiamiOH.edu/honorsprograms for more info. For the Merit Guarantee Scholarships students must apply by December 1. For more information visit MiamiOH.edu/merit
The Ohio State University- Freshman admitted to the Columbus campus for fall semester are automatically considered for most merit awards if they receive a complete admission application by November 1. For information regarding their merit based scholarships visit meritawards.osu.edu
Philanthropic Leadership Development Program- Philanthropic leadership development program has three different scholarship opportunities for students to win. This is a 7 week challenge against student peers from nearby schools to raise funds for the fight against cancer! Students who participate are able to receive letters of recommendation, community service hours and the chance to earn scholarships and recognition. If you would like more information as a student candidate or would like to nominate a student check out www.studentsoftheyear.org or contact Amber.Hydash@LLS.org
Candidate & Parent Workshop: December 9
Campaign Kickoff: January 17
Grand Finale Celebration: March 9
Baldwin Wallace University- Merit scholarships are based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores received by admissions on November 20, 2018. Students who do not meet the criteria for a merit scholarship may still qualify for an award scholarship based on a holistic review of their application. For more information visit www.bw.edu
Deadline: November 20, 2018
Wright State University- Donor-based and university funded scholarships students can submit one common application to apply for multiple scholarships. The application will auto match students with any scholarships they are eligible to receive. Some of the merit based scholarships are for students who are ranked and/or named Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their class. You can also receive a scholarship for being named a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist and designate WSU as your first choice. Applicants must be admitted by February 1 to be considered for any scholarship. For more information visit www.wright.edu/FirstYearScholarships
Deadline: February 1, 2019
BGSU Science & Math Education in ACTION- $4,000 for the first year of college with increases each year up to more than $5,000 the fourth year, a scholarship valued at a total of approximately $20,000. For high school seniors considering teaching either secondary science or math, or middle childhood science and math. Student must be an Ohio resident, incoming freshman for fall 2019, minimum GPA of 3.0, recommended minimum ACT of 23 and considering a career teaching science and/or mathematics. Visit www.bgsu.edu/action to apply.
Deadline: January 15, 2019
Robert A. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship- (5) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this year. Must be a college bound senior in high school, primary member of GECU, participated in volunteer work and have at least a "B" average. Applications available in the guidance office or at gecreditunion.org/promotions
Deadline: January 15, 2019 by 5pm
Otterbein University Young Artist Scholarship- (5) $30,000 scholarships renewable for 4 years for music majors in good standing, maintaining a 3.0 GPA. To apply visit otterbein.edu/music
Deadline: Application due by December 15, 2018. Auditions due by February 19, 2019
OSU Stone Lab Scholarships- Each year Stone Lab awards around 40 scholarships to students with financial need that have great academic standing. Scholarships range from $200-2,500 per applications. To learn more and apply visit stonelab.osu.edu/applynow and go.osu.edu/scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Workforce Demand Scholarship- Student must be interested in attending Terra State Community College for one of the following degree programs Accounting, Agribusiness, Automotive, Business Management, Computer Systems, Interactive Media, Electricity, Health Info Tech, Hospitality Management, Manufacturing Tech, Music Tech, Robotics, or Welding. Must be a 2019 high school graduate and enroll for full time during fall and spring semesters. For more information visit http://www.terra.edu/Scholarshipapplication.html
Deadline: April 15, 2019
Carly Faye Foundation Athletic Scholarship- Students must play volleyball at an Ohio high school or club team, must be a graduating senior, submit a letter of recommendation from a coach and player along with a letter to the scholarship committee. For more information visit Carlyfayefoundation.org
Applications available here.
Deadline: April 12, 2019
Norwich University Take the Lead Scholarship- Students who complete the online application for Fall 2019 enrollment, send transcript/test scores and complete the FAFSA will earn a reward of $2,000 toward their tuition. Students who also complete these steps and are accepted can earn an additional $2,000 for the next four years, up to $8,000 towards a Norwich education. Click HERE for the online application.
Deadline: December 15, 2018
OSU Greene County Alumni Scholarship- For high school seniors who live or attend school in Greene County who plant to attend The Ohio State University. Students must have applied to OSU, submit record of activities performed in school and the community, positive attitude toward college work, ranked in the top 25% of your high school graduating class and admitted to OSU as an incomoing freshman. For application and more information visit https://greenecounty.alumni.osu.edu/scholarship-2/ Students are advised to submit their FAFSA by November 1. Interviews will be scheduled for February 9, 2019.
Deadline: January 26, 2019
PFLAG Dayton Scholarship- 3 scholarships will be awarded, (2) at $2,000 and (1) at $1,000. Two to three scholarships are awarded to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) students and one or two to those who are straight ally students who actively support and advocate for LGBT individuals. For more information and application visit www.pflagdayton.org
Deadline: February 1, 2019
The Otterbein Opportunity Scholarship- This scholarship covers the direct cost of tuition up to the student's full need as determined by the FAFSA. This scholarship is for new first year or transfer students beginning Fall 2019 or later, must be Pell grant eligible, file the FAFSA by February 15, must be an Ohio resident and enroll full time. The scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters or first degree by maintaining a 2.75 GPA and must file the FAFSA each year remaining Pell grant eligible.
Megawatt Scholarship Program- (3) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded by Whirlpool Corporation and One Energy. Students must be graduating seniors seeking a two-year or four-year STEM degree at an accredited university. For applications and more information visit www.megawattscholarships.org
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Davenport University Scholarships- Davenport offers great scholarships that focus on athletics, academics, as well as need. They also offer scholarships related to BPA, DECA, HOSA, and Skills USA. For more information about their scholarship requirements visit davenport.edu/scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Scholarship Resources:
www.DaytonFoundation.org/scholars
www.tuitionfundingsources.com
https://www.daytonfoundation.org/scholars.html
www.raise.me
www.collegecovered.com
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