Scholarship List – 1/29/2016

  1. Ripley Federal Saving Bank Scholarship—Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and majoring in business, economics, finance, or accounting. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due on March 25, 2016.
  2. OACAC Charles Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship—For students who show a continued commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity, have a 3.00 or better GPA, and planning to attend an Ohio college. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due February 12, 2016.
  3. OU Chillicothe Scholarships—Many scholarships are available. Students only need to apply to OU and complete the FAFSA by February 15th. There is no additional scholarship application. To view the scholarships available, come to the guidance office or view online on the OU Chillicothe website.
  4. Mia Otey Memorial Fund Scholarship—Applicants must be planning to further their education at a 4-year college, 2-year college, or a technical school. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have participated in Fairfield athletics for at least two varsity seasons in high school. Applications are available on the Fairfield HS website and in the guidance office. Completed applications must be submitted to the guidance office before March 18, 2016.
  5. David Watts Memorial Scholarship—Fairfield seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 – 3.5 and who have been accepted to a college, community college or technical school are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the guidance office and the school website. Applications are due to the guidance office by March 31st.
  6. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program—Applicants must plan to enroll full time at a four-year college next year and major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry. For more information and to apply, go to Applications must be submitted by February 29, 2016.
  7. Aspiring Nurse Scholarship--$1,000 scholarship available to seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN/LVN, ADN and BSN programs. Apply at and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website’s homepage. Applications must be submitted by midnight on June 30, 2016.
  8. Ohio Newspapers Minority Foundation Scholarship—This scholarship is intended for Ohio high school seniors planning to major in a field relevant to the newspaper industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications at an Ohio college or university during the 2016-2017 academic year. One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded. Applications are available in the guidance office and must be mailed before March 31, 2016.
  9. William Squires Educational Foundation Scholarship—15 renewable scholarships of $3,000 per year are being offered. This is a need based scholarship. The EFC on your FAFSA student aid report (SAR) must be less than 8,000 to apply. Applicants must already know their career goal, be highly motivated and have good character with a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA. Information and application is available at Applications will be accepted from February 15th until April 5th, 2016.
  10. NCB Money Matters Scholarship—A copy of your NCB Money Matters Financial Literacy Program completion certificate and a minimum cum. 3.0 GPA is necessary. This is a program Mr. Mosny uses in some of his classes. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline April 1st, 2016.
  11. Ernie B. Blankenship Athletic Scholarship—Senior athletes in Highland and Clinton Counties with a minimum cum. 2.75 GPA who lettered in a sport during the senior year may apply. Applicants must have taken the ACT. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline April 1st, 2016
  12. A website with many scholarships is
  13. American Welding Society Scholarships – Scholarships available for students enrolling in a certified welding program. Go to for more information and click on Scholarship Application System to apply. The deadline is March 1, 2016.
  14. Homeland Credit Union Scholarship – Must be a member of Homeland Credit Union or a dependent of a member with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be entering a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due back to Homeland Credit Union no later than January 30, 2016
  15. BGSU Data Science Scholarships - $5,000 scholarships available to incoming freshmen who declare a major in the new specialization in Data Science. Students will study calculus, computer science, statistical learning and statistical graphics. To learn more to go
  16. BigSun Scholarship—This $500 scholarship is for student athletes. For more information and to apply visit Deadline is June 17, 2016
  17. Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools’ OhioLEADS Scholarships—There are 200+ scholarships available ranging from $1,000 to $11,750. Schools participating: American School of Technology, Brown Mackie College, Bryant & Stratton College, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Davis College, ETI Technical College of Niles, Fortis College, Gallipolis Career College, Global Tech Institute,Healing Arts Institute, International College of Broadcasting, Oakland Park School of Technology, Ohio Business College, Ohio Institute of Allied Health, Ohio Valley College of Technology, Stautzenberger College, and Trumbull Business College. Information and application can be found at and in the guidance office. Deadline is April 9, 2016.
  18. BGSU STEM Scholarships—for incoming freshmen considering careers in teaching science and/or math. Recipients receive $4,000 the first year of college with increases each year up to $5,200 the fourth year. High school seniors considering teaching either secondary science or math OR middle childhood science and math may be eligible for this scholarship program. Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA, recommended minimum 23 ACT. Apply to BGSU by January 15, 2016 and visit for an online application.
  19. ESPY Game Changers Scholarship—Criteria: 3.0 cumulative GPA with no lower than a 2.7 in any grading period; 25 hours of community service per grading period or 50 hours by year’s end; Commitment to an athletic team recognized by OHSAA. For more information, official rules and to register: apply before June 1, 2016.
  20. Wright State University ROTC – Many paths are available to earn a degree while working towards receiving a commission as an officer in the US Army, US Army Reserve and the US Army National Guard. This scholarship includes tuition and all required fees, $1,200 per year for books, a monthly tax-free tiered stipend starting at $300 for freshman that increases each subsequent year with seniors receiving $500 per month during the school year. To apply for the National Board Scholarship go to The deadline is February 28, 2016. You can also visit for more information.
  21. WACE Co-op Scholarships-If you have applied to any of the following schools and plan to participate in a co-op while in college, you may apply for this scholarship: Clarkson University, Drexel Univ., Johnson&Wales Univ., Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of Tech., State Univ. of New York Oswego, Univ. of Cincinnati, Univ. of Massachusetts Lowell, The Univ. of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Tech. You must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or better to apply. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline is February 15, 2016.