Class of 2012 Scholarships
Western Buckeye Chapter: (2012 Ohio Credit Union Scholarship Program) Amount: $500.00 To qualify, an applicant must be at least a senior in high school and plan to participate in post-secondary studies, including professional, vocational, and academic studies not limited to colleges and universities. Please see Mrs. Bonney for more details. Deadline: February 10, 2012
KFC Colonel’s Scholars: Awards up to $20,000 To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75, enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree, be a U. S. citizen, and demonstrate a financial need. Accepting online applications December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012.
US Bank Scholarship Program: Forty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. No Essays, available to high school seniors and college undergraduates, program runs October through March. Apply online at
American Cancer Society ($1,000) - Cancer survivor, attending an Ohio college
Asthma Athlete ($1,000-$10,000) - student with asthma, leadership qualities, extracurricular, pursuing bachelor degree
ASM International Ft Wayne Chapter - ($500) field of metallurgy or materials science, GPA and class rank, financial need
Big 33 Scholarship - academic achievement, 2.0 GPA, community service, financial need, leadership, obstacles overcome
Big 33 Waste Management ($1,000) - Same as Big 33 and excellence in environmental preservation
Body By Milk SAMMY ($7,500) – Outstanding in academics, sports and community service
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Bryan Business Women’s Club ($500) – School/community contributions or activities, 2.75 GPA, career goals ** See Mrs. Bonney for paper application Due date March 1, 2012
Coca-Cola Scholars ($4,000-$20,000 for four years) – 3.0 GPA, extracurricular activities, leadership
Farm Bureau ($500) – Williams County Farm Bureau Member, attend college/technical school with major in agriculture, home economics or science, 2.25 GPA – April 13
(Jamie) Farr Toledo Classic ($2,500) – Financial need (parental gross income less than $60,000); 20 ACT, academic achievement
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences ($10,000 per year) – Major in television, telecommunications or related field
North Western Electric ($750-$1,500) – Customers of NW Electric, 3.5 GPA Application coming soon (listen to announcements)
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship for Children of Consumers - ($750-$1,000) Parents who are customers of North Western Electric Cooperative , minimum GPAof 3.5. Application coming soon (listen to announcements)
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperative Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship – ($1,000) Seniors who have excelled despite personal challenges, parents who are customers of North Western Electric Cooperative, minimum GPAof 2.75. Application coming soon (listen to announcements)
Ohio School Boards Association ($1,000) – NW Ohio student planning to major in education, 3.0 GPA, leadership, community involvement and good moral character Application coming soon (listen to announcements)
Ohio War Orphans – Children of disabled or deceased war veterans, declared POW or MIA in SE Asia; attend college or university in OhioApplication coming soon (listen to announcements)
Specific College Scholarships
Adrian College – Adrian, MI
Trustee ($9,000) 3.8 GPA, 24 ACT
Presidential ($7,000) 3.6 GPA, 22 ACT
Dean ($5,000) 3.3 GPA, 20 ACT
Achievement ($3,000) 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT
United Methodist ($1,000) member of Methodist Church
Alumni Legacy ($1,000) Parent/guardian attended Adrian College
Aquinas College – Grand Rapids, MI
Academic Leadership ($7,500 renewable) freshmen excel in both academics and leadership
Monsignor Bukowski ($7,500) freshman with B+ average and good test scores
Valedictorian/National Merit Semifinalists ($1,000 renewable)
Presidential Leadership ($4,000-$6,500 renewable) freshmen with 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership
Father Philip Hanley ($4,000-$6,500 renewable) active in church, volunteerism and social justice
St. Dominic Scholarship ($4,000-$6,500 renewable) freshman out of state with 2.7 GPA and leadership
St. Thomas Aquinas ($4,000-$6,500 renewable) 2.7 GPA, good test scores and leadership
Freshman Scholarship Competition
Jerome C Byrne (full tuition and room renewable) 1 student
R Paul Nelson (full tuition renewable) 3 students
John Veneklasen (full tuition renewable) 1 student
Ashland University – Ashland OH
Scholar Test (All renewable) 2 full tuitions, 4 ($5,000) and 40 ($1,000)
Presidential ($4,000-$6,000 renewable)
Achievement ($2,000 renewable)
Baker College Of Flint– Flint MI
Baker College Housing Scholarship - 3.5-4.0 GPA (100% reduction in housing costs); 3.0-3.49 GPA (50%
reduction in housing costs); 2.7-2.99 GPA (25% reduction in housing costs); 2.5-2.69 GPA (Total
Learning Commitment Program)
Bethel College – Mishawaka IN
Academic Scholarships – Annual awards of $3,000-$5,500
Trustee Scholarships – Annual awards of $6,000 up to full tuition.
21st Century Scholars – Annual awards of $2,000 based on need.
National Merit Scholars – Finalists and semifinalists, $6,000 up to full tuition.
Missionary Church Scholarships – New students active in the fellowship of a Missionary Church, $1,200 on campus students, $600 off campus.
Church Matching and Community Scholarship Matching Grants – Matches local scholarships dollar for dollar up to $1,000
Pannabecker Scholarships – New students declaring a major in Christian or Youth Ministry, Biblical Literature or Missions.
Art, Music, Theatre and Athletic Awards – Based on talent and need
Ball State – Muncie IN
Whitinger Scholars (full tuition, room and board) 3.7 GPA, 29 ACT
Presidential Scholarships (1/2 tuition) 3.6 GPA, number of AP classes, valedictorians, salutatorians
Bluffton College – Bluffton OH
Presidential Scholarship (full tuition) 2 students, Honors & Merit recipients invited for competition
Academic Honors ($11,438) 3.75 GPA, 27 ACT
Academic Merit ($10,438) 3.5 GPA, 25 ACT
Leadership/Service Grant ($1,500-$2,000) Leadership and service, Top 50% of class
Tuition Equalization Program (difference between Bluffton and average state institution in Ohio) 3.0 GPA,
23 ACT, Top 25% of class
Tuition Equalization Program with Honors – 3.5 GPA, 26 ACT, Top 10% of class
Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green OH
Alumni Chapter Scholarship ($500-$1,500)
Delbert Latta ($1,000) 3.0 GPA
University Professors Scholarship (instructional & general fees) 3.8 GPA, 30 ACT
University Freshman Academic Scholarships ($1,000-$5,000 automatic and renewable) 3.0 GPA at the end
of junior year and 20 ACT or 920 SAT
**Students who qualify for the $5,000 award may also be considered for a scholarship up to full in-state fees (currently $9,140) based on academic record and financial need. To qualify, FAFSA must be on file by March 1. Non-residents also qualify for one-half off the nonresident fee (currently $3,654)
University Tuition & Fee Scholarship for Historically Underrepresented Students (full instructional and
general fees) 3.0 GPA, 21 ACT, African-American, Hispanic or Native American students
Alumni Legacy ($1,000) Son/daughter of BGSU Alumnus who contributes to the Alumni Association, 3.0
GPA
Capital University – Columbus OH
Collegiate Fellowship Competition (full-tuition scholarship) 3.5 GPA, 24 ACT, essay and interview
Cleveland State University – Cleveland OH
Presidential Scholarship (four-year tuition and books) Top 10% of class, 3.5 GPA, essay Provost Scholarship (tuition and fees for one semester) 3.5 GPA, 27 ACT, applying to Engineering School
College of Wooster – Wooster OH
College Scholars Awards Competition ($9.000-$16,000 annually) 3.4 GPA, 28 ACT
Arthur Holly Compton ($7,000-$14,000 annually) 3.2 GPA, Top 15% of class
Covenant Scholarship ($10,000 annually) 3.0 GPA, Top 20% of class, Presbyterian Church member
Byron Morris Scholarships (up to $6,000 annually) 2.5 GPA, leadership, volunteer service
Academic & Achievement Awards ($5,000-$11,000 annually)
Defiance College – Defiance OH
Defiance Scholarship ($4,000-$10,000) – 2.5-4.0 GPA and 18-36 ACT or 850-1600 SAT
Presidential Scholar Program ($11,000-full tuition) – 3.5 GPA and 27 ACT or 1210 SAT
Pilgrim Scholar Program ($10,000-$15,000) - 3.2 GPA, 24 ACT or 1090 SAT
Achievement Scholar Program ($9,000-$12,000) – 2.8 GPA and 21 ACT or 980 SAT
Citizen Leader Award ($2,000) – Service and leadership
Lillian Rae Dunlap Award ($1,000) – Minimum 2.25 GPA, awarded to recognize and reward the
achievements of today’s underrepresented student population
Denison – Granville OH
Wells Scholarship in the Sciences ($34,000) – Academic talent and personal merit. Specific application required.
Dunbar Scholarship in the Humanities ($34,000) - Academic talent and personal merit. Specific application required.
Paschal Carter Scholarship ($34,000) – Competition-based for National Merit Semi-Finalists. Specific
application required. Must be named a National Merit Finalist.
Mary Carr Endowed Scholarship ($34,000) – Academic achievement, leadership and personal merit.
Dr. Betty Lovelace Scholarship ($34,000) – Academic achievement, leadership, merit and diversity.
Dr. Desmond Hamlet Scholarship ($34,000) – Academic achievement, leadership, merit and diversity.
Founders ($17,000) - Academic achievement, leadership and personal merit
Bob and Nancy Good ($17,000) - Academic achievement, leadership, merit and diversity
Tyree/Parajon Scholarship ($17,000) - Academic achievement, leadership, merit and diversity
Hla/Fisher Scholarship ($17,000) - Academic achievement, leadership, merit and diversity
Alumni Awards ($8,000-$13,000) - Academic achievement, leadership and personal merit
Upward Bound ($17,000) – Upward Bound Program members
DePauw University – Greencastle IN
Rector Scholarship (full tuition) extraordinary academic achievement on high school transcript and college entrance exams
Rector Presidential Scholarship (full tuition, room and board) 10 students chosen from Rector Scholars
Holton Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 – full tuition per year) 50 students, strong academic achievement,
exceptional leadership and/or service to school, community or family
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti MI
Presidential Scholarship Competition (up to $60,000 over four years), 4.0 GPA and 22 ACT or 1020 SAT; 3.9 GPA and 23 ACT or 1060 SAT; 3.8 GPA and 24 ACT or 1090 SAT; 3.7 GPA and 25 ACT or 1130 SAT
Regents-Gold Scholarship ($8,200 renewable) - Freshman must live in university housing, maintain a 3.5 GPA and 15 credit hours per semester. Must compete in Presidential Scholarship Competition to be eligible.
Regents Scholarship ($3,000 renewable) - Residents in university housing eligible for additional $1,000.
3.7 GPA and 25 ACT or 1150 SAT.
Recognition of Excellence Scholarship ($2,000 renewable) - Residents in university housing eligible for
additional $1,000. 3.5 GPA and 21 ACT or 1000 SAT.
Eagle Scholarship ($1,500 renewable) - 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 950 SAT
Elmira College - Elmira NY
Valedictorian Scholarships - Full first-year tuition, renewable
Salutatorian Scholarships - 75 percent first-year tuition, renewable
Presidential Honor Scholarships ($20,000 renewable) - 3.5 GPA and 27 ACT or 1200 SAT
Trustee Honor Scholarships ($18,000 renewable) - 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT or 1100 SAT
Founder Honor Scholarships ($15,000 renewable) - 3.0 GPA or slightly lower GPA with appropriate SAT score
Mark Twain Honor Scholarships ($10,000 renewable) - 22 ACT or 1000 SAT, exemplifying leadership
Iris Leadership Scholarship ($6,000 renewable) - Students demonstrating leadership
Out of State Award - U.S. residents outside NY state who visit Elmira College before Jan. 31 of their senior year will receive an additional $10,000 over four years.
ROTC - US Army offers 1 1/2 to 4-year full tuition scholarships plus a $1,200 per year book allowance and $300-$500 monthly stipend.
Ferris State University – Big Rapids, MI
WNF Founders (full tuition) – 3.9 GPA, 31 ACT
WNF Presidents ($5,500) – 3.7 GPA, 29 ACT
WNF Deans ($3,000) – 3.25 GPA, 24 ACT
Honors Residential Life ($2,000) – 3.4 GPA, 24 ACT
Residential Life ($2,000) – 3.25 GPA, 21 ACT
Grace College and Theological Seminary - Winona Lake IN
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships ($10,000 renewable) - Rank 1st or 2nd in class and 1300 SAT or 29 ACT
Provost’s Scholarship ($9,000 renewable) - 3.9 GPA or Top 10% and 29 ACT or 1300 SAT
Dean’s scholarship ($7,000 renewable) - 3.7 GPA and 1200 SAT or 27 ACT
Honors Scholarships ($4,500-$6,000 renewable) - 3.5 GPA and 1100 SAT or 24 ACT
Miller Merit Awards ($2,500-$4,000 renewable) - 3.2 GPA and 1000 SAT or 21 ACT
Presidential Scholarship Competition - ($1,000-$25,000 renewable) - 3.75 GPA and 1200 SAT or 27 ACT
Heidelberg University – Tiffin OH
Heidelberg Scholars Competition
Founders Award ($10,000 renewable) 3.0 GPA
Trustees Award ($6,000 renewable) 3.0 GPA
Fellows Award ($2,000 renewable) 3.0 GPA
Dean’s Recognition Award ($2,000 renewable) 3.5 GPA, 27 ACT or Top 10% of class
Music Scholarship (up to $2,000 renewable) 2.5 GPA, major in music
United Church of Christ Grant ($500 renewable) member of United Church of Christ
Hope College – Holland MI (all renewable for four years)
Trustee ($14,000) 6 students, academics, test scores and leadership
National Merit ($14,000) National Merit Finalists
Presidential ($8,000-$10,000) Academic record (course load, class rank, grades and test scores)
Endowed ($6,000-$8,000) 3.6 GPA, 28 ACT
Valedictorian ($5,000)
Alumni Honors ($3,000) 3.75 GPA or 3.5 GPA and 25 ACT
Distinguished Artist ($2,500) artistic talent and academic records
Indiana State University– Networks Financial Institute - Indianapolis IN
Networks Scholars ($20,000 – four years, wireless laptop, professional development account - $3,000) Business major
IPFW – Fort Wayne IN
Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholarship (full tuition and fees, renewable) - Honors diploma, Top 5% of
class, 1950 SAT or 29 ACT; or class rank not considered, with 2100 SAT or 32 ACT
Chancellor’s Scholarship (half-tuition) – Honors diploma, Top 10% of class, 1800 SAT or 27 ACT; or class
rank not considered with 1950 SAT or 29 ACT
Chancellor’s Merit Award – Non-Indiana residents in Top 25% of class with 1650 SAT or 24 ACT; or 1800
SAT or 27 ACT
Indiana Tech – Fort Wayne IN
Dean’s Scholarship - Eight full tuition scholarships awarded - 3.8 GPA, 1250 SAT or 28 ACT
Engineering Scholarship - $10,000 per year to students showing incredible potential in any engineering program.
International Business College – Ft Wayne IN
Scholarships based on the results of competitive exams
ITT Technical Institute – Ft Wayne IN
Edith & Dorothy Stapleton Scholarship ($500) 5 students, academic excellence, financial need
Kent State University – Kent OH
Keybank/Kenneth L Calhoun Trust
Pres Carol Cartwright and Dr. G Phillip Cartwright Founders
Donna and Roger K Derr Medallion
Kent Alumni Reach for Excellence
Dr. Lee and Beverly Kulis
Joseph Marchetta
Michael Miller
William Riseman Medallion
*Preceding scholarships all based on 3.25 GPA, ACT scores and competitive exam
Trustee Scholarship – 3.25 GPA, ACT score, leadership ability
University Academic Scholarship – 3.25 GPA, leadership ability
Kettering University – Flint MI
Kettering Merit Scholarships – ($10,000 annual renewable) 3.0 GPA & 31 ACT, 3.8 GPA & 27 ACT; ($7,500
annual renewable) 3.0-3.79 GPA & 27-30 ACT; ($5,000 annual renewable) 3.0 GPA & 26 ACT,
admissions.kettering.edu/scholarship
Miami University – Oxford OH
Miami Access Initiative (full-tuition and fees)) - Ohio students with family incomes less than $35,000
Harrison Scholars (tuition, fees, room & board) 34 ACT or 1530 SAT, Top 2% of class, strong curriculum
and extracurricular involvement
National Merit Finalists ($750-$2,000 renewable) - National Merit Finalists, need-based
National Achievement Scholar ($5,000 - $10,000 renewable) - National Achievement Finalists or semi-finalists
National Hispanic Recognition ($10,000 renewable) - National Hispanic finalists
General scholarships for incoming freshman ($1,000-full tuition, room and board, renewable) - most recipients have 30 or better ACT or 1320 SAT and Top 10% rank. All merit-based, some consider financial need as well
Multicultural Leadership Program ($5,000, renewable) - Participants in Miami’s Multicultural Leadership Program Summer Leadership Institute (MLPSLI)
Ohio Merit Scholarship ($1,500-$3,000 renewable) - 29 ACT or 1290 SAT and Top 10% or 3.85 GPA
American High School Math Contest ($1,000, renewable) - Math or Math & Statistics major who scored highest on the American High School Math Competition test.
Venture Scholars Program ($5,000, renewable) - Venture Scholars
Academic Department Scholarships and Athletic Scholarships available
Michigan State University – East Lansing MI
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship (tuition, fees, room and board plus $1,000 per year) intellectual performance, Exam Competition in January/February
Distinguished Freshman Scholarship (tuition and fees) 20 runners up in ADS competition
ADS Commended Scholarship ($2,500 per year) finalists in ADS competition who don’t receive ADS, DFS Scholarships
Honors College National Scholarship ($8,000 per year) awarded to out-of-state Honors College invitees
Mount Union College – Alliance OH www2.muc.edu
Academic Merit Awards ($6,500) 3.5 GPA, 25 ACT and Top 20%; ($5,000) 3.5 GPA, 20 ACT and Top 20%;
($4,000) 3.5 GPA, 20 ACT, Top 30%
Muskingum College – New Concord OH
John Glenn (full tuition) high school record, ACT scores and scholarship test
Presidential ($6,000-$10,000) high school record, ACT scores and scholarship test
Faculty ($3,000-$5,000) high school record and ACT scores
Clergy & Presbyterian Grants ($1,000 per year) member of Presbyterian Church
Northwest State Community College – Archbold OH
Presidential Scholarship (full tuition, renewable) 3.25 GPA, 23 ACT
Dean’s Scholarship (half-tuition, renewable) 3.25 GPA
Northern Michigan University – Marquette MI
Presidential/Harden (tuition, all fees including laptop, room and board) 3.5 GPA core classes, 24 ACT
Leadership ($1,500 renewable) 3.5 GPA, 24 ACT, leadership
National Academic Award ($2,000 per year) out of state residents
Ohio Northern University – Ada OH www-new.onu.edu
Presidential Scholars ($27,000 renewable) 3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1320 SAT
Presidential Recognition Scholars ($16,000-$20,000 renewable) Top 25% of Presidential Scholars
Trustee Scholars ($24,000 renewable) 3.5 GPA, 28 ACT or 1240 SAT
Trustee Recognition Scholars ($20,000-$22,000 renewable) Top 25% of Trustee Scholars
Academic Honor ($21,000 renewable) 3.3 GPA, 26 ACT or 1170 SAT
Honors Scholars ($18,000-$20,000 renewable) Top 25% of Academic Honor Scholars
Distinguished Achievement ($18,000 renewable) 3.2 GPA, 24 ACT or 1090 SAT and high school leadership activities, community service and leadership roles
Meritorious Service ($14,000-$16,000 renewable) Top 25% of Distinguished Achievement scholars
Mathile Scholarship ($30,000 renewable) - Must participate in Presidential Recognition Day. Two scholarships given.
Talent Awards – Major in art, music communication arts or English, and demonstrate a special talent
Ohio State Beauty Academy – Lima OH
Academic Scholarship ($1,000) 2 students, GPA, principal/counselor recommendation, school transcript
Hairstylist Scholarship ($500) 10 students, beauty salon recommendation, school transcript
The Ohio State University – Columbus OH
Selected Merit Scholarships including:
Mary Petri Baumgardner – child of a single parent due to death or disability
Williams & Mildred Korb Endowed Fund – students who are orphans or foster care children
Lindsey & Winzeler Scholarship Endowment – financially needy student from Williams County
Alumni Association ($500) Top 25% of class, involvement in school and community
Merill Weed Memorial ($1,000) Male student studying engineering, architecture or science
Maximus Scholarship ($2,700 renewable) - Top 3%, 32 ACT or 1420 SAT. Maximus Scholars are invited to campus in February to compete for the following awards, which include the value of the Maximus Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship (full in-state cost of education at OSU)
Medalist Scholarship (full in-state tuition)
Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship for Ohio residents (Combination of scholarships, need-based grants, and work-study opportunities covering the full demonstrated need of the student applicant, renewable) - Academically talented student with financial need. One scholarship per each of Ohio’s 88 counties
Morrill Scholars Program (MSP) - Must meet 2 of 3: Top 20% of class, 3.3 GPA and 23 ACT or 1070 SAT
Distinction Scholarship (full tuition, room and board, book allowance, and miscellaneous expenses, renewable).