Please note: If a link is broken or says Page Cannot be Displayed, simply copy and paste the address from under the Scholarship Name or type the address in the browser bar. If all else fails, do a search of the scholarship name.

While receiving some scholarships may adjust your financial aid award from your chosen institution, many of the scholarships listed on this page, especially the locally awarded scholarships, are issued directly to the student. This makes the funds available for expenses beyond tuition. The Guidance office staff strongly suggests you apply for any scholarship for which you qualify.

The Guidance Office does their best to verify that all scholarships are legitimate but the new rush of online only scholarships makes this difficult. Please use caution when providing personal information. If in doubt ask the Guidance Office and we will help investigate as best we can. The Guidance Office is happy to print, scan, or help students complete these applications in any way we can!

The Ohio Department of Higher Education Governor's Merit Scholarship (GMS):  https://meritscholarship.ohio.gov/
Eligibility: Senior identified as graduating in the top 5% of their class. Ties broken in the following order: 1. Highest GPA 2. Highest ACT/SAT 3. Highest count of CCP/AP/Honors courses.
Amount: up to $5,000 renewable for up to four years
Submit Application: If you are attending a public high school, you do NOT need to apply for the Governor's Merit Scholarship. Your school will determine if you fall with in the top 5% of your class using the criteria listed above. You will then be notified (by email or U.S. mail) of the offer of the GMS award.

Deadline 6/30/2024

Intel Scholarship for Women in Technology: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?
Eligibility: High School senor or graduate or currently enrolled college undergraduate. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year Community/Technical College or University offering two-year degrees in the sate of Ohio for the entire upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Be a full-time student pursuing a relevant Associate degree or a 1-year Certificate in the semiconductor manufacturing industry during the 2024-2025 academic year. See link below for a list of eligible programs.
Amount: $5,000
Submit Application: Online through the link above.
Click here to view flyer with details of eligible programs.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship: https://sigep.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d0b8f94849a147af53801f931&id=e2ea334e76&e=5ff0a35ad2
Eligibility: Male student enrolled as full time at the University of Cincinnati. Applicants have no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible.
Amount: Up to $4,000 scholarship money to incoming freshmen
Submit Application: Online at the above link.

No Set Deadline

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award: https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2#/aboutyou
Eligibility: Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship!
Amount: 12 @ $5,000
Submit Application: Online at the above link.

No Specific Deadline Given:
But the sooner the FAFSA is complete and application is turned in, the more funds will be available.

West Virginia University Parkersburg: https://www.wvup.edu/future-students/costs-scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/
Eligibility: Apply to WVUP. One application covers a variety of scholarships. Details for individual scholarships listed on page linked above.
Amount: Varies by scholarship
Submit Application: Online via the link above.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship: https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/affordability/choose-ohio-first
Eligibility: Colleges and universities from across the state participate in Choose Ohio First. All scholarship decisions are made by the individual participating colleges and universities. To learn how to apply for a Choose Ohio First Scholarship,  reach out to the listed contact at the institution(s) in which you are interested.
Amount: Varies by Institution
Submit Application: Directly to participating College or University. Click here for a list of participating colleges.

Imagine America Scholarships for Trade Schools in Ohio:https://www.imagine-america.org/students/scholarships-education/
Eligibility: Apply, be accepted to and attend the college that offers a specific scholarship. Details vary be scholarship
Amount: Varies by school and scholarship
Submit Application: Contact the school of interest of an enrollment application and details about the scholarship process

National Guard Scholarship: https://www.nationalguard.com/tools/guard-scholarships
Eligibility: Two available: To receive one of these scholarships, you must be involved in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) with a National Guard unit while in school, and have a letter of acceptance from a local Guard unit stating that they will accept you in an SMP status. Following graduation, cadets begin a new Military Service Obligation (MSO) contract and serve eight years in the Guard, which includes training.
Amount: Varies by award given details on web page.
Submit Application: See National Guard recruiter

Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP): https://www.ohiohighered.org/nealp
Eligibility: An applicant must: An applicant must: Complete a FAFSA and online NEALP Application and be an Ohio resident, be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, be enrolled in or be accepted for enrollment approved nurse education programs in Ohio colleges, universities, hospitals, or vocational schools, Not be in default or owe a refund to any Federal Financial Aid program, Maintain an academic record which places the student in good academic standings within the institution
Note: Due to limited funding available and the continued abundance of practicing LPNs, NEALP will once again make awards for the 2016-2017 academic year only to RN and nurse instructor candidates 
Amount: annual award for most recent academic year was $1,500/year
Submit Application: At above link.

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG): https://www.ohiohighered.org/ocog
Eligibility: Ohio residents in an associate’s degree, first bachelor’s degree, or nurse diploma program at an eligible Ohio or Pennsylvania institution with an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) of 2190 or less and  a maximum household income of $75,000.
Amount: Varies by student
Submit Application: Complete the FAFSA.

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund: https://www.ohiohighered.org/safety-officers-college-fund
Eligibility: Children or spouse of peace officer, fire fighter and certain other safety officers who were killed in the line-of-duty anywhere in the United States.
Amount: Varies
Submit Application: See site for details.

Ohio War Orphans Scholarship: https://www.ohiohighered.org/ohio-war-orphans
Eligibility: Awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. Must be an Ohio resident, under the age of 25 and enrolled for full-time undergraduate study at an eligible Ohio college or university.
Amount: Varies
Submit Application: See Site for Details

Washington County Career Center Scholarships: http://www.mycareerschool.com/high-school-scholarships
Eligibility: 2.5+GPA, 90% or better attendance junior and senior years.
Amount: 30% of tuition cost at the Career enter Adult Technical Training.
Submit Application: To the address on the application
Click here to download application form.