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Sam Shapiro Scholarship Honoring Lisa and Don Drumm

Distinction: Honoring Akron artist Don Drumm and his wife Lisa for enriching the northern Ohio landscape with their artistic endeavors and their community involvement.
Eligibility: Recipient to be selected from the annual display of student portfolios at the Myers School of Art. This competition is open to all DECLARED Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts majors who are currently enrolled in at least 6 credits of coursework in art studio or art history. Applicants must have completed at least 6 credits of art studio/art history at the Myers School of Art during the Fall semester. Graduate students and those students with only an Art Minor and/or a primary major (other than art) are not eligible. Applicants must be in need of completing at least 12 remaining credits to get their degree and have an ART (Major) cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. Awards are based on the outcome of the competition and financial need. Preference shall be given to students who graduated from Summit County schools.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Manager of Student Affairs, Myers School of Art; University of Akron, Folk Hall 103, Akron, OH 44325
Deadline: Contact Myers School of Art

Arden and Clarice Shisler Nationwide Insurance Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Dalton High School who have a balance of participation in academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service or part-time employment. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale and demonstrate financial need. First preference shall be granted to students enrolling at The University of Akron – Wayne College or those pursing a major in any agriculture or agriculture related field (such as, but not limited to, agri-business, agri-economics, agri-technology, animal sciences and husbandry, bioengineering, environmental science, food technology, forestry, horticulture and landscape architecture, soil and water conservation, veterinary medicine, and wood technology).
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,300 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 4
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: dalton, financial need, wayne college
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Cassandra "Sandy" Biggs Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Dalton High School who are enrolled/enrolling as a full-time student at a 2- or 4-year educational institution and pursing a field of study in the medical, nursing, or health services professions. Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale, and also participated in extra-curricular activities, community service, and/or part-time employment.
Term: One year
Amount: $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: dalton, health services, medical, nursing
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Clarence V. and Evelyn F. Amstutz Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: C.V. "Jim" Amstutz was a life long resident of this region and ran Amstutz Electric until his retirement. Evelyn, his wife of 65 years, spent much of her time teaching third and fourth grade. Their only child, Joanne, received her degree from Capital University in Columbus and passed away at the age of 41 from multiple sclerosis. This scholarship was etablished in 2004.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Dalton High School and is based on need and merit.
Term: One Year
Amount: $7,300 ($2,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Dalton High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: April 28
Application: Download this application
Keywords: dalton, financial need

Dalton Alumni Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to current graduating seniors of Dalton High School enrolled in and/or enrolling in a 2- or 4-year accredited institution of higher learning (university, college, technical institute) or currently attending an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale, participate in co-curricular or community service projects, and demonstrate leadership abilities. This scholarship is not renewable, but Dalton High School graduates may apply, if they are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year accredited institution of higher learning. Preference will be given to current graduating seniors.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,000 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: To be determined
Contact: Dalton High School Guidance Counselor or Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 28
Application: Download this application
Keywords: dalton

Mabel N. Wenger Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Dalton High School graduating seniors who demonstrate scholastic ability, financial need, and most importantly, exemplify the selfless generosity and zeal for life that characterized the life of Mrs. Mabel N. Wenger.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,000 to $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation or Dalton High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: dalton, financial need

Paul R. and Elizabeth C. Simon Scholarship

Eligibility: Dalton High School senior who has good moral character, scholarship, and needs financial assistance
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $2,800 ($700 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation or Dalton High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: April 14
Application: Download this application
Keywords: dalton, financial need

Russell W. and Dorothy G. Beals Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: To provide scholarships to high school graduates of the Dalton School District in Dalton, Ohio or its successors in the event of a merger.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,290
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Application: Download this application
Keywords: dalton

Workman Family Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to current graduating seniors of Dalton and Orrville High Schools who demonstrate financial need and also may have been overlooked as scholarship candidates, but have shown continued improvement, increased self-confidence, and improved motivation to succeed in a college, university, or technical school environment. Recipients must be admitted to a college or university in Ohio, preferably a state school. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher and must provide an essay of their story with the application (250-400 words).
Term: One year, awarded the second semester of the recipient's freshman year
Amount: $9,000 (a scholarship for $3,000 and one for $1,500 will be awarded at both DHS and OHS)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Four (two Dalton, two Orrville)
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: dalton, financial need, orrville
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Jamie S. Malinowski Good Character Scholarship

Distinction: Jamie typically had a quiet, shy demeanor – but she had overcome many adversities throughout her life and demonstrated great compassion and strength of character, especially while caring for her parents as they were severely stricken with COVID-19. She selflessly sacrificed her own safety and well-being to ensure her parents were cared for – paying the ultimate sacrifice, as she herself succumbed to COVID-19.
Eligibility: Current graduating senior of Chippewa High School, located in Doylestown, Ohio who plans to pursue a post-secondary education (including vocational/technical education programs). Applicant should demonstrate a remarkable ability to face challenges, overcome adversity, or display exceptional integrity, loyalty, or compassion while in support of others. Jamie typically had a quiet, shy demeanor and those of similar nature are encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit a brief essay explaining the adversity he/she has overcome or how he/she has helped others.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: adversity, chippewa
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Rittman Masonic & Eastern Star Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduation senior of Rittman High School or Chippewa High School, locatedin Wayne County, Ohio. Applicant must have financial need and a minimum 2.50 GPA and is enrolling in an accredited two year or four year college or university on a full-time basis. This is a four year scholarship so long as the student maintains a 2.80 cumulative GPA in college and attends full-time.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $3,600 ($900 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (One Rittman, One Chippewa)
Contact: Chippewa High School Guidance Office
Deadline: March 1
Application: Download this application

Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital Medical Staff Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be graduating seniors of Rittman High School or Chippewa High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must have a minimum 3.20 GPA, on a 4.00 scale, and be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a four-year educational institution, pursuing a field of study in the medical, nursing, or health services professions.
Term: One Year
Amount: $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (one Rittman, one Chippewa)
Contact: Chippewa High School Guidance Office
Deadline: March 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: chippewa, health services, medical, nursing, rittman

#7 Jake Cassady Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduate or current graduating senior of Northwestern High School, located in West Salem, Ohio, who plan to attend or are attending a four-year higher educational institution. Applicants should have demonstrated leadership qualities, a strong moral character and work ethic, and have participated in community and/or extracurricular activities.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: northwestern
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Anne M. Wolf Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate, or current graduating senior, of a Wayne County, Ohio high school; preference shall be given to graduates or graduating seniors from Northwestern High School located in West Salem, Ohio. Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university. Preference shall be given to applicant who plans to pursue a career in the medical/health sciences or biomedical sciences research. Applicant must have battled, or had an immediate family member who battled breast cancer (or another form of cancer). This scholarship is not renewable, however previous recipients may re-apply.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: biomedical, cancer, health, medical, northwestern, wayne county
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Don and Teara Buren Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship was established in memory of Sara Cottrel and is available to graduating or graduated high school students attending Congress Community Church located at 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, Ohio. Applicant should demonstrate a balance among: 1) academic achievement of at least a 3.75 GPA if attending high school or at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA if attending an accredited college, university or technical school; 2) participation in extra-curricular activities; and 3) participation in community service and/or part-time employment. Preference will be given to those with the greatest financial need. If no eligible students from Congress Community Church qualify, then the scholarship will be available to any Northwestern High School graduating senior, based on the criteria listed above. Past recipients may re-apply, up to a maximum of four years. These applications will be included in the pool of candidates for the current year's selection process.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: To be determined
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Congress Community Church, 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, OH 44287
Deadline: May 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: congress, financial need, northwestern, wayne county

Kristen Jackson Scholarship

Eligibility: Northwestern High School student who has participated in the Northwestern High School band.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Northwestern High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: February 26
Application: Download this application
Keywords: band, northwestern

Weltmer Academic Award

Eligibility: Applicants must be a current graduating senior, enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in education. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, have participated in extracurricular activities, display leadership, and have a demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is currently open to Northwestern High School only.
Term: One Year
Amount: $3,000 tuition plus $500 for books
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Northwestern High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: April 2
Keywords: education, financial need, northwestern

Edward, Arlene and Kaye Maibach Norwayne Scholarship

Eligibility: Norwayne High School seniors who are enrolled in college on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours). Must have maintained a 3.00 high school gpa and must have financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,700 (minimum $1,000 each)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, norwayne

Harold Bowman Award

Eligibility: Awarded annually to any number of students in grade 7-12 for the advancement of a student's musical education through private study or participation in summer music clinics or camps. Applicants must be a part of one of the performing groups of Norwayne High School or Norwayne Middle School during the current school year and be enrolled in a major ensemble for the next school year, must have a current accumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants will be required to perform an audition to show their current proficiency on their voice or instrument, as well as provide an assessment/justification of how the funds are used after they are spent.
Term: One Year
Amount: $300 maximum
Number of New Awards Each Year: varies
Contact: Director of Bands, Norwayne Local Schools
Deadline: April. See Band Director for more details.
Application: Download this application
Keywords: music, norwayne

Helen Youngen Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Norwayne High School, who has attended Norwayne High School a minimum of two years, with a preference to students from the Burbank, Ohio, area who attended elementary school in the Burbank school district. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student (12 hours per semester or its equivalent in quarter hours). Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 point scale) and have a demonstrated financial need. This is a four-year scholarship so long as the student maintains a minimum 3.00 GPA in college, remains a full-time student. First preference shall be granted to students who plan to study elementary education.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $7,000 total award ($1,000 first year; $1,500 second year; $2,000 third year; $2,500 fourth year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: burbank, education, financial need, norwayne

Henry Yablonski Scholarship

Eligibility: Norwayne High School graduating senior enrolling in an accredited college, university, or technical institution. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and good citizenship.
Term: One Year
Amount: $500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application

Kandy Swain Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a Norwayne High School female athlete or female student interested in becoming a teacher. Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale and be accepted to an accredited college or university. The applicant should show passion and love for Norwayne as Kandy Swain did during her lifetime.
Term: One Year
Amount: $500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: female, norwayne, teaching

Larry and Cindy Acker Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior of Norwayne High School or Wooster High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university and planning to pursue a college degree in the area of business, education, or political science. Applicant must have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale during the four years of high school. Norwayne applicants must have attended at least one year at Norwayne Elementary or Norwayne Middle School. Wooster applicants must have attended at least one year of elementary or middle school in Wooster City Schools.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies (awards will be issued to both Norwayne and Wooster High School students)
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: business, education, norwayne, political science, wooster

Laura B. Frick Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Norwayne High School graduate who has a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service to the community during their junior or senior year of high school and has financial need. Must have a high school cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher and must exemplify leadership qualities. This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years as long as the student maintains a collegiate cumulative grade point average of 2.80 or higher.
Term: One Year; Renewable
Amount: $6,000 ($1,500 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, norwayne

Paul and Sandy Obermiller Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to a Norwayne High School senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. Applicant must demonstrate moral and ethical character. First preference shall be granted to those with a demonstrated financial need. Awards will be made to an applicant meeting the criteria above who meet one of the following categories: 1) an applicant who plans to attend a vocational or technical institution and 2) an applicant who will be attending a 4-year college or university.
Term: One year
Amount: $2,500 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: 2
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, norwayne

SHS Mann Scholarship

Eligibility: Norwayne High School senior who attended Sterling Elementary School for at least one year, has his or her primary residence in Milton Township, and has been admitted to an accredited college or university
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,750
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Norwayne High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Keywords: milton, norwayne, sterling

Catherine E. & Frank J. Seifried Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School senior with good scholarship, character, and financial need.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $2,800 ($700 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: financial need, orrville

George Harrison & Castine Barnett Scholarship

Eligibility: African-American Orrville High School senior who will be attending an accredited college, university, business school or trade school
Term: One Year
Amount: $580
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: african-american, orrville

Jerry L. Amstutz Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduating senior of Orrville High School who is enrolling into an accredited higher educational institution.
Term: One year
Amount: $7,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March.
Keywords: orrville

John S. Alioto Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduating senior of Orrville High School who is enrolling into an accredited two-year of four-year college, university or technical school as a full-time student and preference will be given to students with financial need. Applicants must be actively engaged in community service and/or extracurricular activities that demonstrate their leadership abilities. First preference shall be given to active members of the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: boys and girls club, financial need, orrville, wayne county
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Joyce M. Fast Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School senior who demonstrates appreciation for, interest in, and aptitude for the high standards of writing instilled in Orville High School students by Joyce M. Fast. Applicants must submit a 500 word prose from a completed article or story form or poetry with a minimum of 25 lines / 75 words.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: orrville

Julius Fejes Scholarship

Eligibility: Student who graduates from Orrville HS and wants to pursue a career in business at the University of Akron/Wayne College. Students shall be at the undergraduate level. Recipients must have an overall GPA of 3.25, must be employed part-time or full-time and be enrolled with a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Term: One Year
Amount: Up to $4,800
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: University of Akron/Wayne College; Office of Financial Aid; 1901 Smucker Road; Orrville, OH 44667; http://wayne.uakron.edu/admi
Deadline: March 1
Keywords: business, orrville, wayne college

Larry and Doris Clark Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School graduating senior who demonstrates financial need and also may have been overlooked as a scholarship candidate due to their overall "average" academic performance, but has shown continued improvement, increased self-confidence, and improved motivation to succeed in a college, university, or technical school environment. The recipient must be admitted to a college or university in Ohio, preferably a state school. This is a four year scholarship so long as the student maintains a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and is enrolled on a full-time basis.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $10,000 ($2,500 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: financial need, orrville

Mary Jane Chapman Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: A senior or graduate of Orrville High School attending the College of Wooster as a full-time undergraduate student. Applicant must have achieved at least a 3.00 cumulative gpa. This is a four-year scholarship so long as the student maintains a 2.50 cumulative GPA at the College of Wooster.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: college of wooster, orrville

OABGC / LaMont H. Shultzman Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to current or past members of the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club who exhibit a strong commitment to, and involvement with the Club, and who plans to attend an accredited post-secondary education institution. First preference will be given to a member who has a high level of financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15th; Online Application
Keywords: boys and girls club, orrville
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Panyard Family Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School senior with a "bull-dogged determination to succeed," college-acceptable grades, and good recommendations from teachers
Term: One Year
Amount: $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: orrville

Pauline M. Walker Scholarship

Eligibility: Female Orrville High School seniors who will use the scholarship for additional education or training beyond the high school level and have financial need
Term: One Year
Amount: $6,900 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Determined by selection committee
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: female, financial need, orrville

Pearl M. Braham Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate or current graduating senior of Orrville High School who is planning to attend an accredited post-secondary education institution.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,280
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: orrville

Rehm / Ayers Family Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School graduating senior who will be attending either a two-year or four-year college and must require financial need to attend school. Must have participated in extra-curricular activities and community involvement while attending Orrville High School.
Term: One Year
Amount: $500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: financial need, orrville

Steven H. Smith Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School senior who has earned no less than a 2.50 GPA and has financial need. Must be accepted to an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school as a full-time student.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in March through the Orrville High School Guidance Office
Keywords: financial need, orrville

Workman Family Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to current graduating seniors of Dalton and Orrville High Schools who demonstrate financial need and also may have been overlooked as scholarship candidates, but have shown continued improvement, increased self-confidence, and improved motivation to succeed in a college, university, or technical school environment. Recipients must be admitted to a college or university in Ohio, preferably a state school. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher and must provide an essay of their story with the application (250-400 words).
Term: One year, awarded the second semester of the recipient's freshman year
Amount: $9,000 (a scholarship for $3,000 and one for $1,500 will be awarded at both DHS and OHS)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Four (two Dalton, two Orrville)
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: dalton, financial need, orrville
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Zarle Family Scholarship

Eligibility: Orrville High School senior with good leadership skills who has been admitted to an accredited college or university
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Orrville High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: orvl_bdickerhoof@tccsa.net
Deadline: Applications will be given out in February through the Orrville High School Guidance Office, due back to the Guidance Office in March
Keywords: orrville

Ed and Karen Sims Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to current Rittman High School graduating seniors who have attended RHS all four years. Applicants must have participated in the RHS Marching and Concert Bands(s) all four years of high school, maintaining a minimum of a “B” in every semester of band for all four years, be in the top 50% of their graduating class, and plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university. Previous recipients majoring in music (education, performance, or composition) who have maintained a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale may reapply.
Term: One year; previous recipients may reapply
Amount: $2,500 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: band, rittman

Eugene A. Sharick Music Scholarship

Eligibility: Rittman High School graduate who is studying music in preparation for a career of professional performance or teaching. Applicant must have a minimum of two years of music at Rittman High School and be accepted to an accredited university or college. This is a four year renewable scholarship so long as the recipient maintains a minimum 2.50 GPA and continues to pursue a degree in music.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) for each
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24
Keywords: music, rittman, teaching

Frances G. Shoolroy Scholarship

Eligibility: Rittman High School senior, preferably female, with financial need and good scholarship and character. Must be a full-time student. This is a four-year scholarship so long as the student maintains a 2.50 cumulative GPA and is enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester in college.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24
Keywords: female, financial need, rittman

Friendship Award

Eligibility: Rittman High School senior who has provided service to the community through friendship, cooperation, & unity of endeavor; a scholarship will also be given to the nominating student
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,640 Friendship Award plus $410 for the nominating student
Number of New Awards Each Year: One of each
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24
Keywords: friendship, rittman

John Hodovan Scholarship

Eligibility: Rittman High School senior exemplifying the standards utilized for Buckeye Boys or Girls State who will be enrolled in an accredited college
Term: One Year
Amount: $200
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24
Keywords: boys state, girls state, rittman

Rittman Masonic & Eastern Star Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduation senior of Rittman High School or Chippewa High School, locatedin Wayne County, Ohio. Applicant must have financial need and a minimum 2.50 GPA and is enrolling in an accredited two year or four year college or university on a full-time basis. This is a four year scholarship so long as the student maintains a 2.80 cumulative GPA in college and attends full-time.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $3,600 ($900 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (One Rittman, One Chippewa)
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24

Roger & Evelyn Hessidence and Family Scholarship

Eligibility: Rittman High School senior with a minimum 3.00 GPA, who has demonstrated outstanding academic character and community involvement and has been accepted at a four-year college or university
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24
Keywords: rittman

Wadsworth - Rittman Hospital Medical Staff Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be graduating seniors of Rittman High School or Chippewa High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must have a minimum 3.20 GPA, on a 4.00 scale, and be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a four-year educational institution, pursuing a field of study in the medical, nursing, or health services professions.
Term: One Year
Amount: $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (one Rittman, one Chippewa)
Contact: Rittman High School Guidance Counselor, e-mail: ritt_jhumes@tccsa.net
Deadline: RHS Common Application to Guidance Office by February 10; recommendation sheets due February 24
Keywords: chippewa, health services, medical, nursing, rittman

Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Smithville High School who is enrolled in college as a full time student and has financial need. Preference toward students who have physical handicaps. If physically handicapped, there is no limitation on the field of study. If not physically handicapped, applicant must be studying some field of agriculture.
Term: One Year
Amount: $19,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: agriculture, financial need, physical handicap, smithville
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David Hedrick Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current graduating senior or graduate of Smithville High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicant must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in an engineering, math, or science related field. Applicant will be evaluated on high school academic record, high school extracurricular activities, civic and charitable activities, and financial need. This scholarship is not renewable, however previous recipients may re-apply.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $1,700
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March15: Online Application
Keywords: engineering, math, science, smithville
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Duane and Leonette Rowe Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current graduating senior of Smithville High School or a previous recipient of the award. He/she must be enrolled or enrolling in a program that will lead to a Bachelor's or an advanced degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or primary healthcare (RN, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, or family care MD/DO). Graduating seniors must have a minimum of a 3.20 GPA (on a 4.00 point scale) and an ACT score of no less than 30 or its equivalent SAT score. Currently enrolled college applicants must be in good standing as a full time student and have no less than a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 point scale). Preference shall be given to applicant with exemplary leadership, community service, and participation in extracurricular actives. Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 consecutive years as long as the recipient maintains a minimum 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 point scale).
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $20,000 ($5,000 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: engineering, health care, nursing, science, smithville, technology
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Jodi Shilling Memorial Art Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors enrolled in a higher educational institution to further their career goals. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, strong moral character, responsible work ethic, and participation in community and/or extracurricular activities. Financial need may be considered. Applicant must be graduating from either Smithville or Waynedale High School, both located in Wayne County, Ohio, and have taken a minimum of three art classes in high school.
Term: One
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Number of New Awards Each Year: up to 3
Deadline: March 15; mail completed applications to Wayne County Community Foundation, 517 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Application: Download this application
Keywords: art, smithville

Darl W. Brooks Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Triway High School senior who has completed senior advanced math and has been admitted to an accredited college or university
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Triway High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 30
Application: Download this application
Keywords: advanced math, triway

Doug Wells Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Triway High School graduate who plans to major in agriculture, part-time or full-time. Must submit an essay, not to exceed 300 words, stating why you feel you should be considered for this scholarship.
Term: One Year
Amount: $500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Triway High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: agriculture, triway

Fritz and Norma Horn Family Scholarships

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Triway High School who are enrolled/enrolling in a four-year higher educational institution. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 scale and demonstrate financial need. Applicants should have a balance of participation in academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service. This fund may provide two types of scholarship awards: 1) to an applicant meeting the criteria outlined above who will be attending Bowling Green State University, located in Bowling Green, Ohio and/or 2) to an applicant meeting the criteria outlines above who has faced personal challenges (including, but not limited to, mental/physical conditions or issues resulting from racial or LGBTQ identity).
Term: One year
Amount: $4,000 ($2,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 2 (one in each category outlined above)
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
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Jim and Ann Obrecht Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current or previous graduates of one of the following high schools: Triway High School, West Holmes High School, Loudonville High School, Hillsdale High School. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a higher educational institution to further their career goals. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, strong moral character, responsible work ethic, and participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or employment (including family farm or business). Financial need may be considered. Special consideration will be given to members of St. John Lutheran Church (McZena), located in Lakeville, Ohio. This is a one year scholarship; however, previous recipients may reapply.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: hillsdale, loudonville, triway, west holmes
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Jim Carmichael Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to any current Triway High School graduating senior enrolled/enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale and have demonstrated leadership roles in school, extracurricular activities, or local community volunteer projects. First preference shall be given to students with financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,200
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
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Mark Kiper Scholarship

Eligibility: Triway High School senior who has enrolled at The College of Wooster on a full-time basis. Recipient must have a minimum of 3.00 GPA at Triway. The scholarship is renewable for four consecutive years of enrollment as long as recipient maintains a minimum of 2.50 GPA at The College of Wooster.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Triway High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: April 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: college of wooster, triway

Noble Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be graduate or current graduating senior of Triway High School or Wooster High School who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, triway, wooster

Roger and Marilyn Wells Scholarship

Eligibility: Triway High School graduating senior who has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. One scholarship is available to a worthy male baseball player and one scholarship is available to a female softball player. Must be admitted to a college or university as a full-time student.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 ($500 each)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: Triway High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: baseball, female, male, softball, triway

Roxanne Teague Memorial Band Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Triway High School who plan to pursue a post-secondary education (including vocational/technical education programs). Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants should demonstrate a dedication to the instrumental music program at Triway, good character, positive attitude, and leadership qualities as reflected in activities and accomplishments. First preference shall be given to those pursuing a degree in music and/or education. Applicants are required to submit a quality essay describing how participating in the Triway music program has impacted their life. Essay shall be no longer than two pages, typed and double-spaced utilizing Times New Roman font size 12.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Number of New Awards Each Year: one
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: band, triway

Sgt. Michael T. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: Sgt. Michael T. Maxwell served Wayne County well as a respected law enforcement officer. His 22-year career in the Wayne County Sheriff's Department included performing his duties as a Corrections officer, Patrolman, Detective, and Sergeant. This scholarship was established by Mike's family to honor his enthusiasm for life, his love of family, and his courageous three-year battle with cancer. The Maxwell family wishes to provide educational and training assistance to those who can make the positive impact that Mike's career in law enforcement made on our community.
Eligibility: Applicants must be either current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be enrolling in or already enrolled in a college, university, or technical institute to earn a degree and/or certification in the field of law enforcement. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (on a 4.00 scale). Applicants enrolled in graduate or advanced degree/certifications are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to applicants pursuing their undergraduate degrees or initial certification. First preference shall be granted to current graduating seniors of Triway High School. Previous graduates of Triway High School between the ages of 21 and 25 years old may also apply. Applicants in pre-law or in law school may not apply.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: law enforcement, triway, wayne county
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Shreve Presbyterian Church (USA) Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current or past graduate of Triway High School and attending college as a full-time student. Must have a 2.50 cumulative gpa and plan to pursue a degree in education.
Term: One Year
Amount: $500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Shreve Presbyterian Church USA, 343 N. Market Street, P.O. Box 587, Shreve, OH 44676
Deadline: April 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: education, triway

Stan and Carol Wirt Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of Triway High School who are pursuing a two- or four-year degree at a higher educational institution. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale; have a balance of academics, extra-curricular activities or part-time employment, and community service; and demonstrate good moral character, integrity, and Christian values. Special consideration will be given to students who may have been overlooked for other scholarships who have shown continued improvement and motivation to succeed in a college setting. First preference shall be given to those with a demonstrated financial need.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, triway
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Jodi Shilling Memorial Art Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors enrolled in a higher educational institution to further their career goals. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, strong moral character, responsible work ethic, and participation in community and/or extracurricular activities. Financial need may be considered. Applicant must be graduating from either Smithville or Waynedale High School, both located in Wayne County, Ohio, and have taken a minimum of three art classes in high school.
Term: One
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Number of New Awards Each Year: up to 3
Deadline: March 15; mail completed applications to Wayne County Community Foundation, 517 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Application: Download this application
Keywords: art, waynedale

Waynedale High School Scholarship

Eligibility: Senior graduate from Waynedale High School who plans to attend any two or four year degree program.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,800
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Waynedale High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: Contact Waynedale High School Guidance Counselor
Keywords: waynedale

Brian Tarpley Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be nominated by the Head Coach of a sport at Wooster High School. Each coach may recommend only one (1) senior athlete from their team. Nominees must have played at least two (2) years of the varsity sport they are being nominated by. Nominees will then be required to fill out an application form which will include what college they will be attending, their GPA and other pertinent information. In addition, nominees will write an essay on the adversity they overcame and what sports has meant to them in high school. The scholarship is to honor Wooster High School senior athletes, one male and one female each year. The individuals will need to show how they have overcome some type of adversity in their life and how athletics served them in a sport or sports to become a better person and team mate.
Term: One year
Amount: TBD
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (one male and one female student athelete)
Contact: Varsity Head Coach
Keywords: athlete, wooster

Dana Shafer Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School graduating senior who plans to attend a two- or four-year post-secondary educational institution, has a GPA of at least 3.00, has demonstrated leadership in school and/or community activities, and has participated in community service activities/projects.
Term: one year
Amount: $1,300
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: wooster

Dick Gates Academic Prize

Eligibility: Wooster High School Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorians(s)
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,500 Total
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (one at $1,000 and one at $500)
Contact: No application, determined by the Selection Committee on the basis of intellectual accomplishment and service to the community
Keywords: salutatorian, valedictorian, wooster

Edna E. Adams Scholarship

Eligibility: Worthy graduates of Wooster High School who will be pursuing further education
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,800 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 4
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: education, wooster

Frances G. Shoolroy Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior(s) with leadership ability, financial need, good character, and a GPA of at least 2.50. Must attend college on full-time basis, maintain at least a 2.50 GPA at college and reapply each year. This is a four-year scholarship so long as the student maintains a 2.50 cumulative GPA and is enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester in college.
Term: 4 Years
Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor or Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, wooster
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Henry "Hank" Weinblatt and Rita Goudy Weinblatt Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduate or current graduating senior of a high school located in Wayne County, Ohio, with preference given to graduates or current graduating seniors of Wooster High School. Applicants must have maintained a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America with no felony convictions. Additionally, applicant must meet one of the following: (A) themselves are serving in a branch of the U.S. Military or have an immediate family member (parent or sibling) who is currently serving in, or have been Honorably Discharged by, a branch of the United States Military; and/or (B) themselves currently serving as a Police Officer or whose parent/guardian was injured or mortally wounded while serving as a Police Officer. First preference shall be applicants who were wounded in combat while serving in, or is a child whose parent was killed in combat while serving in, the United States Military. Special consideration will be granted to those who are working or will be working part-time and plan to attend an educational institution specializing in automotive restoration, mathematics, engineering, or a closely associated field of study.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: $2,500 to $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: adult, law enforcement, military, police, wayne, wooster
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Lady A Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior who has been a member of the WHS Speech and Debate Team at least three years and exhibits good leadership skills. The student must have competed at the state tournament twice and have accumulated 375 National Forensic League by May of his or her senior year. This scholarship is for a full-time student at a two- or four-year institution.
Term: One Year
Amount: $635
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Speech & Debate Coach
Deadline: Contact Wooster High School Speech and Debate Coach
Keywords: speech and debate, wooster

Larry and Cindy Acker Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior of Norwayne High School or Wooster High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university and planning to pursue a college degree in the area of business, education, or political science. Applicant must have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale during the four years of high school. Norwayne applicants must have attended at least one year at Norwayne Elementary or Norwayne Middle School. Wooster applicants must have attended at least one year of elementary or middle school in Wooster City Schools.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies (awards will be issued to both Norwayne and Wooster High School students)
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: business, education, norwayne, political science, wooster

Leroy and Helen Adams Community Service Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, who has exemplified outstanding volunteerism and philanthropic service.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation or Rotary Club of Wooster (https://www.woosterrotary.org)
Deadline: March 17
Application: Download this application
Keywords: wooster

Lucille Silver Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School seniors planning a career in teaching
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,430 (minimum $1,000 per recipient)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 2
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: teaching, wooster

Marguerite Folsom Eyssen Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School Valedictorian(s) & Salutatorian(s)
Term: One Year
Amount: $200
Number of New Awards Each Year: No application, determined by Selection Committee
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: Contact Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Keywords: salutatorian, valedictorian, wooster

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Dalton WHS Athletic Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to a current Wooster High School graduating senior who has attended Wooster High School (WHS) all four years. Applicants must have participated/competed in any single or multiple WHS junior varsity/varsity athletic program all four years. Applicants will also be considered eligible if they were unable to try out or participate in a sport due to an athletic injury causing them to miss no more than one year of the required four years of athletic participation. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale), demonstrate financial need, be hardworking, and have enrolled in or are enrolling in a post-secondary education institution. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership experience and good sportsmanship in their sport throughout their WHS career.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: athletic, financial need, wooster
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Nancy, Cheryl, and James Frank Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior planning a career in the field of medicine
Term: One Year
Amount: $800
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: medicine, wooster

Noble Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be graduate or current graduating senior of Triway High School or Wooster High School who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, triway, wooster

Norma and Kenneth G. Rhode Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to any current Wooster High School graduating senior enrolled/enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution. Applicants must be in the upper half of their class ranking and demonstrate leadership roles in school or local community volunteer projects. Past recipients may reapply and will be evaluated with the rest of the annual applicant pool. Acceptance of the scholarship shall include a minimum of four hours of community service at either the Wooster YMCA or Main Street Wooster Inc. each year the scholarship is received.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
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Paul Ladd Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior who deserves assistance, has a grade point average between 2.50 and 3.50, and will be attending a four-year college or university
Term: One Year
Amount: $130
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: wooster

Robert H. and Sara C. Moore Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior who has maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better and planning to study in the field of education and has financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $390
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: education, financial need, wooster

Ryder Coach's Award and Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior who has competed as a member of the Wooster High School Speech and Debate Team for at least three years, has shown growth as a competitor, has been a leader for the team, and has demonstrated the ability to overcome disappointment with dignity and maturity.
Term: One Year
Amount: $700
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Speech and Debate Coach
Deadline: Contact Wooster High School Speech and Debate Coach
Keywords: speech and debate, wooster

Sam Shapiro Scholarship for Wooster Rotary

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA, needs financial assistance, and is hard-working and deserving of the scholarship.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation or Rotary Club of Wooster (https://www.woosterrotary.org)
Deadline: March 17
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, wooster

Terry A. Gardner Music Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School graduating senior who has attended Wooster High School (WHS) all 4 years. Applicants must have participated in the Music Department (Band and/or Choir) all 4 years at WHS. Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, be hardworking, and demonstrate leadership and a true passion for music throughout their WHS career. First preference shall be granted to appliants pursing a degree in Music.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor or Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: music, wooster
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W. Lee Culp Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School senior who has maintained a GPA of at least 3.00 and must be hardworking and deserving of this scholarship.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation or Rotary Club of Wooster (https://www.woosterrotary.org)
Deadline: March 17
Application: Download this application
Keywords: wooster

William "Bill" Patterson Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School seniors who have maintained a 3.00 GPA and plan to attend Ohio Northern University as a full-time student.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation or Rotary Club of Wooster (https://www.woosterrotary.org)
Deadline: March 17
Application: Download this application
Keywords: ohio northern university, wooster

Wooster High School Class of 1939 Scholarship

Eligibility: The top five scholastically-ranked seniors at Wooster High School may apply. The recipient will be a student who has been outstanding in participation and leadership in at least two extra-curricular activities during his/her entire high school career.
Term: One Year
Amount: $665
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wooster High School Guidance Counselor
Deadline: March 17; WHS Common Application
Application: Download this application
Keywords: wooster

Wooster Noon Lions Club Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must reside in Wooster, Ohio or attend/have attended a high school or joint vocational school in Wooster, Ohio. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria (listed in order of priority): (1) Visually impaired students; (2) Student's whose parents or guardians are visually impaired and who have limited means; (3) Students with limited means who are in the field of study for sight-related treatment such as ophthalmology, optometry, or nurses or technicians in such related fields; (4) Students of limited means who embark on a field of study related to the education of the visually impaired; and (5) other students of limited means.
Term: One Year
Amount: To be determined by Selection Committee
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wooster Noon Lions Club or Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, lions, visually impaired, wooster

AAUW - Wooster Branch - Scholarship

Eligibility: Women residing in Wayne County, Ohio whose college educations have been interrupted
Term: One year; previous recipients may reapply
Amount: $500 to $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation; To learn more about AAUW, visit https://wooster-oh.aauw.net
Deadline: May 1
Keywords: aauw, adult, college interrupted, wayne county, women
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Anne M. Wolf Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate, or current graduating senior, of a Wayne County, Ohio high school; preference shall be given to graduates or graduating seniors from Northwestern High School located in West Salem, Ohio. Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university. Preference shall be given to applicant who plans to pursue a career in the medical/health sciences or biomedical sciences research. Applicant must have battled, or had an immediate family member who battled breast cancer (or another form of cancer). This scholarship is not renewable, however previous recipients may re-apply.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: biomedical, cancer, health, medical, northwestern, wayne county
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Benjamin E. Moody Scholarship

Eligibility: Student who graduated from a Wayne County high school or has lived in Wayne County for five years. The student must be following a course of study in law enforcement. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, good citizenship and financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Fraternal Order of Police, PO Box 717, Wooster, OH 44691
Deadline: April 27
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, law enforcement, wayne county

Brian T. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Current graduating senior of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio, who has served on his/her student newspaper for at least four semesters. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from the Faculty Advisor of the Student Newspaper.
Term: One year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: student newspaper, wayne county
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Carlos Appleman Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wayne County, Ohio and have earned their high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be pursuing a degree to become an LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or other healthcare occupations as deemed by the scholarship committee. First preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate financial hardship and/or those attending Wayne County Schools Career Center. Scholarships are not automatically renewable, but existing recipients may reapply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $5,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: career center, financial need, nursing, wayne county
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Carlos Weber Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: This scholarship was established in 2000 after the untimely death of Carlos at the age of 23 from injuries suffered in a construction accident.
Eligibility: A Wayne or Ashland County graduating high school senior enrolling at the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (OSU-ATI) or an enrolled OSU-ATI student who has at least one more full-time year of classes.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: ashland county, ati, wayne county
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Charles S. Cicconetti Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County resident, graduating from a Wayne County High School, who has a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be enrolling into an accredited college or university as a full-time student and preference will be given to students with financial need. Applicants must reinforce the characteristics and commitment that Charles "Chuck" Cicconetti had toward the community to include leadership roles in academic, athletic, community, and/or part-time employment activities. Home schooled students can also apply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: H.S. Guidance Counselor; mail application to: Charles S. Cicconetti Scholarship, 681 Beechwood Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691
Deadline: April 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, wayne county

David J. Devore Memorial 4H/FFA Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates or current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio who will be attending a vocational or technical education institution and/or pursing a two-year Associate Degree at an accredited educational institution. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a combination of three years of 4-H and/or FFA while in high school. Special consideration shall be given to student’s volunteer activities, contributions to the community, work ethic characteristics, and financial need. Applicants will be required to submit a 500-word essay on “What 4-H/FFA Means to Me and How it Has Impacted My Life.” Previous recipients may reapply, for up to a maximum of two consecutive years and will be considered in the pool of current year applicants.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
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Dee and Mary Vaidya Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio, who plan to attend a higher educational institution on a full-time basis to pursue a STEM-based degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. First preference shall be given to applicants with a high level of demonstrated financial need and those that plan to attend a university in Ohio. Scholarship is renewable for up to four years, so long as recipient maintains a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Term: Renewable (up to 4 years)
Amount: $3,000 to $5,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, wayne county
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Don and Teara Buren Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship was established in memory of Sara Cottrel and is available to graduating or graduated high school students attending Congress Community Church located at 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, Ohio. Applicant should demonstrate a balance among: 1) academic achievement of at least a 3.75 GPA if attending high school or at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA if attending an accredited college, university or technical school; 2) participation in extra-curricular activities; and 3) participation in community service and/or part-time employment. Preference will be given to those with the greatest financial need. If no eligible students from Congress Community Church qualify, then the scholarship will be available to any Northwestern High School graduating senior, based on the criteria listed above. Past recipients may re-apply, up to a maximum of four years. These applications will be included in the pool of candidates for the current year's selection process.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: To be determined
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Congress Community Church, 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, OH 44287
Deadline: May 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: congress, financial need, northwestern, wayne county

Donna Devore Lowe Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate or current graduating senior of a high school located in Wayne County, Ohio who is enrolled or enrolling in an accredited educational institution to obtain a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Applicant must have resided in Wayne County, Ohio for at least three (3) consecutive years within the past ten (10) years, with preference given to current Wayne County, Ohio residents. Applicants must be actively engaged in community service and demonstrate leadership characteristics. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,200
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, nursing, science, wayne county
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Edgar G. Garvin Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County high school graduate who attends Ohio University and is enrolled in a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in teaching. A minimum 2.75 GPA for graduating high school seniors or college students is required to apply for this scholarship.
Term: Determined by Selection Committee
Amount: $5,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: ohio university, teaching, wayne county
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Edward, Arlene and Kaye Maibach Wayne County Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County seniors who are enrolled in college on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester hours). Must have maintained a 3.00 high school GPA and must have financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,300 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Superintendent of Tri-County Educational Service Center, 741 Winkler Drive, Wooster, OH 44691; (330) 345-6771
Deadline: March 16
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, wayne county

Empowering Women Through Technical Education Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be a female resident of Wayne County, Ohio who have completed career training or GED/high school diploma preparation through the Wayne County Schools Career Center (WCSCC). Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited, not-for-profit, post-secondary educational institution (i.e. university, college, technical, or vocational school), with a course of study leading to a career with a "living wage". High School applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 point scale) during their senior year and adults must have a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) for career training classes completed at the WCSCC or have successfully prepared for and completed their GED or high school diploma through WCSCC/Aspire (formerly ABLE). First preference will be given to applicants who have financial need and demonstrate a motivation to succeed.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $2,555 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 30th and December 30th
Application: Download this application
Keywords: ati, career center, career technologies, female, financial need, wayne county

F. Emerson Logee Memorial Law Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate of a Wayne County High School who has been accepted and planning to attend an accredited law school.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: law, wayne county

Farmers National Bank Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wayne County, Ohio who have completed at least 24 semester hours at University of Akron – Wayne College and be registered for at least 12 credit hours at University of Akron – Wayne College in the semester in which the scholarship is applied. Applicants should demonstrate successful progress toward academic goal(s) and financial need (as determined by conventional financial indicators – FAFSA, etc.). First preference shall be granted to those students not receiving any other scholarships.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000 ($500 each)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: University of Akron/Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Rd., Orrville, OH 44667 (www.wayne.uakron.edu) or call the Financial Aid Office
Deadline: March 1
Keywords: financial need, medina county, stark county, wayne college, wayne county

Ferenc M. Relle Scientific Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school graduating seniors from any Wayne County, Ohio public or accredited private school with no less than a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 scale and be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college or university with a planned major in any field of science, with preference given to majors in a chemistry based science (biochemistry, analytical chemistry, geochemistry, nuclear chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, etc.) Majors leading to a medical related profession (physical therapy, nursing, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, etc.), with the exception of pharmacy, are NOT eligible to apply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,250
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15; Online Application
Keywords: chemistry, science, wayne county
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Flo K. Gault Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to women who are residents of Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must have graduated from high school and be enrolled/enrolling in an accredited educational institution or training program. First preference will be given to women who are returning to school after a period of months or years.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31; Online Application
Keywords: adult, college interrupted, non-traditional, wayne county, women
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Gertrud Tubach Relle Performing Arts Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school graduating seniors from any Wayne County, Ohio public or accredited private school with no less than a 2.80 GPA on a 4.00 scale and be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited college or university with a planned major in any field of the performing arts, with preference given to majors in vocal and/or theatrical arts.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,250
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15; Online Application
Keywords: arts, wayne county
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Henry "Hank" Weinblatt and Rita Goudy Weinblatt Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduate or current graduating senior of a high school located in Wayne County, Ohio, with preference given to graduates or current graduating seniors of Wooster High School. Applicants must have maintained a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America with no felony convictions. Additionally, applicant must meet one of the following: (A) themselves are serving in a branch of the U.S. Military or have an immediate family member (parent or sibling) who is currently serving in, or have been Honorably Discharged by, a branch of the United States Military; and/or (B) themselves currently serving as a Police Officer or whose parent/guardian was injured or mortally wounded while serving as a Police Officer. First preference shall be applicants who were wounded in combat while serving in, or is a child whose parent was killed in combat while serving in, the United States Military. Special consideration will be granted to those who are working or will be working part-time and plan to attend an educational institution specializing in automotive restoration, mathematics, engineering, or a closely associated field of study.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: $2,500 to $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: adult, law enforcement, military, police, wayne, wooster
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Huntley and Bea Pierce Family Sports Scholarship

Distinction: The Fund was established from memorial gifts to honor Huntley and Bea Pierce for their significant contributions to the local quality of life through their community leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and love of sports. Established in 1952, near Public Square in downtown Wooster, Pierces’s Sporting Goods & Athletic Supplies became the premier sporting goods retail store and supplier for sports leagues and teams in Wayne and surrounding counties throughout northern Ohio. Equipment was used for all levels of participation including youth, adult, school, and collegiate competition. Pierces’s Sporting Goods & Athletic Supplies often supplied these leagues, educational institutions, and their coaches with donations to foster good character, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Wayne County (Ohio) graduating high school seniors enrolling in a 2- or 4-year post-secondary educational institution on a full time basis. Applicants must have successfully participated in at least two varsity sports while in high school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 academic grading scale and have taken on student leadership and/or community service roles. Previous scholarship recipients may re-apply, but preference will be given to qualified students who have not previously received the award.
Term: One
Amount: $1,150
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: athletics, sports, wayne
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Joan Lance Houglan Scholarship for Aspiring Educators

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to residents of Wayne, Holmes, or Medina Counties (located in Ohio) who are pursuing a career in the field of education. First preference is given to single parents with custodial or child support responsibilities of one or more minor children. In lieu of qualified applicants meeting this criterion, other need based exigent circumstances may be considered. Special consideration shall be given to qualified applicants interested in specializing in teaching children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavior disorders, or other impediments to learning.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,100
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, education, holmes, medina, single parent, wayne
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Jodi Shilling Memorial Volleyball Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors enrolled in a higher educational institution to further their career goals. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, strong moral character, responsible work ethic, and participation in community and/or extracurricular activities. Financial need may be considered. Applicant must be graduating from a high school located in Wayne County, Ohio or Hillsdale Local Schools located in Jeromesville, OH, and have participated in volleyball for all four years of high school.
Term: One
Amount: $1,000 minimum
Number of New Awards Each Year: up to 3
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15; mail completed applications to Wayne County Community Foundation, 517 N Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
Application: Download this application
Keywords: volleyball, wayne

John A. Tooley Scholarship for Developmental Disabilities

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wayne County and graduating seniors or have completed their high school education. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a full time student at a 2 or 4-year accredited educational institution (to include graduate school), pursuing a field of study in either Special Education or Developmental Disabilities. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service with an emphasis on services to children and adults with disabilities.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: developmental disabilities, special education, wayne county
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John W. Landis Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County, Ohio residents who are graduating seniors or past graduates of an accredited high school or its equivalent. Applicants must be enrolling in or enrolled in an accredited educational institution as a full-time student, to further their education in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, home and farm economics, animal husbandry, solid and water conservation, or forestry. Preference will be given to those applicants with financial need.Past recipients may re-apply, up to a maximum of four years. These applications will be included in the annual pool of candidates for the present year's selection process.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,850 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: To be determined
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: agriculture, animal, conservation, economics, financial need, forestry, horticulture, wayne county
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Julie and David Mennes Healthcare Scholarship (Health Sciences)

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are graduating high school seniors or who have completed their high school education. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a two or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school (to include graduate school), pursuing a field of study in the medical or health and wellness professions. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have an ACT score of 24 or higher. (Those with 23 or lower may apply for the Health Services Scholarship).
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: health, medical, wayne county
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Julie and David Mennes Healthcare Scholarship (Health Services)

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are graduating high school seniors or who have completed their high school education. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a two or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school (to include graduate school), pursuing a field of study in the medical or health and wellness professions. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have an ACT score of 23 or lower. (Those with 24 or higher, please apply for the Health Sciences Scholarship).
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: health, medical, wayne county
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Knetzer-Urwin Family Scholarship

Eligibility: Current graduating seniors of any Wayne County high school, with the exception of Dalton High School, enrolled/enrolling as a full-time student at a 2 or 4-year educational institution and pursuing a field of study in the medical, nursing, or health services professions.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Three
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: health, medical, nursing, wayne county
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Lamplighters Italian-American Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of Wayne County for at least five years. Scholarship is open to both traditional and non-traditional students. Applicants attending a vocational or technical educational institution must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale’ those attending a college or university to obtain an Associates Degree or higher must have a grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. First preference shall be given to applicants of Italian heritage.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: adult, wayne
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Lillian Long - P.E.O., Chapter AP, Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to a second-year Wayne County female resident enrolled in the horticultural sciences at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.80 grade point average and demonstrate financial need. Preference shall be given to applicants focusing on Floral Design and/or Greenhouse Production. A first year female student may be considered if there are no eligible second-year applicants.
Term: One Year
Amount: $975
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1: Online Application
Keywords: ati, female, financial need, horticulture, wayne county
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Magni-Power Company - William C. Martin, Jr. Scholarship

Eligibility: A Boy Scout, who is a resident of Wayne County, Ohio or a resident of the Killbuck District (which includes Wayne County and Holmes County, Ohio). Boy Scouts outside of Wayne County, Ohio of the Buckeye Council, Boys Scouts of America, may apply, but Wayne County, Ohio residents shall have priority and shall receive the scholarship first if otherwise qualified. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or student already enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate or two year technical college student, who has proof of an Eagle Scout rank or Life Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Must be a full-time student and have financial need, outstanding community service and academic achievement.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $3,100 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: boy scout, financial need, holmes county, wayne county
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Margaret Hedrick Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must have completed a full-time program at the Wayne County Schools Career Center (current graduating seniors or previous graduates), located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicant must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school pursuing a business-related post-secondary degree, certificate or license or pursuing a degree in an engineering, math, or science related field. Applicants will be evaluated on high school academic record, high school extracurricular activities, civic and charitable actives, and financial need. This scholarship is not renewable, however previous recipients may re-apply.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $1,190
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: career center, engineering, math, science, wayne county
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Mark W. Carrabine Memorial Math Award

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to a student who graduated from high school located in Wayne County, Ohio (including home school), who excel in the field of mathematics. Applicant musts be enrolled or enrolling in a two-or four-year higher educational institution. The selection committee will accept and review no more than one application from each high school located in Wayne County. Student shall submit their application to their respective guidance counselor, who, in consultation with the school’s math department, shall select one application to be forwarded to the selection committee for final consideration.
Term: One year
Amount: $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15 to your guidance counselor
Application: Download this application
Keywords: math, wayne

Mathilda "Tillie" Lorincz Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior of the LPN class at Wayne County Schools Career Center who is enrolled in college as a full-time student studying to become a Registered Nurse. The scholarship is based on financial need and the potential to succeed in the nursing field.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,290
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Schools Career Center Guidance Counselor
Deadline: April 20
Application: Download this application
Keywords: career center, financial need, nursing, wayne county

Michael J. Swansiger Educational Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship fund may make multiple scholarship awards annually to applicants meeting the criteria of one of the following categories: (1) One $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to an applicant who is a post-secondary student, enrolled on a full-time basis in a STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) educational program at Wayne County Schools Career Center, located in Wayne County, Ohio. - OR- (2) Up to two scholarship awards of $500 may be awarded to applicants who are relatives of The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 717 members (relative is defined as being a biological child, stepchild, grandchild, niece, or nephew of an VVA Chapter 717 member). Applicant must be a post-secondary student, enrolled on a full-time basis at a 2-year accredited institution of higher learning (college/university or technical/vocational intuition). Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) program, including the pursuit of a Registered Nursing (RN) degree. For all scholarship awards, first preference shall be given to applicants demonstrating financial need.
Term: One year
Amount: $500 or $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: adult, career center, wayne, welding

MIRK, Inc. Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicant musts have a demonstrated financial need, a drive for success, and a strong work ethic. Emphasis shall be given to students who have overcome great adversity or challenges, either academically or otherwise. Although not required, student with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans are encouraged to apply. Two renewable scholarships shall be made: one to an applicant pursing a four-year degree at an accredited college or university; and one to an applicant pursing a 2-year (or less) degree or a training certificate at an accredited or licensed trade, vocational, or technical school.
Term: Renewable (up to 4 years)
Amount: Up to $5,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two (one 4-year degree, one 2-year degree/certificate or less)
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15 to your guidance counselor
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, iep, wayne county

Noble Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be graduate or current graduating senior of Triway High School or Wooster High School who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, triway, wooster

OABGC / LaMont H. Shultzman Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to current or past members of the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club who exhibit a strong commitment to, and involvement with the Club, and who plans to attend an accredited post-secondary education institution. First preference will be given to a member who has a high level of financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15th; Online Application
Keywords: boys and girls club, orrville
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Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Community Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship shall be available to graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be a first-generation college student, have exceptional ability outside the classroom, a drive for success, and a demonstrated financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $3,700
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15; Online Application
Keywords: financial need, first generation, wayne county
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Robert "Pete" Bogner Rotary Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university pursuing a degree in a construction related field of study. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills by participating in school or community service activities/projects.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
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Robert C. and Jean P. Seiwert Memorial Library Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to Wayne County, Ohio residents who are pursing careers in Library Science. Applicants must be US citizens seeinkg either a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program or the K-12 Library Media Specialist License designation.
Term: One
Amount: $1,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, library, wayne
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Robert C. and Jean Seiwert Engineering Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County student who plans to attend or is attending a school of engineering. The application requires a personal letter describing in no more than two pages why the applicant should receive the award, a high school transcript, a college transcript (if applicable), at least one letter of academic reference, and at least one letter of personal reference.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: engineering, wayne county
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Robert L. & Kathleen M. Polsky Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a Wayne County resident enrolling into an accredited post-secondary educational institution who have a demonstrated financial need.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
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Roy S. Bates Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County residents who are Wayne County high school seniors that have played baseball or softball and/or basketball. Must have maintained a 3.00 or better GPA and demonstrated good citizenship
Term: One Year
Amount: Eight $2,500 scholarships
Number of New Awards Each Year: Eight for Wayne County
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: baseball, basketball, softball, wayne county

Ryan Nicklaus Miller Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must be enrolled/enrolling in The Ohio State University majoring in Political Science.
Term: One year
Amount: $2,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: political science, the ohio state university, wayne county
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Sgt. Michael T. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: Sgt. Michael T. Maxwell served Wayne County well as a respected law enforcement officer. His 22-year career in the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department included performing his duties as a Corrections officer, Patrolman, Detective, and Sergeant. This scholarship was established by Mike's family to honor his enthusiasm for life, his love of family, and his courageous three-year battle with cancer. The Maxwell family wishes to provide educational and training assistance to those who can make the positive impact that Mike’s career in law enforcement made on our community.
Eligibility: Applicants must be either current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be enrolling in or already enrolled in a college, university, or technical institute to earn a degree and/or certification in the field of law enforcement. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (on a 4.00 scale). Applicants enrolled in graduate or advanced degree/certifications are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to applicants pursuing their undergraduate degrees or initial certification. First preference shall be granted to current graduating seniors of Triway High School. Previous graduates of Triway High School between the ages of 21 and 25 years old may also apply. Applicants in pre-law or in law school may not apply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: law enforcement, triway, wayne county
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Sprenger Health Care Scholarship

Distinction: This scholarship recognizes Grace Sprenger and her lifelong encouragement, compassion and care for people with illness, disease and rehabilitative injuries.
Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are enrolling in or currently enrolled in the Wayne Adult School of Practical Nursing offered by the Wayne County Schools Career Center on a full-time basis. Previous applicants and recipients of this scholarship may reapply. Preference given towards those pursuing a nursing career in long term care.
Term: One Year
Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 each)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: career center, nursing, wayne county
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St. John Lutheran Church (McZena) Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a member of St. John Lutheran Church, McZena located in Lakeville, Ohio. Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited two or four-year college, university, or technical educational institution for at least six credit hours per term. Recipient may reapply for renewal if he/she maintains a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: St. John Lutheran Church, McZena, 46 Ashland County Rd. 2575 Lakeville, Ohio 44638 Phone: (419) 827-2070
Deadline: Contact Church for Deadline Information
Keywords: lutheran, mczena, st. john

Thomas A. Nickle Scholarship

Eligibility: Available for continuing education in the industrial arts technology or related fields with preference towards those wanting to further their skills in precision machining technology. Applicants must be Wayne County residents who are graduating high school seniors or adults enrolled in an accredited skills training program. Applicants must have a sincere desire to increase their technical skill levels, demonstrate aptitude in Industrial Arts technology or want to pursue the opportunity to enter this field, and have financial need. Full-time students will qualify for 100% of the scholarship and part-time students will qualify for 50% of the scholarship amount. Previous recipients may not reapply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,800
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, industrial arts, precision machining, wayne county
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Timothy Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of Parkview Christian Church, who desire to serve Christ in a church related vocation and are interested in attending a college associated with the Christian Church or other Christ-based schools. Previous recipients may reapply. See church for full details.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Parkview Christian Church, 1912 Burbank Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 Phone: (330) 262-7756
Deadline: Contact Church for Deadline Information
Keywords: parkview christian church

Wallace & Catherine Lytle Family Scholarship

Eligibility: A student who graduated from a Wayne County high school or has lived in Wayne County for three years. The student must be pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse, Registered Nurse, speech, physical or occupational therapist. This scholarship can be for full-time or part-time students of any age who have financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, nursing, speech, therapist, wayne county
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Wayne County 4-H General Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must a current graduating senior who is a current or former member of the Wayne County, Ohio 4-H who is enrolled or enrolling in an accredited post-secondary education institution. Those seeking post-bachelor degrees are not eligible.
Term: One Year
Amount: To be determined by Selection Committee
Number of New Awards Each Year: To be determined by Selection Committee
Contact: Wayne County Extension Office at 330-264-8722
Deadline: February 15:
Application: Download this application
Keywords: 4-h, wayne county

Wayne County 4-H/FFA Doyle Findley Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must a current graduating senior who is a current or former member of the Wayne County, Ohio 4-H or FFA who have completed a livestock project that is enrolled or enrolling in an accredited post-secondary education institution. Those seeking post-bachelor degrees are not eligible.
Term: One Year
Amount: To be determined by Selection Committee
Number of New Awards Each Year: To be determined by Selection Committee
Contact: Wayne County Extension Office at 330-264-8722
Deadline: February 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: 4-h, ffa, livestock, wayne county

Wayne County Bar Association Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate of a Wayne County High School who has been accepted by and planning to attend or attending an accredited law school.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: law, wayne county

Wayne County Nursing Consortium Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County students who plan to pursue a career in nursing.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Determined by Selection Committee
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 16
Application: Download this application
Keywords: nursing, wayne county

Wayne County Retired Teachers Association Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County, Ohio high school graduates enrolled full-time as Sophomores and/or Juniors in a four-year college or university with a major in a teacher education program leading to an undergraduate teaching degree. Must have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale. Recipients will be evaluated based on the criteria prioritized in the following order, academic achievement, good character and citizenship, leadership, extracurricular/co-curricular activities, community service, and financial need. This scholarship is not renewable, however previous recipients may re-apply. Preference will be given towards new applicants.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: education, teachers, teaching, wayne county

WCSCC Student Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship shall be awarded to each current graduating senior of Wayne County Schools Career Center who has been named "Student of the Year". Student must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited post-secondary education institution.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,050
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: No application. Awards will be made to the "Student of the Year". Contact Wayne County Schools Career Center Guidance Counselor
Keywords: wayne county schools career center

Wooster-Orrville NAACP Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are current graduating high school seniors of any public school system administered in Wayne County, Ohio and are accepted or enrolling in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical educational institution. Applicants must also be of African-American descent, have financial need (based on FAFSA or SAR), and demonstrate their leadership qualities in their participation in co-curricular, extra-curricular, community and/or church activities.
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,200 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: african-american, financial need, wayne county
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AAUW - Wooster Branch - Scholarship

Eligibility: Women residing in Wayne County, Ohio whose college educations have been interrupted
Term: One year; previous recipients may reapply
Amount: $500 to $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation; To learn more about AAUW, visit https://wooster-oh.aauw.net
Deadline: May 1
Keywords: aauw, adult, college interrupted, wayne county, women
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Benjamin E. Moody Scholarship

Eligibility: Student who graduated from a Wayne County high school or has lived in Wayne County for five years. The student must be following a course of study in law enforcement. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, good citizenship and financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Fraternal Order of Police, PO Box 717, Wooster, OH 44691
Deadline: April 27
Application: Download this application
Keywords: financial need, law enforcement, wayne county

Carlos Appleman Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wayne County, Ohio and have earned their high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be pursuing a degree to become an LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or other healthcare occupations as deemed by the scholarship committee. First preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate financial hardship and/or those attending Wayne County Schools Career Center. Scholarships are not automatically renewable, but existing recipients may reapply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $5,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: career center, financial need, nursing, wayne county
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Carlos Weber Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: This scholarship was established in 2000 after the untimely death of Carlos at the age of 23 from injuries suffered in a construction accident and it has been awarded 14 times.
Eligibility: A Wayne or Ashland County graduating high school senior enrolling at the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (OSU-ATI) or an enrolled OSU-ATI student who has at least one more full-time year of classes.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: ashland county, ati, wayne county
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Dalton Alumni Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to current graduating seniors of Dalton High School enrolled in and/or enrolling in a 2- or 4-year accredited institution of higher learning (university, college, technical institute) or currently attending an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale, participate in co-curricular or community service projects, and demonstrate leadership abilities. This scholarship is not renewable, but Dalton High School graduates may apply, if they are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year accredited institution of higher learning. Preference will be given to current graduating seniors.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: To be determined
Contact: Dalton High School Guidance Counselor or Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 28
Application: Download this application
Keywords: dalton

Don and Teara Buren Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship was established in memory of Sara Cottrel and is available to graduating or graduated high school students attending Congress Community Church located at 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, Ohio. Applicant should demonstrate a balance among: 1) academic achievement of at least a 3.75 GPA if attending high school or at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA if attending an accredited college, university or technical school; 2) participation in extra-curricular activities; and 3) participation in community service and/or part-time employment. Preference will be given to those with the greatest financial need. If no eligible students from Congress Community Church qualify, then the scholarship will be available to any Northwestern High School graduating senior, based on the criteria listed above. Past recipients may re-apply, up to a maximum of four years. These applications will be included in the pool of candidates for the current year's selection process.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: To be determined
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Congress Community Church, 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, OH 44287
Deadline: May 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: congress, financial need, northwestern, wayne county

Edgar G. Garvin Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County high school graduate who attends Ohio University and is enrolled in a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in teaching. A minimum 2.75 GPA for graduating high school seniors or college students is required to apply for this scholarship.
Term: Determined by Selection Committee
Amount: $5,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: ohio university, teaching, wayne county
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Empowering Women Through Technical Education Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be a female resident of Wayne County, Ohio who have completed career training or GED/high school diploma preparation through the Wayne County Schools Career Center (WCSCC). Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in an accredited, not-for-profit, post-secondary educational institution (i.e. university, college, technical, or vocational school), with a course of study leading to a career with a "living wage". High School applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 point scale) during their senior year and adults must have a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) for career training classes completed at the WCSCC or have successfully prepared for and completed their GED or high school diploma through WCSCC/Aspire (formerly ABLE). First preference will be given to applicants who have financial need and demonstrate a motivation to succeed.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $2,555 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 30th and December 30th
Application: Download this application
Keywords: ati, career center, career technologies, female, financial need, wayne county

F. Emerson Logee Memorial Law Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate of a Wayne County High School who has been accepted and planning to attend an accredited law school.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: law, wayne county

Farmers National Bank Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wayne County, Ohio who have completed at least 24 semester hours at University of Akron – Wayne College and be registered for at least 12 credit hours at University of Akron – Wayne College in the semester in which the scholarship is applied. Applicants should demonstrate successful progress toward academic goal(s) and financial need (as determined by conventional financial indicators – FAFSA, etc.). First preference shall be granted to those students not receiving any other scholarships.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 ($500 each)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: University of Akron/Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Rd., Orrville, OH 44667 (www.wayne.uakron.edu) or call the Financial Aid Office
Deadline: March 1
Keywords: financial need, medina county, stark county, wayne college, wayne county

Flo K. Gault Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to women who are residents of Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must have graduated from high school and be enrolled/enrolling in an accredited educational institution or training program. First preference will be given to women who are returning to school after a period of months or years.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31; Online Application
Keywords: adult, college interrupted, non-traditional, wayne county, women
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Henry "Hank" Weinblatt and Rita Goudy Weinblatt Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduate or current graduating senior of a high school located in Wayne County, Ohio, with preference given to graduates or current graduating seniors of Wooster High School. Applicants must have maintained a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America with no felony convictions. Additionally, applicant must meet one of the following: (A) themselves are serving in a branch of the U.S. Military or have an immediate family member (parent or sibling) who is currently serving in, or have been Honorably Discharged by, a branch of the United States Military; and/or (B) themselves currently serving as a Police Officer or whose parent/guardian was injured or mortally wounded while serving as a Police Officer. First preference shall be applicants who were wounded in combat while serving in, or is a child whose parent was killed in combat while serving in, the United States Military. Special consideration will be granted to those who are working or will be working part-time and plan to attend an educational institution specializing in automotive restoration, mathematics, engineering, or a closely associated field of study.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: $2,500 to $3,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: adult, law enforcement, military, police, wayne, wooster
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Jill and Matt Wickham Family Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be adult (non-traditional) students who are residents of Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Accounting at the University of Akron. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. First preference shall be given to applicants who are working part- or full-time to pay for their educations.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: To Be Determined
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31
Keywords: accounting, adult, akron, non-traditional
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Joan Lance Houglan Scholarship for Aspiring Educators

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to residents of Wayne, Holmes, or Medina Counties (located in Ohio) who are pursuing a career in the field of education. First preference is given to single parents with custodial or child support responsibilities of one or more minor children. In lieu of qualified applicants meeting this criterion, other need based exigent circumstances may be considered. Special consideration shall be given to qualified applicants interested in specializing in teaching children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavior disorders, or other impediments to learning.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,100
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, education, holmes, medina, single parent, wayne
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John A. Tooley Scholarship for Developmental Disabilities

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wayne County and graduating seniors or have completed their high school education. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a full time student at a 2 or 4-year accredited educational institution (to include graduate school), pursuing a field of study in either Special Education or Developmental Disabilities. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service with an emphasis on services to children and adults with disabilities.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: developmental disabilities, special education, wayne county
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John W. Landis Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County, Ohio residents who are graduating seniors or past graduates of an accredited high school or its equivalent. Applicants must be enrolling in or enrolled in an accredited educational institution as a full-time student, to further their education in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, home and farm economics, animal husbandry, solid and water conservation, or forestry. Preference will be given to those applicants with financial need.Past recipients may re-apply, up to a maximum of four years. These applications will be included in the annual pool of candidates for the present year's selection process.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,850 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: To be determined
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: agriculture, animal, conservation, economics, financial need, forestry, horticulture, wayne county
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Julie and David Mennes Healthcare Scholarship (Health Sciences)

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are graduating high school seniors or who have completed their high school education. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a two or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school (to include graduate school), pursuing a field of study in the medical or health and wellness professions. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have an ACT score of 24 or higher. (Those with 23 or lower may apply for the Health Services Scholarship).
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: health, medical, wayne county
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Julie and David Mennes Healthcare Scholarship (Health Services)

Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are graduating high school seniors or who have completed their high school education. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student at a two or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school (to include graduate school), pursuing a field of study in the medical or health and wellness professions. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have an ACT score of 23 or lower. (Those with 24 or higher, please apply for the Health Sciences Scholarship).
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: health, medical, wayne county
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Lamplighters Italian-American Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of Wayne County for at least five years. Scholarship is open to both traditional and non-traditional students. Applicants attending a vocational or technical educational institution must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale’ those attending a college or university to obtain an Associates Degree or higher must have a grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. First preference shall be given to applicants of Italian heritage.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: adult, wayne
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Laura Jane and Sterling Hostetler Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be an adult (non-traditional) student who is a resident of Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be pursing technical training or classes related to job training that may lead to an Associate’s degree or the pursuit of a particular occupational skill. Applicant must have a demonstrated financial need, as determined by completion of the FAFSA form. This is a one-time award. Previous recipients may re-apply for a second award.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: $2,980 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 30
Application: Download this application
Keywords: adult, technical training, wayne county

Lillian Long - P.E.O., Chapter AP, Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to a second-year Wayne County female resident enrolled in the horticultural sciences at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.80 grade point average and demonstrate financial need. Preference shall be given to applicants focusing on Floral Design and/or Greenhouse Production. A first year female student may be considered if there are no eligible second-year applicants.
Term: One Year
Amount: $975
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1: Online Application
Keywords: ati, female, financial need, horticulture, wayne county
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Magni-Power Company - William C. Martin, Jr. Scholarship

Eligibility: A Boy Scout, who is a resident of Wayne County, Ohio or a resident of the Killbuck District (which includes Wayne County and Holmes County, Ohio). Boy Scouts outside of Wayne County, Ohio of the Buckeye Council, Boys Scouts of America, may apply, but Wayne County, Ohio residents shall have priority and shall receive the scholarship first if otherwise qualified. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or student already enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate or two year technical college student, who has proof of an Eagle Scout rank or Life Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Must be a full-time student and have financial need, outstanding community service and academic achievement.
Term: One year, may re-apply
Amount: $3,100 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: boy scout, financial need, holmes county, wayne county
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Michael J. Swansiger Welding Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship fund may make multiple scholarship awards annually to applicants meeting the criteria of one of the following categories: (1) One $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to an applicant who is a post-secondary student, enrolled on a full-time basis in a STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) educational program at Wayne County Schools Career Center, located in Wayne County, Ohio. - OR- (2) Up to two scholarship awards of $500 may be awarded to applicants who are relatives of The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 717 members (relative is defined as being a biological child, stepchild, grandchild, niece, or nephew of an VVA Chapter 717 member). Applicant must be a post-secondary student, enrolled on a full-time basis at a 2-year accredited institution of higher learning (college/university or technical/vocational intuition). Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) program, including the pursuit of a Registered Nursing (RN) degree.
Term: One year
Amount: $500 or $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: adult, career center, wayne, welding

Northwestern Alumni and Friends Association Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduate of Northwestern High School, located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be full or part-time students, pursuing an associate degree or higher with a minimum grade point average of a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, community service, financial need, and their potential to add value to the Northwestern community. Current high school seniors are not eligible.
Amount: $2,300 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, alumni, financial need, northwestern
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Robert C. and Jean P. Seiwert Memorial Library Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to Wayne County, Ohio residents who are pursing careers in Library Science. Applicants must be US citizens seeinkg either a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program or the K-12 Library Media Specialist License designation.
Term: One
Amount: $1,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, library, wayne
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Robert C. and Jean Seiwert Engineering Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County student who plans to attend or is attending a school of engineering. The application requires a personal letter describing in no more than two pages why the applicant should receive the award, a high school transcript, a college transcript (if applicable), at least one letter of academic reference, and at least one letter of personal reference.
Term: One Year
Amount: $2,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: engineering, wayne county
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Robert L. & Kathleen M. Polsky Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a Wayne County resident enrolling into an accredited post-secondary educational institution who have a demonstrated financial need.
Term: One year; may re-apply
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, financial need, wayne
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Sam Shapiro Scholarship Honoring Lisa and Don Drumm

Distinction: Honoring Akron artist Don Drumm and his wife Lisa for enriching the northern Ohio landscape with their artistic endeavors and their community involvement.
Eligibility: Recipient to be selected from the annual display of student portfolios at the Myers School of Art. This competition is open to all DECLARED Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts majors who are currently enrolled in at least 6 credits of coursework in art studio or art history. Applicants must have completed at least 6 credits of art studio/art history at the Myers School of Art during the Fall semester. Graduate students and those students with only an Art Minor and/or a primary major (other than art) are not eligible. Applicants must be in need of completing at least 12 remaining credits to get their degree and have an ART (Major) cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. Awards are based on the outcome of the competition and financial need. Preference shall be given to students who graduated from Summit County schools.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Manager of Student Affairs, Myers School of Art; University of Akron, Folk Hall 103, Akron, OH 44325
Deadline: Contact Myers School of Art

Sgt. Michael T. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: Sgt. Michael T. Maxwell served Wayne County well as a respected law enforcement officer. His 22-year career in the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department included performing his duties as a Corrections officer, Patrolman, Detective, and Sergeant. This scholarship was established by Mike's family to honor his enthusiasm for life, his love of family, and his courageous three-year battle with cancer. The Maxwell family wishes to provide educational and training assistance to those who can make the positive impact that Mike’s career in law enforcement made on our community.
Eligibility: Applicants must be either current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicants must be enrolling in or already enrolled in a college, university, or technical institute to earn a degree and/or certification in the field of law enforcement. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (on a 4.00 scale). Applicants enrolled in graduate or advanced degree/certifications are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to applicants pursuing their undergraduate degrees or initial certification. First preference shall be granted to current graduating seniors of Triway High School. Previous graduates of Triway High School between the ages of 21 and 25 years old may also apply. Applicants in pre-law or in law school may not apply.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: law enforcement, triway, wayne county
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Shreve Presbyterian Church (USA) Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current or past graduate of Triway High School and attending college as a full-time student. Must have a 2.50 cumulative gpa and plan to pursue a degree in education.
Term: One Year
Amount: $500
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Shreve Presbyterian Church USA, 343 N. Market Street, P.O. Box 587, Shreve, OH 44676
Deadline: April 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: education, triway

Sprenger Health Care Scholarship

Distinction: This scholarship recognizes Grace Sprenger and her lifelong encouragement, compassion and care for people with illness, disease and rehabilitative injuries.
Eligibility: Available to Wayne County residents who are enrolling in or currently enrolled in the Wayne Adult School of Practical Nursing offered by the Wayne County Schools Career Center on a full-time basis. Previous applicants and recipients of this scholarship may reapply. Preference given towards those pursuing a nursing career in long term care.
Term: One Year
Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 each)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Two
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: career center, nursing, wayne county
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Steven Miller "Education Works" Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship is available to adult students pursuing a credentialed career training program leading to a career with a "living wage". Applicants should have a demonstrated financial need. Preference shall be given to ABLE or Adult Education students or graduates. This is a one-time award. Past recipients may reapply for a second award if they are successfully enrolled with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,500 available
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 30th
Application: Download this application
Keywords: adult, financial need, wayne county

Thomas A. Nickle Scholarship

Eligibility: Available for continuing education in the industrial arts technology or related fields with preference towards those wanting to further their skills in precision machining technology. Applicants must be Wayne County residents who are graduating high school seniors or adults enrolled in an accredited skills training program. Applicants must have a sincere desire to increase their technical skill levels, demonstrate aptitude in Industrial Arts technology or want to pursue the opportunity to enter this field, and have financial need. Full-time students will qualify for 100% of the scholarship and part-time students will qualify for 50% of the scholarship amount. Previous recipients may not reapply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,800
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, industrial arts, precision machining, wayne county
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Wallace & Catherine Lytle Family Scholarship

Eligibility: A student who graduated from a Wayne County high school or has lived in Wayne County for three years. The student must be pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse, Registered Nurse, speech, physical or occupational therapist. This scholarship can be for full-time or part-time students of any age who have financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,500
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: financial need, nursing, speech, therapist, wayne county
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Wayne County Bar Association Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduate of a Wayne County High School who has been accepted by and planning to attend or attending an accredited law school.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: June 1
Application: Download this application
Keywords: law, wayne county

Wayne County Nursing Consortium Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County students who plan to pursue a career in nursing.
Term: One Year
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Determined by Selection Committee
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 16
Application: Download this application
Keywords: nursing, wayne county

Wayne County Retired Teachers Association Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility: Wayne County, Ohio high school graduates enrolled full-time as Sophomores and/or Juniors in a four-year college or university with a major in a teacher education program leading to an undergraduate teaching degree. Must have a minimum of a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 grading scale. Recipients will be evaluated based on the criteria prioritized in the following order, academic achievement, good character and citizenship, leadership, extracurricular/co-curricular activities, community service, and financial need. This scholarship is not renewable, however previous recipients may re-apply. Preference will be given towards new applicants.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15
Application: Download this application
Keywords: education, teachers, teaching, wayne county

Zody Miller Scholarship

Eligibility: Wooster High School graduate, whose post high school education was interrupted and has not yet earned their degree. The applicant must either be enrolling in or be a student in good standing of an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school on a full time basis. Preference will be given to students with greatest financial need.
Term: One Year
Amount: $4,800 available ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: college interrupted, financial need, wooster
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Robin Industries, Inc. Employees' Educational Resource Fund - Non-Traditional Scholarship Program

Distinction: The Educational Resource Fund exists for the employees of Robin Industries, Inc. and their family members. Scholarships are open to employees of any division of Robin Industries, Inc. located in the United States of America, including: Corporate Office (Independence, Ohio), Development Center (Berlin, Ohio), Healthcare Division (Berlin, Ohio), Fredericksburg Division (Fredericksburg, Ohio) and Holmco Division (Winesburg, Ohio).
Eligibility: The non-traditional scholarship program supports employee of Robin Industries, Inc., and their family members, who are exploring a wide array of educational options. This scholarship may be used to further job training, as well as to develop a special skill or talent. Examples MAY include: obtaining a GED, English as a Second Language Courses, computer training, courses or programs recommended by a teacher for a student who excels in a particular area, or specialized programs for children with special needs or disabilities.
Term: Length of Class or Program
Amount: Varies
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 15th and October 15th
Application: Download this application
Keywords: robin industries

Robin Industries, Inc. Employees' Resource Fund - Traditional Scholarship Application

Distinction: The Educational Resource Fund exists for the employees of Robin Industries, Inc. and their family members. Scholarships are open to employees of any division of Robin Industries, Inc. located in the United States of America, including: Corporate Office (Independence, Ohio), Development Center (Berlin, Ohio), Healthcare Division (Berlin, Ohio), Fredericksburg Division (Fredericksburg, Ohio) and Holmco Division (Winesburg, Ohio).
Eligibility: The traditional scholarship program supports employee of Robin Industries, Inc., and their family members, who are seeking an associate, bachelor, or graduate level degree. Traditional Scholarships MAY be renewed, provided the recipient is making satisfactory progress towards a degree and remains in good academic standing.
Term: One year; Renewable
Amount: Varies (up to $6,000 per award)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: April 15th
Application: Download this application
Keywords: robin industries

The Seaman Family Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to children (biological, adopted, or step) of a current full-time Assoicate of Seaman Corporation, who has worked fo rthe company for a minimum of one year as of the time of the application deadline. Applicants must be current graduating high school seniors who are enrolled or plan to enroll as full-time students at an accredited institution of higher learning (college, university, vocational, or technical school). Additionally, applicants should be "self-starters" with a motivation to succeed, have demonstrated financial need, demonstrate academic achievement through providing a high school transcript, show involvement in extra-curricular activities (i.e. church, sports, clubs, work, etc.) and community service (i.e. volunteer activities, work, etc.). Children of Company Officers, Strategic Leadership Team members, and Seaman family members and their decedents are not eligible for scholarship awards from this Fund.
Term: One year
Amount: $2,000 to $3,500 each
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 5
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
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Walter & Mary Esther Schmid Scholarship

Distinction: This scholarship was established in 1999 to foster the ideals of Walter and Mary Esther Schmid. Walter led Smith Dairy from 1955 until 1986. Active in their church, community and industry, the couple demonstrated their leadership in preserving and promoting traditional values.
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to graduating high school children of full-time associates (with more than one year of full-time service) of SmithFoods Inc. and its divisions, who plan to attend an accredited two-or four-year college or university full-time. Applicants must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 system and demonstrate leadership and community service.
Term: One Year
Amount: $8,000 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: smith dairy, smithfoods, smiths
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Carlos Weber Memorial Scholarship

Distinction: This scholarship was established in 2000 after the untimely death of Carlos at the age of 23 from injuries suffered in a construction accident.
Eligibility: A Wayne or Ashland County graduating high school senior enrolling at the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (OSU-ATI) or an enrolled OSU-ATI student who has at least one more full-time year of classes.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: ashland county, ati, wayne county
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Jim and Ann Obrecht Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current or previous graduates of one of the following high schools: Triway High School, West Holmes High School, Loudonville High School, Hillsdale High School. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a higher educational institution to further their career goals. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, strong moral character, responsible work ethic, and participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or employment (including family farm or business). Financial need may be considered. Special consideration will be given to members of St. John Lutheran Church (McZena), located in Lakeville, Ohio. This is a one year scholarship; however, previous recipients may reapply.
Term: One
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: hillsdale, loudonville, triway, west holmes
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Jim and Ann Obrecht Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be current or previous graduates of one of the following high schools: Triway High School, West Holmes High School, Loudonville High School, Hillsdale High School. Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a higher educational institution to further their career goals. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, strong moral character, responsible work ethic, and participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or employment (including family farm or business). Financial need may be considered. Special consideration will be given to members of St. John Lutheran Church (McZena), located in Lakeville, Ohio. This is a one year scholarship; however, previous recipients may reapply.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: Varies
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: hillsdale, loudonville, triway, west holmes
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Joan Lance Houglan Scholarship for Aspiring Educators

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to residents of Wayne, Holmes, or Medina Counties (located in Ohio) who are pursuing a career in the field of education. First preference is given to single parents with custodial or child support responsibilities of one or more minor children. In lieu of qualified applicants meeting this criterion, other need based exigent circumstances may be considered. Special consideration shall be given to qualified applicants interested in specializing in teaching children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavior disorders, or other impediments to learning.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,100
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, education, holmes, medina, single parent, wayne
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Magni-Power Company - William C. Martin, Jr. Scholarship

Eligibility: A Boy Scout, who is a resident of Wayne County, Ohio or a resident of the Killbuck District (which includes Wayne County and Holmes County, Ohio). Boy Scouts outside of Wayne County, Ohio of the Buckeye Council, Boys Scouts of America, may apply, but Wayne County, Ohio residents shall have priority and shall receive the scholarship first if otherwise qualified. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or student already enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate or two year technical college student, who has proof of an Eagle Scout rank or Life Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Must be a full-time student and have financial need, outstanding community service and academic achievement.
Term: One year, may reapply
Amount: $3,100 ($1,000 minimum)
Number of New Awards Each Year: Up to 3
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: March 15: Online Application
Keywords: boy scout, financial need, holmes county, wayne county
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Joan Lance Houglan Scholarship for Aspiring Educators

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to residents of Wayne, Holmes, or Medina Counties (located in Ohio) who are pursuing a career in the field of education. First preference is given to single parents with custodial or child support responsibilities of one or more minor children. In lieu of qualified applicants meeting this criterion, other need based exigent circumstances may be considered. Special consideration shall be given to qualified applicants interested in specializing in teaching children with learning disabilities, emotional or behavior disorders, or other impediments to learning.
Term: One year
Amount: $1,100
Number of New Awards Each Year: 1
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation
Deadline: May 31: Online Application
Keywords: adult, education, holmes, medina, single parent, wayne
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