Scholarships
2019-2020
For each scholarship, there will be a link to the application itself or the website that the application can be retrieved. Follow the directions carefully making sure that you return them according to directions. For example, Wendy’s will not be returned to the guidance department, but the SHEA scholarship would.
| Name of Scholarship | Due Date | Award Amount | Description | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| D.A.R.E. Scholarship/Career Grant | Feb. 27, 2020 Return to the guidance office | (10) $500 scholarships | Must be a graduate of a certified D.A.R.E. program before entering the 9th grade and has maintained the D.A.R.E. Promise to remain drug and alcohol free. Click here for the scholarship. | |
| Community Club Scholarship | Feb. 28, 2020 Return to guidance office. | (2) $500 scholarships | Eligibility includes St. Henry graduating senior, must be pursuing further education at a 2 or 4 year college or university, and have a 2.5 or better GPA in all coursework. Click here for the link to the application. | St. Henry graduating senior |
| Wabash Mutual Telephone | Must be received in their office by Mar. 1, 2020 No applications will be accepted after the deadline. | Will be giving up to $3,000 in Educational Award(s) | Qualifying high school senior(s) who wish to further his/her education at any college, vocational or technical school. Applicants must be a child or under legal guardianship of an active member in good standing with Wabash Mutual Telephone member and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Go to for an application. www.wabash.com/scholarship for an application. | Applicants must be a child or under legal guardianship of an active Wabash Mutual Telephone member in good standing |
| Leitzell Family Foundation Agricultural/Horticultural Scholarship | Return to guidance office by Mar. 1, 2020 | Ranges between $1,500 to $3,000 | It is the intent of the scholarship to provide financial aid to any individual from the Mercer County, Ohio, region that shows continuous interest and enthusiasm in the field of agriculture or horticulture. The eligible undergraduate must be a graduating high school senior and show financial need as determined by the scholarship committee. Click here for the scholarship. | Field of agriculture or horticulture |
| Gordon and Desantis (Orthodontics) Scholarship | March 1, 2020 | (2) $1,000 scholarships | Awarded to a graduating high school senior who is a either current or former patient. Criteria for the scholarship selection is based on achievement (3.5 cumulative GPA and combined SAT scores of 1000 and/or ACT scores of 24), leadership, school activities (particularly as it relates to arts), and service throughout the high school years, along with the essay. Go to https://www.gordonorthodontics.com/events/scholarship-application for more information and to download the application. | Past or present patient of Gordon and Desantis Orthodontics |
| Celina Insurance Group & Employees Scholarship | Must be postmarked on or before Mar. 1, 2020 | (3) $1,000 scholarships | Awarded to three 2020 high school graduates who are pursuing a degree in an insurance industry-related major (Actuarial Science, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Finance, Pre-Law, Risk Management, and Insurance, etc.). Eligible students must either reside or graduate from a high school in Mercer or Auglaize County or be a child/grandchild of a current Celina Insurance Group employee (no county constraint). Click here for the scholarship. | Pursuing a degree in an insurance-related industry major |
| VH Cooper Scholarship | Mar. 2, 2020
Return to guidance office. |
$500 | Cooper Farms will award scholarships to their four locations: Fort Recovery, St. Henry, Van Wert (Lincolnview) and Oakwood (Paulding). The scholarships will be awarded to students who have excelled in the classroom and have shown outstanding leadership attributes. Special consideration will be afforded to those pursuing careers in agriculture as well as students of Cooper Farms team members. Click here for the application. | |
| Foundation for Rural Service | Postmark to FRS no later than Mar. 6, 2020 | $2,000 (Wabash Mutual will contribute an additional $500) | Each participant must be a graduating high school senior, be a US citizen, be a Wabash Mutual customer, be accepted by an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or vocational-technical school, have at least a C grade point average, and express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation. Go to to download an application. | Must be a child or under legal guardianship of an active Wabash Mutual Telephone member in good standing |
| Paul Lefeld Family Memorial Scholarship | Received by Mar. 10, 2020 or give to the guidance office | (3) $1,000 scholarships | Students applying for the Paul Lefeld Family Scholarship must be a senior from one of the following school districts: Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Parkway, St. Henry & St. Mary’s enrolling in a technical school or university and majoring in agriculture. Submit applications and documentation materials to: Mercer County Civic Foundation, PO Box 439, Celina, Ohio 45822. Click here for link to application. | |
| Carol Werling Broyles Memorial Scholarship | Mar. 13, 2020 | $500 | Awarded to a St. Henry High School senior, with the exception of family members, who will be attending some type of post-secondary education in the medical field (preferably nursing). Carol was an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Miami Valley Hospital for over 25 years, a member of numerous nursing & medical organizations and a world traveler. Click here for the link to the application. | Medical field (preferably nursing) |
| Margaret & Parker Snyder Nursing Scholarship | Postmarked or delivered by Mar. 14, 2020 or given to the guidance office | $1,000 | Two nursing scholarships will be offered yearly, one to a Celina graduate, and one to a graduate from a Mercer County School. Recipient must be majoring in nursing, a career that was embraced by Margaret Snyder. Click here for the link to the application. | Nursing |
| Catholic Financial Life Service/Character Award | Mar. 15, 2020 | $500 | Available to any graduating high school senior student who has dedicated time to service/volunteering and who is a member of the Catholic Financial Life family or whose parents or grandparents are members. You do NOT have to be attending college after graduation to receive this award. Click here for the link to the application. | Member of the Catholic Financial Life family or whose parents or grandparents are members |
| Celina Tent Intern Scholarship | Postmarked by Mar. 15, 2020 | Must attend Wright State-Lake and major in engineering or business-related field. Other qualifications include be a senior enrolled in Tri Star (other applicants may be considered), 2.5 GPA or greater, demonstrate good attendance, possess positive leadership qualities, and have good communication skills. Click here for the scholarship. | Must attend Wright State-Lake and major in engineering or business-related field. | |
| Mercer Co. Farm Bureau Scholarship | Must be received in their office by Mar. 15, 2020 | $500 | Must be a high school senior entering college or a college freshman entering second year of college in the fall of 2020 majoring in agriculture; applicant must be 21 or under; and parents of the applicant must be members of the Mercer County Farm Bureau in good standing. Click here for the application. | Agriculture major and parents must be a member of the Mercer Co. Farm Bureau in good standing |
| Shane Long Scholarship | Mar. 25, 2020, by 11:59 a.m. to guidance | $500 | Awarded to a St. Henry graduating senior in memory of Shane Long. Click here for the scholarship. | |
| VFW Post 5135 | Return to the guidance office by Mar. 25, 2020 | (3) $500 scholarships awarded | Any member of the 2020 St. Henry High School senior class who wishes to further his/her education at any four year college, two year college, technical school, trade school or any other institute of higher learning. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academics, need, and participation in school and community activities.Click here for the application. | |
| B. J. Schwieterman Memorial Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2020 | $1,000 | Students must be a graduating senior from St. Henry High School with a 2.5 GPA or better in all coursework. Applicants must be accepted into a two or four year program at either a college/university or technical school. Basis of Award: The scholarship will be awarded to the individual that the selection committee feels best exemplifies the positive impact that B.J. had on those who knew him. This scholarship is a tribute to B.J.’s kindness, out-going personality, sense of humor, and his can-do attitude. Click here for the link to the application. | |
| PTO | Mar. 27, 2020 | (2) $500 and (1) $1,000 | Awarded to a 2020 St. Henry graduate who is planning to attend a two- or four-year university/college after high school. Click here for the link to the application. | 2020 St. Henry senior |
| Linus & Juletta Huelskamp Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2020 | (2) $500 awards | This scholarship is in memory of Juletta Huelskamp who was a long-time teacher in the St. Henry school system. It will be awarded to two St. Henry graduates going into the educational field. Click here for the link to the application. | Education |
| Access Engineering Solutions, LLC Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2020 | $1,000 | Current high school senior must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four year university, a two year college/or a technical school in the field of Civil Engineering or Surveying, or a related field of study. Click here for more information. Click here for the application. | Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related field of study |
| SPARKS | Mar. 27, 2020 | (4) $500 awards | Scholarship applicants may be attending any form of post-secondary education. Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria scholastic achievement, character and seriousness of intent, applicant’s essay, and student activities. Click here for the link to the application. | St. Henry seniors |
| Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Foundation | Mar. 31, 2020 | $1,000(renewable up to 3 years) | For students who plan to pursue a career in the natural gas industry or related energy field. This is limited to undergraduate college studies, technical or trade school programs for students who are Ohio residents planning to attend or already attending an Ohio school. Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA. For more details go to https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/scholarship/ For an application, go to https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/scholarship/scholarship-application. | Natural gas industry or related energy field |
| Van Wert Health Medical and Health Care Scholarship | Submitted on or before Mar. 31, 2020 | $1,000 | This program was founded to support the growth and development of new talent across all sectors of the health care industry. This scholarship can go toward the expenses of tuition, books and fees of a health care-related major at a post-secondary institution. This is a renewable scholarship for $1,000 per year, up to 4 years. Click here for the application. | Health care-related major |
| University Women’s Club Scholarship Grants | Mar. 31, 2020 You can return it to the guidance office if you prefer. |
Scholarship Grants will be for $1,500 | Open to women of Mercer County planning to attend a fully accredited college or university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. Click here for the scholarship. | Women of Mercer County |
| Flying Pig High School Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2020 Return to the guidance office |
$2,500 | Scholarships will be awarded to two males and two females that participate in Cross Country or Track & Field programs. Dedication, teamwork, service to their community and a passion for running are the necessary qualifying attributes. Additional requirements can be found at Click here for the scholarship. | Cross Country or Track & Field |
| ARMCORP Construction Scholarship | Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2020 or given to the guidance office | $500 | Intended for a graduating senior from any school in Mercer or Auglaize county that has Tri-Star affiliation. Applicants should be planning to major in a construction-related or construction-management field. The recipient must be enrolled in a two or four-year program or at a construction-related training center. Click here for the scholarship. | Construction-related or construction-management |
| Coldwater Eagles Scholarship | Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2020 or given to the guidance office | $500 | Intended for students who are planning to attend Student must be college or university, or who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education. Consideration will be based on both academic standing and financial need. Click here for the application. | Student must be a child or grandchild of a member of the Coldwater Eagles 3025. |
| Fred Borger Memorial Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2020 or given to the guidance office | $1,000 scholarship | Intended for a graduating senior in the Tri Star program who is hardworking with a desire to improve your mechanical skills and have a good attendance record. Click here for the application | Tri Star student taking coursework in mechanics |
| Lefeld Welding Supplies Scholarship | Postmarked by Apr. 1, 2020 or give to the guidance office | (2) $1,000 scholarships | Awarded each year for graduating students from anyMercer or Auglaize County High School. Applicant must use this grant for skilled trade training in a metal working occupation. Click herefor the application. | Metal working occupation |
| Marilyn Werling Memorial Scholarship | April 1, 2020 or give to the guidance office | $1,000 | Intended for graduating seniors who plan a post-secondary major at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/technical institution. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply, and must maintain a 3.0 in college. Both academic and financial need will be considered. Click here for the application. | |
| Mercer County Retired Teachers | Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2020 or give to the guidance office | $500 | This $500 scholarship grant is intended for students who are planning to attend a college or university with a major in Education. The Mercer County Retired Teachers, working in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Mercer County Civic Foundation, will consider both academic standing and financial need. Click here for the scholarship. | Education |
| Operation Freedom Support Scholarship | Postmarked or dropped off by April 1, 2020 or give to the guidance office | $500 | Given to one student in each of the Mercer County schools whose has a parent or step-parent, or a sibling or step-sibling, that is either active, reserve, or a retired member of the Armed Forces. Honorable discharge is required. Applicants whose veteran-parents or siblings are deceased are still eligible for this award. Click here for the scholarship. | Parent, step-parent, sibling, or step-sibling with the Armed Forces |
| Randy Griesdorn Memorial Scholarship | Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2020 or given to the guidance office | $1,000 | Intended for a graduating senior in Tri-Star or any Mercer County school as well as Auglaize Co. Schools with Tri-Star affiliation. The recipient must plan a post-secondary major in either Auto/Body or Auto Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Technology (precision machining, welding, or electronics) or any related field. Click here for the scholarship. | Auto/Body or auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, Technology |
| Stephen R. Vores & Steel Welding Scholarship | Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2020 or given to the guidance office | $1000 | This grant will be awarded each year for a graduating student from Mercer County with preference for a Fort Recovery senior. Applicant must use this scholarship for skilled-tradetraining in a metal working or welding field. Click here for the application. | Skilled-trade training in ametal working or welding field |
| Marion Young Farmers Association | Must be returned to address on the application by Apr. 2, 2020 | Awarded to high school seniors who have been involved agriculture and plan to pursue a career in an agricultural related field. Click here for the scholarship. | Agriculture | |
| William D. Squires Educational Foundation Scholarship | Postmarked by Apr. 5, 2020 | (15)$5,000 scholarships and renewable for a total of up to $20,000 | Eligibility is primarily based upon financial need. The EFC on your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) must be less than $7,000 to apply. Applicants must already know their career goal; must be highly motivated and have good character; must show academic promise; and have a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA. Go to http://wmdsquiresfoundation.org/seniors/for an application. | Based upon financial need |
| Human Resources Association of Western Ohio(HRAWO) | Must be emailed to by the student by Apr. 10, 2020 | $1,000 | Will be issuing one scholarship to be used towards an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an accredited university. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in human resources or related field and have a 3.0 GPA. Click here for the scholarship. | Human resources or related field |
| Fort Street Car Classics Scholarship | Apr. 10, 2020 Must be sent to the address listed on the application |
$500 | Fort Street Car Classics has established a scholarship program for students who continue their post-secondary education in an automotive field. Students must be current seniors or already enrolled in a post-secondary program and a resident of Mercer County, Ohio or Jay County, Indiana to be eligible. Click here for the application. | Auto Technology |
| MAC Athlete of the Year Scholarship | Postmarked by Apr. 15, 2020 | $2,000 to one male and one female athlete | This scholarship is to recognize athletic achievement, promote good sportsmanship among all athletes in the MAC Conference and to assist with the costs of higher education. Click here for the scholarship. | MAC Athlete |
| Mercer County Fairgrounds Scholarship | June 1, 2020 | (2) $500 | Person must be a graduating senior from a Mercer County High School and a member of a Mercer County 4-H club, FFA, or Boy or Girl Scout club. Applicant must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Click here for the application. | Member of a Mercer County 4-H club, FFA, Boy Scout club, or Girl Scout club |
*Scholarships will be available online as they are received in the High School Guidance office. *Scholarships vary from year to year.