Scholarships
2020-2021
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.
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| Catholic College Students Resources and Scholarships - Click Here for Resources and Scholarships | ||||
| Paying for College Resource from Sallie Mae (the nation's saving, planning, and paying for college company) - Click Here for Resources and Scholarships | ||||
| 175 Scholarships for College Students by Mometrix (includes badges to identify applicant criteria)- Click Here for Resources and Scholarships | ||||
| Fastweb (scholarships and free college resources) - Click Here for Resources and Scholarships | ||||
| Name of Scholarship | Due Date | Award Amount | Description | Field of Study |
| Discover Student Loans Scholarship | One given each month | (12) $5,000 | Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for the chance to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. Go to https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/ to register. | |
| Art and Writing Awards | Varies per scholarship | Millions in scholarship | Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 visual arts and literary arts organizations across the country to bring the Awards to local communities teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) apply in 28 categories of art and writing. For more information go to artandwriting.org for the application procedures. | Grades 7-12 and ages 13 and up |
| Mercer County Right to Life Oratory Contest | Mar. 3, 2021 | 1st place: $1,000 2nd place: $750 3rd place: $500 4th – 6th place: $250 |
Mercer County RTL will facilitate their annual Oratory Contest; all juniors and seniors in Mercer County are eligible. Contestants are to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or stem cell research that is 5-7 minutes in length. Contestants are asked to submit a video entry of their speech by March 3 to prolifegeneration.mercercounty@outlook.com. All contestants who submit a video entry will receive a $100 participation prize! The top 6 contestants will be invited to present on March 14th, 1:00, at the Preferred Insurance Center in Coldwater. We ask that that all interested contestants e-mail janellepoeppelman@hotmail.com for further details. | |
| Paul Lefeld Memorial Scholarship | Mar. 10, 2021 | $1,000 | 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 the application. | Ag Field |
| Margaret and Parker Snyder Scholarship | Mar. 14, 2021 | $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 application. | Nursing |
| Mercer County Farm Bureau Scholarship | Mar. 15, 2021 | $500 | Eligibility is based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, application, essay and interview. Parents of applicants must also be members of the Mercer County Farm Bureau in good standing at the time of applying. Click here for the application. | Agriculture |
| Celina Tent Intern Scholarship | Mar. 15, 2021 | $2000 | 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 application. | Must attend Wright State-Lake and major in engineering or business-related field |
| V.F.W Post 5135 Scholarship/Grant | Mar. 18, 2021 must pick up application from guidance counselor and submit to guidance counselor |
(3) $500 | The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academics, needs, and participation in school and community activities. The recipient will be selected by a committee compromised of V.F.W members. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and/or room and board. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient upon proof of enrollment at a post-secondary educational institution. Click here for more information. | Current senior at St. Henry High School who wishes to further their education at any four year college, two year college, technical school, trade school, or any other institute of higher learning |
| Catholic Financial Life Service/Character Award | Mar. 25, 2021 | $500 | This award is 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 application. | A member of the Catholic Financial Life family or whose parents or grandparents are members |
| Access Engineering Solutions, LLC Scholarship | Mar. 26, 2021 | $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 the application. | Civil Engineering, Surveying, or related field of study |
| SPARKS Scholarship | Mar. 26, 2021 by 3:15 pm to the guidance office |
(2-4) $500 | Scholarship applicants may be attending any form of post-secondary education. Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria: Scholastic Achievement, Character, Seriousness of Intent, Essay Response, and Student Activities. Click here for the application. | Graduating SHHS 2021 Senior |
| Greater Ohio Valley Women In Defense - HORIZONS STEM SCHOLARSHIP | Mar. 31, 2021 @ 5 pm |
$1,000-$2,000 | The application is open to USAF military members, current college students, local high school graduates and graduating seniors, as well as career professionals interested in pursuing degrees/certifications in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field, and who have aspirations to work in the Defense Industry. The goal is to encourage women to seek a STEM-related career in the defense industry (military, federal government or civilian company) and to participate in WID events and/or activities. For more information and an application click here. | Females who aspire to work in the Defense Industry |
| University Women’s Club of Mercer County | Mar. 31, 2021 | (2)$1500 | Applicants must be a Mercer County female planning to attend a four-year accredited college, meet standards of academic achievement, scholarship, leadership citizenship, and financial need. Click here for the application. | General Studies |
| Meyers, Evelyn Scholarship/University Women’s Club | Mar. 31, 2021 | (2)$1500 | Applicants must be a Mercer County female planning to attend a four-year accredited college, meet standards of academic achievement, scholarship, leadership citizenship, and financial need. Click here for the application. | Education Major |
| University Women’s Club COLLEGE Junior/Senior Scholarship | Mar. 31, 2021 | $1,500 | Applicants must be a female student from Mercer County entering into her junior or senior year of college, have a 3.0 GPA, complete an essay and have a recommendation from a college professor. Click here for the application. | College Junior/Senior |
| Racing for Relief Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | $500 | Applicants must be attending a post-secondary school in the next year and they must be a current senior or older. Applicants are also asked to complete a 200 word or less essay on “How Racing For Relief has helped the community or has made an impact in your life.” Click here for more information and the application. | 2021 Senior or Older Attending Post-Secondary School |
| Coldwater Eagles Scholarship | Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2021 | $500 | Intended for students who are planning to attend college or university, or who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education. Student must be a child or grandchild of a member of the Coldwater Eagles 3025. 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 |
| St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | $250 | The grant will be awarded based on the essay and community involvement and will be selected by The Children and Youth Committee of The St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary. Student must be a member, child, or grandchild of an active member of the St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary 648. Click here for the application. | Student must be a child or grandchild of an active member of the St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary 648 |
| Sister Mary Henry Bernard Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | (2) $1000 | Applicants must answer a few general questions regarding the scholarship and basic personal information. Click here for more information. | Catholic Theology, Teacher Education, Liberal Arts or Sciences. |
| Stephen R. Vore Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 |
$1,000 | 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-trade training in a metal working or welding field. Click here for the application. | Skilled-trade training in a metal working or welding field |
| Lefeld Welding Supplies Scholarship | Postmarked by Apr. 1, 2021 | (2) $1,000 scholarships | Awarded each year for graduating students from any Mercer or Auglaize County High School. Applicant must use this grant for skilled trade training in a metal working occupation. Click here for the application. | Metal working occupation |
| ARMCORP Construction Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | $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 |
| Fred Borger Memorial Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | $1000 | 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 |
| Mercer Co. Retired Teachers Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | $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 |
| Randy Griesdorn Memorial Scholarship | Apr. 1, 2021 | $1000 | 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 application. | Auto/Body or auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, technology |
| Operation Freedom Support Scholarship | Postmarked or dropped off by Apr. 1, 2021 | $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 |
| Marilyn Werling Memorial | Apr. 1, 2021 | $1000 | 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. | |
| Mote & Associates Scholarship | Apr. 2, 2021 | $1,000 | Applicant(s) selected to receive such funds will be, at the time, a Senior in high school scheduled to graduate on time with his or her class or a college undergraduate. The applicant(s) must be pursuing an undergraduate degree/certificate at a four-year university/college, a two-year junior college, and/or a post high school technical school with the intent to pursue a career in the field of Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, or closely related field of study. Click here for more information. For the application click here. | Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, or closely related field of study |
| PTO Scholarship | Returned to the guidance office Apr. 2, 2021 |
(2) $500 (1) $1,000 |
Applicants plan on attending a two-year or four-year university, complete a resume and essay. Click here for the application. | |
| Joel Broering Award | Returned to the guidance office by the end of the school day on Apr. 6, 2021 | $5000 | Eligible students must be registered to begin a full-time course study at either a two-year or four-year college or university OR a two-year or four-year technical school. Students who have received full scholarships(tuition and room and board) from the institution they have chosen to attend will be ineligible for the award). Applications may be picked up and returned in the high school guidance office. | SHHS graduating senior |
| Human Resources Association of Western Ohio (HRAWO) Scholarship | Must be emailed by the student by Apr. 9, 2020 | $1000 | 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 more information. Click here for the application. | Human resources or related field |
| Fort Street Car Classics | Apr. 9, 2021 | $500 | Applicants must continue their post-secondary education in an automotive field. The applicant must have two character references and a signature from their guidance counselor. 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. To complete the application click here. | Automotive |
| Press Pros Magazine MAC Student-Athlete of The Year | Apr. 15, 2021 to Sonny Fulks / Press Pros Magazine, 7070 McMaken Rd., Covington, Ohio 45318 |
$2,000 | The MAC student-athlete of the year scholarship is to recognize athletic achievement, promote good sportsmanship among all athletes in the Midwest Athletic Conference and to assist with the costs of higher education. Through the generous support of MAC area sponsors, a $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female student athlete annually. Note: Scholarship can only be applied to the cost of tuition, or room and board. Click here for the application. | MAC Student-Athlete |
| C. R. Meyers Memorial Scholarship | Apr. 15, 2021 | $1,000 | Applicants must submit an application form, letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor or academic advisor that includes your current GPA, resume of your school and community involvement, and a one-page essay of approximately 500 words, describing your attitude toward litter prevention, recycling, and environmental stewardship. Go to http://oalprp.org/scholarships/ for more information or click here for the application. | Ohio resident majoring in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Education |
| Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District and Mercer Landmark Scholarship | Apr. 19, 2021 | $2,000 | This scholarship is for high school seniors in Mercer County or a college freshman or sophomore who has graduated from a Mercer County school. Click here for the application. | Environmental, Conservation, OR Agricultural Related Field |
| Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District and Vantilburg Farms Scholarship | Apr. 19, 2021 |
$1,500 | Eligibility is based on the following criteria: high school senior or freshman/sophomore college student pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in an environmental, conservation, construction, civil/environmental engineering, or agricultural related field from Mercer County. Recipients must have also completed a semester with a 2.5 GPA before receiving the scholarship money. Scholarship recipient will also be invited to the Ag Banquet where they will be awarded their scholarship. Click Here for application | Environmental, Conservation, Construction, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or Agricultural related field |
| Van Wert Health Biomedical Scholarship | Apr. 19, 2021 | (Up to 5) $1,000 renewable | Applicants must attend an accredited two or four year post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate good character and complete an essay on the reason you have chosen healthcare. Click here for the application | Human Healthcare or Biological Science |
| Ohio Credit Union Foundation Scholarship | Apr. 30, 2021 | (1) $5,000 (1) $2,500 (1) $1,000 |
To apply for a video scholarship, students create a 1 to 2 1/2-minute video addressing this year's topic: "Show us how you envision the credit union of the future." Video entries can be creative, bold, edgy, funny, simple, serious – or anything in between. Entries will be judged on credit union knowledge, effectiveness in addressing the scholarship question, and originality. Go to Ohio Credit Union Foundation for more information and to apply. | Member of an Ohio-based Credit Union |
| Dynamic Federal Credit Union | Apr. 30, 2021 | (2) $2,000 | To apply for a video scholarship, students create a 1 to 2 1/2-minute video addressing this year's topic: "Show us how you envision the credit union of the future." Video entries can be creative, bold, edgy, funny, simple, serious – or anything in between. Entries will be judged on credit union knowledge, effectiveness in addressing the scholarship question, and originality. Go to Dynamic Credit Union for more information and to apply. | Member of Dynamic Federal Credit Union |
| PB&J Scholarship | May 31, 2021 | $500-$1,000 | The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but still have the drive to succeed; such as medical issues, peer issues, or family issues. Applicants will be evaluated based on their essay and letters of recommendation; there is no GPA requirement. Letters of recommendation must directly reference the student’s challenges. If the applicant does not wish to share their challenges with their recommender, then the recommendation must reference the student’s personal character. Please see https://pbjscholarship.org/ for more information and click here for the application. | |
*Scholarships will be available online as they are received in the High School Guidance office.
*Scholarships vary from year to year.
*Scholarships vary from year to year.