Scholarships
​2021-2022

​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.

Scholarship Sites
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
Quest Bridge	Sept. 28, 2021	Multiple scholarships worth over $200,00	Connects academically outstanding high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to the nation’s leading colleges. Finalists typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a typical family of four and have minimal assets. This is not a strict cut-off and we encourage students who feel they have faced significant financial hardship to review these financial criteria carefully to see if they may qualify. They seek students who have demonstrated a level of academic achievement that meets or exceeds the admissions standards of our colleges. Visit https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply for more information.
U.S. JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship	Jan. 14, 2022	$1,000	Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Click here for the application.
BGSU Faculty Ambassador Scholarship	Through Jan. 31, 2022	(4) Nov. $1,500 (4) Dec. $1,500 (6) Dec. $2,000 (w/recommendation) (4) Jan. $1,500	Students applying to BGSU majoring in business are able to receive this scholarship simply by applying at www.bgsu.edu/admissions. See Mrs. Rindler for more information on the $2,000 with recommendation scholarships.	Business major
ACME Baseball	Feb. 1, 2022	$500	$500 academic scholarships to high school Seniors who have participated in ACME Baseball through their school and community. It is NOT required that applicants go on to participate in college baseball as this is not an athletic scholarship, rather academic. Click here for the application.	ACME
WOEF (Wright State Lake Campus)	Feb. 1, 2022	Over $200,000 in scholarships	WOEF scholarships are available for undergraduate direct-from-high-school, and new, current, returning and transfer students who plan to attend the Lake Campus and enroll for the minimum required credit hours. Admitted students can access the application by going to their admission portal at https://wright.force.com/ERx_Forms__Portal_Login or https://lake.wright.edu/admissions/lake-campus-scholarships .	Wright State Lake Campus students
Mercer County Chapter OSU Alumni Scholars Program	Feb. 1, 2022		Applicants preferably apply to The Ohio State University, demonstrate academic merit, demonstrate involvement in school and community activities, show a sound interest and positive attitude toward college work. Click here and search Mercer County for more information. Click here to begin the application.	Incoming first- year students who are graduates of a Mercer County high school
MED Foundation Scholarship	Feb. 15, 2022	Award varies	Any high school senior with an ACT of 23 or higher, a 3.25 or higher, and entering a health career. Selection Committee will invite selected applicants for an interview. Preference may be given to those applicants who have volunteered or worked at Mercer Health. One full scholarship will be awarded to a student from each of the six Mercer County high schools unless the high school does not have an acceptable qualified candidate. The 2021-2022 MED Foundation Scholarship applications are now available online at https://mercer-health.com/foundation/events-programs/scholarship-program.	Health Career field
Jerry Andrew Memorial Scholarship	Feb. 15, 2022 or given to the guidance office	$3,000	Attended the Tri Star program or any Celina graduate. Advanced studies at the college level are required. Click here for the scholarship.	Attended Tri Star
John & Katie Hierholzer Scholarship	Must be postmarked by Feb. 15, 2022 or given to the guidance office	$1,500	An eligible student must be a graduating senior who is planning a post-secondary major at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or trade school and majoring in Culinary Studies. Students from any Mercer County School are eligible to apply with Celina students given first priority for this award. Click here for the application.	Culinary studies
Minster Dental Care Scholarship	Feb. 25, 2022	(2) $1,000	Candidates must be an active patient of Minster Dental Care; enroll in a 4-year college; pursue a degree in a dental or medical field; have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; hold an ACT score of 23 or higher/SAT score of 1000 or higher. Candidates must also demonstrate strong academic achievement, extracurricular participation, church and community service and a serious intent. Click herefor the application.	Dental or Medical Field
Paul Lefeld Family Memorial Scholarship	Received by Mar. 10, 2022 by 3pm or given 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 the link to apply.	Ag Field
Margeret & Parker Snyder Nursing Scholarship	Postmarked or delivered by Mar. 14, 2022 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
Celina Tent Intern Scholarship	Postmarked by Mar. 15, 2022		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.
Robert Redick Memorial Scholarship	Mar. 31, 2022	$5,000	Texting while driving is estimated to be equivalent to operating a vehicle under the influence of 4 beers and is 6 times more likely to cause an accident. Applicants must develop a plan that will persuade young adults from texting and driving. The 'plan' can be very open-ended. Applicants can make videos, submit strategies, or really be as creative as they'd like to convey their ideas. Please send any supplemental materials in an email to scholarship@knrlegal.com. Click here for the scholarship.
Lefeld Welding Supplies Scholarship	Postmarked by Apr. 1, 2022 or given to the guidance office	(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
Operation Freedom Support Scholarship	Postmarked or dropped off by Apr. 1, 2022 or given to the guidance office	(6) $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 link to the application.	Parent, step-parent, sibling, or step-sibling with the Armed Forces
Marilyn Werling Memorial Scholarship	April 1, 2022 or given 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 link to the application.
Fred Borger Memorial Scholarship	Apr. 1, 2022 or given to the guidance office	$1,000	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 to apply.	Tri Star student taking coursework in mechanics
Coldwater Eagles Scholarship	Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2022 or given to the guidance office	$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
ARMCORP Construction Scholarship	Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2022 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
Mercer County Retired Teachers	Must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2022 or given 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

*Scholarships will be available online as they are received in the High School Guidance office. 
​*Scholarships vary from year to year.