Regent's Award

Award: $13,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a full-time, African-American, Hispanic, or Native American undergraduate. Selection based upon financial need.

 

Sullivan Award

Award: $29,175, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must have demonstrated scholastic potential and leadership skills.

 

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.75 GPA. Awarded to two of the top seniors from each accredited secondary school in Adams, Lawrence, Pike, and Scioto Counties, Ohio. FAFSA and letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor are required.

 

American Legion Post 23 Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be a resident of Scioto County or a member (or relative of a member) of Post 23. Preference given to those affiliated with Post 23. Copy of membership card must accompany application.

 

Aristech Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have good academic standing and character and be enrolled in a four-year program.

 

Dr. Sol Asch Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be enrolled at Shawnee State University. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Bank One Vern Riffe Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a resident of Lawrence, Pike, or Scioto Counties, Ohio.

 

David G. Besco Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Ohio majoring in teacher education with a concentration in mathematics. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Galen S. Besco Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Ohio majoring in teacher education with a concentration in english at Shawnee State University. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Dr. J.R. Boynton Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Scioto County currently enrolled in a four-year degree program. Minimum 3.25 GPA required.

 

Community Common Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from a zip code covered by the Community Common's area of circulation who has shown an interest in communication or journalism. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Dow Chemical Co. Cultural Diversity Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a member of an ethnic minority group. Preference is given to local students, but all students are encouraged to apply.

 

Betty C. Edwards Nursing Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Amas or Scioto County, OH pursuing an associate or bachelors degree in nursing full-time. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Faculty-Funded Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have finished at least 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.5 GPA and not be a current or previous recipient of the award. Financial need is considered.

 

Gordon M. Freeman Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a member (or immediate family of a member) of IBEW Local 575, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be pursuing a bachelor's degree. Award is for four years.

 

Larry and Elizabeth Gates Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be seeking a bachelor's degree, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be of good character, and demonstrate financial need.

 

Home for Aged Women Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a woman, be pursuing an associate degree, be studious, and demonstrate financial need. FAFSA is required.

 

Mary Elliott Jenkins Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and reside in Scioto County, Ohio, or Greenup or Lewis County, Ky. Preference is given to applicants from single-parent homes.

 

Edmund J. Kricker Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a resident of Scioto County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have a minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT I score of 1000), and submit proof of admission.

 

Octavia N. McKinley Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have attended Valley or Northwest High School (Scioto County, OH) and be planning to enroll full-time. Preference is given to nursing program applicants.

 

Skitarelic-Swanson Family Medical Laboratory Science Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be enrolled in a two- or four-year program, demonstrate financial need, and have outstanding aptitude, enthusiasm, and performance. FAFSA is required.

 

Harold Micklethwaite Scholarship

Award: $900, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. FAFSA is required.

 

James B. Miller Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a resident of southern Ohio or northern Kentucky and be working toward an associate or bachelor's degree.

 

National City Bank Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a resident of Scioto County and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Nellie Niswonger Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

 

Presidential Honors Award

Award: $11,000, Deadline: July 15 (early application recommended)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and have earned an associate degree.

 

William and Patricia Richards Health Career Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a resident of Scioto County, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be pursuing an associate degree.

 

Vern Riffe Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a graduate of a Pike or Scioto County high school and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need is considered for three of the awards. FAFSA is required.

 

Roy Rogers Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a graduate of Scioto County secondary school, be a 4-H club member, submit proof of membership, and demonstrate financial need. FAFSA is required.

 

Frank Taylor Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a resident of Lawrence, Pike, or Scioto County, Ohio, and have a minimum composite ACT score of 20.