Scholarships 2025-2026
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| SCHOLARSHIP NAME | DUE DATE | AWARD AMOUNT | DETAILS |
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Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship |
Feb. 6, 2026 | Ranges from $500 to $5,000 Renewable (Numerous to be awarded) | 3.0 GPA. Must explain involvement in academics, leadership and community. Demonstrate financial need |
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Ohio's Electric Cooperatives-Paulding Putnam Electric Scholarship |
Feb. 6, 2026 | $250-$1,500 (26 will be awarded) | Parents must be Paulding-Putnam Electric customers. 3 different scholarships are offered |
| YWCA Scholarship for Young Women | Feb. 6, 2026 | $300, $500, $800 | Female scholarship. Must volunteer in a community organization, display character that fulfills the YWCA mission, need recommendations from a high school teacher and a community organization supervisor |
| Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center Scholarship | Feb. 6, 2026 | $1,500 (10 awarded) | Must be planning a career in the medical field. Submit application, transcript, write a 1-2 page essay, "why I believe that this is what I was meant to do." |
| Knights of Columbus Patriotism Award | Feb. 10, 2026 | $100 | Must be a resident of Van Wert, Allen or Putnam County. Fill out application, write an essay of 125 words or less on "Your View of Patriotism" |
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Midwest Electric, Inc. Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship |
Feb. 13, 2026 | Ranges from $500 to $1,500 (24 will be awarded) | Parent/guardian must be a member of Midwest Electric. 2 different scholarships are available |
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Ohio State Alumni Scholarship |
Feb. 15, 2026 | $600 | Must be admitted or planning to apply to OSU, demonstrate academic merit, active in school and community |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | Feb. 15, 2026 | $500-$5,000 (over 10,000 awarded) | Must be of Hispanic heritage, 3.0 GPA, need to apply online |
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Engineers Foundation of Ohio |
Feb. 15, 2026 | Various |
For senior pursuing a career in engineering, must have 3.0 GPA, ACT Math score = 29, act English score = 25. Write an essay on the topic: My interest in engineering" |
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OHSAA Scholarships ***If interested, sign up in Student Services*** |
Feb. 28, 2026 | $1,000 | 3 varsity letters in one sport or 4 varsity letters in two or more sports, 3.25 GPA, Recipients of athletic scholarships in NCAA Division I or II or appointees to military academies are not eligible |
| 4th Masonic District Scholarship | Mar. 1, 2026 | $1,500 (3 awards, one male, one female, one 3rd best qualifier) | Resident of Van Wert, Putnam, Paulding or Mercer counties. Must be planning on going to college or trade school, must provide FAFSA information, letter of recommendation, brief essay explaining how taking responsibility will play a role in your life as a college student |
| Schrader Realty Scholarship | Mar. 1, 2026 | $500 | One award will be given to a VWHS senior. Applications in Student Services |
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Ohio Natural Energy Foundation Scholarship |
Mar. 1, 2026 | $1,500 (renewable) | 2.5 GPA, submit 2 letters of recommendation, 250 word or more essay detailing career goals, provide resume and transcript (apply online) |
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WTLW TV Broadcast Scholarship |
Mar. 2, 2026 | $1,000 | Must want to pursue a career in broadcast television and/or related career. Application must be certified by Student Services. |
| M.A.V. Youth Mentoring Scholarship | Mar. 8, 2026 | Varies | Must have participated as a youth or mentor in the program. Must be entering a college or technical school |
| R.K. Thompson, Self-Reliance Award | Mar. 12, 2026 | $500 (4 female, 4 male), $1,000 (one female, one male) | Award for students who exhibit self-reliance. Given to students who , "do the best with what he or she has". Must fill out application, provide references and write a 300 word essay on what self-reliance means to you. |
| Leslie Golf Scholarship | Mar. 13, 2026 | Varies (renewable) | Must have been a member of the Van Wert High School golf team, 2.0 GPA, demonstrated high character traits and leadership qualities |
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Stolly Insurance SUCCEED Scholarship |
Mar. 14, 2026 | $1,000 (3 will be awarded) | Scholarship will be granted based on grades, extracurricular activities, leadership, work ethic, essay and commitment to continued education |
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Jim Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund |
Mar. 15, 2026 | Varies (Several will be awarded) | Must be majoring in instrumental music education or music composition and theory, must be accepted into music program at a university, essay, 3 letters of recommendation (one from your band director) |
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Central Insurance Companies Educational & Charitable Foundation Scholarship |
Mar. 27, 2026 | Up to $5,000 (renewable) | College major must have a specific use in the insurance industry (see list), GPA 3.0, fill out application, include transcript, letters of recommendation and an essay regarding your career goal, must be signed by a Notary Public |
| Shirley Johns Hart Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2026 | $500 (2 awarded) | For VWHS seniors. Based on demonstrated financial need, academic achievement. Must be accepted to a post high school educational institution. Short essay on educational career plan and situational need. |
| John Fox Maney Memorial Business Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2026 | $2,000 | For a VWHS senior planning to major in business administration or any other business-related field. Must have financial need, good character and be civic minded. |
| Adolph and Letitia Weck Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2026 | $500 (2 awarded) | For two VWHS seniors. Must rank in the top 1/3 of the class, explain why you are a worthy candidate for the scholarship |
| Margaret Shaffer Maney Memorial Music Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2026 | $2,000 | For a VWHS senior planning to major in music or music education. Other criteria include financial need and personal character |
| Anita Zuber Future Teacher Scholarship | Mar. 27, 2026 | $750-$1,000 | 2.8 GPA, Must major in education, parent must reside in Van Wert City School district, student must have attended VWHS for at least 2 years |
| Convoy Foundation/Trinity Lutheran Convoy Scholarship | Mar. 31, 2026 | $1,000 | Must be attending a Christian University. See Student Services for the list and to sign up to qualify |
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Fields of Learning Scholarship |
Mar. 31, 2026 | $1,000 (5 available) | Write a 700-1500 word essay describing personal learning experiences which involved high school football. Can be players, cheerleaders, band members, spectators, etc. |
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Van Wert County Farm Bureau Scholarship http://www.ofbf.org/foundation/scholarships/van-wert-county-scholarship |
Mar. 31, 2026 | $500 | Student or parent/guardian must be current paid member of the Van Wert County Farm Bureau, 2.5 GPA |
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Ohio Gas Association Scholarship |
Mar. 31, 2026 | $1,000 (renewable for 3 years) | For students planning to pursue a career i the natural gas industry or related energy field (including business). Must plan to an accredited Ohio college, technical or trade school, 3.0 GPA, 2 letters or recommendation, short essay (apply online) |
| Wally Grimm Education Scholarship Fund | Apr. 1, 2026 | $1,500 (2 will be awarded) | Must be pursuing a degree in education, 3.0 GPA, involved in extracurricular or volunteer activities, provide essay, proof of enrollment, letter recommendation and transcript |
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Van Wert Optimist Club Scholarship |
Apr. 3, 2026 | $2,000 (one will be given to a VWHS Senior) | Must have 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, volunteer in the community, Volunteer hour sheets are available in Student Services. |
| VWHS Athletic Booster Club Cougar Pride Scholarship | Apr. 22, 2026 | $500 (2 given) | Will be awarded to one male and one female athlete. Must write an essay answering the question, "What does Cougar Pride mean to you?" |