Scholarships 2023-2024
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME
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DUE DATE
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AWARD AMOUNT
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DETAILS
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Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship Contest
www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
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Monthly
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$200
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They hold monthly $200 scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly question.
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AFSA American Fire Sprinkler Association scholarship – they have two – one in September and one in in February – be sure to do both!!!!!!
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Jan. 1, 2024
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$1,000 (5 awarded)
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Must be planning to attend college or trade school. Answer 8 questions. Winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing
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AES Scholarship
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships
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Oct. 8, 2023
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$500
(2 awarded)
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Submit a 500-1,000 word essay regarding, “When you look back on your life in 30 years, what it would take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?” You do not have to be an engineering student to apply.
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Van Wert Elks Student/Volunteer of the Month Award
Click Here to Access the Elks Scholarship App
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October 15, 2023
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Varies
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2 students will be selected monthly, judging based on community service, work experience, honors and awards, leadership & extracurricular activities, must write essay up to 400 words, provide 1 or 2 letters of recommendation. Turn applications in to Student Services.
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Heisman High School Scholarship
www.heismanscholarship.com
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Oct. 17, 2023
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Up to $10,000
(100 awarded)
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Must have a 3.0 GPA, participate in one of 47 recognized high school sports, participate in volunteer service, community involvement or school leadership.
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Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Voice of Democracy Scholarship
www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education
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Oct. 31, 2023
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Ranges from $1,000 to $30,000
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Write and record an essay on, “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?” Judging based on originality, content and delivery
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Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
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Oct. 31, 2023
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$2,000
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250 word essay, “Image that your high school has been overrun with zombies. Everyone has joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.”
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Hispanic Heritage Youth Award
www.hispanicheritage.org
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Nov. 13, 2023
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Up to $1,000
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Must be of Hispanic heritage, 3.0 GPA, must attend virtual awards ceremony if selected
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National Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs
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Nov. 13, 2023
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Ranges from $4,000 to $30,000
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Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. 500 scholarships will be awarded
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
www.jkcf.org
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Nov. 16, 2023
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Up to $55,000 (Up to 100 awarded)
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Must have 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate persistence, leadership and service to others
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Driver Education Initiative Scholarship
www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
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Nov. 30, 2023
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$500
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Must write an essay titled, “In the driver’s seat”, discussing the importance of being a safe and educated driver. Should be 750 words or more
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National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship
www.nationalhonorsoociety.org
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Nov. 30, 2023
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$3,200-$25,000 (600 to be awarded)
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Must be a senior member of an active NHS chapter, create student account, need 2 recommendations, certification by NHS advisor
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Hagan Scholarship Foundation
www.haganscholarships.org
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Dec. 1, 2023
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Up to $60,000 over 4 years (up to 1,000 to be awarded)
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3.50 GPA, must work 240 hours in the 7 months prior to the start of college, adjusted gross household income of less than $85,000
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Barbara Lotze Scholarship for future Physics Teachers
www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm
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Dec. 1, 2023
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Up to $12,000 (several awarded)
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Must be planning to pursue a career in teaching high school physics. Need letters of recommendations and essay
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Bonnie Eddy Educational Supply and Book Grant (BEES-BG)
www.ohioschoolboards.org/northwest-region
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Dec. 1, 2023
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$500
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Must plan to major in education. 2.5 GPA, demonstrate potential as an educational leader. Need 2 letters of recommendation, essay and transcript
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AFSA American Fire Sprinkler Association scholarship
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Jan. 1, 2024
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$1,000 (5 awarded)
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Must be planning to attend college or trade school. Answer 8 questions. Winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing
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Van Wert Optimist Club Scholarship
See Student Services for more information
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April 12, 2024
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$2,500, $1,500, and $1,000
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Must have 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, volunteer in the community Volunteer hour sheets are available in the Student Services office. Return application to Student Services office.
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