Ohio Scholarships for High School and College Students

Introduction The Taylor Huth Memorial Scholarship was created by family and friends of Benjamin Taylor Huth to honor Taylor’s enthusiasm for life. The fund supports local students who have shown resilience while living with epilepsy and who are committed to pursuing higher education. Award details - One-year scholarship of $2,000. - Intended for outstanding local students who: have faced or are facing the challenges of epilepsy, have demonstrated academic success, have participated in activities outside the classroom or served their community, and who show a strong intention to take full advantage of college or graduate study. Who is eligible You...

Purpose Encouraging high school students in Ohio and beyond to reflect on and write about what they learned from their high school football experiences — and providing as many of those students as possible with financial support for further education. Who may enter Current high school students from Ohio and other states are invited to participate. About the program Since 2004 we have been awarding scholarships for the best essays about lessons learned through high school football. The program is designed to recognize personal growth and learning and to help winners with funds for continuing their education. An invitation to...

Overview The Robert Redick Memorial Scholarship will grant a $5,000 award to a creative student who produces a fresh, compelling KNR billboard concept for an anti-distracted-driving campaign. Who may apply To qualify for the Robert Redick Memorial Scholarship applicants must: - Be residents of Ohio. - Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college, university, or graduate program. - Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. - Demonstrate strong character and initiative. Required materials Submit all of the following to be considered: - A completed scholarship application form. - A billboard ad design aimed at preventing...

Introduction The Cindy Hollingshead Scholarship Fund was created in 2011 as a tribute to Cynthia Anne (Cindy) Hollingshead in recognition of her 39 years serving as Executive Secretary of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and her lifelong volunteer involvement in local government and community service. The scholarship’s purpose is to support students preparing for careers that emphasize agriculture, community service, or association leadership. Application deadline March 31, 2026 Who may apply 1. Applicants must live in the state of Ohio. 2. Applicants must be enrolled in—or plan to enroll in—one of the following educational tracks: - An accredited high school...

Overview The Darwin Bryan Scholarship Fund was created in 1983 by the Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Trustees to honor Darwin R. Bryan for his 37 years of devoted leadership. His work with the organization inspired generations of rural young people across Ohio. Purpose To provide financial support to students who have participated in Farm Bureau youth activities and/or have parents who are members of the Ohio Farm Bureau so they can continue their education. Application deadline March 31, 2026 Who may apply - Must be an Ohio resident. - Applicant or the applicant’s parent(s) must hold membership in the...

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is offering nearly 50 scholarships across 15 endowed funds for Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban areas who are pursuing education connected to agriculture. Interested applicants must submit their applications online at ofbf.org/foundation/scholarships by March 31. Key scholarships and eligibility highlights - David E. Mizer Memorial Scholarship (new in 2024): One renewable $3,000 award for a student from Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson or Tuscarawas County who intends to major in dairy science, food science, agriculture, or a related field. The award may be renewed for up to three additional years for a total possible award...

Introduction The Canton Audubon Society (CAS) awards an annual $2,000 scholarship in memory of Arnold W. Fritz, the organization’s founding president. Notice of the scholarship and application instructions will be made public no later than October 1 of each academic year. Purpose The scholarship is intended to financially support college students who plan to pursue studies in environmental science, conservation, natural history, other nature-related fields, or environmental law. Eligibility - Applicants must live in or attend college in one of the following counties: Ashland, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Knox, Mahoning, Medina, Muskingum, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, or...

Every year, the Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC) provides scholarships to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or a related field. These scholarships are open to high school seniors who are about to start college and to undergraduate students who are already enrolled in college. The applicant or their parent or legal guardian must be a resident of Ohio.The application process for the 2024-25 academic year will commence in the fall of 2024. All completed applications must be submitted to the Ohio Agricultural Council by February 15, 2024.The OAC's scholarship program is designed to support students...

Intro The Centerville Noon Optimists provide a $2,500 Educational Assistance Award to help cover tuition costs at accredited institutions. The award may also be used toward advanced degree study following completion of the appropriate accredited program. Recipients may be eligible to renew the scholarship for a second year if they continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain a freshman-year GPA of 3.0 or higher. Eligibility requirements Applicants must: - Reside in Centerville/Washington Township. - Demonstrate a strong history of community service involvement. - Be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in an accredited college or university that offers...

Overview The Ohio Expositions Commission created a scholarship program to honor outstanding young people in Ohio and to support those who wish to continue their education. These awards are available to participants in the Ohio State Fair and are intended to help students pursue undergraduate study at accredited institutions. Purpose The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who will be enrolled in an undergraduate program in any field at an accredited college or university. General provision The Scholarship Committee retains the right to withhold any award if no applicant meets the...

About the program For more than a century, JFSA’s College Financial Aid Program has supported students in pursuing higher education regardless of their financial background. The program is designed to reduce reliance on loans and to help lessen post-graduation student debt. Types of aid and award amounts - Awards are made competitively to applicants who meet the stated requirements. Some scholarships may be renewable; grants are awarded based on demonstrated need; in limited situations loans may also be offered. - Awards vary from $800 up to $12,500, depending on each scholarship’s specific criteria. - Depending on the scholarship’s terms, funds...

The Ohio High School Athletic Association, together with its six District Athletic Boards, provides more than $200,000 in scholarship funds to 200 graduating high school students through the OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. Eligibility — Scholar-Athlete Requirements Each applicant must satisfy all of the following minimum criteria: - Be a graduating senior. - Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, measured at the end of the seventh semester. - Have earned at least three varsity letters in a single OHSAA‑sanctioned sport, or at least four varsity letters combined across two or more OHSAA‑sanctioned sports....