Scholarship Opportunities

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WILLIAM D. SQUIRES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The William D. Squires Educational Foundation is offering 15 $4000 scholarships to Ohio Seniors. Scholarships are renewable for a total of $16000. Applications will be accepted from February 15 until April 5. Eligibility is primarily based upon financial need. The EFC on your FAFSA must be less than 7000 to apply. and you must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.. Applications are available in the guidance office or you can go to www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK SCHOLARSHIP The First Commonwealth Bank is offering a total of $35000 in $1000 individual scholarships to graduating high school seniors with a 3.00 GPA or better. Applications are available in the guidance office or can be submitted online at http://www.fcbanking.com/scholarship. Deadline for application is March 1, 2019. PFLAG SCHOLARSHIP The 2019 PFLAG Scholarship application is available in the guidance office. Students must be at least 17 as of April 19, 2019. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2019 VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 649 SCHOLARSHIP The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 649 is accepting applications for scholarships for dependents (child, grandchild or great grandchild) of a veteran. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 31, 2019. THE FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO SCHOLARSHIPS The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is pleased to announce the availability of scholarship opportunities for students in Appalachian Ohio (Includes Clermont County). The AK Steel Foundation Scholarship is for students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The Ora E. Anderson Scholarship is for students pursuing studies in the natural sciences. The Ariana R. Ulloa Scholarship is for students who want to pursue a degree in international studies. The Bob Evans and Wayne F. White Legacy Scholarships are available to students who plan to pursue a college degree. Information and applications for these scholarships is available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 15, 2019. We have had several students win these scholarships. ANTHONY MUNOZ FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The Anthony Munoz Foundation Scholarship is for seniors who plan to attend one of the eligible colleges next year. Multiple $20,000 scholarships will be awarded. Eligible colleges: Art Academy of Ohio Cedarville University Central State University Christ College of Nursing Cincinnati Christian University Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Clark State Community College Mt. St. Joseph University Miami University Sinclair Community College University of Cincinnati University of Dayton Wilmington College Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University Georgetown College (KY) Northern Kentucky University Thomas More College Earlham College Hanover College Indiana University East Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is May 1, 2019. THE MERCY CLERMONT PHYSICIANS' SCHOLARSHIP The Medical Staff of Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, is proud to invite you to apply for the Mercy Clermont Physicians’ Scholarship Award. This is the 14^th year of the award which is supported by the funds of the Medical Staff of the hospital. Eligible students are those completing their senior year of high school at a school located in Adams, Brown or Clermont County, and who are preparing to graduate and attend college to pursue a career in healthcare-related fields. The Medical Staff strongly supports the community surrounding the hospital and extends this action to the youth of the community who will in the future be supporting the community. The criteria for the application are detailed on the application form. Applications must be returned by March 5^th to be considered. Applications are available in the guidance office. Goshen had three winners last year. GOSHEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The Goshen Education Foundation Scholarship is open for Goshen High School seniors. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of graduation. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline is March 1, 2019. GOSHEN PTO SCHOLARSHIP The Goshen PTO Scholarship is for Goshen High School Seniors planning to pursue a degree in college. Applicants must have completed 20 hours of community service while in high school and a member of PTO or have a parent be a member. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is April 26, 2019. ROBERT WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Robert Williams Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the Butlerville Masonic Lodge and is intended for Goshen High School Seniors planning to pursue a degree in college. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 10, 2019. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOLARSHIP The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter announces its 2019 Scholarship Program for Children and Spouses of U.S. Army Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism, Army Soldiers and Army Veterans who are currently serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism, and Family Members of AUSA Members who belong to the Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter in that priority. Also priority is given to residents of Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and Southwest Ohio. $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarship program is available to first-time freshman and returning college students. The scholarship can be used for tuition and fees, and room and board. Students can download the scholarship packet from: http://www.ausatristate.org/scholarship OR The application is available in the guidance office. Application deadline is April 1, 2019. KEMBA CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP A total of five scholarships will be awarded by Kemba Credit Union at $1,000 each for the 2019-2020 school year. Your application will automatically be forwarded to the Cincinnati Area Credit Union Outreach Alliance for an opportunity to win an additional scholarship. To qualify, you yourself must be a primary member of Kemba Credit Union(requires a $10 deposit to open an account) and at least a senior in a local high school with plans to enroll in post-high school studies. This includes vocational, professional and academic studies, which are not limited to colleges and universities. Applicants may also be anyone who is currently obtaining an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree. Please print or type your application and return to Kemba. You may submit your application one of three ways: Mail to: Kemba Scholarship Committee Kemba Credit Union, Inc. P.O. Box 14090 Cincinnati, Ohio 45250 Scan and email a signed .pdf copy to marketing@kembacu.org Drop off your signed application to your local branch All applications must be emailed, postmarked or delivered to any Kemba location no later than Friday, February 8, 2019. Applications are available in the guidance office. GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is for Goshen High School seniors who are planning on pursuing a college education. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above . Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 5, 2019 GUY & MABEL LYKINS SCHOLARSHIP The Lykins Corporation is sponsoring a $500 scholarship for high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor's degree and have maintained a 3.0 GPA on a non-weighted scale. Applicants may be called for a personal interview. They are looking for students involved in community service. Applications are available in the guidance office. Applications will be accepted beginning February 18, 2019 and must be postmarked by April 1, 2019. SOUTHERN OHIO REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP The Southern Ohio Association of Realtors (S.O.A.R.) Scholarship Award has been designated to provide assistance to graduating high school seniors from the service areas of Clermont, Brown, Warren, Eastern Hamilton and Adams counties. This award may be used for post secondary education/training in order to help give back to their communities. Applications are available in the guidance office.. Applications are due by March 1, 2019. GE RONALD REAGAN SCHOLARSHIP Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this award, applicants must:demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);be citizens of the United States of America;be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); andplan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.Semifinalists will be required to provide a recommendation from a community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must provide documentation to certify academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee. Go to https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ to apply. CORPORATE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS Seniors and Juniors: If you work for any of the following companies be sure to check out their tuition reimbursement programs. Kroger McDonalds Chipotle Taco Bell Panera United Parcel Service Starbucks Arbys BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2018 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.7 million to more than 3,400 students in North America. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. The application period for the 2019-2020 school year begins on Oct. 15, 2018 and closes Dec. 15, 2018. Click here to view the scholarship eligibility requirements and to apply now. GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. The 2019 program will accept applications from October 16, 2018 through January 4, 2019. This program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Scholarships are for $10,000 and are renewable for three more years for a total of $40,000. Go to https://www.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/ to apply. ROBERT A. CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP General Electric Credit Union is proud to offer the 22nd Annual Robert A. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be a college-bound graduating high school senior, be a primary member of GECU, participated in activities that demonstrate a spirit of volunteerism and have a strong academic record with at least a "B" average. IT ONLY TAKES A $5.00 DEPOSIT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF GECU. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is January 15, 2019. Students can also download the application at gecreditunion.org/promotions OHIO TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The Ohio Township Association began offering scholarships to high school seniors in 2005. Four $1500 scholarships in two categories are being provided this year. Students must be a U.S. citizen, reside in an Ohio township and plan on attending a 2 or 4 year Ohio college or university in 2019. Two local Government Achievement scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship through service and participation in community activities. Two Academic Achievement scholarships will be awarded to students who have a B average and at least a 22 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT. Deadline for the scholarship application is Monday, January 28, 2019. Applications are available in the guidance office. EASTERN HILLS ROD GUN AND CONSERVATION CLUB SCHOLARSHIP The Eastern Hills Rod Gun and Conservation Club is pleased to offer a $1000 (annually renewable) scholarship to a Clermont County student who is pursuing a degree in conservation, forestry, wildlife management, or animal husbandry. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is June

WILLIAM D. SQUIRES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The William D. Squires Educational Foundation is offering 15 $4000 scholarships to Ohio Seniors. Scholarships are renewable for a total of $16000. Applications will be accepted from February 15 until April 5. Eligibility is primarily based upon financial need. The EFC on your FAFSA must be less than 7000 to apply. and you must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.. Applications are available in the guidance office or you can go to www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK SCHOLARSHIP

The First Commonwealth Bank is offering a total of $35000 in $1000 individual scholarships to graduating high school seniors with a 3.00 GPA or better. Applications are available in the guidance office or can be submitted online at http://www.fcbanking.com/scholarship. Deadline for application is March 1, 2019.

PFLAG SCHOLARSHIP

The 2019 PFLAG Scholarship application is available in the guidance office. Students must be at least 17 as of April 19, 2019. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2019

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 649 SCHOLARSHIP

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 649 is accepting applications for scholarships for dependents (child, grandchild or great grandchild) of a veteran. Applications are available in the

guidance office. Deadline for application is March 31, 2019.

THE FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO SCHOLARSHIPS

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is pleased to announce the availability of scholarship opportunities for students in Appalachian Ohio (Includes Clermont County). The AK Steel Foundation Scholarship is for students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The Ora E. Anderson Scholarship is for students pursuing studies in the natural sciences. The Ariana R. Ulloa Scholarship is for students who want to pursue a degree in international studies. The Bob Evans and Wayne F. White Legacy Scholarships are available to students who plan to pursue a college degree.

Information and applications for these scholarships is available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 15, 2019. We have had several students win these scholarships.

ANTHONY MUNOZ FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Anthony Munoz Foundation Scholarship is for seniors who plan to attend one of the eligible colleges next year. Multiple $20,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Eligible colleges:

Art Academy of Ohio Cedarville University Central State University

Christ College of Nursing Cincinnati Christian University

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Clark State Community College Mt. St. Joseph University

Miami University Sinclair Community College

University of Cincinnati University of Dayton

Wilmington College Wittenberg University

Wright State University Xavier University

Georgetown College (KY) Northern Kentucky University

Thomas More College Earlham College

Hanover College Indiana University East

Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is May 1, 2019.

THE MERCY CLERMONT PHYSICIANS' SCHOLARSHIP

The Medical Staff of Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, is proud to invite you to apply for the Mercy Clermont Physicians’ Scholarship Award. This is the 14^th year of the award which is supported by

the funds of the Medical Staff of the hospital. Eligible students are those completing their senior year of high school at a school located in Adams, Brown or Clermont County, and who are preparing to

graduate and attend college to pursue a career in healthcare-related fields.

The Medical Staff strongly supports the community surrounding the hospital and extends this action to the youth of the community who will in the future be supporting the community.

The criteria for the application are detailed on the application form. Applications must be returned by March 5^th to be considered.

Applications are available in the guidance office. Goshen had three winners last year.

GOSHEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Goshen Education Foundation Scholarship is open for Goshen High School seniors. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of graduation. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline is March 1, 2019.

GOSHEN PTO SCHOLARSHIP

The Goshen PTO Scholarship is for Goshen High School Seniors planning to pursue a degree in college. Applicants must have completed 20 hours of community service while in high school and a member of PTO or have a parent be a member. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is April 26, 2019.

ROBERT WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Robert Williams Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the Butlerville Masonic Lodge and is intended for Goshen High School Seniors planning to pursue a degree in college. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 10, 2019.

ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOLARSHIP

The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter announces its 2019 Scholarship Program for Children and Spouses of U.S. Army Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism, Army Soldiers and Army Veterans who are currently serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism, and Family Members of AUSA Members who belong to the Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter in that priority. Also priority is given to residents of Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and Southwest Ohio. $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarship program is available to first-time freshman and returning college students. The scholarship can be used for tuition and fees, and room and board.

Students can download the scholarship packet from:

http://www.ausatristate.org/scholarship OR The application is available in the guidance office.

Application deadline is April 1, 2019.

KEMBA CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

A total of five scholarships will be awarded by Kemba Credit Union at $1,000 each for the 2019-2020 school year. Your application will automatically be forwarded to the Cincinnati Area Credit Union Outreach Alliance for an opportunity to win an additional scholarship.

To qualify, you yourself must be a primary member of Kemba Credit Union(requires a $10 deposit to open an account) and at least a senior in a local high school with plans to enroll in post-high school studies. This includes vocational, professional and academic studies, which are not limited to colleges and universities. Applicants may also be anyone who is currently obtaining an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree.

Please print or type your application and return to Kemba. You may submit your application one of three ways:

Mail to:
      Kemba Scholarship Committee
      Kemba Credit Union, Inc.
      P.O. Box 14090
      Cincinnati, Ohio 45250

Scan and email a signed .pdf copy to marketing@kembacu.org

Drop off your signed application to your local branch

All applications must be emailed, postmarked or delivered to any Kemba location no later than Friday, February 8, 2019.

Applications are available in the guidance office.

GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for Goshen High School seniors who are planning on pursuing a college education. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above . Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is March 5, 2019

GUY & MABEL LYKINS SCHOLARSHIP

The Lykins Corporation is sponsoring a $500 scholarship for high school seniors who will be pursuing a bachelor's degree and have maintained a 3.0 GPA on a non-weighted scale. Applicants may be called for a personal interview. They are looking for students involved in community service. Applications are available in the guidance office. Applications will be accepted beginning February 18, 2019 and must be postmarked by April 1, 2019.

SOUTHERN OHIO REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP

The Southern Ohio Association of Realtors (S.O.A.R.) Scholarship Award has been designated to provide assistance to graduating high school seniors from the service areas of Clermont, Brown, Warren, Eastern Hamilton and Adams counties. This award may be used for post secondary education/training in order to help give back to their communities. Applications are available in the guidance office.. Applications are due by March 1, 2019.

GE RONALD REAGAN SCHOLARSHIP

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);be citizens of the United States of America;be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); andplan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.Semifinalists will be required to provide a recommendation from a community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must provide documentation to certify academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee.

Go to https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ to apply.

CORPORATE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS

Seniors and Juniors: If you work for any of the following companies be sure to check out their tuition reimbursement programs.

Kroger

McDonalds

Chipotle

Taco Bell

Panera

United Parcel Service

Starbucks

Arbys

BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP

Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $35 million in scholarships to more than 33,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2018 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.7 million to more than 3,400 students in North America. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.

The application period for the 2019-2020 school year begins on Oct. 15, 2018 and closes Dec. 15, 2018. Click here to view the scholarship eligibility requirements and to apply now.

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The 2019 program will accept applications from October 16, 2018 through January 4, 2019.

This program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Scholarships are for $10,000 and are renewable for three more years for a total of $40,000.

Go to https://www.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/ to apply.

ROBERT A. CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

General Electric Credit Union is proud to offer the 22nd Annual Robert A. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be a college-bound graduating high school senior, be a primary member of GECU, participated in activities that demonstrate a spirit of volunteerism and have a strong academic record with at least a "B" average. IT ONLY TAKES A $5.00 DEPOSIT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF GECU.

Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is January 15, 2019. Students can also download the application at gecreditunion.org/promotions

OHIO TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Ohio Township Association began offering scholarships to high school seniors in 2005. Four $1500 scholarships in two categories are being provided this year. Students must be a U.S. citizen, reside in an Ohio township and plan on attending a 2 or 4 year Ohio college or university in 2019. Two local Government Achievement scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship through service and participation in community activities. Two Academic Achievement scholarships will be awarded to students who have a B average and at least a 22 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT. Deadline for the scholarship application is Monday, January 28, 2019. Applications are available in the guidance office.

EASTERN HILLS ROD GUN AND CONSERVATION CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Eastern Hills Rod Gun and Conservation Club is pleased to offer a $1000 (annually renewable) scholarship to a Clermont County student who is pursuing a degree in conservation, forestry, wildlife management, or animal husbandry. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline for application is June