2009-2010 LHS Scholarships – Listed alpha by deadline month

January Deadlines

Fairfield County Ohio State University Alumni Club

  • Deadline: 1/15/10
  • Amount: $600.00 minimum
  • Contact: Jean Hammer,
  • Website: ----
  • Description: The Ohio State University Alumni Scholars Program of Fairfield County will offer at least one Alumni Scholarship award to outstanding incoming OSU freshmen. It is a $600 minimum, merit-based scholarship. The standards of selection for this award are: 1. ranking in the top 10% of your high school graduating class. 2. Demonstrating involvement in school and community activities. 3. Showing a sound interest and positive attitude toward college work. Additional Information in guidance office.

James Kura Memorial Scholarship

  • Deadline: 1/16/10
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Contact: Susan Carr, Executive Director
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Accepted by an accredited 4-year school for 2010-2011. Applications are available in the guidance office.

LaSertoma Youth Service Award/Scholarship

  • Deadline: 1/31/10
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: Kay Strawn, 740-687-5488
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Award is based on student's service project they have been a part of. Applications are in the guidance office. This award is a progressive award and the student may win the International Youth Service Award.

February Deadlines

ASMC Buckeye Chapter Community Service Scholarship

  • Deadline: 2/26/10
  • Amount: $4000.00
  • Contact: Juan McGuire,
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Applicant must have 100 hours of community service over and above required for graduation, or 5 extra volunteer activities of at least 20 hours each, and be entering a field of study such as business administration, economics, public administration, accounting or finance.

Applicant must have 3 letters of recommendation from 1) local ASMC chapter president, 2) high school principal or guidance counselor, and 3) a high school teacher. Applications are available in guidance office.

Best Buy Scholarships

  • Deadline: 2/15/10
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: ----
  • Website: or
  • Description: BestBuy Scholarships reward students for all of their work inside and outside of the classroom. If you are a graduating high school senior, Best Buy would like to help you with college. Students need solid grades, are involved in volunteer community service or work experience. Visit the website to apply.

Bowling Green Freshman Scholarships

  • Deadline: 2/12/10
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: Debra McLean,
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Must be an incoming freshman to Bowling Green State University and majoring in biology. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Cargill Community Scholarship

  • Deadline: 2/15/10
  • Amount: $1000.00
  • Contact: Rebecca Oswald,
  • Website: Keyword: scholarship
  • Description: keyword: scholarship. Applications require the signature of a Cargill employee. Local Cargill business is: Cargill Ag Horizons, 309 West Main Street, Circleville, Ohio

Central Ohio Chapter of Credit Union Scholarship

  • Deadline: 2/12/10
  • Amount: $1000.00- $2500.00
  • Contact: David Kinnard,
  • Website:
  • Description: To qualify, an applicant must be at least a senior in high school and plan to participate in post-secondary studies, including professional, vocational, and academic studies not limited to colleges and universities. For further information, visit the website. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Charles Kilburger Scholarship

  • Deadline: 2/15/10
  • Amount: Partial to full tuition to OU-L.
  • Contact: Pat Fox, 740-654-6711
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Students must also complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) to be considered for the scholarship. Scholarship is only available to students planning on attending Ohio University-Lancaster for 2010-2011. Applicant must be a Fairfield County resident and have attended a Fairfield County High School ALL 4 years.

Co-Op Scholarship Program

  • Deadline: 2/15/10
  • Amount: $6,000.00
  • Contact:
  • Website:
  • Description: These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of the NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities. These schools include: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Early applications are highly encouraged. Go to the website for scholarship application.

Diabetes Scholarship

  • Deadline: 2/5/10
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact:
  • Website:
  • Description: 1. Show competent diabetes management/demonstrate exemplary adjustment to living with diabetes. 2. Demonstrate exemplary scholastic achievement. 3. Display involvement with Central Ohio Diabetes Association programs or other community or extracurricular activities that indicate an interest in helping others. 4. Will attend an accredited public or private school in the USA in the fall of 2009 as a full time student.

KFC Colonel's Scholars

  • Deadline: 2/10/10
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Contact:
  • Website:
  • Description: Scholarship is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. Online applications will be available from December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010. Students must complete their application online at

National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship

  • Deadline: 2/15/10
  • Amount: $6,000
  • Contact: Frank T. Schettino,
  • Website:
  • Description: To qualify for this scholarship, students must complete all the required admissions application material and be accepted for the 2010-2-11academic year at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions. Two of these institutions include the University of Cincinnati and the University of Toledo. Visit the website for application details.

March Deadlines

Ackers, Campbell, Herzberger, Kindler, Lehman and Taylor Scholarships

  • Deadline: March 15, 2010
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: William J. Sitterley, Trustee,
  • Website:
  • Description: Students will be chosen on the basis of financial need, ability, and future potential contributions to their community. Their goal is to help as many students as possible.

Scholarship committee requests that the application, completed in its entirety, and all supporting documentation from the school be sent in one package. The address appears on the bottom of the instruction page. Obtain the application from the website

Clark A. Devol Scholarship

  • Deadline: 3/12/10
  • Amount: $500.00
  • Contact: Jim Bowes, American Legion Post 11, (740) 654-6104
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Applicant must be a son, daughter, brother, sister or grandchild of a veteran that served in the military. Criteria for the scholarship: leadership, character, academics, community service, accomplishments, and an essay. There will be five $500 scholarships awarded annually by the American Legion Post 11 of Lancaster. Please come to the guidance office for an application.

Columbus Achievement Scholarship

  • Deadline: 3/31/10
  • Amount: up to $3,000.00
  • Contact: Shelly Moore,
  • Website:
  • Description: Must be enrolling in a bachelor's degree program within DeVry University's College of Engineering and Information Sciences. Applications and further information can be obtained by calling 614.257.4654 or email: .

Down Syndrome Scholarship Program

  • Deadline: 3/31/10
  • Amount: $1,000-$2,000
  • Contact:
  • Website:
  • Description: Applicant must be a high school graduate or a high school senior. Individuals with Down Syndrome and siblings of a person with Down Syndrome will be considered eligible. Applicant must be in pursuit of an associate, or bachelor's degree in nursing, education, social work, medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech and language pathology.

Fairfield County Farm Bureau College Scholarship

  • Deadline: 3/1/10
  • Amount: $500
  • Contact: ----
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Applicant or applicant's family must be a Farm Bureau member in good standing. Multiple $500 college scholarships will be available. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Father Casto Marrapese Scholarship Program

  • Deadline: 3/26/10
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Contact: Father William A. Metzger, 614-294-5319
  • Website:
  • Description: Provides financial assistance to students of Italian descent to pursue education in an accredited 2 or 4 year college in the United States. A minimum of 10 $1,500 scholarships will be issued. Complete application form from website. Award based on activities, grades, and essay. Specific information on activities related to their Italian heritage.

John H. McConnell Scholarship Fund

  • Deadline: 3/1/10
  • Amount: $10,000
  • Contact: Wendy Bradshaw, , (614) 246-3707
  • Website:
  • Description: Applicants must: be a high school senior demonstrating readiness to attend a 2- or 4- year college or university upon graduation; have a commitment to serve their family, school, and community; possess leadership qualities and a strong work ethic; leads by example; have a passion for improving others lives through their own means, abilities, and life; be willing to participate in a personal interview should he/she become a finalist. Applications can be downloaded from the website.

Minority Journalism Scholarship

  • Deadline: 3/31/10
  • Amount: $1,500
  • Contact: (614) 486-6677
  • Website:
  • Description: This scholarship is intended for Ohio high school seniors planning to major in print journalism at an Ohio college or university during the 2010-2011 academic year. Application can be downloaded from website and clicking on Scholarships.

Robert E. Evans Education Foundation

  • Deadline: 3/31/10
  • Amount: -----
  • Contact: Larry E. Holdren
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Awards will be made to students based upon a demonstration of financial need with preference being given to students having a higher need. Awards are for high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree in the areas of business or liberal arts. One third of the awards are given to students attending Marietta College. The second third of the awards go to Washington State Community College, Ohio Valley University and WVU-Parkersburg. The remaining third of the awards will be made to students in the area that are attending other colleges and universities. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) award program

  • Deadline: 3/5/10
  • Amount: $7,500
  • Contact: Ashley Engelman,
  • Website:
  • Description: Application and official rules are available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com.

South Central Power Scholarships

  • Deadline: 3/6/10
  • Amount: $100-$500
  • Contact: Rita Tate, (740) 653-4422
  • Website:
  • Description: Only 1 boy and 1 girl from a high school can be nominated. See your guidance counselor if interested. If there is more than one boy or girl applicant, guidance counselors will select Lancaster High School's nominee. Parents/guardians must be a member or consumer of the electric cooperative and must also live at the South Central Power account location.

April Deadlines

AAA School Safety Patrol $1000 Grant Award

  • Deadline: 4/2/10
  • Amount: $1000.00
  • Contact: Kelly Kantner,
  • Website:
  • Description: To enter, students must complete an application form, which asks for information on their academic record, safety patrol experience, school activities and references. Applications can be found online or in the guidance office. There will be ten $1,000 grants awarded. Program is limited to high school seniors who once served as a member of a AAA School Safety Patrol team.

ADK Beta Gamma Educational Scholarship

  • Deadline: April 15, 2010
  • Amount: $750.00 (2)
  • Contact: Marcia Baughman
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Two $750 educational supply scholarships offered to seniors planning to enter the profession of education. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F) Scholarship

  • Deadline: April 1, 2010
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: 614-251-4000
  • Website:
  • Description: Candidate must plan to pursue full-time, post-secondary education at one of the following institutions: Columbus State Community College, Gallaudet University, or National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology. Applications and full criteria are available in the guidance office.

Fairfield Medical Alliance Healthcare Scholarship

  • Deadline: April 1, 2010
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: 740-654-1641
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Available to any student who is a resident of Fairfield County and wishes to pursue a degree in the healthcare field. Applicant must show motivation, need, and a strong desire to succeed in attaining their goals. Awarded based on quality of applications and credentials. High school grades, test scores, and financial need will be considered. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Jarosi/Willis Memorial Cup Soccer Scholarship

  • Deadline: 4/5/10
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Contact: 614-890-1207
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Applicants must have participated in a soccer program during their junior or senior year at a club or school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a college prep curriculum and be attending a 4-year institution in the Fall of 2010. Applications available in the guidance office.

Jim White LEA Scholarship

  • Deadline: 4/28/10
  • Amount: $250.00
  • Contact: ----
  • Website: ----
  • Description: The Jim White LEA Scholarship fund was established by the Lancaster Education Executive Board for the purpose of providing financial support in the form of scholarship grants to selected graduating high school seniors who are dependent children of LEA bargaining unit members. Applications are available in the high school guidance office.

Lancaster Business & Professional Women's Club High School Scholarship

  • Deadline: 4/16/10
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Contact: Mandy Ventresca,
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Applications are available in the high school guidance office. The Lancaster Business and Professional Women's Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduate of any high school located in Fairfield County who will attend any accredited post-secondary educational institution.

Lancaster High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

  • Deadline: 4/15/10
  • Amount: $500
  • Contact:----
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Applications are available in the high school guidance office. 1. Applicants must be an LHS senior in good standing. 2. Good citizenship in promoting ideas and goals of LHS. 3. Accepted in a 4-year college/university and be enrolled in a 4 year program. 4. Activities. 5. At least a 3.0 GPA at the time of application.

LaSertoma International Scholarships

  • Deadline: 4/15/10
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Contact: Karen Mills,
  • Website: ----
  • Description: Students are chosen for scholarship based on their grades as well as their monetary need for scholarships. Applications are available in the guidance office. LaSertoma International is a community service organization that promotes youth and education through public awareness. LaSertoma is an international organization with clubs throughout the United States and Canada.

Student-View Scholarship Program

  • Deadline: 4/22/10
  • Amount: $500-$4,000
  • Contact:John Becker, President Student Insights,
  • Website:
  • Description: Long on to and complete a 20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. Scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. One $4,000 scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships. Four $500 scholarships.

Trimmer Insurance Scholarship

  • Deadline: 4/15/10
  • Amount: $750
  • Contact:Dale Dixon, 740.654.0532
  • Website:
  • Description: Applications are available in the guidance office. The Trimmer Insurance Scholarship will be given to a Lancaster or Fairfield County High School graduating senior. The successful applicant must be a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and show proof of acceptance to a 2- or 4-year college or trade school with the intention of obtaining a degree in Business or Finance.

William D. Squires Scholarships

  • Deadline: 4/5/10
  • Amount: $3,000
  • Contact:Cynthia Squires Gross,
  • Website:
  • Description: This scholarship is primarily need-based. Each applicant must have an EFC less than $8,000. The award amount is $3,000 per calendar year and is renewable up to $12,000. Ideal applicants have already been working toward a specific career goal and are highly motivated, but require financial aid to pursue their goal of a higher education. Application can be downloaded from the website.

May Deadlines

American Association of University Women

  • Deadline: May 1, 2010
  • Amount: $500.00
  • Contact: Patricia Herzog
  • Website: ----
  • Description: The Lancaster Branch of AAUW is offering a $500 scholarship to a young woman who will graduate in 2010 from any Fairfield County high school. Please come to the guidance office for an application.

June Deadlines

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship

  • Deadline: June 1, 2010
  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: Brett Holubeck
  • Website:
  • Description: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the nation's largest college fraternity, is offering multiple Balanced Man Scholarships totaling over $12,000 to outstanding freshmen males attending one of five schools in Ohio next year: The Ohio State University, Miami University, University of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, or Bowling Green State University. Scholarship amounts vary. Come to the guidance office for additional information.

Deadlines Vary

Columbus State Scholarships

  • Amount: varies
  • Contact: ----
  • Website:
  • Description: Various scholarships available based on ACT, GPA, athletics, and college major. Visit the website for qualifications and application.

Continental Building Systems Charities Fund Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,000.00
  • Contact: ----
  • Website:
  • Description: Candidate must be a graduating high school senior: Must have at least a 3.0 GPA; Must enroll in a 4-year, post-secondary educational institution.

Deputy Ethan Collins Scholarship

  • Amount: ----
  • Contact: 740-654-8451
  • Website:
  • Description: For graduates of Fairfield county high schools. The award may be made for an accredited school or Academy in preparation for a career in Law Enforcement or continuing education in Law Enforcement. The award may be used to pay tuition or for the purchase of items/uniforms needed for coursework. Applications are available in the guidance office or on the website.

Fairfield County Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount: ----
  • Contact:
  • Website:
  • Description: Scholarships vary and are based on field of study, merit, financial need and community involvement. Every scholarship is different.Fairfield County Foundation requires an application form for each scholarship that you are applying for.Check deadline dates!Applications can be downloaded from the Fairfield County Foundation website.

Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship

  • Amount: All standard expenses.
  • Contact: ----
  • Website: ----
  • Description: This scholarship is awarded to students attending The Ohio State University or the University of Notre Dame. Recipients are chosen on the basis of superior academic potential, expected contribution to the university, high character, and financial need. For additional information, contact Ohio State University at (614) 292-3135 Email: For University of Notre Dame (574) 631-6436 E-mail:

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