April Scholarship Packet (2012-13)

Online Resources

  • Various Scholarship Opportunities can be found at .
  • NROTC Scholarship:

Specific Scholarships

  • The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter 2013 Scholarship Program: This $1,000 scholarship is for children and spouses of U.S. Army soldiers/veterans who are serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism. Family members of AUSA members who belong to the Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter also qualify for this scholarship. This scholarship program is available to seniors who will be first-time freshman students and returning college students. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, and room and board. The application can be found at: The application deadline is April 1, 2013.
  • Western Ohio Bluegrass Association Scholarship: This $250 scholarship is for seniors that have been accepted by either a 2-year or 4-year accredited institution in the state of Ohio, and plan to pursue a major or minor in Music. See Mr. Sutter for a scholarship application. The completed application must be postmarked by April 1, 2013.
  • HOPE Foundation of Darke County Scholarships: In 2012, the HOPE Foundation awarded approximately $75,000 to 61 graduates of Darke County high schools. Seniors who attend a Darke County high school or are home-schooled may submit this application. One application allows you to be considered for all categories of HOPE high school scholarships. Some scholarships, but not all, are evaluated under need-based considerations. Other considerations include grade point average, ACT score, activities and essay. The HOPE Foundation uses a reimbursement method of awarding scholarships. Potential recipients will be announced at the high school graduation or awards program. Scholarship money will be disbursed following the student’s first semester (or quarter) in college, providing the student earns at least a 2.75 grade point average in that semester. The HOPE Foundation will request the student’s first semester (or quarter) college transcript and will issue a check upon receipt of

satisfactory transcript. The application can be found at: This application must be postmarked by April 1, 2013

  • William D. Squires Scholarship: Twelve (12) scholarships will be awarded to the class of 2013. The scholarships are $3,000 per year and are renewable with a value up to $12,000. Eligibility for this scholarship is primarily need based; the estimated family contribution (EFC) on your FAFSA student aid report (SAR) must be less than 8,000 to apply. Also, applicants must be motivated with good character, and applicants must already know their career goal. A 3.20 cumulative GPA is required to apply for these scholarships. So…prior to applying for this scholarship, fill out the FAFSA. To apply for this scholarship, visit and click on SENIORS along the left side of the webpage to find the application. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2013.
  • Light Foundation Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is available to seniors that have a 2.5 Cum GPA. Applicants must be from Darke County, and after high school, applicants must attend an accredited university, college, or vocational school in order to be eligible. Scholarships are available outside the guidance office. All applications must be typed. All applications should be mailed to: 6336 Hillgrove-Southern Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331.; applications must be postmarked on or before April 5, 2013
  • Mote & Associates, Inc. Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors that are planning to pursue a college degree in engineering, surveying, architecture, or a closely related field. The application is available at The application deadline is April 5, 2013.
  • Miami Jacobs Scholarships: These scholarships are for senior students that are interested in attending Miami Jacobs starting in July 2013 to pursue an Associate’s Degree from 12-24 months in length. These scholarships are valued at $2,500-Half Tuition. If you would like to apply, see Mr. Sutter in guidance office. Applications are due by April 13, 2013.
  • Rotary Club of Greenville Scholarship Program: This $1,000 scholarship is for seniors of the graduating class of 2013. Students will be selected based on the criteria of academics, income and community service, and for these students, interviews with the scholarship committee will be Thursday, May 9th and Thursday, May 16th. Scholarship applications are posted outside the guidance office. Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2013.
  • Edison Community College-Thomas Alva Edison (TAE) Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are in either the top 15% or is one of the top ten seniors in the class. The TAE scholarship may be renewed for one more year pending successful completion of the previous year (3.0 GPA.) There are full-tuition and half-tuition opportunities available. Scholarship applications will be posted outside the guidance office. Applications must be received by Edison by April 15, 2013.
  • 2013 Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools Legislative Scholarship Program: This scholarship program encompasses more than 400 scholarships ranging in value from $2,000 to $44,000 (half-tuition), and these scholarships are designed for students that are planning to attend a career college in Ohio. To view an informational brochure and apply for these scholarships, visit The deadline to apply for these scholarships is April 15, 2013.
  • The American Legion Legacy Scholarship: Those eligible to apply for the scholarship shall be the child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States. Application can be found at Application must be post marked no later than April 15.
  • Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals Scholarships: This scholarship is for students that plan to declare a major related to environmental sciences or environmental education. Scholarship applications can be found online at The application deadline is April 15, 2013.
  • Miami University Book Scholarships: This scholarship is for seniors that have been accepted and plan to attend Miami University. Applications are posted on the guidance webpage. Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2013.
  • 2013 Ansonia Academic Booster Scholarship: This scholarship is for Ansonia students that have worked hard academically and have been active at school and within the community. Applicants must have plans to continue their education at a 2 or 4 year college in the fall of 2013. Applications can be found outside the guidance office. Applications must be turned in to Mr. Sutter by April 19, 2013.
  • BASF/CAP Science Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship (non-renewable) is for students that meet the following criteria: 1) Darke County high school senior, 2) must attend an accredited 4-year university or college, 3) have plans to study Physical Sciences (Examples are Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, or disciplines that are related to the above.), 4) demonstrate desire to complete education goals, citizenship, leadership, and participation in extra-curricular activities, and 5) must have achieved a 3.00 GPA. Scholarship applications are posted outside the guidance office. The application deadline is April 19, 2013.
  • Darke Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship: This $500 scholarship is for students who will pursue a degree in agriculture or a natural resources field at a 2 or 4 year college in the fall of 2013. This scholarship application is posted outside the guidance office. The deadline to apply is 4:00pm on April 26, 2013.
  • 2013 Ladybug Garden Club Scholarship: This $500 scholarship is for a Darke County high school graduating senior (or presently enrolled college student). Applicants must have at least a 3.00 GPA and be very involved in his/her community. The applicant does not have to have a specific major to receive this scholarship, and the applicant can be enrolled full or part time. The scholarship application is posted outside the guidance office. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2013.
  • The Loman and Olive Shiverdecker Scholarship (Greenville Elks): This $1,000 scholarship is for Darke County graduating seniors that plan to attend Edison Community College. Academic achievement, leadership, and financial need are all factors that are considered when evaluating applications. The scholarship application is posted on the Ansonia guidance webpage. Completed applications need to be turned in to the guidance office by April 29, 2013.
  • Gordon Orthodontics Scholarship Program:This $1,000 scholarship is for local students that have been or are patients of Gordon Orthodontics. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, school involvement, and community service. The student must have plans to attend an accredited college or university. Scholarship applications will be posted outside the guidance office. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2013.
  • The Ansonia High School Alumni Association Scholarships:These 9 scholarships are almost exclusively for Ansonia seniors. These scholarships will have varying criteria for qualifying applicants; read the criteria below carefully. These scholarships will be available in the guidance office. Applications must be received by the scholarship committee by May 11th; however, do NOT mail the applications before Monday, May 6, 2013.
  1. Ansonia High School Alumni Association Scholarships: Applicants must graduate from AHS in 2012-13 (not 2013-14 as indicated on the application).
  2. Ansonia High School Alumni Association Scholarships (Sponsored by Ansonia American Legion #353): Applicants must graduate from AHS in 2012-13.
  3. Ansonia High School Alumni Association Scholarship (Sponsored by VFW #4497, Ansonia, Ohio): Applicants must have good grades and be graduating from AHS-Class of 2013 (First choices will be the relationship to the members of the Ansonia VFW).
  4. Class of 1963 Ansonia High School Alumni Association Scholarships: Applicants must graduate from AHS in 2012-13 (not 2013-14 as indicated on the application).
  5. The Dorothy E. and Glenn E. Detling (Wittenberg University Scholarship): Must have plans to attend Wittenberg University and enter a legal or education profession.
  6. The Howard S. Baughman, A.H.S. ’23 Scholarship (OSU Engineering Scholarship): Must be a graduate of AHS entering or attending The Ohio State University and must be pursuing an ENGINEERING DEGREE.
  7. The Jeffrey T. Warrick, ’79 Scholarship: Applicants must graduate from AHS in 2012-13. Applicants do NOT have to pursue a major in Environmental Science.
  8. The Judge Glenn E. Detling Scholarship: Must be a graduate of AHS entering or attending The Ohio State University, in the field of agriculture, education, law, or science.
  9. Ty Wolter Foundation Scholarship: Graduate of AHS in Class of 2013 and top scholar-athlete in this class. Amount to be $1,000.
  • Aspiring Pharmacy Technician Scholarship Program: This scholarship is for a student interested in pursuing a pharmacology career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit to find eligibility information. The deadline is June 1, 2013.
  • AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship 2013: This $500 scholarship is for seniors that plan to attend college; applicants are not required to take engineering courses to be eligible. AES believes that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, AES is offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by the essays that are submitted. To apply, applicants must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words to answer the following question: Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate. Submit the completed essay via email to along with your full name as well as the name of your high school and your plans for next year. There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Deadline for entry: October 4, 2013

FAFSA, Grants, Loans, etc.

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Students should apply as soon as possible after January 1 for FAFSA. However, students are encouraged to sign up for a PIN as early as November or early December. The PIN permits students to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents, access personal records, and make binding legal obligations. Students can apply for FAFSA three different ways. For one, students can apply online at Students can also download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at (NOTE: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing). Or, students may request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665.
  • Institutional Grants: There are other grants in addition to Federal Aid. Colleges provide institutional grants to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Other institutional grants, known as merit awards or merit scholarships, are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Some merit awards are offered only to students whose families demonstrate financial need; others are awarded without regard to a family’s finances. Some grants come with special privileges or obligations. You’ll want to find out about the types of grants awarded by each college you are considering.
  • Federal Work-Study: Federal work-study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service and work related to the recipient’s course of study. Students may see if they qualify by applying through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Apply online (after January 1 as soon as possible) at
  • Loans: Loans, unlike grants or work-study, are borrowed money that must be repaid, with interest. These are real loans-just like car loans or mortgages. Students cannot have these loans canceled because they do not like the education they receive or because they are having financial difficulty. These loans are a serious obligation, so students need to think about the amount that must be repaid over the years before taking out a loan. There are several types of loans such as Federal Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans. More information regarding these loans can be found at

Tax Credits and Incentives: For more information concerning the Lifetime Learning Credit, Hope Scholarship Credit, Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA), Student Loan Interest Deduction, and using IRA withdrawals for College Costs, please visit