Scholarships Available

Scholarships Available

Scholarships Currently Available

Join Remind! - If you would like to receive text messages concerning important scholarship or college visit information from the guidance office, you can text 81010 with the message @ripp. This will put you on a text server and you will receive text messages from guidance throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to register as well.
 
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NATIONAL SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION PROGRAM-  If you wish to attend a military academy such as West Point, the Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Naval Academy, you must be sponsored by a U.S. Senator. Your senator for contact is Sherrod Brown. The application for sponsorship should be filled out in spring of your junior year but applications can be submitted as a senior. Applications can be requested at http://brown.senate.gov. You may also apply with Congressman  Steven Stivers, Senator Portman, Vice-President Harris and President Biden. Applications can be found on their websites. Information among these offices is not shared so the candidate is responsible for maintaining files at each office to which he/she makes application. Application deadline is SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. 
 
QUEST BRIDGE NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH- This is a nationally recognized nonprofit that connects high-achieving, low-income students to full four-year scholarships at the nation's best colleges. Applicants should excel academically and exhibit strong personal character (rank in the top 5-10% and have a minimum ACT of 28) and should have an annual household income of less than $65,000/year. Applications and more information can be found at http://www.questbridge.org/referApplication deadline is September 27, 2022
 
MIAMI UNIVERSITY BRIDGES PROGRAM- This program is offered to high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who have followed a college prep curriculum and demonstrate leadership/ co-curricular involvement. Completion of the overnight program results in a waiver of the $50 application fee for admission to Miami University as well as a $2,500 to full tuition, four- year renewable scholarship to Miami if they are accepted for Fall 2023. For applications and more information about the Bridges program go to http://www.muohio.edu/bridges. Deadline for application is September 26, 2022. (Students who have a family income of $35,000 or less may qualify for full tuition assistance)
 
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LENDEDU SCHOLARSHIP- LendEdu will offer 2- $1000 scholarships to current seniors and college students who submit an essay of 750 words or less answering the following question: How do you plan to manage your finances in college and after graduation to be financially prosperous as a young adult?  Application deadline is October 17, 2022. For more information and to submit the essay go to https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application  

LENDEDU SCHOLARSHIP BLOG - GIVES INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH OUT THE US

HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship opportunity is for those seniors who are also student athletes. Information regarding the application process and applications can be found at heismanscholarship.com. Deadline for application is October 18, 2022.
 
COCA COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to any current senior who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2020. Application deadline is October 31, 2022. Apply online at http://coca-colascholars.org  

OHIO EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM- This is a federally-funded, state-administered program designed to help youth who were in the US foster care system. Students may receive up to $5,000/year for qualified school related expenses. To qualify you must be a current or former foster student who: 1) was in U.S. foster care on your 18th birthday and aged out at that time or 2) Was in foster care, legal custody or guardianship to a kinship caregiver at or after age 16 or 3) Was adopted from US foster care at age 16 or older or 4) Will have your foster care case closed between the ages of 18 and 21. For more information and to apply go to www.fc2sprograms.org/ohio. Applicants must apply by the age of 25.
 
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 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY- Deadline for application with consideration for Merit-Based Scholarships and The Land Grant/ Morrill Scholarship is November 1, 2022. (This is the early consideration deadline and is recommended by OSU that you complete applications by this date for best opportunities.)
 
MORRILL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (OSU)- Applicants should be academically exceptional high school seniors who will contribute to campus diversity and actively engage as advocates and champions of diversity, inclusion and academic excellence on campus. To apply, indicate your interest in the MSP on the OSU application for admission and complete the MSP essay. Be sure to include leadership and diversity involvement on the Activity List. Deadline for application for this and any other university merit-based scholarships is November 1, 2022. This is a hard deadline so there is no flexibility to this.
 
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS -  These awards were created to recognize students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications can be completed online at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit by November 4, 2022, then submitted to your school principal.
 
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS- The Elks National Foundation is offering the 2022 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest. This scholarship is both a local and a national scholarship meaning that applicants compete locally through the local Elks Lodge and then nationally. The applications can be found online at http://enf.elks.org/mvs. Application deadline is
November 15, 2022. Applications will require the local post number which is Jackson #466.

Dr. James H. and Nellie Rowley Jewell Cutler Scholar Award at Ohio University- This is a full scholarship, renewable annually, available to students from Meigs and Vinton Counties. The recipient receives a full academic scholarship per year, as well as $3,000 each year to support a series of four individually- designed extracurricular experiences: an outdoor leadership experience (summer before beginning at OU), public service internship, professional internship, and work or study abroad experience. The Jewell Cutler Scholar Award is part of the Cutler Scholars Program. All seniors from Vinton County High School are eligible to apply.  Applicants are selected based on the following criteria: intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, leadership and character. There is no GPA or ACT criteria (successful applicants have historically possessed a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or greater). Students can access the Cutler Scholars instructions for application and FAQs online at http://cutlerscholars.org/become-a-cutler-scholarbut should use the Common Application (to be considered please indicate that it is your intention to apply for the Cutler Scholars Program) to apply and submit the required components. The application requires an activity list or a resume, one letter of recommendation, and a response to the Cutler Scholars short answer question in the writing supplement section of the Common Application. You are also required to respond to either the Common App essay prompts or the Ohio University optional essay. We also request a counselor's evaluation of applicants' academic achievement and involvement as compared to other students at VCHS. Application deadline is November 15, 2022 . 
All items-including completed application forms, high school transcript, and any applicable test scores must be received by that date.
 
The Cutler Scholars Program also has Discipline Awards so visit the website to see a list of eligible academic disciplines. 

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.75 or higher. You must also have a 24 or better on the ACT or a 1150 or higher on the SAT. You must be enrolling at an eligible four year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation and must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of each academic year of college. You must have a completed FAFSA with an EFC of less than $6,500. Application deadline is December 1, 2022 and can be completed at haganscholarships.org/application/
 
10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is available to anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who is enrolled in school by September 2023. Applications can be found at Application deadline is November 15, 2022.

OEA Members- If your parent is a member of the Ohio Education Association, you can get an associate degree for free through an online program. The program is through an accredited university and is completely online. If you would like more information on this, go to the OEA website at https://freecollege.ohea.org/

Union Plus Education Benefits- Check out the link https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/free-college for information about free online associate degree programs offered by many unions including AFSCME. The classes are online and free to member's families. The classes are through Eastern Gateway Community College who is partnered with Kent State University. 

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to juniors/seniors who have financial need and who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Must be graduating this year and be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree.  Students can apply online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/. Deadline for application is March 15, 2023   . There is a counselor portion that must be completed online so if you apply, be sure to let guidance know to watch for the email.
 
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP- This is a full tuition and fees scholarship that will be awarded to a top scholar from each of Ohio's 88 counties. To be eligible for this scholarship you must apply to the university by December 1, 2022.
 
CINCINNATUS Scholarship Program- If you are interested in attending University of Cincinnati, their scholarship program Cincinnatus XXI has a deadline quickly approaching. In order to be eligible for their scholarship program you must have applied for admission to the university by DECEMBER 1ST.  For an application to be considered complete, it must have the application, transcript and test scores (they have to be sent directly from ACT or SAT). 
 
DISTRICT COUNSELOR'S SCHOLARSHIP (URG)- This scholarship is for full tuition for four years at the University of Rio Grande. Applicants must attend a high school in the four county service district of Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, and Vinton (including Buckeye Hills). A minimum GPA of 3.2 and a minimum ACT score of 21 is required of applicants. Please submit applications and all required documents to guidance prior to December 1, 2022 so that she can have them to Michelle Kennedy at URG by the December 1 deadline. Applications can be found on this site or in the guidance office. You may also complete the application online. 

SOUTHEAST REGION EDUCATION BOOK GRANT- This scholarship is available to a graduating senior currently enrolled in a school district in the Southeast Region of the Ohio School Boards Association and plan to major in education or work with children. Must attend an accredited college or university, career-technical school or technical college in the state of Ohio. Applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and proof of ACT/SAT scores. Application can be downloaded at www.ohioschoolboards.org . Click on "Information Center"; click on "OSBA Regions"; click on "Southeast Region"; under File Attachments, click on "Southeast Region Book Grant Application".Application deadline is December 1, 2022.

GE REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship program will award 20 college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships. Applications will be accepted online on The Ronald Reagan Presidential website. Apply at reaganfoundation.org/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/or facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships. Deadline for application is January 5, 2023.

JAKE BAPST SCHOLARSHIP (URG)- This scholarship is for full tuition for two years at the University of Rio Grande. Applicants must attend high school in the four county service district of Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, and Vinton (including Buckeye Hills). One student will be chosen from each high school. Applications can be returned to Mrs. Rippeth who will then forward them on to URG. Application deadline to URG is January 13, 2023. Applications can be found on this site or in the guidance office.

REDSTORM SCHOLARSHIP- There are more than 300 scholarships available. These are renewable and vary in amounts awarded. To apply complete the online application on the University of Rio Grande Financial Aid page. It is a short form with no essay requirement. The online form is located here rioedu.wufoo.com/forms/redstorm-scholarship-online-form/ Application deadline is January 15, 2023.
 
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY- In order to be eligible for the top scholarships at Bowling Green, they must have received your admissions application by December 1, 2022.  In order to be eligible for any freshmen scholarship consideration, applications must be received no later than January 15, 2023. Applying after that date will not result in non-admission but will make you ineligible for scholarship consideration by Bowling Green. https://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid.html 

OHIO JCI SENATE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION- This scholarship is based on three categories. Category 1 is academic based. Category 2 is need based. Category 3 is vocational based.  Applications have been sent to student email accounts. The application is also posted on this site. Application deadline is January 13, 2023.
 
Bezos Scholars Program- This scholarship opportunity is for current juniors. It is a year long leadership development program that aims to amplify youth voice and action. The scholarship program provides an opportunities to travel free of charge within and outside of the US. For more information on this program go to www.bezosscholars.org/lead. Application deadline is January 12, 2023.

OHIO WAR ORPHAN AND SEVERELY DISABLED VETERANS’ CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to a student who is an Ohio resident and enrolled full-time as an undergraduate and pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree at an eligible Ohio college or university. Applicants must be between 16 and 24. Applicants must be the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. Students who receive the scholarship will get 100% of tuition and general fees awarded if they attend an Ohio public institution. Students must apply by May 15, 2023 to be considered. Applications and more information can be found on the website at ohiohighered.org/ohio-war-orphans
 
NEALP (NURSE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE LOAN PROGRAM)- This program provides financial assistance to Ohio students enrolled for at least half-time study in an approved Ohio nurse education program. This is a loan but after 5 years of employment as a nurse in Ohio, the loan is forgiven. You must be pursuing an RN or higher to qualify. For more information and to apply go to the Ohiohighered.org website. Application window is January 1 to July 15th of each calendar year.

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AFROTC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- This scholarship is available to seniors who have interest in the ROTC officer training program at a university. Applicants need to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an ACT minimum of 26 (SAT 1180). Application deadline is January 12, 2023. Apply online at afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/application

ENGINEERS FOUNDATION OF OHIO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP-   Applicants must be a graduating high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA.Applicants must also have a minimum ACT scores of a 29 in Math and a 25 in English or minimum SAT scores of a 600 in Math  and a 500 in Reading or Composition. Applications can be found on this site under forms or outside of the guidance office. You can also find more information and apply at ohioengineer.com/index.php/Students-Educators/Scholarships Application deadline is January 15, 2023.

LAND GRANT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR OHIO RESIDENTS (OSU)-This scholarship is awarded to at least two student from each of Ohio's 88 counties. Those selected demonstrate both academic merit and financial need. This is a full-tuition scholarship. Ohio residents who apply to the university by November 1, 2022 and file the FAFSA by November 1, 2022  will automatically be considered. 

PAVE ESSAY CONTEST SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to Juniors and Seniors from Athens and Vinton Counties. Information on the scholarship can be found in student email accounts. Application deadline is January 31, 2023.

OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES (OAPSE/AFSCME) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION PROGRAM-  This scholarship is available to any graduating senior whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing of OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO and who intends to enroll in a full-time degree program in any 2 or 4 year accredited university, college, business, or technical school. Applications are available on this page, outside of guidance or at https://oapse.org/scholarships/. Application deadline is March 1, 2023. 

ROVE PEST CONTROL SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current seniors who will be attending college in the Fall 2019 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications can be found at http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-scholarship/  Deadline for application is December 31, 2022.

SOUTH CENTRAL POWER COMPANY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS- These scholarships are available to high school seniors and are given to four different groups of students: Academic Excellence, Leadership Scholarship, Community Scholarship and Career-Technical Scholarship. For more information about these scholarships visit https://www.southcentralpower.com/south-central-power-company-foundation/scholarships/ Scholarship application deadline is February 1, 2023.

WELLER SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to any senior at VCHS who will be attending ANY college or to a current student at the University of Rio Grande who is a graduate of VCHS. Applications are available at http://www.wellerscholarship.org/  Application deadline is April 30, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.

HOCKING COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS- Applicants must be a graduating senior, have completed at least 5 years in Hocking County 4-H and be a current 4-H member. Applications can be found on this website under forms. Application deadline is February 24, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.

SHRIVER'S PHARMACIES SCHOLARSHIP/ COLER HEALTHCARE- These scholarships are available to VCHS seniors who will be pursuing a degree in Pharmacy or for students pursuing degrees in the medical field. Applications are available on this site under guidance or outside of the guidance office. Application deadline to Mr. Coler is by April 15th. Please submit all applications to the address on the application. If you cannot mail it yourself for any reason, please submit to me by April 9th to allow for mailing time.

VICKIE D. WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is available to VCHS seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who have been accepted into a 2 or 4- year college or technical school. Applicants must also demonstrate need. Applications can be found on this site or in guidance. Applications should be returned to guidance via email by February 3, 2023 .

JESSE D. PATTERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to a senior student at VCHS who has had the traumatic event of losing a parent however if no student qualifies with this, the scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving student who applies. Applications have been emailed to senior school email accounts but are also available in the guidance office or on this site. Application deadline is February 3, 2023. 

HARRY B. CREWSON FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP (OU)- This scholarship is available to those seniors who are members of the Ohio University Credit Union whose parents are members. You must be attending OU as a first-year student and demonstrate excellence in community activities and/or talent areas in addition to academic achievement in high school. Applications can be found on this website or outside of guidance office.   Application deadline is March 1, 2023

HOMELAND CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP- Applicants must be a member or a dependent of a member of the credit union, a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5, and plan to enter college as a full-time student at a two or four year college or university. Applications can be found online at https://homelandcu.com/about-us/scholarships.  Application deadline is February 23, 2023 and should be submitted online.
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DELTA LODGE 207 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIP- These scholarships are available to current seniors at VCHS who will be attending a 2-4 year university or approved adult education program in the Fall. Applications can be found on our website or in the guidance office. Applications should be returned to guidance. Application due date is February 3, 2023.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SERENO CHAPTER 128 SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to any VCHS senior who will be attending a 2 or 4 year university or approved adult education program in the Fall of 2021. Applications can be found on this site or outside of guidance. Completed applications should be returned to guidance. Application deadline is February 3, 2023.

OHIO OIL AND GAS ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM/FOUNDATION- Applicants must have a career goal in the crude oil and natural gas industry, be an Ohio resident and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Applications can be found at www.oogeep.org or on this website.  Application deadline is March 1, 2023.

IBI GROUP SCHOLARSHIP FUND- This scholarship is available to any senior in Vinton County who has a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants should have participated in CP courses throughout high school. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in 2022. Applications were sent to you school email account and are also available on this site. Application deadline is March 3, 2023.

OACAC CHARLES L. WARREN MEMORIAL HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to seniors of OACAC member high schools. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a CP curriculum and be attending an Ohio college or university in the fall of 2020. Applicants need to demonstrate and show a continued commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity. For more information and to apply go to https://oacac.org/student-scholarship. Application deadline is  January 27, 2023. 

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) offers scholarship opportunities for students in Appalachian Ohio. These scholarships are donor-established, but are managed by this foundation. There is a common application for all of the scholarships that they offer. Some of the ones that apply to our students include the AK Steel Foundation Student Scholarstic Award for Science, Technology, Math and Engineering, The Ora E. Anderson Scholarship, The Ariana R. Ulloa Scholarship, The Bob Evans and Wayne F. White Legacy Scholarship, and the Bellisio Foods Scholarship.  If you would like more information on these scholarships, as well as the application, go to  .www.AppalachianOhio.org.  Applications are also available on this site or in the guidance office. Application deadline is March 15, 2023.

DAVID V. STIVISON APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOLARSHIP FUND- This scholarship is sponsored by the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development. Applicants must be a resident of the 30 county COAD service area for at least one year prior to the application deadline, reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, have obtained or will obtain a high school diploma or GED, and show proof of acceptance into an accredited 2 or 4-year institution of higher education. Applications and the deadline can be found at www.coadinc.org/scholarships. Copies can also be picked up in guidance. Application deadline is May 1, 2023.
One recipient from each county within the service area will be selected, so someone from Vinton County will  receive this if they apply.

OHIO STATE AERIE SCHOLARSHIP (EAGLES)- This scholarship is available to current VCHS seniors who will be attending a college/university/career-technical school. Applicants must have a parent/guardian who is a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. A grandparent will be considered if the student has resided with them for 3 or more years and is a member of the Eagles. Applications are available at https:www.ohiostatefoe.com. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

JACKSON-VINTON FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP- Available to seniors to help with college incurred expenses such as books or tuition. For information and to complete the application check your school email account. The application was included in an email sent on January 25, 2023. Application deadline is March 31, 2023 and can only be completed online. 

BUCKEYE RURAL CHILDREN OF MEMBER'S SCHOLARSHIPS-  Applicants for these scholarships must be graduating seniors who will be attending a college or adult vocational school in the fall. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must be the child or legal ward of a permanent residential electric cooperative member receiving service for the duration of the 2021-22 school year. Applications are available at https://buckeyerec.coop/index.php/scholarships/   or on this site. They have also been emailed to your student account.  Application deadline is February 18, 2023.
 
THE DAVID GREGORY GILL SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to any senior at VCHS who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and will be majoring in EDUCATION. Applications can be found on this site or in the guidance office. Application deadline will be announced and should be returned to guidance via the common application google form due on February 24, 2023.

PAUL HOGAN CHARITABLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current seniors who are attending VCHS or are VC students at Buckeye Hills Career Center and will be attending a college, university, or accredited trade school program in the Fall. Application deadline is April 30, 2023. Applications should be mailed to the address listed on the application form. Applications can be found in Guidance or on this site.

The Harold V. Felton and Ferne R. Felton Scholarship- There are two scholarships that will be awarded. One will be for a graduate who will major in the field of Elementary Education. The other award will be for a graduate who will major in  the field of Secondary Education (7-12). You must be a current senior who is attending VCHS  and must have attended for at least two or more years. You also must be attending a college or university within the state of Ohio. Application deadline will be announced and should be returned to the address listed on the application. You can pick up the application information outside of Guidance or find it on this site. Application deadline is April 15, 2023.

PAR MAR STORES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- This scholarship is available to any senior who resides in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, or Kentucky. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic record, community involvement, school activities, honors, work experience, statement of career goals and financial need. Applications can be found at www.parmarstores.com. Application deadline is April 30, 2023 by 4:00p.m.

OUCU HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to incoming first-year students attending an institution of higher education other than Ohio University, who have demonstrated excellence in community activities and/or talent areas in addition to academic achievements. You must be a member of the OUCU Financial (Credit Union) or be a child of a member. Applications can be found at www.oucu.org, in your school email account, on this site or outside of the guidance office. Application deadline is April 1, 2023.

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP-  This scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in Welding, Welding Technology, and Welding Engineering. There are scholarships available through the Columbus Section of the AWS and the AWS District 7 (regional). Applications can be completed at https://scholarship.aws.org Application deadline is March 1, 2023.

UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE SCHOLARSHIPS  - Please go to   https://www.rio.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ 

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS- These scholarships are for seniors who will be pursuing careers in Welding, Welding Technology, or Welding Engineering. Applications are available online at https://scholarship.aws.org. Application deadline is  March 1, 2023. 

EAGLES LADIES AUXILIARY #2279 SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of VCHS who have a mother, grandmother, aunt, or sister who is a member in good standing of the Eagles Auxiliary #2279. Applications can be obtained from this site or outside of the guidance. Applications should be mailed to the address on the application by that date by April 10th, 2023.

THE CRUSADERS OF CODY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to any senior who has been impacted by addiction in some way. This scholarship can be used for college/university or an adult education program. Applications are available on this site or outside of the guidance office. Application deadline is April 7, 2023 and should be returned to Mrs. Rippeth.

CLAYTON MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - This scholarship is available to current VCHS seniors who would have attended Wilton Elementary (Wilkesville residents only). Application deadline is February 4, 2022 and are available on thus site or in the guidance office. Complete applications should be returned to guidance.

SCHOOLQUEST SCHOLARSHIP FINDER- THIS WEBSITE IS FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO SCHOOLQUEST.ORG. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SITE, CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY AT SCHOOLQUEST@MilitaryChild.org
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HOCKING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS - If you would like to be considered for scholarships to Hocking College, you must submit the scholarship application by February 15, 2023  for the 2023-24 Academic year. This application is available on Hocking's website at https://www.hocking.edu/paying-for-college   

VFW AUXILIARY POST 5299 SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current seniors at VCHS. Preference will be given to those applicants who have family with affiliations to the VFW, although it is not a requirement for application. Applications can be found on this site or in guidance. Completed applications should be returned to guidance. Deadline is March 31, 2023.

VFW POST 5299 SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is available to current seniors at VCHS who will be attending college or a trade school in the fall. Preference will be given to applicants who have family with VFW affiliations, although it is not a requirement for application. Applications are available on this site or in guidance and should be returned to guidance. Deadline is March 31, 2023 .

STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- This scholarship program is available to current high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year, community college or career-technical school. There is no minimum ACT score. Apply online at
www.student-view.com  Application deadline is April 23,2023

FISCHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current VCHS seniors with proven academic ability in a content area. Emphasis will be placed on academic ability, moral character, and financial need. Preference will be given to those students who reside in Zaleski. Application deadline will be announced. Applications can be found on this site or in guidance. Applications will be due on  March 31, 2023 .


NELLE L. FISCHER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current VCHS seniors who have a proven music ability in piano, voice or a musical instrument in orchestra or band. Preference will be given to those seniors who reside in Zaleski. Applications are available on this site or in guidance. Application deadline will be March 31, 2023 . 

MCARTHUR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is for any senior who attends VCHS or Buckeye Hills. The scholarship application has been emailed to your school email address and also posted on this site. I will have paper copies available outside my office. Application deadline is April 7, 2023 and should be mailed to the address on the application.

OCTA GILLOGLY SCHOLARSHIP- This applicant must be a current high school senior and be a descendant of an Albany High School alumna or alumnus (this would be your grandparent or great grandparent in most cases). Application deadline is April 1, 2022. Applications were sent to student email accounts and is also available on this page as a downloadable document. 

LORETTA FARIS MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP-  This scholarship is available to any VCHS senior who plans to pursue a career in nursing. Applications have been sent to senior email accounts or are available in the guidance office and on this site. Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Rippeth by the morning of April 30, 2022 .


CHRIS TROUSDALE DREAM AWARDS- This is a scholarship available to juniors or seniors who need funding for out-of-town travel and accommodations related to auditions, tryouts or visits to an arts school or summer music or theater program. Applications can be found at bit.ly/ChrisTrousdaleAwards or by scanning the QR code on Mrs. RIppeth's door. Application deadline is April 1, 2022.

MARY T. PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to any high school senior who attended the Head Start program and resides in Ohio. Applications are online at bit.ly/MaryTPatterson or you can scan the QR code on Mrs. Rippeth's door. Application deadline is April 28, 2022.

PIXELPLEX BI ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available is going to be enrolled in a college or university and will be studying the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, economics or business. Application is online at bit.ly/PixelPlexStem or you can scan the QR code on the flyer on Mrs. RIppeth's door. Application deadline is June 5, 2022.

PB&J SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to all college-bound seniors at VCHS who will be attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in the fall of 2022. Applicants should have experienced challenges in their life and have a drive to succeed. To apply go to bit.ly/pbjscholarship2022 . Application deadline is May 31, 2022.

VIKING REDZONE SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is available to a graduating senior of VCHS who has a played Football, was a cheerleader or in the marching band. The scholarship application is available on this site or in guidance and should be emailed to David Herrold. Application deadline is March 25, 2022. 

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THE MICHELLE DUTCHER MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY THE HAMDEN FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION- This scholarship is available to VCHS seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and live in the townships of CLINTON, VINTON, and WASHINGTON(fire coverage area of the department). Applications can be found on this site or in the guidance office. This will be awarded to a firefighter this year.

OHIO-MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CAREER COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS LEADS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-  These scholarships are available to Ohio and Michigan seniors. Information about the scholarship program and the application can be found at www.omaccs.org . Application deadline is April 27, 2022.

ATOMIC CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to current high school seniors who have an account with the credit union no later than December 31st, 2021. Students must also have plans to attend an accredited school of higher education during the summer or fall of 2020. All applications along with supporting documents, are due by 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2022. They should be turned in to your local branch or email them to ldenney@atomiccu.com. You can apply by going to https://www.2mycu.com/Resources/Tools-Info/2019-Scholarship-Application. 

COMMON APPLICATION FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS-  This application is used to apply for many local scholarships. The following scholarships are available for selection on this form: VLTA, John Palmer Memorial, The Carey G. and Mildred R. Strausbaugh , Chris Nelson Memorial,  Danielle Brooks, Zaleski Elementary, Donnie Burns, Vinton County Education Foundation, Brian Molihan, Harold Shively, Allensville Alumni Association, Lorenzo Lee Saylor,  and the Keith Palmer Memorial. Applications were sent to senior school email accounts on March 24, 2022. Completed applications should be completed via the google form. Deadline is April 22, 2022.

VINTON COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is available to Vinton County residents who have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in high school. Students should demonstrate an agricultural background and/or involvement in 4-H. Consideration will be given toward the participation of the student in civic and co-curricular activities. Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing a degrees in Math, Technology, Agriculture, or Environmental Science. Applications can be found on this site or in guidance. Application deadline will be announced and should be returned to guidance, or the address listed on the application. Applications are due to Ms. Snider by April 29,2022.

CARY AND JODI GLAY SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is available to a senior graduating from VCHS who has a minimum GPA of 3.0, has been accepted into a 2- or 4- year college or technical school. Applicants should be involved in extra-curricular activities and/or work part-time. This is a $1000 scholarship that will be renewable for the time you are pursuing your degree and meet the requirements for renewal. Applications have been sent to your email accounts, are on this site and are outside of the guidance office. Completed applications are to be returned to Mrs. Rippeth by April 29, 2022. 


HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- This scholarship program is for those seniors who will be enrolled in a 2 year or less career or tecnical degree/certificate program in Fall and who demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant eligible. Applications can be completed online at https://application.horatioalger.org
Application opens in May 2022
  
CARING.COM SCHOLARSHIPS- If you are a student is is a caregiver to someone in your home, there are scholarships available through the organization Caring.com. If you would like more information about these scholarships, please visit the following websites for details on application deadlines and requirements:  https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers and https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship
 
 Fast Web Scholarships - Check for additional scholarships at https://www.fastweb.com/



 
POST SECONDARY NELLE FISCHER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AND THE POST SECONDARY FISCHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW POSTED AND AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS June 6, 2022  APPLICANTS NEED A 3.3
MINIMUM GPA WITH A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY.  Please email me the application and a grade report that has a cumulative gpa. Recommendation letters will not be needed this year. 
 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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