Alliance High School

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MADISON TRUST COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP INFO: Click here for info on Financial Aid, Scholarships, and more.

CANTON STUDENT LOAN FOUNDATION: The Canton Student Loan Foundation provides low interest student loans to Stark County graduates who have and maintain at least a 2.00 GPA and who are pursuing post high school education or training on a full-time basis. Qualified applicants can borrow each academic year up to a total maximum loan of $16,000. Click here for the application.

SCHOLARSHIPS 360: Various scholarships to look for! Click here for the website.

UNIGO SCHOLARSHIPS: Various scholarships to look for! Click here for the link. 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIPS: Various info about scholarships. Click here for the link.

ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS: Various info about scholarships. Click here for the link.

GOING MERRY SCHOLARSHIPS: Various info about scholarships. Click here for the link.

BEST COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP: Bestcolleges.com has curated a financial aid guide filled with scholarships for students of color. Click here for the website to look through scholarships. Deadlines vary by scholarship.

NOVORESUME SCHOLARSHIP TIPS: Scholarship guide, tips, and resources. Click here for the website.

LENDEDU SCHOLARSHIPS: Various scholarships to look for! Click here for the link

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: This organization is a scholarship management service and a scholarship database for students. Their database is used to find scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use. Click here to look for scholarships

DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH: Discover's college scholarship search tool gives students fast access to over 3 million scholarships. With this tool, students can customize their scholarship search to meet their unique needs. Discover can even e-mail the student a list of the scholarships to select so they can apply when they are ready. Click here to access the website.

OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarships: Several scholarship programs are available for AFSCME members and their children. Click here for the website to access other scholarships. DEADLINE: Varies per scholarship

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for any young lady who is involved in school and/or community activities, has outstanding in academics, leadership, athletics, or the arts.  Click here for the link to the application.

OHIO UNIVERSITY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is available through Ohio University for any student interested in chemical engineering who is an Alliance High School graduate. Requirements include admission to Ohio University and acceptance into the Engineering college. Click here for the website to access the website. Next, on that page, click on the “search for scholarship” link. Then, on that page, type in “Iden” and the scholarship will appear.

MENSA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Based on essay contest. Entry form can be found on: Click here for website. Once on the webpage, Click on "Scholarship Application" link on left side of page. Then click "Determine Eligibility and begin process..." Enter zip code which connects to link for our area. DEADLINE: Depends on which scholarships the student is applying for, please check each scholarship and deadline

THE BEAUTY + WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP: This $1,000 scholarship is to support the health of college women. Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior, current college undergraduate, or current graduate student at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical school in the United States, must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, and must identify as female. All majors and GPAs are welcome to apply! Click here for the application. The scholarship will be given out quarterly. Deadlines are January 1, March 31, June 30, and September 30 every year.

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIPS: These national and state scholarships are based on students pursuing a bachelor's degree, who have at least a 2.0 GPA and who need financial assistance for college. Click here for link. 

CARING.COM SCHOLARSHIP: As the population of older adults continues to grow and life spans lengthen, more and more young people are taking on the role of caregiver for older loved ones. While the exact number of young people taking on this responsibility is not well understood, it’s estimated to be well over 1 million.On top of their demanding caregiving duties, many of these young people are simultaneously pursuing high school, college or graduate-level education. Scholarships for student-caregivers help ease the financial burden faced by these extremely hardworking students. Click here for multiple scholarships. DEADLINE: Depends on which scholarship you are applying for.

COLLEGE BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS: This program was created to help students earn the chance at a scholarship. The program is currently open to class of 2021 students in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, regardless of citizenship status. U.S. citizens and residents attending Department of Defense Education Activity schools abroad may also participate. At least half of all scholarships are designated for students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.Click here for the application website.

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is looking for applicants for their College Scholarship. Requirements include Exceptional academic ability and achievement: Strong academic record, academic awards and honors, and substantive assessments by educators providing confidential recommendations. In addition to GPA and college entrance exam scores, we consider participation in available advanced courses, commitment to learning, and intellectual curiosity; Unmet financial need: Demonstrate unmet financial need/will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000; Persistence: Determination and perseverance in the face of challenges, ability to set and remain focused on goals and to put in the effort needed to meet those goals in the face of obstacles; Leadership: Ability to organize and positively influence others in and out of school (family, religious community, sports, arts, etc.); Service to Others: Purposeful and meaningful commitment to others which may be evidenced by participation in volunteer/community service activities. Click here for application website for the application. DEADLINE: Varies by scholarship

BOLD.ORG SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships for Black and African American students. Click here for the application website. DEADLINE: Varies by scholarship.

WILL DENT MINORITY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: The Will Dent Minority Business Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors in Stark County or current college students that are looking to pursue a business major with an accumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm.

THROCKMORTON SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for students who met these specific requirements: Student must be African American or Native American and must reside within the Northeast Ohio or Western Pennsylvania geographic region, have a copy of birth certificate, attend an educational facility that must be in Northeastern Ohio or Western Pennsylvania, have a copy of current High School/College grades and GPA, have a current financial needs form from the school that documents grants, scholarships and loans being presently received, have a current bill from the school for the next semester/quarter, have a copy of the courses being taken for the next semester/quarter, write a one or more short paragraphs that should state why you should be considered, your future goals, college major/minor, needs, extracurricular activities at school or in the community, and send in final high school transcript (if applying during senior year of high school). DEADLINE: October 15 for fall semester and February 28 for spring semester. Click here for the scholarship info. Click here for the scholarship checklist.

VFW’S VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 80,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, “Why Is The Veteran Important?”The 2022-2023 Theme “Why Is The Veteran Important?”Click here for the application. DEADLINE: October 31, 2024

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS: The National FFA Organization provides scholarships designed to fit the diversity of our applicants. Scholarships sponsored by businesses and individuals, through the National FFA Foundation, are awarded to support a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: November 11,2024

ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP - Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Scholarships range from $1,000-$12,500 per year.Click here for the application link. DEADLINE: November 12, 2024

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU LIFE LESSONS SCHOLARSHIP: BBB Life Lessons is a theme-based essay contest that challenges students to reflect on living a life of integrity and ethics. The essays are submitted online and reviewed by a panel of judges. The top six essays are then awarded scholarships ranging from $500 -$2,500. This theme-based essay contest challenges students to reflect on living a life of integrity and ethics. We would like to invite  high school seniors to participate in the 2023 contest themed “HONESTY”. Guidelines for the contest include that this scholarship is available to any high school senior located within the Canton Regional & Greater West Virginia BBB’s 64 county service areas, no minimum GPA required, and scholarship funds must be used to attend a career/technical, college, university or trade school after high school graduation. Essays will primarily be judged on their content and best overall use of the contest theme to describe a life lesson. Click here for the application link. DEADLINE: December 1, 2024

THE HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Other requirements include must be a U.S. Citizen or have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average, must enroll in an eligible four-year not-for-profit College or University the first semester following high school graduation, must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program, recipients must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Employment must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time during the summer and/or part-time work, applicants selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible, and must not have a felony conviction. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: December 1, 2024

DIRK DERRICK CAR & TRUCK ACCIDENT INJURY SCHOLARSHIP: The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an auto accident has had on their life as well as their journey to overcome those challenges. Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship.There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: December 15, 2024

BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for high school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam can apply to receive $1,000 to $50,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year! Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Click here for the application. DEADLINE: December 15, 2024

TOP NUTRITION COACHING FIRST-GEN FUTURES QUARTERLY SCHOLARSHIP-The Top Nutrition Coaching First-Gen Futures Quarterly Scholarship is worth $1000 for first generation college students (meaning neither of their parents have obtained a four-year college degree). All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Click here to apply. DEADLINE: December 1, March 1, June 1, September 1.

BROOKS LAW GROUP SCHOLARSHIP: The Brooks Law Group provides a $ 1,000 car accident injury scholarship to any high school senior or current undergraduate student, in the U.S. college or university, which will be beneficiary for students. Click here for the application link. DEADLINE: December 31, 2024

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute and GE seeks to award a $10,000 per year scholarship that is renewable for up to 3 additional years totally $40,000. This scholarship is available to high school seniors who demonstrate a strong sense of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: January 3, 2025

SUPERMONEY SCHOLARSHIP: SuperMoney is excited to announce that we are offering a scholarship to eligible student who are enrolled full-time in high school as a senior or at least part-time in college, graduate, professional, trade school, or coding bootcamp, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, be a permanent resident or a U.S. citizen, upload an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification document, and must provide your written essay. Click here for the application website. DEADLINE: January 8, 2025

THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating, minority high school senior, be a United States citizen, present evidence of financial need, demonstrate a record of academic excellence, demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service, submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year, plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university, have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college. Click here for the application link. DEADLINE: January 9, 2025

ENGINEERS FOUNDATION OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIP: These scholarships are administered by the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO), a non-profit educational foundation dedicated to the advancement of engineering education in cooperation with the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Requirements include 3.0 minimum grade point average (A=4), minimum SAT (Math=600, Reading or Composition=500) or ACT (Math=29, English=25), be a citizen of the U.S. & permanent resident of Ohio, and be a graduating high school senior. Click here for the application link. DEADLINE: January 15, 2025

ATHENA/WOMAN OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 scholarship to a deserving female high school senior who has demonstrated community involvement, academic achievement, and leadership. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be accepted at a recognized institution of learning offering a post-high school curriculum. Essay required as well as a transcript, and three letters of recommendations.Click here for the application. DEADLINE to Alliance Chamber of Commerce Office: January 31, 2025

THE DREAM U.S. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP-TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship is for undocumented students (or Dreamers) who live in 20 targeted, locked out states where they cannot access in-state tuition. The Opportunity Scholarship provides up to $80,000 to cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals for a bachelor’s degree at one of our 5 Partner Colleges in another state. Click here for the website. DEADLINE: January 31, 2025

ADHDADVISOR.ORG’S QUARTERLY MENTAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN- The ADHDAdvisor.org's Quarterly Mental Health Scholarship for Women is a scholarship worth $500 for a woman who prioritizes mental health. All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Click here to apply. DEADLINE- February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

ELKS LEGACY AWARD: This scholarship is open to high school seniors whose parents or grandparents are ELK’s members. DEADLINE: February 3, 2025. Click here for the application.

ENGINEERS FOUNDATION OF OHIO (EFO) SCHOLARSHIPS- The scholarships listed on this website are offered to students who have been admitted to engineering programs approved by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) and who seek financial assistance to pursue this education.  Click here for the application. DEADLINE: February 15, 2025

HBCU WEEK X LEXISNEXIS® RISK SOLUTIONS GROUP SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for incoming freshman students attending HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Applicants must provide most recent, verifiable high school transcript, provide proof of acceptance at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU), be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States, complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) and be entering their freshman year of college, attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can be used for tuition, room and board. A student may accept additional scholarships but they cannot exceed the total cost of their education. Click here for the application website. DEADLINE: February 17, 2025

AHS FOUNDATION THERESA UTTERBACK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: This renewable award is worth $5,000 and is for an Alliance High School senior who demonstrates a clear financial need to assist them with higher education plans, including trade schools. Preference is given to a low income single parent recipient. An applicant from a lower income two parent family who demonstrates need will be given full consideration and should apply. Will also look at GPA, financial need, and work experience. Fill out the AHS Foundation application as well as the separate application. DEADLINE to GUIDANCE: February 28, 2025.Click here for application

THE COLLEGE CLUB OF CANTON SCHOLARSHIP GRANT: This scholarship is for local women in the Greater Stark County area. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in the spring or fall of 2023 and be working toward a two-year, four-year or post graduate degree. Character, need, GPA, work ethic, community participation and commitment to the major and/or career choice will be considered. Click here for application. DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

SEVEN SEVENTEEN CREDIT UNION: Eight $1500 scholarships for seniors who are members or legal dependents of a Seven Seventeen Credit Union. Click here for link. DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PA AND EASTERN OHIO SCHOLARSHIPS: Whether it’s helping a local high school senior in the memory of a loved one or providing scholarship dollars directly to an alma mater, many donors find great joy in investing in our region’s next generation of leaders by helping to lighten their load with regard to affording a college education. Funds within the Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH currently offer more than 200 scholarships throughout our region. This one online application can qualify applicants for more than 260 education scholarships administered by the Community Foundation! Click here for the application. DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

CARNATION CITY PLAYERS EDUCATION AWARD: All communities benefit from having active and thriving arts programs. The Carnation City Players Education Award was created to support the education and participation of young people in theatre. Eligibility include applicants must be high school seniors who have participated in Alliance-area community theatre and/or school theatre, the award is to be used towards post-secondary education expenses, and applicants must express intent to study theatre arts and/or plan future involvement with community theatre. The recipient will be chosen considering several factors including (but not limited to) past theatrical experience, CCP membership (one consideration factor, but not required), academic record, personal achievements, future theatrical goals, and personal recommendations. The recipient of the award will be chosen by a CCP Award Committee. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: March 1, 2024

AHS FOUNDATION MEGAN ADELMAN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for any senior girl/boy who has lettered in cross country for four years. See Mrs. Morrison in the guidance office for an application. DEADLINE: March 7, 2025

AHS FOUNDATION MEL KNOWLTON SCHOLARSHIP - Must be a varsity letter winner in any sport (cheerleader and managers included). Financial need. Fill out AHS Foundation application as well as the separate application. DEADLINE to guidance: March 7, 2025.Click here for application

ALLIANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP - Must have attended one of our elementary schools, including the Early Learning Center for a combo of 3 or more years. GPA of 3.0 or higher. DEADLINE to guidance: March 7, 2025. Click here for application

ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH DEPT. BLOOD DRIVE SCHOLARSHIP - For seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2025. Essay required. DEADLINE to guidance: March 7, 2025.Click here for application

KIMI KORLESKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Must have GPA between 2.5 - 3.5 and must be pursuing a degree in music, drama, or fine art. DEADLINE to guidance: March 14, 2025. Click here for application

CATONNA JONES AND TREMAYNE BANKS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP: The Black Spectrum Collaborative is honored to provide a $600 nonrenewable book scholarship in recognition of past Alliance High School graduates, Catonna Jones (92’) and Tremayne Banks (92’).  Both Catonna and Tremayne were outstanding student-athletes. They soared beyond excellence in everything that they took on - within the classroom and in sports.  This scholarship will be provided to one female and  one male student-athlete. The recipients will exhibit the will to win, lead and persevere, overcoming odds they may have faced in their high school journeys.  Applicants must have at least a 2.8 GPA and participated in at least two years of a varsity sport.  The following information is needed: high school transcript, three reference letters (two must be from a school administrator, counselor or teacher), a 350 word  essay describing their journey through high school and how they overcame obstacles to reach their goals (must be typed and double spaced) Click here for the application. DEADLINE: March 14, 2025

CLASS OF 2025 BLOOD DRIVE SCHOLARSHIP FOR PRE-MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS STUDENTS - Must have GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend a 2 or 4 yr. college. School, community activities and awards must be attached as well as transcripts and letters of recommendation. See Mrs. Woodruff for application. DEADLINE: March 14, 2025

AHS FOUNDATION CHRISTOPHER L. PENNY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is for someone who plans to attend an accredited college/university, demonstrates good character and potential for success in college, and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA. Fill out AHS Foundation application as well as the separate application. DEADLINE to guidance: March 14, 2025. Click here for application

AHS FOUNDATION DAVID R. AND IRENE GOLDIE MAINWARING SCHOLARSHIP- Demonstrates character, leadership, scholarship, and community service. Fill out AHS Foundation application as well as the separate application. DEADLINE to guidance: March 19, 2025.Click here for application.

AHS FOUNDATION CARLI-COWAN MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP - Senior who has taken precalculus and will be pursuing a career in a mathematics-related field. Fill out AHS Foundation application as well as the separate application. DEADLINE to guidance: March 19, 2025. Click here for the application.

ROBERT H DOWLING SCHOLARSHIP - Senior who is planning on attending college or technical school. Based on academics, references, and financial need. DEADLINE to guidance: March 20, 2025. Click here for application

AHS FOUNDATION DOROTHEA AND OWEN MCCOY FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP: Must have 5 credits in foreign language. Fill out AHS Foundation application as well as the separate application. DEADLINE to Mrs. Davis at AHS: March 21, 2025. Click here for the application.

THE NELLIE V. VISI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The Nellie V. Visi Memorial Scholarship will award one $500 scholarships to a deserving high school senior who will be enrolled in an undergraduate course of study during the 2022-2023 school year an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational, or technical college in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and demonstrate integrity, respect, responsible stewardship, and spirit of Nellie V. Visi. Each applicant is required to submit two letters of recommendation and a copy of their high school transcript. Click here for the application. DEADLINE to GUIDANCE: March 21, 2025

AVIATORS SPORTS BOOSTERS OUTSTANDING ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP- For male or female. Based on athletic accomplishments, coach recommendations, personal essay, character, leadership, and academics. GPA of 2.8. Click here for application. DEADLINE to guidance: March 29, 2024

MARC A. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Must have at least a 2.5 GPA, participated in a varsity athletic for at least 2 years, entering the education or government service fields, show evidence indicating potential success at the college/university/technical school level, and demonstrates good character and integrity.DEADLINE to guidance: March 21, 2025. Click here for application

ALLIANCEWORKS SCHOLARSHIP: Alliance High School students completing an Alliance High School Career and Technical Program in good standing are eligible for one full tuition scholarship (excluding books and fees) to Stark State College. Requires a completed application, one page essay (typed, double spaced) on your passion and commitment to a career tech program and future career, one letter of recommendation from your career tech teacher, a current transcript, and a completed FAFSA. For more information, see your counselor in the guidance office. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

JERAMY KEANE SCHOLARSHIP - $750 scholarship to a varsity athlete that has a least a 2.5 GPA. Click here for application.DEADLINE to guidance: March 24, 2025.

ALLIANCE KEY CLUB/WEBSTER SCHOLARSHIP - Must have GPA of 3.0. Essay required. DEADLINE to guidance: March 25, 2025. Click here for application;

OLIVER COXEN SCHOLARSHIP - Along with application, submit at least one but no more than four letters of recommendations from teachers, and a copy of your transcript. DEADLINE to guidance: March 25, 2025.Click here for application

ANN McCONAHAY SCHOLARSHIP - Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, show financial need, demonstrate good character and integrity, and show evidence indicating potential success in college. DEADLINE to guidance: March 24, 2025. Click here for application

ALLIANCE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 scholarship upon confirmation of college enrollment. DEADLINE to guidance: March 28, 2025. Click here for application

NANCY L. PENNY SCHOLARSHIP - Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have been accepted as a full-time student at a college/university, and demonstrates good character and potential for post-secondary education success. Application is accessible in January of 2020. DEADLINE: April 1, 2025. Click here for the website to gain access to the application

O.A.P.S.E. LOCAL CHAPTER #265 SCHOLARSHIP - $300 scholarship for any senior whose parent(s)/grandparent are active members of the O.A.P.S.E. Local Chapter #265. DEADLINE to guidance: April 1, 2025. Click here for application

ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL FOUNDATION OF STARK COUNTY: A total of $8,000 will be given out to high school seniors and will be judged on a basis of need, scholastic ability, extracurricular involvement, and character. Along with the application form, applicants must submit a written essay and a letter of recommendation from a senior year faculty member. Applicants must be of Italian descent and a 2020 May/June graduate of a Stark County High School. In order to obtain the application form, please request one in writing to “Italian American Festival Foundation, PO Box 9345, Canton, OH 44711-9345, Attn: Matthew Carona Scholarship Chairman." DEADLINE: April 1, 2025

STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Click here for a list of scholarships throughout Stark County. DEADLINE: April 1, 2025

THE MATHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP- The Mather Education Scholarship will award one (1) nonrenewable $500-$1000 scholarship to each of the three schools listed: for the student that meets all the requirements listed below and ranges the highest in the essay portion of the scholarship.. The student will be chosen from eligible applicants from Alliance High School, Marlington High School and West Branch High School. Scholarship money may be applied towards any expenses that the student wishes. All the following criteria must be met for an applicant to be considered for The Mather Education Scholarship: Student must be an active member of a church and provide a letter of recommendation from their church representative, student must attend an accredited college or university within one year of receiving the scholarship or forfeit the scholarship, must have an accumulative 3.2 GPA or higher, must complete a 300 word, typed, double spaced essay contain content of religious affiliation or spirituality. Click here for the application. DEADLINE to Guidance: April 1, 2025

THE PAUL AND CAROL DAVID SCHOLAR PROGRAM - A four year renewable scholarship for Stark County high school seniors. Must demonstrate financial need; above average academic performance; participates in extracurriculars; has overcome some obstacle in their life; exhibits good character. Note about FAFSA: We recognize there is a FAFSA delay and what this means for our scholarship application. Please submit your application on time with a note that you are still awaiting the FAFSA and SAR. The application will still require you to upload something in the section where the SAR report should go. Please upload a Word document that states that you do not have the FAFSA/SAR information yet and that you will send it to us once you have received it. Once your have your FAFSA/SAR information, please send the full SAR report to christy@davidfoundation.org. We will not initiate this follow-up as it is the applicant's responsibility to send us the required information.  Click here for the application. DEADLINE TO THEIR OFFICE: APRIL 15, 2025. Questions? Contact info@davidfoundation.org

REDWOOD FINANCIAL NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP: Redwood Financial Network, a boutique wealth management firm is delighted to announce that they will be accepting 5th annual $1,000 scholarship application. This non-need based scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior who has intentions of attending college in the Fall of 2019. Candidates will be judged on the academic and 500-word essay. The question to be answered is “What Does Financial Responsibility Mean To You?” All applications must be submitted to Sunwook Jin via email (SJIN@REDWOODFN.COM). Applicants MUST include the following in the email: 1. Write “Redwood Scholarship Application for 2019” in the subject line, 2. Provide your name, date of birth, address, email address and the best phone # to reach you, 3. Name of your High School, 4. Proof of your GPA: Either copy of your transcript or a letter from a school official on school’s letterhead, 5. Future Academic Plans: Accredited Post-Secondary Institution, 6. How did you hear about the scholarship?, 7. 500-word essay (attach a word document). Applications will be reviewed by members of the Redwood Financial Network Judges Panel. 50% of the weighting of your application will be based on the answer to our essay question. Click here for the website to view the application requirements. DEADLINE: No later than 5:00 pm on April 30, 2025

OEC TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP: The OEC Technical Scholarship’s purpose is to help cooperative members or children of cooperative members pursue technical training. Applicants will be eligible to win up to a $2,000 scholarship. Applicants must be residential members of an Ohio electric cooperative, or dependent children, or legal wards of permanent residential electric cooperative members receiving electric service at the time of application, applicants may be high school graduates enrolling in a technical program; current technical school enrollees; or students enrolling in a post-undergraduate technical program, applicants must plan to attend or currently attend an accredited technical school program, and applicants must have cumulative grade point averages of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent standing on nontraditional scales. The only attachments permitted are high school transcripts, proof of enrollment*in a program, typed essay responses, and one 500-word letter of recommendation from an instructor. Applicants are also required to complete two brief essays (250-word max each) (A) detailing their educational and career goals; and (B) discussing cooperative knowledge per the online orientation. Applicants must complete the essays without outside assistance. Applicants shall refer to the www.ohioec.org/orientation to complete the cooperative knowledge essay. Click here for the application website. DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

UNIQUE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: The Unique Club Scholarship Foundation of Stark County will be awarding $20,000 in college scholarships for high school seniors graduating in May 2023. The scholarships are awarded based on character, academic ability, and community involvement. To qualify, applicants must be of Italian descent, a resident of Stark County, and a graduate from a Stark County High School. Qualified applicants may request an applicant via email or by writing to the address (4096 Holiday St., NW Canton, Ohio 44718) or emailing andy@ginellalaw.com). DEADLINE: May 1, 2025.

ALLIANCE AREA DEVELOPMENT CAREER TECH SCHOLARSHIP: The Alliance Area Development is offering a scholarship for Engineering Technologies, Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing and Automotive Technologies for Alliance High and Marlington High School students completing one of the following programs (listed on application) in good standing are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to a local, accredited college, university, or trade school to be used for programs, books, etc., To be eligible for the program, students will need to meet admission criteria to a local accredited college, university, or trade school and be granted admission, complete and pass one a 2 year Career Tech program at Marlington or Alliance High Schools:Auto Technology, Construction Trades, Engineering, Natural Resources Energy, Welding, or “other”, earn an overall proficient score or higher on required CTE Competency Exams (WebXams) or earn 12 or more points of State Recognized Industry Credentials, be fully enrolled at Alliance or Marlington High Schools during Junior and Senior years, successfully complete all state and school graduation requirements by the Spring Commencement,, enroll as a student at a local accredited college, university, or trade school and be granted admission in the Summer or Fall semester immediately following graduation, and study one of the post-secondary programs listed at the top of this page. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: May 16, 2025

SARAH STANLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for a graduating high school or homeschool senior who plans to pursue an agricultural or fine arts career path. Applicants must have been an active 4-H member in Stark County. Click here for the application. DEADLINE: August 1, 2025