Ohio Scholarships

The list of students who need financial aid is endless, but so is the one of grants and scholarships available to them. And obtaining these college scholarships doesn’t have to be a struggle. Sometimes, all it takes is being in the right place at the right time. By using your state as a search criterion, Scholarships.com can help you find scholarships and grants especially created for students living in Ohio. Check out the scholarships below for a sample of what you may find. For additional information about Ohio scholarships, you may conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 23, Annually
A $500 scholarship will be presented from the East Ohio Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry of East Ohio Conference. Any high school senior who is an active member in a United Methodist Church inside the boundaries of the East Ohio Conference is eligible to apply. Applicants will be asked to write a story, essay, poem, etc. of 1,500 words or less on the following theme: "How [...] More

Aileen Lee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: August 27, Annually
Aileen Lee Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon each academic year in recognition of students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their high school career in leadership, service and academic excellence. Criteria: Applicants must be out-of-state students beginning their first year at the UO Selection: Three men and three [...] More

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
Annually, at the Tall Clubs International Convention, TCI awards student scholarships of up to $1,000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men. If you are interested in applying for a TCI Scholarship Award, please read [...] More

Ohio Newspapers Foundation University Journalism Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Applicant must be enrolled as a sophmore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the coming school year. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (C+) us required. The student's college transcript must accompany the application. The student must be a major in journalism or equivalent degree program. Applicants are not limited to, but preference will be given to students [...] More

Ohio Baptist Education Society Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
Available to seminary and college Jrs. & Srs. going into full time ministry or missions. Applicant must be resident of Oho(permanent)and member of an American Baptist Church of [...] More

Lloyd A Chacey PE Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 15, Annually
Lloyd A. Chacey, P.E.--Ohio Society of Professional Engineers--Memorial Scholarship - $2,000/year - Renewable for one year. - One chosen each year. The Ohio Society of Professional Engineers established the Lloyd A. Chacey, P.E. Scholarship in 1977 as a lasting tribute to this longtime executive secretary. Lloyd served in this capacity for 27 years until 1970. In addition, he was executive [...] More

AA Plumbing Go Green Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
Recently, AA Plumbing was recognized by Plumbers Success International for the Green Screen Mark. The Green Screen Mark is bestowed upon plumbing contractors that take on the specific challenge of making a commitment to embrace the green movement. AA Plumbing understands the significant responsibility plumbers play in the worlds future by educating people about the environmental and savings [...] More

GRCF Dr. William E. and Norma Sprague Ohio University Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
Student must have a permanent residence in the Michigan counties of Kent, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo or in Athens County, Ohio, and be pursuing a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree at Ohio University. Must have financial need and minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information on this and other Grand Rapids Community Foundation scholarships, please visit the website. [...] More

McColloch-Baker Insurance Agency Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
Students eligible for the McColloch-Baker Insurance Agency Scholarship include high school seniors who attend Piqua High School or the Upper Valley Career Center and wish to pursue an associate's or bachelor's degree. Selection is based upon financial need, academic ability, community and school service, and recommendations. One scholarship for a Piqua High School senior and one scholarship for [...] More

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
The ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. supports and promotes health care leaders' personal and professional growth toward the advancement of the profession. The program supports individuals who, by virtue of experience, current position and plans demonstrate potential for contributing to the medical practice management profession. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be: - Enrolled in an [...] More

Youth Cancer Survivor College Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 25, Annually
The American Cancer Society's Youth Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program is a scholarship opportunity exclusively for students with a history of cancer. Established in 2000, the program is designed to provide young cancer patients/survivors assistance in pursuing higher education from an accredited school. Applicants must meet the following criteria: - Resident of Ohio, - U.S. citizen, [...] More

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More

RCF, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Program
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
The Foundation has a long history of making grants for college scholarships. There are more than 50 scholarship funds that support the undergraduate grant program. In addition, scholarships are awarded from Richland County Foundation Unrestricted Funds, as directed each year by the Board of Trustees. Richland County Foundation’s undergraduate college scholarships are based on financial need. [...] More

HSF/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 28, Annually
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Procter & Gamble Company have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino undergraduates pursuing degrees in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The award amount is $2,500. Eligibility Requirements - Be of Hispanic heritage - Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident [...] More

AWS John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
The John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET); however, priority will be given to welding engineering (WE) students. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements. -Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age. -Applicant [...] More

JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
The JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship is for approximately $2,000. Any non-Alabama resident with 28 or above ACT score or SAT score of 1260 or above may [...] More

Law Student Assistance Fund
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
The Law Student Assistance Fund may assist one or more students from Shelby County, Ohio and the surrounding counties abutting on Shelby County, Ohio in their FINAL year of law school by providing assistance to defray the cost of tuition, books, and such other expenses incident to attending law school. To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following criteria: - A permanent [...] More

Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Lee E. Schauer Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 26, Annually
The Lee E. Schauer Memorial Scholarship was established in 1989 by family and friends to honor the memory of this fine young man who lost his life in a tragic accident the summer before his senior year of high school. It is the wish of the Schauer family that this scholarship be awarded to a college-bound high school senior for whom the award will truly make a difference. For that reason, the [...] More

Ohio Travel Association's Bill Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 15, Annually
The mission of the Ohio Travel Association Scholarship Grant is to foster the travel and tourism/hospitality related education of an Ohio student and thereby promote professionalism within the industry. A $1,000 scholarship will be granted to a qualified, full-time (12 or more credit hours) student after the completion of their freshman year (36 hours completed (quarter system)/30 hours [...] More

NAPA Research and Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The NAPA Research and Education Foundation Scholarship Program(NAPAREF)currently provides funding for undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens and enrolled in full-time civil engineering, construction management, or construction engineering cirriculum at an accredited four-year college or university or two-year technical institution. The institution selected by the student must [...] More

National Military Intelligence Association Ohio Chapter
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
The National Military Intelligence Association Ohio Chapter’s scholarship program is to provide assistance toward education of students interested in a career and in furthering their professional skills in intelligence. Funds awarded may be used to pay or defray the cost of tuition, room, board and/or laboratory fees and will be payable to the student’s institution. The scholarship(s) awards are [...] More

Ohio Environmental Science & Environmental Engineering Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
The Ohio Academy of Science has received a grant from the Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) to establish the Ohio Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering Scholarship Program. The projected three year program cost is $150,000. These merit-based, non-renewable scholarships will fulfill the OEEF objective of "Providing scholarships in environmental science and environmental [...] More

Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Application Deadlines: October 01, Annually
The Ohio College Opportunity Grant Program (OCOG) provides need-based tuition assistance to Ohio students from low to moderate-income families. This program is a result of the merging of the Part-Time Instructional Grant and the Ohio Instructional Grant, with the intent to increase access to higher education. By raising the current household income ceiling of $39,000 in the OIG program to $75,000 [...] More

Ohio Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowship Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Ohio Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowship Program provides merit-based financial assistance to Ohio baccalaureate graduates who enroll for graduate or professional study at participating Ohio colleges and universities. Students are nominated by their undergraduate colleges and universities on the basis of evidence which indicates strong academic achievement and a high potential to [...] More

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund provides tuition assistance to the children and spouses of peace officers, fire fighters and certain other safety officers who are killed in the line-of-duty, anywhere in the United States. The fund provides benefits which cover full instructional and general fee charges at public colleges and universities in Ohio and a portion of these costs at [...] More

Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
Application Deadlines: July 01, Annually
The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. To receive War Orphans Scholarship benefits, a student must be enrolled for full-time undergraduate study at an eligible Ohio college or university. Ohio residency is required. Applicants must [...] More

PMI NEO Leadership Institute Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
The PMI Educational Foundation Scholarship Program is pleased that you are interested in pursuing a career in project management. The Foundation has established a tuition scholarship program to assist qualified students in obtaining degrees from accredited academic institutions of higher learning in the field of project management. Scholarships are sponsored by PMI, PMI Components, corporations [...] More

Ohio Student Workforce Development Grants
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Student Workforce Development Grant Program provides tuition assistance to Ohio students enrolled for full-time study in eligible Ohio private career schools (also known as proprietary schools). Students must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree and must not have been enrolled full-time in a private career school prior to July 1, 2000. Eligibility is not based on financial need. No [...] More

AWS William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
The William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student persuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding or welding related program at an accredited university. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: - Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age - Applicant must have a minimum high school diploma - Applicant must have a [...] More

Lett Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: Varies
This is a scholarship for african/american ministerial and missionary students of seminary or college Jr/Sr status. Applicants must be a resident (permanent) of Ohio and a member of a church affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of [...] More

Ruth M. Aikey Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
This Ruth M. Aikey Memorial Scholarship is a four-year scholarship for promising individuals who are current residents of either the cities of Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Berea, Birmingham, Brookpark, Columbia Station, Elyria, Grafton, Kipton, LaGrange, Lorain, Middleburg Heights, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Olmsted Falls, Rochester, Sheffield Lake, South Amherst, Strongsville or Wellington in the [...] More

Synod of the Trinity Educational Scholarships
Application Deadlines: April 30, Annually
This scholarship is for students who are members of a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and attending any college, or for non-Presbyterian students who are attending one of the seven Synod-related colleges: Arcadia, Davis & Elkins, Grove City, Lafayette, Waynesburg, Westminster, or Wilson. Students who have attended Davis-Stuart, Inc in Lewisburg, WV are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. [...] More

William B. & Bonnie Z. Swonger Nursing Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
To be eligibile for the William & Bonnie Swonger Nursing Scholarship, applicants must be a Shelby County (Ohio) resident who is a graduate of (or is about to graduate from) any high school within Shelby County (Ohio) and is pursuing a Registered Nursing degree. Eligible persons may apply during any year of their education; however, licensed RNs are not eligible for continuing education. [...] More

Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for an award from the Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund, applicant must be a Russia High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) graduating senior who is pursuing an associate's or a bachelor's degree as a full-time student at an acredited educational institution, have a high school GPA not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale and must have participated in no less than five (5) athletic seasons [...] More

Catherine Moloney Nursing Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
To be eligible for the Catherine Moloney Nursing Scholarship, applicant must be a Shelby County (Ohio) resident pursuing a Registered Nursing degree. Eligible persons may apply during any year of their education, however licensed RNs are not eligible for continuing education. Selection based upon financial need, academic ability and demonstrated "empathy which is necessary, the compassion which [...] More

Clair and Jeanne Naveau Family Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Clair and Jeanne Naveau Family Scholarship, applicant must be a Russia High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale pursuing a four-year degree at an accredited college or university in the coming academic year. Selection will be based upon academic ability, financial need, community and school service, and [...] More

Dave Mielke Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Dave Mielke Scholarship, applicant must be a Botkins High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior who has earned a minimum of two (2) team letters as a member of Botkins High School cross country and/or track teams. Selection is based upon academic achievement, community and school service, and [...] More

Dr. Edward and Anne Link Fund Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
To be eligible for the Dr. Edward and Anne Link Fund Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Shelby County (Ohio) residents maintaining a college GPA of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale are pursuing a major in Fine Arts toward an associate, bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university - Have completed at least one year of post-secondary [...] More

Edward & Merilyn Borchers Family Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Edward & Merilyn Borchers Family Foundation Scholarship, applicant must be a Russia High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at an accredited community college or university. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic ability, community, religious and school service, and recommendations. Two scholarships are renewable for up [...] More

Herbert and Antoinette Schlater Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Herbert and Antoinette Schlater Scholarship, applicant must meet the following criteria: - A student with a parent employed by either Sidney Electric Co. or Area Energy and Electric for a minimum of two years prior to January of the award year - Preference is given to a graduating high school senior; however, an older student may apply - Must have a cumulative GPA of [...] More

IUTIS Club Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the IUTIS Club Scholarship, applicant must be a high school senior who participated in the IUTIS Club (Sidney, Ohio) boys softball program for at least four years and must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Selection will be based upon academic achievement, community and school service, and [...] More

June Whited Christian Science Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
To be eligible for the June Whited Christian Science Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Principia College students who reside in the following Ohio counties: Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery or Shelby - Must be a pursuing a four year degree - Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale - A brief personal [...] More

Kiwanis Club of Sidney (Ohio) Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Kiwanis Club of Sidney (Ohio) Scholarship, applicant must be a senior i high school at Sidney High School, Lehman Catholic High School, Sidney Christian Academy or Upper Valley Joint Vocational School (who are residents of the Sidney City Schools district). Selection will be based upon academic ability, school and community service, financial need and [...] More

Lahrmer Family Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Lahrmer Family Scholarship Fund, applicant must be a Botkins High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior who will pursue a minimum of a two-year or four-year degree at an accredited college or university in the coming academic year are elgible. Selection is based upon academic ability, demonstrated community and school service and [...] More

Medical & Health Professions Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
To be eligible for the Medical & Health Professions Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Graduates of high schools within Shelby County (Ohio) or residents of any public school district within Shelby County pursuing a certificate or an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in medical or health professions - Eligible persons may apply during any year of their [...] More

NTA Ohio Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
To be eligible for the NTA Ohio Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Citizen or permanent resident of the United States - Permanent resident of Ohio - Full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study - Enrolled at a college or university in Ohio - Cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA), or greater, [...] More

Randy Greve Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Randy Greve Memorial Scholarship, applicant must be a Botkins high school (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior. Preference given to student pursing a two-year vocational or technical program (secondary consideration to a four-year degree applicant). Selection will be based upon financial need, academic achievement and community, religous, and school service. For more information and [...] More

Ratermann Insurance Agency Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Ratermann Insurance Agency Scholarship, applicant must be a Fort Loramie High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior who plans to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in the coming academic year. Selection is based upon financial need, academic ability, community and school service and [...] More

Robert and Thelma Sargeant High School Senior Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Robert and Thelma Sargeant High School Senior Scholarship, applicant must be a Fairlawn High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior (open enrollment students must have attended at least two years in the school district) and must be attending adult education, an accredited trade school or pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Selection [...] More

Robert and Thelma Sargeant Past Graduate/Adult School District Resident Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
To be eligible for the Robert and Thelma Sargeant Past Graduate/Adult School District Resident Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Past graduates or current adult residents of the Fairlawn School District (Shelby Co., Ohio) may apply - Must be attending adult education, an accredited trade school or pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at an accredited college or [...] More

Robert E. Grubbs Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Robert E. Grubbs Foundation Scholarship, applicant must be a Jackson Center High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior planning to attend adult education, an accredited trade school or pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at an acredited college or university. Selection is based upon financial need, academic ability, community and school service, and [...] More

Ruese Insurance Agency Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Ruese Insurance Agency Scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors who attend Sidney High School or Lehman Catholic High School (Sidney, Ohio) and plan to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree. One scholarship for a Sidney High School senior and one scholarship for a Lehman Catholic High School senior. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic [...] More

Sidney High School (Ohio) Alumni Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Sidney High School (Ohio) Alumni Scholarship, applicant must be a current Sidney High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior or past graduate planning to attend adult education at an accredited trade school or pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic ability, community, religious and [...] More

Thomas E. Given Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Thomas E. Given Memorial Scholarship, applicant must be a Sidney High School senior who resides within Shelby County, Ohio and is planning to attend an accredited trade school, or pursuing a two-year or four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic ability, community and school service, and recommendations. [...] More

Vera DoLean Ginn Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the Vera DoLean Ginn Scholarship, applicant must be a Shelby County (Ohio) resident pursuing a career in elementary education. Selection will be based upon intent to pursue the field of elementary education, financial need, academic ability, community and school service, and recommendations. For more information and to download the general application form, please visit our [...] More

William A. Ross, Jr. Family Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for the William A. Ross, Jr. Family Scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors who are Shelby County (Ohio) residents attending Sidney High School or Lehman Catholic High School (Sidney, Ohio) who plan to pursue a four-year degree. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic ability, community and school service, recommendations and quality of the application. [...] More

Botkins Student Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for this award, applicant must be a Botkins High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited trade school, college, or university. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic ability, demonstrated community and school service, and [...] More

Botkins Community Fund Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for this award, applicant must be a Botkins High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) senior pursuing a two-year or four-year degree or a vocational training certificate at an accredited post-secondary community college, university, or vocational school. Selection will be based upon financial need, GPA (2.7 or higher), community and school service, and recommendations. Preference will be [...] More

Botkins Trojans Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 22, Annually
To be eligible for this award, applicant must be a senior at Botkins High School in Shelby County, Ohio. Selection will be based upon financial need, academic achievement, and community, religious and school [...] More

Northwest Ohio Allied Health Consortium
Application Deadlines: Varies
We are composed of 3 Public two year colleges and one Private University, all of which are not-for–profit. The four partner schools are: Rhodes State College (Lima), Marion Technical College (Marion), Northwest State Community College (Archbold), and Urbana University (Urbana). The consortium combines the resources of the four member institutions to provide more degree options and a seamless [...] More