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Scholarships
The first step in financial aid is to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible. Whether it is believed you will qualify or not, it is important to file as colleges use this as the first step in financial aid. If you do not file, it is likely that the next step will not be reached and financial aid opportunities may be missed. With few exceptions, most students will need parent tax information to file. You will use your 2017 filed taxes. If help is needed, college financial aid offices are great resources. The FAFSA opens October 1, 2018.
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2019.
Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 23, 2018.
Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed. Public Universities of Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland State, Kent State, Miami of Ohio, Shawnee and Youngstown have Priority Deadlines (Must be submitted to be eligible for all possible financial aid and scholarships) of December 1. Other Priority Deadlines are Wright State - January 8, Bowling Green and Ohio U -January 15, Central State -January 31, and Ohio State and Toledo - February 1. Any question about private or 2 year college deadlines, please stop in my office.
**** Beware of Scholarship Scams!!
The Federal Trade Commission offers the following signs that a scholarship offer is NOT legitimate:
- “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
- “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
- “May I have your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship?”
- “We’ll do all the work.”
- “The scholarship will cost you some money.”
- “You’ve been ‘selected’ by a national foundation to receive a scholarship.”
- “You're a ‘finalist’ in a contest you have never entered.”
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www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships
nextstudent.com www.studentscholarships.org www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
| NAME | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | LINK to INFORMATION |
| Wells Fargo College Steps Sweepstakes | $1000 | Wells Fargo Sweepstakes | |
Discover College Covered Scholarship Sweepstakes | $10000 | College Covered Sweepstakes | |
Youth for Christ | $2500 | October 1, 2018 | Lattimer Scholarship Program |
Ball Recycling Scholarship | To Be Determined | October 5,2018 | Ball Recycling Scholarship |
Horatio Alger Scholarship | Up to $25,000 | October 25, 2018 | Horatio Alger Scholarships |
Elks Most Valuable Student | Up to $50,000 | November 15,2018 | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships |
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship | $1000 | December 15, 2018 | Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarshi[p |
The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship | $1000 | December 15, 2018 | The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship |
Burger King Scholars | Up to $50,000 | December 15, 2018 | Burger King Scholars |
Zip Recruiter | $3000 | December 31, 2018 | Zip Recruiter Scholarship |
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship | Up to $10,000 Minimum $250 | January 1, 2019 | Dr. Kennamer Scholarship |
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | Up to $40,000 | January 4, 2019 | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship |
Ohio Jaycees Scholarships | $1000 | January 11, 2019 | JCI Scholarships |
BGSU Science & Math Education in Action | Cost of Bachelor's Degree | January 15, 2019 | BGSU Science & Math Education in Action |
Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award (Chosen Students Only) | Varies | January 19,2019 | Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award |
Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship | $1500 | January 21, 2019 | |
The Bonnie Eddy Educational Supply and Book Grant | $500 | January 31, 2019 | BEES - Book Grant |
Electrical Engineering Scholarship | $2000 | February 1, 2019 | Hancock-Wood Electrical Engineering Scholarship |
Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Scholarship | Up to $2750 | February 1, 2019 | Hancock-Wood C.O.M. Scholarships |
Community Foundation Scholarships | Varies | February 6, 2019 12:00 Noon | Community Foundation Scholarships |
Sparkling ICE | $5000 | February 15, 2019 | Flavorful Futures Scholarship |
Mercy St. Rita Scholarship | $1500 | February 22, 2019 4 pm | Mercy Health - St Rita's Scholarship |
Vaughn Industry Apprenticeships | On the Job Training | February 28,2019 | Apprenticeship Training Programs |
| $1000 | March 1, 2019 | Hancock County Retired Teachers Scholarship | |
Megawatt Scholarships | $5000 | March 1, 2019 | Megawatt Scholarships |
Whirlpool Sons & Daughters Scholarship | Varies | March 1, 2019 | Employee HR Office |
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship | $10,000 Renewable | March 12,2019 | Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship |
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited Scholarship | Up to $1000 | March 15, 2019 | Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited Scholarship |
Larry A. Hart Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 15,2019 | Larry A. Hart Memorial Scholarship |
Findlay Service League Scholarship | Up to $2000 | March 21,2019 | Findlay Service League Scholarship |
Friend Al Himes Scholarship (Member Millstream Credit Union) | To Be Determined | March 23, 2019 | Friend Al Himes Scholarship |
Zonta Club Scholarship | $1500 up to $4000 | March 25, 2019 | Young Women in Public Affairs Award |
Marie Berry Scholarship | Varies | March 29,2019 | Marie Berry Scholarship |
OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Scholarship | $500-$1000 | March 29,2019 | By Nomination |
Findlay Masonic Bodies (Must reside in Hancock County) | $1000 | March 31, 2019 | Oran L. Goodman Scholarship |
Blanchard Valley Health System Scholarships | Varies | March 31, 2019 April 1, 2019 | Blanchard Valley Health System Scholarships |
Impact Credit Union Scholarships (Member or child of Member) | $1000 | April 1, 2019 | Impact Credit Union Scholarship |
Potts/Parcher Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 1, 2019 | Potts/Parcher Memorial Scholarship |
Robert L. Rhoad Scholarship | TBD | April 1, 2019 | Robert L. Rhoad Scholarship |
Zonta Club of Findlay Scholarship | April 1, 2019 Must be available for personal interview April 23, 2019 | Zonta Club of Findlay | |
William D. Squires Scholarship | $4000 per year - up to $16,000 | April 5, 2019 | William D. Squires Scholarship |
Old Fort Scholarship (For Heidelberg, Tiffin or Findlay Universities Only) | $1000 | April 9, 2019 | 2019 Old Fort Bank Scholarship |
Arlington BGSU Scholarship | Varies | April 12, 2019 | Arlington BGSU Scholarship |
Sharon K. Jolliff Scholarship | $500 | April 15, 2019 | Sharon K. Jolliff Scholarship |
Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary | TBD | April 15, 2019 | Blanchard Valley Auxiliary Scholarship |
Adrian G. & Anne M. Werst Scholarship | April 19,2019 | Adrian G & Anne M. Werst Scholarship | |
Ohio News Media Foundation Minority Scholarship | $1500 | April 19, 2019 | Ohio News Media Foundation Minority Scholarship |
American Farm Bureau Scholarship | $500 minimum | April 25, 2019 | |
| Gerald & Eilene Inbody Scholarship | $500 | April 26, 2019 | Gerald & Eilene Inbody Scholarship |
| Arlington ATA Scholarship | $250-$500 | May 1, 2019 | Arlington ATA Scholarship 2019 |
| Potts/Parcher Memorial Scholarship | $500 | May 1, 2019 | Potts/Parcher Memorial Scholarship |
| Student Caregiver Scholarships | $1500 | June 30, 2019 | Caring.com Student Caregiver Scholarship |
