2020-2021 Local & State Scholarship Opportunities

If you have any specific questions regarding scholarships, please see Mrs. Braucksieck in the High School Counseling Office!

STATE OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: VARIES
Amount: VARIES
Check out this link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/ohio-scholarships/

ACME BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: February 1, 2021 (application must be mailed)
Application is available at the bottom of this page in the Digital Dropbox or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Applicant must have played at least one year of Varsity ACME Baseball. GPA of at least 2.5, transcript must be included.

NORTHWEST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: February 12, 2021 (mailed, emailed or faxed).
Click here for the application!
This one application will allow you to apply for multiple scholarships that are available through NSCC. If you are planning on attending NSCC, and you are a resident of Henry County be sure to follow directions to apply for the Francis O. Fackler scholarship!

OAPSE/AFSCME MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: Postmarked on or before March 1, 2021 (application must be mailed)
Application is available below in Digital Dropbox or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship is available to any graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian has been a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO) for one year (or who signed up for membership at the first opportunity after being hired). The graduating senior must intend to enroll in a full-time degree program in any two or four year accredited university, college, business or technical school. The scholarship may be used for any field of study.

UNITED WAY OF HENRY COUNTY:
GREG HAMMER & MOE BRUBAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 2, 2021 (dropped off or mailed in)
Application is available at the bottom of this page in the Digital Dropbox or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
This scholarship is to help finance the higher education of high school graduating students who reside in Henry County. Two Greg Hammer Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $500 each, and two Moe Brubaker Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $250 each will be awarded each year.

DELTA-LIBERTY LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 8, 2021
Application is available in the HS Guidance Office.
$500 scholarship to graduating senior of LC who will be entering college after graduation.

BLACK SWAMP ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 12, 2021 (email or mail)
Application is available at the bottom of this page in the Digital Dropbox or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Two $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior majoring in a fine arts related field (visual arts, music, dance, theater, art education or music education) and accepted to an accredited 2 or 4 year post-secondary educational institution. The student must be in good academic standing with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be graduating from high school located in Williams, Fulton, Henry or Defiance county.

HENRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 15, 2021
Application is available in the Digital Dropbox below or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Eligibility: Applicant must be a current High School Senior, a US citizen, reside in Henry County, Ohio AND plan to attend a two or four year OHIO college/university in the Fall of 2021.

ANNABELLE ROSE TIPTON-PATTERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 24, 2021
Application is available in the document container below.
Two scholarship recipients will be awarded.
Scholarships MUST BE EMAILED to napatterson522@gmail.com by 11:59pm on 3/24/2021.
- Senior student who is eligible for graduation in May 2021.
- Senior must be currently enrolled in band and/or vocal music program and have at least three years total in either (including the current school year), or alternatively be involved in musical productions for a least three years.
- Applicants must be accepted and attending a college/university or trade school for the 2021-2022 academic year. **Scholarship money will not be issued until this is verified.
- Music as a major, or minor, in college is considered but is not required.
- Grade point average will be a factor in the selection of the recipient. A minimum of a 3.0 is preferred.
- Extra-curricular activities, including extra-curricular music ensembles, and community service will be considered.
- Transferring students must provide a transcript from the previous school showing enrollment in High School Band or Choir.

2021 PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 29, 2021
Application is available below in document container below.
Up to $1000 per year
Applicants must be pursuing a health care curriculum, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, be of good character and go to or graduated from a HS located in the Defiance Regional Hospital's service area (LCHS is on the list).

THE ABILITY CENTER: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 31, 2021
Application is available online, CLICK HERE!
Criteria: Be an individual with a disability. Have a permanent address in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Ottawa, Defiance, Williams county in Ohio or in Monroe or Lenawee county in Michigan. Carry at least a 3.0 GPA. Be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.

MOSER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 31, 2021
Application available in the document container below.
$1,000 scholarship available
Criteria: graduating senior who is pursuing a career in nursing, and plans to attend 2 or 4 year college for training.

GENACROSS LUTHERAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 31, 2021
Application available in document container below.
$2,000 scholarship available
Criteria: graduating senior pursuing a college education in a social assistance profession. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Braucksieck no later than March 31st at 3:00pm.

2021 MUSIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 1, 2021
Application is available online, CLICK HERE!
Criteria: Seniors must be currently enrolled in the band and/or vocal music program, with at least three years total in either (excluding the current year). Seniors must complete the Essay questions of the application (using Google Docs), application must be submitted digitally by April 1st at 11:59pm. Applicants must be accepted and attend a college, university or trade school for the upcoming school year.

NSCC PRESIDENTIAL & HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 1, 2021
Application is available online, CLICK HERE!
*Presidential Scholarship (full tuition): Minimum of 3.5 GPA OR 12 CCP credits (w/ a 3.25 CCP GPA). Required ACT scores in English (18), Reading (21), and Math (22).
*Honors Scholarship (half tuition): Minimum of 3.25 GPA OR 12 CCP credits (w/ a 3.0 CCP GPA). Required ACT scores in English (18), Reading (21), Math (22).

DEFIANCE-FULTON-HENRY-WILLIAMS COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Due Date: April 1, 2021 (email or mail)
Application is available at the bottom of this page in the Digital Dropbox or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Applicant must be a son or daughter of a current Farm Bureau member and in the graduating class of 2021. Applicant must have applied, been accepted to, and plan to attend a college or tech school in the Fall of 2021.

GRACE N. COX & BETTY LOU MOOSE 4H SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 1, 2021 (online or by mail)
Click here to navigate to the scholarship website to apply!
Applicants must be a US citizen, active in Henry County 4H, minimum of 2.5 GPA, accepted into a private or public college for Fall 2021.

THE HENRY & ANGELINE VAN POPPEL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 1, 2021 (online or by mail)
Click here to navigate to the scholarship website to apply!
The purpose of the Henry and Angeline Van Poppel Scholarship is to provide post-secondary education scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are residents of Henry County, OH planning to pursue studies in the field of general agriculture or a related/closely related field – such as agribusiness, agricultural economics, agronomy, animal science, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, crop and weed sciences, etc

THE KEVIN R. SCHWIEBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date April 1, 2021 (online or by mail)
Click here to navigate to the scholarship website to apply!
The purpose of the Kevin R. Schwiebert Memorial Scholarship is to provide post-secondary education scholarships. It is anticipated that one new scholarship in the amount of $500.00 will be awardedbut the amount may increase as funds allow. Any Henry County high school graduate who is pursuing post-secondary education may apply (need not be a current senior).

HENRY COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 1, 2021 (email or mail)
Application is available in the Digital Dropbox below or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Applicant must be a graduate of a Henry County school or have been active in a Henry County youth organization. Applicant must be from a pork producing family or pursuing a pork related career. Must have worked in the Henry County Pork stand, or have an immediate family member who has worked in the stand.

JULIE I. KANE & JACOB JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Due Date: April 5, 2021 (application must be mailed)
Application is available in the Digital Dropbox below or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Applicant must be a resident of McClure Village/Damascus Township Fire Department Area.

LIBERTY CENTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Due April 6, 2021
The following three scholarships are available through the LCEF, with one application for all three!!
- LC Schools Education Foundation Scholarship: Five (5) $1,000 scholarships (non-renewable) open to students majoring in any field of study at an accredited two or four year university.
- The Bard-Meister Scholarship: One $500 scholarship for an LCHS student that has had a positive impact on the community and school of Liberty Center that is attending college. Preference may be given to an education or health career majors.
- The Catherine Lautar Memorial Scholarship: The intent of this scholarship is to annually award one (1) (non-renewable) scholarship worth $2000.00 to a graduating senior majoring in education with preference given to those pursuing a career in Secondary Language Arts (grades 9-12).
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!!

HARRY HUGHES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 20, 2021
Application is available below in the document container, or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
The scholarship shall be awarded to any graduating senior attending high school that is a member of an organized horse activity (ex: 4H club, Saddle Club, etc). and has supported Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center.

MITCH AIRING SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 23, 2021 to Mrs. Braucksieck in the Guidance Office
Application is available below in the documents container, or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Beginning with the Class of 2013, Liberty Center High School along with the Mitch Aring family will give an award in the name of Mr. Mitch Aring. The senior selected for the honor will received a $500 scholarship and have their name placed on a plaque that will be displayed in the high school. To receive the award, the senior must complete an application and attend either a 2 or 4 year college/university after graduation.

LC FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 28, 2021 to Mrs. Braucksieck in the Guidance Office
Application is available below in the document container, or in the LCHS Counseling Office! Every school year the Liberty Center Fire Department awards a $500.00 grant to one Liberty Center student continuing their education into Public Service Work. This includes law enforcement, education, health care, and social work.

LC ATHLETIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: April 23, 2021 to Mrs. Braucksieck in the Guidance Office
Application is available below in the document container, or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
$1,000 scholarship available. Graduating senior with multiple years of athletic play for Liberty Center Schools.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: OHIO GAMMA EPSILON CHAPTER
OF BETA SIGMA PHI INTERNATIONAL
Due Date: May 1, 2021
Application is available below in the document container, of in the LCHS Counseling Office!
$300 scholarship available. Graduating senior who is pursuing a degree at an accredited college, university or technical school.

GLASS CITY FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: May 1, 2021
Application is available in the Digital Dropbox below or in the LCHS Counseling Office!
Glass City will award five scholarships, one in the amount of $2500 (highest scoring entry); and four in the amount of $1000 each (second to fifth highest scoring entries). The scholarship will be paid to the Office of the Bursar at the colleges attended by our winners, no later than August 2021. Winners must show proof of enrollment before scholarship payment is sent.

2021 HENRY COUNTY TOMATO FESTIVAL PAGEANT SCHOLARSHIP
Pageant Application Due Date: June 1, 2021
Application is available below in the digital dropbox!
Pageant Eligibility: young women, ages 17-23 who have earned a high school diploma and who have resided in Henry County for the past 12 months may be eligible to compete. Contestants may earn the following scholarships:
Queen: $3,500
First Runner-up: $1,375
Second Runner-up: $1,000
Third Runner-up: $750
All Contestants: $50

2021 DR. JAY GALANI M.D. & FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AUXILIARY "LIVING WITH A PURPOSE" SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: June 30, 2021
Application is available in the Document Container below.
A total of FIVE $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Eligibility:

The student is a resident of Fulton or Henry County and is graduating in 2021 from a local school.
The student has been accepted at a post-secondary educational institution or trade school.
The student has a 3.6 (min) GPA and has provided a high school transcript.
The student can demonstrate financial need (and has not been awarded a full tuition scholarship)
Either a counselor or school administrator has completed the attached School Endorsement.
The student has completed an essay on Meaning and Purpose (approx 2-3 pages) described below.
The student has completed the attached application and returned it, with the essay and transcript, by June 30, 2021.

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