2019-2020 Local & State Scholarship Opportunities

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

Franklin B Walters Scholarship
Deadline: January 29th at 3:00pm to Mrs. Braucksieck
Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office!
Amount: Up to $500
Description: The Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center, serving Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams Counties, fully supports our local Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program. District nominees (who are not chosen as county winners) receive a scholarship award of $200 each, and each county winner will receive a scholarship award of $500 each, in addition to an exclusive invitation to the statewide awards luncheon held in Columbus, OH. District winners are to be determined at the district level. Guidance Counselors should then submitted the district winner’s materials to the Northwest Ohio ESC for determination of county winners.

Choose Ohio First Scholarships Application available online at your College/University, links embedded below. UT Deadline: February 28th CLICK HERE TO APPLY (for University of Toledo only) BGSU Deadline: January 15th CLICK HERE TO APPLY (for BGSU only) Eligibility: The Choose Ohio First scholarship program is funded through the State of Ohio and supports scholarships at various schools across the State of Ohio for high achieving and motivated students to study the science and technology of renewable energy and sustainable environmental practices. More information about the Choose Ohio First Scholarship can be found online, visit https://www.ohiohighered.org/cof. See if your school offers the Choose Ohio First scholarship! Northwest State Foundation Scholarships ** one application is used for multiple scholarships ** DEADLINE: February 14th Application available in document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: varies depending upon scholarship Eligibility: varies depending upon scholarship ** PLEASE NOTE! If you are planning on attending NSCC after high school you need to complete this form!! Even if you are unsure where you are going to college, but think that you might end up at NSCC, then complete this application!! You could be eligible for scholarship money there and you do not even know it!! OAPSE AFSCME Scholarship DEADLINE: Postmarked by March 1st Application available in document container below and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: Graduating with the Class of 2020. Parent/legal guardian must be in food standing of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/ASCME Local 4/AFL-CIO) fir at least a year. Student must be enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year program, in any field of study. Delta-Liberty Lions Club Scholarship Deadline: March 1st to Mrs. Braucksieck Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $500 Eligibility: Graduating senior of LCHS who will be entering college after graduation. United Way of Henry County Greg Hammer Scholarship Deadline: March 2nd Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $500 Eligibility: Graduating senior with the Class of 2020. Pursuing post-secondary education upon graduation. Resident of Henry County. Active in community service. Completed application and essay submitted. Two letters of involvement. Gennacross Lutheran Services Scholarship Deadline: March 2nd by 3:00pm to Mrs. Braucksieck Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $2,000. Eligibility: Senior choosing to pursue a career in health care, social work, ministry or education.

~~Liberty Center Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship~~
Deadline: March 13th to Mrs. Ahleman
Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office!
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating LC senior from the Class of 2020.

Liberty Center Schools Education Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 20th to Mrs. Jones (room D206 in MS hallway)
Application available in the document container below, and in HS Counseling Office!
Amount: Varies depending upon scholarship.
Eligibility: Varies depending upon scholarship.

The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship Deadline: March 20th Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $1,200 (two scholarships available: 1 male & 1 female recipient) Eligibility: Graduating senior. Needs based. FAFSA completed, with SAR and EFC provided on scholarship application. Henry County Chamber of Commerce DEADLINE: March 30th Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office. Amount: $500 Eligibility: Graduating senior residing in Henry County, and is a student at one of the Henry County Schools. Student plans to attend some type of post-secondary educational institution. Application is completed and submitted on time. Moser Nursing Scholarship Deadline: Postmarked by March 31st Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Graduating with the Class of 2020, and will be pursuing post-secondary education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse. LC Music Boosters Scholarship Deadline: April 1st Link to application is below!! More information regarding the scholarship is available in the document container below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYo_QddcfBtKp_gLzACcSkmYH5Iu1_rml7SeMd4I5HYGhnzQ/viewform Northwest State Presidential Scholarship Deadline: April 1st Application available in document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: Full Tuition Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating in the Class of 2020. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better, or earned 12 credit hours of CCP with a 3.25 GPA. ACT Scores must be 18 on English, 21 on Reading, and 22 on Math. Northwest State Honors Scholarship Deadline: April 1st Application available in document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: Half Tuition Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating in the Class of 2020. Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better, or earned 12 credit hours of CCP with a 3.00 GPA. ACT Scores must be 18 on English, 21 on Reading, and 22 on Math. Northwest State Career Tech Scholarship Deadline: April 1st Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $2,00 (ten scholarships available) Eligibility: Class of 2020 graduate, who completed a Career Tech program with a GPA of 2.75 or better. Full time at NSCC (12+ credit hours), and maintain 2.5 GPA while enrolled at NSCC. Defiance-Fulton-Henry-Williams County Farm Bureau Scholarship Deadline: April 1st (emailed to fhwd@ofbf.org ) Application available in document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $500 Eligibility: Applicants must be a son or daughter of a current Defiance, Fulton, Henry or Williams County Farm Bureau Member. Must be a 2020 graduating high school senior. Applicants must apply, be accepted, and plan to attend a college or technical school in the fall of 2020. Applicants majoring in Agriculture and/or Science areas will have first preference. However, all applications will be reviewed. Applicants must complete the first term in college and receive at least a 2.25 GPA or better or forfeit the scholarship. Payment of the scholarship will be made in time for second term provided grades are received at the FB Office in reasonable time. Application should be typed. Questions: contact Roy Norman (Organization Director at the County FB Office 419-445-0723). Henry County Township Association Deadline: April 1st Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $500 (two scholarships given) Eligibility: Graduating senior who is a resident of Henry County. Henry County Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline: April 1st One application for MULTIPLE scholarships!!! All applications are done online! CLICK HERE Amount: varies depending upon scholarship Henry Wood Sportsman Alliance Scholarship Deadline: postmarked by April 1st (mailed to the scholarship committee) Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Senior choosing to pursue a career in biology, zoology, botany, natural resources, geology and geography. Mitch Airing Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Deadline: April 3rd Application available in document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $500 Eligibility: Graduating senior from LCHS, pursuing an education at a 2-4 year school upon graduation. Henry County Retired Teachers: Griffith Family Book Grant Deadline: April 6th Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $1,500 Eligibility: ~~Preference will be given to a new (freshman) student each year from Henry County, Ohio (class of 2020).~~ If no one is eligible, the committee may use discretion for students already enrolled in education degree programs. If no recipient is available, the monies are added to the succeeding year's book grant. If the selected recipient is unable to attend college that fall, the alternate will be awarded the book grant. Julie L. Kane & Jacob Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund Deadline: April 6th Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: ~~Graduating senior in the class of 2020. Resident of McClure Village/Damascus Township Fire Dept Area.~~ Athletic Boosters Scholarship Deadline: April 14th Application available in the HS Counseling Office and in the document container below! Eligibility: LC athlete, graduating senior, parents must be a member of the athletic boosters. Henry County Arts Council Visual or Performing Arts Scholarship Deadline: April 15th (application submitted by mail) Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $300 Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of Henry County and a 2020 graduate. Applicant is enrolled in an accredited college or university in a visual or performing arts program. Applicant must have experience in visual or performing arts, music, dance, theatre, including community involvement. More information available in the application. Harry Hughes Horseman's Haven Scholarship Deadline: April 30th, must be mailed to the scholarship committee Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $500 Eligibility: Any graduating senior attending high school is a member of an organized horse activity (ex: 4H club or Saddle club) and has supported Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center is eligible to receive this scholarship. Rex & Kay Lingruen Scholarship
DEADLINE is MAY 1, 2020 (if mailing application then postmarked and mailed by April 25th). Application available in the document container below! Eligibility: Graduating senior from LCHS. Compete in a minimum of two varsity sports each year in high school (single-sport athletes do not qualify for this scholarship). Earn at least 6 varsity letters while in high school. Attain a 3.3 GPA or higher, ranked in the top 50% of class, graduate in four years. Participate in three school-sponsored "non-sport" clubs or activities (for example: musical, NHS, student council, ect). Have 20 hours of documented community service in four years of high school. This can include service to the LC community, or surrounding counties (activities must be documented on the application). In the year following high school graduation, attend a 4 year university, enlist in the military OR serve in the mission field/Peace Corp. Donate a small amount of this scholarship to a community-based charity or youth organization of personal choice. Application available in document container below, there are TWO ATTACHMENTS!!

Ohio Gamma Epsilon Master Chapter Deadline: May 1st Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $300 Eligibility: Graduating senior, planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year school, completed application with 300-500 word essay.Application must be mailed to the Chairperson of the Ohio Gamma Epsilon Master Scholarship Committee: Nan Bretz 95 Lafayette Drive Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Northwest State CCP Scholarship Deadline: May 1st Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office! Amount: $1,500 Eligibility: Graduating in 2020, plans to attend NSCC Fall 2020 as a full time student (12+ credit hours). Successfully completed a minimum of six (6) CCP credit hours through NSCC with a 3.0 GPA or better. ProMedica Defiance Medical Staff Scholarship Deadline: May 20, 2020 Application available in the document container below! Amount: Up to $1,000/year Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a health care curriculum, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 of better, be of good character and go to or graduated from a
high-school located within Defiance Regional Hospital’s service area, or whose parent/guardian is employed by ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. You will need to request Mrs. Braucksieck to send a digital transcript to the committee!

Liberty Center Fire Department Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 21st 2020
Application available in document container below!
Amount: $500 to one graduating senior
Eligibility: Graduate must be planning to pursue a career in public service work (law enforcement, education, health care, social work, public safety). All applications must be completed and turned into the Fire Department no later than May 21st.

Dr Jay Galani & FCHC Auxiliary Scholarship
Deadline: June 30th
Application available in the document container below, and in the HS Counseling Office!
Amount: $1,000 (total of 5 scholarships will be given)
Eligibility: Student is a resident of Fulton or Henry County and is in the graduating Class of 2020, from a local school. Student has been accepted at a post-secondary educational institution or trade school. Student has a minimum GPA of 3.6, and provides a final HS transcript. Student can demonstrate financial need (and has NOT been awarded a full tuition scholarship). Either a counselor or a school administrator has completed the School Endorsement. Student has completed and essay on "Meaning & Purpose" (2-3 pages), as described in application. Student has completed the application in full and submitted on time.

High School Super Senior Scholarship
Deadline: July 3rd, must be submitted online.
Application only available online, CLICK HERE!
Amount: $5,000
Description: The Course Hero High School Senior Scholarship is designed to assist high school seniors in transitioning successfully into the next chapter in their academic career. The scholarship will be available only to high school seniors graduating in 2020.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior that has applied or has been accepted to a full-time program at a two-year or four-year college, vocational, technical, or private career institution. Must be at least 16 years old. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Upon selection, the applicant will have to verify they have been accepted to a program.

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Scholarship Opportunities

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