Hagan Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

2023 Hagan Scholarship

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to help recipients graduate college debt free. The undergraduate scholarship is worth up to $48,000. After earning an undergraduate degree Hagan Scholars can apply for a graduate scholarship worth up to $24,000. 

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be a citizen of the United States.
2. Must attend an eligible public high school. (OHHS is eligible.)
3. Must be a student in the high school graduating class. 
4. Must have achieved a 3.50 cumulative GPA or higher. 
5. Must enroll at an eligible four year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation. 
6. Must maintain a four year graduation schedule. 
7. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to each fall semester in college. 
8. Applicant's Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $85,000.
9. Must provide the FAFSA SAR showing the EFC. 
10. Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants, if eligible.
11. Must not have a felony conviction. 

The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high-achieving goal driven student having a genuine financial need in order to attend college. 

To download the Hagan Scholarship Brochure, please click here. 

For more information and to access the Hagan Scholarship Application, please visit https://haganscholarships.org/

The Application Deadline is December 1, 2022. 

The link will be removed at that time.

SE Region Book Grant Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

Southeast Region Education Book Grant Scholarship

Sponsored by the Southeast Region Executive Committee of the Ohio School Boards Association

The education book grant is presented to one or more high school seniors in the Southeast Region whose school district is a member of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA).  The Southeast Region is committed to inspiring and encouraging capable teacher education candidates to serve the youth of Ohio.  The Executive Committee of the Southeast Region sponsors this education book grant.  The Executive Committee is comprised of elected school board members throughout Southeast Ohio who are interested in providing support to high school seniors who have demonstrated an interest in teaching or working with children and are attending an accredited Ohio college or university, career-technical school or technical college.  The Southeast Region consists of the following counties: Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Vinton and Washington.

The education book grant will be awarded annually and each recipient, along with his or her parents, will be guests of the Southeast Region at one of its two annual Spring Conferences held in March.  Special recognition will be provided to each recipient’s districts, board members and students.  The award has been made possible by the donations of board members active in the Southeast Region and from funds raised through region workshops and fundraising activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Applicant must be a graduating senior currently enrolled in a school district in the Southeast Region of the Ohio School Boards Association and have plans to major in education or work with children at an accredited college or university, career-technical school or technical college in the state of Ohio.
• Applicant must have a 3.00 or greater grade point average (GPA).
• Proof of ACT/SAT scores
• Applicant must demonstrate potential as an educational leader and competent professional; must demonstrate community involvement and have evidence of good character.
• Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process.
• Applicants in the Southeast Region of the Ohio School Board Association will be responsible for forwarding their applications and transcripts for consideration for the education book grant.   
• The Southeast Region Scholarship/Book Grant Committee will review all education book grant applications and recommend recipients to the Southeast Region Executive Committee for approval.  The recommendations will be forwarded to the OSBA Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors for ratification.  Recipients will be contacted in writing mid-February each year.

HOW TO APPLY:

The application form can be downloaded here, or at:  www.ohioschoolboards.org. Click on "Information Center"; click on "OSBA Regions"; under File Attachments, click on "Southeast Region"; click on "Southeast Region Book Grant Application".

APPLICATION FORM DEADLINE:  RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1, 2022

 

ANY QUESTIONS AND ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO:

Paul D. Mock, Southeast Regional Manager

Ohio School Boards Association

685 East Main Street

Logan, OH  43138

(740) 469-2724 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

URG Dist. Counselor Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

2023 University of Rio Grande District Counselor Scholarship

Four-Year Full Tuition Scholarship

To be eligible for this 4-year, FULL tuition scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be ACCEPTED to the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College for the 2023-2024 academic year. 
• Attend a high school in the four county service district of Gallia, Jackson, Meigs or Vinton  (including Buckeye Hills Career Center)
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and a minimum ACT score of 21 (ACT must be taken prior to application deadline)
• Submit a resume, in correct resume format, listing scholastic achievements, school and community involvement, and/or employment history
• Submit two (2) letters of recommendation (do not include guidance counselors)
• Submit essay requirement (see details for essay requirements at bottom of the application)

To download the application, please click here. 

Please mail the scholarship requirements to: University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College, ATTN: Jessica Deweese, P.O. Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674

Application deadline: December 1, 2022

URG Bapst Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

2023 University of Rio Grande Jake Bapst Scholarship

Two Year Full Tuition Scholarship

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for this 2 year, FULL tuition scholarship, the applicant must be accepted to the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College for the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Applicants must attend a high school in the four county (OH) service district of Jackson, Gallia, Meigs and Vinton (including Buckeye Hills Career Center).
• Submit a copy of your high school transcript and ACT scores.
• Submit a resume listing scholastic achievements, school and community involvement, and/or employment history. 

In addition to the application, please attach a typed 500 word response (double spaced and 12 point font required) to either topic below: 

1.) If you were chosen as the recipient of this scholarship, how impactful would this be to your college career? State any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance. 

OR

2.) How do you define success? When you look back on your life in 20 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? How does this scholarship fit into your plans for success?

To download an application, please click here.

Please mail the above requirements to: University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College - Office of Admissions, Attn: Jessica Deweese, P.O. Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674 (Students are responsible for mailing their own application and materials to Rio.)

Deadline: Completed application and resume materials should be returned to Jessica Deweese in the Admissions Office by January 13, 2023.