Horatio Alger Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

2019 Horatio Alger Scholarship

Receive up to $25,000 for College!

If integrity, determination, and courage describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. This scholarship rewards students who possess the character to succeed in life. It helps students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing a higher education.

To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to attend college.

To learn more and apply, visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org

Deadline: October 25, 2018

Bellisio Foods Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

2018-2019 Bellisio Foods Scholarship

Scholarship provided through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

Applicants for the Bellisio Foods Scholarship must be dependent children of a current employee in good standing for at least one year, including biological children, legally adopted children, children placed with employees for adoption, stepchildren, and any children for whom an employee is the legal guardian; grandchildren of employees, regardless of dependent status, also qualify. Employees may be at any U.S. location of Bellisio Foods.

• Candidates must be pursuing post-secondary education, full or part-time, at an accredited vocational or technical training program, community college, or four-year college in the U.S.
• Candidates must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scales.
• Assistance is not intended for pursuit of advanced degrees (e.g. master's degree).
• Dependents and grandchildren of senior executives are excluded.

Awards: Scholarship awards are determined by number of applicants.

To download the scholarship guidelines and application, please click here.

The application becomes valid only when the completed application has been submitted, postmarked or emailed on or before November 15, 2018.

Applications may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to: FAO / P.O. Box 456 / Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

FAO reserves the right to process only applications complete as of the application postmark deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact FAO at 740-753-1111.

 

 

Elks MVS Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

URG District Counselor's Scholarship

Category: Scholarships Scholarships

2019 University of Rio Grande District Counselor's Scholarship

Four Year Full Tuition Scholarship to URG

• To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be accepted to the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College for the 2019-2020 academic year.
• A minimum GPA of a 3.20 along with a minimum ACT score of a 21 is required for qualification for this scholarship.
• Applicants must attend a high school in the four county (OH) service district of Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, and Vinton (including Buckeye Hills and Ohio Valley Christian Schools).
• The highest qualified applicant will receive a four year full tuition scholarship to the University of Rio Grande.

Application Process

• Along with the application, students are required to submit a resume stating any academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, employment history, and any special skills or accomplishments.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation letters (not to include the high school guidance counselor)
• An essay on the following topic, "Describe how you have demonstrated leadership skills, in and out of school." The essay should not exceed two (2) typed, double spaced pages.

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: Taylor Noel, P.O. Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674.

Deadline: The completed application must be received by Taylor Noel in the Admissions Office by December 3, 2018.  Students are responsible for mailing their own applications for this scholarship.