Scholarships Available
More than 150 scholarship funds comprise Marion Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Program.
Each of the scholarship funds has specific criteria and requirements.
Applicants should review the list closely to understand the available scholarships which match their credentials, background, activities, and future career plans.
What scholarships does Marion Community Foundation offer? The full list of our current year scholarships and their respective selection criteria and requirements can be viewed below. Note: This is a long scrollable list.
| Scholarship Name | Summary of Criteria & Requirements |
| Marion Academy of Medicine | –HS graduate –Attended Marion County HS –College GPA 3.0+ –Attending medical school or osteopathic medicine –Not a relative of Marion Academy of Medicine member |
| Alex Family | –HS senior at Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Helen L. and James L. Alex Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrated excellence in the study of history or who will be pursuing a college major in history. |
| Altrusa Club of Marion I | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS experience –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Upper 50th percentile of class, but not upper 10th percentile —Demonstrated substantial financial need –Not a relative of Altrusa Club of Marion members that created scholarship. |
| Altrusa Club of Marion II | –Female –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS experience –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Upper 50th percentile of class, but not upper 10th percentile –Intended major of business –Not a relative of Altrusa Club of Marion members that created scholarship Special considerations: 1) pursuing business management. |
| American Legion Post 162 | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –resident of Marion County for 2 years preceding HS graduation –Be a person, or a relative of a person, who is any of the following: 1) On active duty with any service branch of the U.S. military; 2) An honorably discharged veteran of any branch of the U.S. military; or, 3) A current or honorably discharged member of the Reserve or National Guard. (Relative is a spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, sibling, first cousin, niece, or nephew.) –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Special Considerations: extraordinary financial need –Not a relative of American Legion Post 162 members that created scholarship. |
| A.B. & Hazel Augenstein | –HS senior at River Valley HS –Attended River Valley HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of class, but not in upper 10th percentile –Not a relative of Hazel B. or A. B. Augenstein –For renewal: 2.5 college GPA + demonstrate high standards of citizenship and moral character. Renewable for one immediately successive additional year for associate degree or threw immediately successive additional years for bachelor’s degree. |
| Dr. David & Alice Bailey | –HS senior or graduate –attended Tri-Rivers Career Center during HS –Pursuing an education in the field of trades, apprenticeship, and skilled labor, including, but not limited to: (a) manufacturing; agriculture and animals; industry, manufacturing, and industrial technology; automotive mechanics and technology; construction trades; culinary arts; esthetics and cosmetology; welding; industrial maintenance; and (b) such two-year degrees, including, but not limited to: business management and office administration; technology; engineering technology; robotics and automation; smart manufacturing; nursing and allied health; computers and information technology; public service and public safety; and, social work. –It is intended that this scholarship not be awarded to students pursuing a traditional 4-year college or university program. Special Considerations: extraordinary financial need –Not a relative of David and Alice Bailey |
| Roger L. & Cora M. Baker | –HS senior –Attended North Union HS throughout entire HS experience –HS GPA 2.5+ |
| Irene Ballinger Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Elgin HS –Attended Elgin HS 2+ full academic years –If HS: 2.9+ HS GPA; If college: 2.9+ college GPA –Exhibit need for financial assistance for educational tuition, fees, costs & expenses Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing career in health care or elementary education 2) Previous recipients of this scholarship |
| Beth Bayles Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of River Valley HS –Active FFA member –Intended major of agriculture, agri-business or similar –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Steven Bayles, Jennifer Bayles and River Valley Foundation members |
| Beatrice Prior Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS —Females ranked academically at top of class, but not be receiving Nell E. Freer Memorial Scholarship –Not a relative of Mary Evelyn Prior, a trustee of the Mary Evelyn Prior Trust, the Harding superintendent, or the Harding HS principal |
| Bergmann Family | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ GPA –Not a relative of Helen Bergmann or Robert W. Bergmann –Special Considerations: major in engineering or computer sciences |
| Helen & Bob Bintz | –Marion County resident for 18 months prior to application –Be registered to attend University of Dayton or a Catholic university –If HS: upper 25th percentile of ACT/SAT and upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ GPA college GPA –Not a relative of Helen and Bob Bintz |
| William & Martha Buckingham | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of William or Martha Buckingham Special Considerations: 1) Attend Ohio State University, especially Marion Campus, 2) participate in Harding HS varsity sport 1+ season, 3) Previous recipients of this scholarship for 2nd, 3rd, 4th years of college, 4) Financial need, 5) Held full-time or part-time job during HS |
| Caledonia Alumni Association | –HS senior or graduate of River Valley HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Special Considerations: Applicants whose parents or grandparents attended Caledonia school |
| Carey Family | –HS senior or graduate of Marion Co HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Marion Co resident for 2+ years preceding graduation/completion of school –Intended major of agriculture, business, or education –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Max G. and Luanne Carey |
| Joe & Peggy Casey Memorial | –HS senior –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion County HS all four years –Participated in HS golf 1+ years –Upper 25th percentile of class –Not a relative of Joseph H. Casey, Margaret H. (Peggy) Casey, or Joseph H. Casey, Jr. |
| Civitan Club of Marion | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS experience –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intended major that works with children or persons with disabilities –Not a relative of members of Marion Civitan Club that created Scholarship |
| Collier | –HS senior or graduate –1 scholarship may be awarded to each of these HS: Buckeye Central HS, Bucyrus HS, Colonel Crawford HS, Wynford HS –2 scholarships may be awarded to Bellevue Senior HS in memory of Herbert & Freida Collier –If HS: Upper 25th percentile, but not in upper 5th percentile of senior class –If college: 2.5+ college GPA —Letter of recommendation from Crawford, Erie, Huron, or Sandusky Co teacher or community member –Not a relative of Dr. Wayne Collier Special Considerations: participated in music throughout HS or college (ex. band, orchestra, choir) |
| Community’s Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 50th percentile of class –Not a relative of Mary H. Hollaway or Ronald D. Cramer |
| Bill & Joan Cones | –HS senior of graduate –Attended River Valley HS at least 2 years –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Robert Cones and Douglas Cones Special Considerations: pursuing field of education |
| Clare Cooke Performing Arts | –HS senior of graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion County HS all four years –Intended major is performing arts –If HS: upper 50th percentile of class –If college: 2.5+ GPA –Not a relative of Clare Cooke |
| Alex Cooper Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of River Valley HS –Including those who attended Tri-Rivers Carrer Center –Or, a senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school provided applicant is River Valley district resident at time of application submission –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Jonathan Culler or Andrea Ault –Special Considerations: 1) Active in RV athletics (football or baseball) or RV music (band or orchestra), 2) Personally diagnosed with cancer or immediate family with cancer, 3) Financially affected by treatment of cancer |
| Cornell/Goodman | –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion County HS a minimum of two years –May attend college or trade school –If HS: upper 25th percentile of ACT/SAT or upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 3.0+ GPA –Not a relative of Adam Goodman or Gina Goodman Special Considerations: 1) Harding senior or graduate 2) Business-oriented field or study (accounting, economics, finance, marketing) 3) Demonstrated career interest in business |
| Rebecca S. Craig | –HS senior or graduate of Ridgemont HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intended major of allied health, music, or horticulture –Not a relative of Rebecca S. Craig |
| Craig | –HS senior of Ridgedale HS –HS GPA of 3.25+ –Not a relative of Diane Craig Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrated commitment to their education. 2) Intended major of sciences, medicine, health, engineering, or education. 3) Good character, service, citizenship. 4) Attended Ridgedale all four years. |
| Charles R. Crisler Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Ridgedale HS –Attended Ridgedale throughout HS experience –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Registered to attend Ohio State University –Not a relative of Barb Greetham, Pat Murphy, Mark Murphy, Alice Poorman, and Rebecca Crisler Special Considerations: 1) Intended major of education 2) Financial need |
| Stormy Ray Cushing | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Resident of Marion County for minimum of two years during HS –If college: GPA 2.5+ –Not a relative of Stormy Ray Cushing, Robert R. Cushing, Marsha Cushing, Amanda Burns, or Misty Cushing —Essay required |
| Marge Sorreles Davies Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Intended major of nursing –Not a relative of Marge Sorreles Davies or Bobb L. Davies Special Considerations: Elgin HS graduates and past recipients of this scholarship |
| Dr. Kathy Dixon Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended any HS in following counties: Marion, Hardin, Wyandot, Crawford, Morrow, Delaware, Union –Resident of the above counties throughout HS years –Attend Ohio State University or Marion Technical College –If HS: 3.0+ GPA; if college: 3.0+ GPA –Not a relative of Mark E. Davis Special Considerations: Currently in 2nd, 3rd, 4th year of college and majoring in science or health care. |
| Randy & Rosalie Drazba | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –Intended major of Engineering Technician, Engineering Technology, or Education (teaching) –Attend Ohio State University at Marion or Marion Technical College –May attend college or trade school –Not a relative of Randy or Rosalie Drazba |
| Brenda Dye Music Boosters | –HS senior of River Valley HS –Member of River Valley music program for 1+ years in grades 9-12 –Not a relative of River Valley Education Foundation member |
| Dr. Noel & Maria Eboh Family | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Marion County resident throughout entire HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Noel Eboh and Maria Eboh |
| Elgin Alumni Association | –HS senior or graduate of Elgin HS –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –If HS: Participated in 1+ school-sanctioned extracurricular activity during previous 12 months |
| Elgin High School Wider Horizons | –HS senior of Elgin HS –3.0+ HS GPA –Demonstrated particular or extraordinary financial need –Pursuing associate or bachelor’s degree; two- or four-year degree –Not a relative of Stuart Karon or Cynthia Smith Karon |
| Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 | –Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Hardin, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot resident –Lived in above county for 12 months –HS senior –Upper 40th percentile of class –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Elks Selection Committee —Essay required |
| Helen E. Evans | –HS senior of Harding HS –Attended Harding all four years –Intended major of education –Upper 50th percentile of class –Not a relative of Lydia Roebuck |
| Everett Family | –HS senior of Elgin HS –Attended Elgin all four years –Intended major of agriculture –Upper 50th percentile of class –Not a relative of Robert E. Everett, Gertrude E. Everett, Nancy Everett Hafer, or Beverly Everett Roby |
| Catherine Leila Ferguson Memorial | –Female –HS senior –Attend Marion Co HS or candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to application of scholarship –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Robert Ferguson |
| Donna M. Flach Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Elgin HS or North Union HS –Attended Elgin or North Union 2+ years –Recipient of varsity letter in either boys or girls HS basketball –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Jan Gentzler or Donna Flach Special Considerations: 1) 1st in immediate family to attend college, 2) North Union given special consideration in even-numbered years; Elgin given special considerations in odd-numbered years |
| James A. Flickinger Memorial | –HS senior of Pleasant HS –HS GPA of 3.0+ –Pursuing accounting or business –Not a relative of Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education members |
| Eric Benjamin Foos Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS –HS GPA 2.5+ –Not a relative of Fred Foos Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrate character traits similar to Eric Benjamin Foos, such as driven, over-achieving, hard-working, goal-oriented, and overcome odds to be successful |
| Isabel Freer Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS –Highest academically ranked female in senior class –Not a relative of Nell Freer, trustee or former trustee of Nell E. Freer Trust, Marion City Schools superintendent, or Harding HS principal |
| Freshour Family | —Female –HS senior or graduate of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant throughout entire HS experience –Intended major of STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Medicine) –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Eric or Mary Freshour |
| Carol S. Geissler Memorial | –Marion County resident for 2 years prior to application –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS 2+ years –If HS: Upper 33rd percentile of ACT/SAT; or Upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Carol S. Geissler, Larry Geissler, Eric Geissler, or Tracey Geissler Marvin Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing teaching grades K-12. 2) Passion for reading, writing, or communication 3) Pursing major in Spanish, English, or communication disciplines |
| Kathy & Malcolm Goodman | –HS senior of Harding HS –Attended Harding throughout entire HS experience –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS experience –HS GPA 3.0+ –Not a relative of Kathy Goodman and Malcolm Goodman Special Considerations: Demonstrated high financial need |
| John T. Gordon Memorial Eagle Scout | –HS senior or college freshman —Eagle Scout –Active in the geographic area of the Boy Scouts of America’s Harding Area District, Heart of Ohio Council/Buckeye Council. This is defined as Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Wyandot counties, but excluding the City of Galion. —Essay and Eagle Scout application required –Not a relative of John T. Gordon, John P. T. Gordon, or Lois Gordon |
| Gladys & Everett Granger Memorial | –HS graduate –3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Gladys Granger or Everett Granger Special Considerations: 1) Member of Trinity Baptist Church of Marion, Ohio; Or 2) Member of Catholic Church; Or 3) Employee of an assisted living facility located in Marion County, Ohio. |
| Dr. James S. & Mary Gray Greetham Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –Intended major of healthcare, medical sciences, or medicine –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 3.0+ GPA –Not a relative of Lynn Krigbaum or James S. Greetham, Jr. |
| William & Marjorie Grover | –HS senior or graduate of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Marjorie Grover Special Considerations: 1) Member of Pleasant HS girl’s basketball team for 3+ years; or 2) Attending Miami University of Ohio |
| Harper-Stuckey MTC | —25+ years of age –First person in immediate family to attend college –Attending Marion Technical College –Not a relative of R. Andrew Harper Special Considerations: Non-traditional student |
| Harris | –HS senior or graduate or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Active participant of LaRue United Methodist Church –If HS: 2.0+ HS GPA; if college: 2.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Everett Harris or member of LaRue United Methodist Church Selection Committee. |
| Charles L. Hastings Memorial | –HS senior or graduate —Clyde HS; or any HS in Marion, Morrow, or Wyandot counties –If HS: upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of David M. Hastings or Charles L. Hastings Special Considerations: 1) Attend Ohio State University; or 2) Attend land grant university; or 3) Intended major of agriculture |
| Marguerite Marcelin Hastings Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended HS in Marion, Crawford, Morrow or Wyandot counties –Attend Marion Technical College –If HS: upper 50th percentile of HS class –If college: 2.8+ college GPA –Not a relative of David M. Hastings or Marguerite Marcelin Hastings Special Considerations: pursing degree in business, accounting, or information technology |
| Allyson M. Haycox Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Terry Haycox Special Considerations: 1) First consideration given to applicants pursuing major of pharmacy; 2) Second alternative given to applicants pursuing major of medicine or health care. |
| Geraldine M. Hedges Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS or Ridgedale HS |
| Coach Ed Henning | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intended major of education, including physical education, sports science, or exercise science –Not a relative of Jo Ann Henning |
| Wayne Hoch Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –Attending Ohio college –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class, but not upper 10th percentile –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Wayne Hoch or Ron Hoch |
| Roger & Donna Holbrook | –HS senior or graduate of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –Upper 90th percentile of HS class –Participated in Pleasant HS athletics or music –Not a relative of Linda Holbrook, Jana VonDach, or Douglas Holbrook Special Considerations: involvement in both athletics and music |
| Art and Anne Huggler Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Linda A. Halt Special Considerations: 1) Intended major of education or engineering; or 2) Demonstrate extra financial need; or 3) Marion County resident thru 4 years of HS. |
| Erin Y. James Memorial | –HS senior of North Union HS –Attended North Union HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Steven M. Lust or Geri L. Lust Special Considerations: pursuing equine industry or oncology |
| Judge Thomas K. Jenkins | –Graduate from Marion County HS; or Marion resident for four years prior to application –Registered or attending law school –Not a relative of Thomas K. Jenkins Special Considerations: attending Ohio Northern University College of Law |
| Jerew Family Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 50th percentile of class –Not a relative of Gene Jerew or Jim Jerew Special Considerations: 1) Harding HS seniors or graduates; or 2) Active student athletes |
| Adam Johnston Memorial | –HS senior of Ridgedale HS –Attended Ridgedale HS all of senior year –Will attend an Ohio college –Upper 50th percentile of ACT/SAT –Not a relative of Thomas A. Johnston or Ruth Johnston |
| Tasha Jones Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. In such case, be Marion Co resident for 2+ years preceding graduation/completion of school. –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ GPA –Intended major of animal science, veterinary medicine, veterinary technician, or veterinary technology –Not a relative of Edgefield Animal Care Center LLC owners –Special Considerations: held regular full-time or part-time job during HS |
| Donald B. Justice Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Participated in HS sports 2+ years (May include manager, trainer, statistician, cheerleader, others) –Not a relative of Linda Justice |
| Kannan Family | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Intended major of science, technology, engineering, math, or health care –Not a relative of Kevin Kannan and Maha Kannan. Special Considerations: 1) Priority given to Pleasant students 2) Financial need |
| Aris Kasotis Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –Upper 50th percentile of class, but not upper 10th percentile –Not a relative of Joan Kasotis or George Kasotis Special Considerations: participated in one or more of Harding Singers, wrestling, or football |
| Kaufman Family Memorial | –HS senior and graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school; provided, have been a Marion County, Ohio resident for 2+ years prior to graduation –If HS: 2.5+ GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA —Essay Required –Not a relative of Beth Kaufman Special Considerations: 1) Second, third, or fourth year of college, or pursuing master’s or doctorate degree; and/or 2) previous recipient, especially who have college GPA 3.0+ |
| Kory Kirkpatrick Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Kory Kirkpatrick Special Considerations: member of Harding varsity basketball or golf teams |
| Marion Noon Kiwanis Club I | –HS senior –Attend Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Marion Noon Kiwanis Club member |
| Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II | –HS senior –Attend Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS 2+ years or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school, then recipient must be resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –Upper 50th percentile of HS class or 2.5 HS GPA –Not a relative of Marion Noon Kiwanis Club member –Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrate community service, 2) Attend OSU Marion, Marion Technical College, or Tri-Rivers adult education programs |
| Louise Kling | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –Intended major of music OR medicine –If music: upper 50th percentile of HS class –If medicine: registered for/in medical school or school of osteopathic medicine –Not a relative of Louise Kling, or current or former Trustee of the Testamentary Trust of Louise Kling |
| John F. Kreis Memorial | –HS senior full-time or graduate –Attended Tri-Rivers Career Center for academic courses –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if graduate/college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of John F. Kreis Special Considerations: 1) good work ethic as established by application, 2) previous recipients of this scholarship |
| Mandy Kruder Memorial | –HS senior –Attend Marion Co HS –Attend Marion Co HS 2 years prior to application including senior year –Intended major of education –Not a relative of Mandy Kruder, George Kruder, Janet Kruder or member of Selection Cmt Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing Early Childhood or Middle Childhood Education. 2) Involvement in music at HS and elsewhere. —Essay requested |
| Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –attended Harding HS all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Sarah Kulkofsky, Michael Kulkofsky, or Linda Kulkofsky Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing science; and 2) 1st generation college student |
| LaRue Alumni Association | –HS senior –Attended Elgin HS or Tri-Rivers Career Center if home school is Elgin HS –Resided in the geographic area that was once LaRue School District; map of geographic area found in scholarship application and website –Resided in geographic area that was once LaRue School District entire HS experience. –3.0+ HS GPA |
| Mitchell Libster Scholarship | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS (including Tri-Rivers or Mary Ellen Withrow Academy)–If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Cynthia Libster –Special Considerations: 1) Financial need 2) major of law or social work 3) community service and volunteerism outside of school |
| Quintin & Alice Linn | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –If HS: 2.5+ GPA; if college: 2.5+ GPA –Intended major: economics, finance, mathematics, or statistics, but with a preference for economics –Not a relative of Alice C Linn |
| Stephanie K. Lust Memorial | –HS senior of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class |
| Marion Area Auxiliary | –Marion County resident 18 months prior to application –Attending Ohio college –Upper 50th percentile of ACT/SAT –Not a relative of a member of Marion Area Auxiliary Special Considerations: special skills in healthcare or medical sciences |
| Kenny Martin Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Kenneth W. Martin Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing civil engineering; or 2) Participated in HS or college golf |
| Alex Masters Memorial | –HS senior of River Valley HS –3.0+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Alex Masters or a member of the River Valley Education Foundation |
| McBride Family | –HS senior or graduate –Attended any school in Marion County –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intended major of education, medicine or health care —Extraordinary financial need –Special Considerations: well-rounded, hard-working, financial need |
| Vera O. McDanel | –US citizen –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co school all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Vera O. McDanel Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing career as American History teacher or professor; or 2) Pursuing career in engineering |
| Ted & Elaine Mitchell | –Marion County resident for 3 years prior to application –Attend Ohio State University (Columbus or regional campuses) –If HS: upper 30th percentile of HS class, but not in upper 10th percentile –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Elaine S. Mitchell |
| Mountz Girls | —Female –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school; and resident of Marion County for two years preceding graduation –Intended major of fine arts, visual arts, commercial art, or art education –Not relative of Patricia Chapman |
| Marion Music Club | –HS senior or graduate –Attend Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school, then recipient must be resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Pursuing education in music or music education |
| Rocco Nicolosi Memorial | –HS senior –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Michael J. Nicolosi or Phyllis A. Nicolosi —Essay required |
| Cheryl Oehler Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Elgin HS –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –If HS: Participated in 1+ extracurricular school-sanctioned activity in last 12 months Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing career in education or music. 2) If no applicants for #1, preference to those with significant participation or interest in music |
| Charles E. Orcena | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Be registered to attend Marion Technical College –If HS: 2.5+ GPA; and upper 50 percentile of class, but not upper 10 percentile of class –If college: 2.5+ GPA –Not relative of Charles E. Orcena, Jason Orcena, or Alycia Orcena –Special Considerations: 1) applicants with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), or 2) have a physical disability |
| John D. O’Shea & Kathleen E. O’Shea | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Be registered to attend Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, or Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, OH –Not a relative of John D. or Kathleen E. O’Shea or Timothy B. Lyons. |
| Janet Palm Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Intended major of education –Not a relative of Michael M. Palm |
| Joe Petrich & Al Beach Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –2.5+ HS GPA –Participated in Harding athletic program –Not a relative of Harley F. Mooney, Jr. Special Considerations: not otherwise receiving significant scholarships or financial aid |
| Paul Pezley Baseball | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS or River Valley HS –Attended Harding HS or River Valley HS 2+ years –Active participant of Harding or River Valley baseball teams 1+ seasons –If HS, 2.5+ HS GPA; if college, 2.5+ college GPA —Recommendation from person who played role in applicant’s baseball career (at any level) –Not a relative of Paul Pezley, Paddy Pezley, Daniel D. Pezley, Michael Pezley, or David Pezley —Essay required Special Considerations: 1) Held full or part-time job during HS; and/or 2) 1st person in immediate family to attend college |
| Jacob Pfeiffer & Kevin Pfeiffer Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Pleasant HS or Ridgedale HS –Attended Pleasant HS or Ridgedale HS throughout HS experience –If HS, 3.0+ HS GPA; if college, 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Wendell Pfeiffer |
| Pleasant Academic Boosters | –HS senior of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –2.5+ HS GPA |
| Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education | –HS senior of Pleasant HS –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of a member of the Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education Special Considerations: attended Pleasant HS all four years |
| Coach Mac Prexy Pride | –HS senior —Harding HS at least 2 years –HS GPA 2.5+ –Active Harding athletic participant at least one full season —Essay required — Not a relative of Michael James McCreary |
| Jeffrey Rainey Memorial | –HS senior or graduate —Pleasant HS for years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028 –Pleasant HS or North Union HS beginning in 2029 and thereafter –Intended major is education –If HS: 2.5+ GPA; if college: 2.5+ GPA –Not a relative of Jill E Rainey Special Considerations: have particular or extraordinary financial need |
| Christopher B. Ream | –Marion County resident –HS senior or graduate –If HS: upper 50th percentile of HS class –If college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Karen Ream or David Ream Special Considerations: 1) Applicants already attending college; or 2) Pursuing special education; or 3) Pursuing medicine |
| Dr. Herman & Mrs. Jean Reas | –HS graduate of Harding HS or attended Marion Catholic HS of Marion, Ohio –2.5+ college GPA –Pursuing major of health care or medicine –Not a relative of Jean Reas Special Considerations: pursing general/family practice or pediatrics |
| Gregory A. Rees Memorial | —Harding HS senior who has been resident of Marion Co throughout entire HS experience; or HS senior or graduate registered to attend Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 2.5+ college GPA –If college: Recommendations required from Franciscan University of Steubenville and community –Not a relative of Richard W. Rees, Ellen Rees, Gregory A. Rees |
| Eugene & Cecilia Reszczynski | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS, including senior year –Attended Marion Co HS two years –Upper 50th percentile of ACT/SAT –Not a relative of Cecilia Reszczynski or Eugene Reszczynski |
| Eula M. Rhoads | –US citizen –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Eula M. Rhoads Special Considerations: 1) Pursuing pharmacy at an Ohio college; or 2) Pursuing veterinary medicine at Ohio college |
| Ridgemont | –US citizen –HS senior or graduate of Ridgemont HS (Ridgeway, Ohio) –Attended Ridgemont 2+ years of HS experience –If HS: upper 30th percentile of HS class –If college: 2.3+ college GPA Special Considerations: veterans of US armed forces and non-traditional students |
| Linda & Mike Rizzo | –HS senior or graduate –Resident of Marion County at time of application and resident for entire two years prior to application –If HS: 2.0+ GPA; if college: 2.0+ GPA –Intended major: teaching, radiography, radiological technician, radiographic imaging, imaging technology, radiologic sciences, or radiology; not to include students pursuing a medical degree in radiology –Not a relative of Linda K Rizzo |
| Rob’s Hauling & Vance Family | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County throughout HS experience –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of James and Lyndsey Vance –Special Considerations: 1) Second priority is pursuing Ecology, Natural Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Renewable Energy Engineering, Sustainability Management, Urban Planning and Sustainability, Climate Science, Conservation Science, Conservation Biology, or Environmental Health and Economics. Second priority is pursuing Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture Production, Animal Science, Food Sciences and Technologies, Horticulture, Plant Science, or Soil Science. |
| David K. Rogers Memorial | –HS senior –Attended Marion County HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of class –Not a relative of Richard M. Rogers or Sophie Rogers Special Considerations: active member of St. Mary Church of Marion, Ohio, and exemplary character |
| Max Ross Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Elgin, Harding, North Union, Pleasant, Ridgedale, River Valley, or Tri-Rivers Career Center (home school in Marion County) –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Intended major in field of education or teaching –Never convicted of a felony –Not a relative of Laura Ross McNeil, Lisa Ross, or Steve Ross Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrate special financial need or hardship, 2) Active in projects and programs to better community |
| Marion Rotary Club James M. Bazzoli, M.D. | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Pursuing health care, including but not limited to medicine, nursing and allied health –Attending Ohio State University Marion campus or Marion Technical College –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: 1) Attend Marion Technical College and 2) Intends to remain in Marion, Ohio for job and career |
| Marion Rotary Club George Brown | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: Intending to pursue education and career in business or management. |
| Marion Rotary Club Warren Brown | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: Intending to pursue education and career in business or management |
| Marion Rotary Club | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio |
| Marion Rotary Club Robert C. Dowd | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: Intending to pursue education and career in finance, economics, business, music, or theater |
| Marion Rotary Club Catherine Ferguson | —Female –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio |
| Marion Rotary Club Warren G. Harding | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: 1) Attending Harding HS, or 2) Intending to pursue education and career in journalism, business, history, government or political science |
| Marion Rotary Club Robert E. Kibbey | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: Intending to pursue education and career in business, management, or the hospitality or food industry |
| Marion Rotary Club R.T. Lewis | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: Intending to pursue education and career in business, management, land development, real estate, or who will be attending Marion Campus of The Ohio State University |
| Marion Rotary Club Karl W. Schell | –HS senior –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County for two full years prior to scholarship application –2.5+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Board of Directors of Marion Rotary Foundation, or Rotary Club of Marion, Ohio –Special Considerations: Intending to pursue education and career in business, management, or real estate industry |
| Laura Rush & Tom Rosol Nursing Student | –Graduate of HS –Attending or be registered to attend Marion Technical College –Pursuing nursing degree –Have HS GPA 2.5+; and if currently enrolled have 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Laura Rush or Thomas Rosol –Special Considerations: 1) Applicants with demonstrated financial need |
| Wesley & Karen Schertzer Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Even numbered years: Attend Pleasant HS; Odd numbered years: attend Ridgedale HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of immediate family members of, or direct descendants of immediate family members of, T. Wesley Schertzer and Karen Rush Schertzer Special Considerations: 1) applicants who maintain and promote a high standard of social values as demonstrated in their personal statement, essay, letters of recommendation, and leadership in school and community activities |
| John T. & Lois Schmidt | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS experience –Be one of following: a) member of US Armed Forces, b) honorably discharged veteran of US Armed Forces, c) child or grandchild of member of US Armed Forces, b) child or grandchild of honorably discharged veteran of US Armed Forces –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Lois Schmidt Special Considerations: 1) applicants from Elgin HS, 2) Demonstrate financial need |
| Eddie Shelton Agricultural | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Intended major of agriculture –If HS: upper 50th percentile of class –If college: 3.0+ GPA –Not a relative of M. Joan Shelton Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrated financial need |
| Elizabeth Shumaker | –HS senior or graduate of River Valley HS —Female –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Diann Cage Special Considerations: demonstrate a diversity of activities, well-rounded leader, risen above her circumstances |
| Gary & Diana Sims Family | –HS senior of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –Upper 50th percentile of class –Not a relative of Gary K. Sims |
| Danny C. Sipes Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS –Member of Harding baseball team at least 2 years –Upper 25th percentile of class –Not a relative of Charles Sipes or Shirley Sipes |
| Brian & Denise Spires | –HS senior of River Valley HS –Attended River Valley HS throughout entire HS experience –HS GPA of 3.0+ –Active in at least one River Valley varsity sport during senior year –Not a relative of Brian and Denise Spires |
| Logan Stevens Memorial | –HS senior of Harding HS or River Valley HS –2.5+ GPA –Not a relative of Laurie Stevens Special Considerations: 1) Member of HS baseball or softball team; and/or 2) Actively involved in church |
| Stewie Family | —Harding HS 2nd semester sophomore –Attended Harding HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Determined to be at-risk for graduation –Not a relative of John Steward or Joan Steward Special Considerations: interest in law enforcement, nursing, teaching education, hospitality management |
| Daniel B. Stover Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Elgin HS –Attended Elgin HS all four years –If HS: Upper 50th percentile, but not in upper 10th percentile of senior class –If college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of Betty Stover Special Considerations: 1) Intending or pursuing major of agriculture or science, and/or 2) Participated in FFA, and 3) Demonstrate high financial need |
| Clifford & Frances Strine Family | –HS senior from Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Resident of Marion County all four years of HS or four full years prior to application of scholarship –Active in 4-H or FFA –3.2+ HS GPA –Not a relative of Joshua L. Strine –Special Considerations: 1) Intend to study agriculture or education, and 2) Demonstrate financial need |
| Taft Middle School Music Dept | –Atended one or a combination of the following elementary schools for at least your 5th grade experience — Mark St, Fairpark, Taft, Oak St, Lincoln, Silver St, or Hayes; and –Attended Taft or Grant Middle schools for entire middle school experience; and –Attended Harding HS for all four years; and –2.5+ HS GPA –Enrolled in Harding band OR orchestra all four years Special Considerations: enrolled in Harding HS band, orchestra and choir all four years |
| Catherine Amelia Thew Brown | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Dorothy Ellen Thew |
| Helen M. Thew Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Dorothy Ellen Thew |
| Three Sisters Nursing | –HS senior or graduate from Marion Co HS –Senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school –Marion Co resident for 2+ years prior to application –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Pursuing field of nursing that will result in associate degree or higher and qualify for license as Registered Nurse –Not a relative of Carol Lathrop, Ann Jones, Karen Cook, Matt Cook, Doyle Cook, Jan Augenstein, Walter Augenstein, Thomas Jones |
| Herbert & Jane Tillett | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –Attended Harding HS all four years –Intended major of education –If HS: upper 25th percentile of class, but not upper 10th percentile –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Herbert A. Tillett or Jane Tillett Special Considerations: 1) Attending Muskingum College; and/or 2) Demonstrated service and citizenship |
| Calvin H. & Elizabeth L. Topliff | –HS senior or graduate –Or senior and candidate for graduation/completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non public school; and also resident of Marion County for two years preceding graduation. –Attended a Marion City or County school –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intended major of education or engineering Special Consideration: attend Ohio Northern University –Not a relative of Georgia Mathews |
| Gary W. Troll Memorial | –HS senior –Attended one of following HS: Marion Co: Elgin, Pleasant, Ridgedale, River Valley; Seneca Co: Bettsville, Hopewell-Louden, New Riegel, Old Fort, Seneca East; Wyandot Co: Carey, Mohawk, Upper Sandusky –2.75 HS GPA –Not a relative of Gary W. Troll or Roberta W. Troll —Essay required |
| Willie “Beaver” Troutman Football | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Resident of Marion County during two years of high school experience –If HS: 2.5+ GPA; if college: 2.5+ GPA –Student partcipating in college football –Not a relative of Lora Troutman Special Considerations: 1) Demonstrated volunteerism in the community. 2) Extraordinary financial need |
| Jeannette Turner Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion Co HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of HS class –Not a relative of Dorothy Ellen Thew |
| United Church Homes | –HS senior or graduate –Resident of Marion Co or Wyandot Co two or more years –Direct academic and personal experience in fields/service to older citizens. Ex: gerontology, geriatrics, social work, nursing, rehabilitation therapies, marketing, healthcare adminstration –Direct personal experience as volunteer, intern, or employee of long-term care facilities, assisted living centers, senior housing, churches, community organization and other programs focused on senior citizens –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; f college: 2.5+ college GPA –Not a relative of president of United Church Homes, Inc. or any member of Selection Committee |
| Voll Family Bowling Green State University | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS experience –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Attending Bowling Green State University –Not a relative of Francis C. Voll |
| Douglas & Elaine Waring Memorial | –HS senior –Attended Marion County HS –Attended current HS all of senior year –Upper 50th percentile of ACT/SAT |
| John & Jackie Watkins | –HS senior –Attended Marion County HS all four years –Upper 50th percentile of class –Intended major of agriculture –Not a relative of John Watkins or Jackie Watkins Special Considerations: participated in FFA |
| Whirlpool Corp/ OneEnergy STEM | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County throughout entire HS –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intend or pursuing field of study in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (S.T.E.M.) –Special Considerations: 1) current seniors and candidates for graduation from HS, 2) Students attending OSUM or MTC Intention is to award one $5,000 scholarship to student attending any eligible educational institution. Additional $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students attending OSUM, MTC or other eligible educational institutions. |
| Nancy O. Whitaker Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Resident of Marion County for two years immediately preceding application or resident or Marion County during entire senior year of high school –Pursing education in field of speech and hearing |
| Jeannette White Memorial | –HS senior or graduate of Harding HS –If HS: upper 25th percentile of HS class –If college: 3.0+ college GPA –1st-Intended major of veterinary medicine; If none: 2nd-Intended major of nursing –Not a relative of Berneice White |
| Andrew Wigton Memorial | –HS senior of Pleasant HS –Attended Pleasant HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of class Special Considerations: member of Pleasant HS varsity basketball or soccer teams |
| David G. Wilhelm Memorial | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. In such case, be Marion Co resident for 2+ years preceding graduation/completion of school. –If HS: 2.0+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA –Intended major of behavorial health, mental health, human social services, psychology or psychiatry –Not a relative of Susan Wilhelm, Jennifer Wilhelm or Ken Wilhelm Special Considerations: 1) Good citizenship through community service and volunteerism; 2) Held regular full-time or part-time job during HS; 3) Demonstrated financial need or hardship. |
| Donald S. & Beulah Mae Williams | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS all four years –Active FFA member 3+ years; or active 4-H member 3+ years –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Donald S. Williams and the children of Beulah Mae Williams |
| Dr. Shelton & Becky Williams | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS; or senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school. –Resident of Marion County for 2+ years preceding application –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Attending or registered to attend Marion Campus of The Ohio State University –Not a relative of Becky Williams –Special Considerations: 1) Major of psychology or similar field, 2) Students who will be in second, third, or fourth year of college and majoring in psychology. |
| Mary Ellen Withrow | —Female –HS senior or graduate –If HS: Attending Marion Co HS –If college: Graduated from Marion Co HS –If HS: 3.0+ HS GPA; if college: 3.0+ college GPA –Special Considerations: Major or intended major of finance, politcal science, or government –Not a relative of Mary Ellen Withrow |
| Norman Withrow Golf | –HS senior or graduate from any Marion Co HS –Participated in 1+ varsity HS golf –If HS: 2.0+ HS GPA; if college: 2.0+ college GPA –Not a relative of Norman Withrow |
| Marion Women’s Business Council | —Female –HS senior or graduate, and Attended Marion Co HS for 2+years –Senior and candidate for graduation/ completion from a home school, eSchool, digital/online school, virtual academy, community school, or other state recognized charter non-public school; and Resident of Marion County for 2+ years immediately proceeding completion from such school –If HS: 2.5+ HS GPA; if college: 2.5+ college GPA Special Considerations: pursing course of study in business, finance, economics, marketing, management, advertising, accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, or other business-related field |
| Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion County HS –Attended Marion County HS all four years –Upper 25th percentile of class –Not a relative of Robert M. Wopat or Dorothy C. Wopat |
| Youth Engaged in Philanthropy | –HS senior or graduate –Attended Marion Co HS –Resident of Marion Co all four years of HS –Upper 50% of HS senior class –Demonstrated commitment and dedication to community service, volunteerism, and philanthropy –Not a member of Youth Engaged in Philanthropy |
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