Top Ohio scholarships for you

The E. B. Miller Memorial Scholarship offers financial assistance to students pursuing a forest resource education. Currently, one or more scholarships are offered each year to Ohio high school graduates who have been accepted into an approved university, college, junior college or technical university offering a forest resource curriculum. Current college students must provide evidence of satisfactory scholastic advancement. Preference will be given to students attending Ohio colleges and universities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

College Now offers a scholarship opportunity to adult students who have taken off one year or more after high school. Eligible adult learners are Pell-eligible and must be pursuing a first bachelor's degree, an associate's degree or a non-degree certificate or license in a vocational or technical program. The scholarship can be renewed for up to ten semesters, or until the recipient completes their degree program, whichever occurs first. Applicants must be attending school in and a resident of one of the eligible counties. Students residing in an eligible county and taking only online classes at a school outside of these counties are also eligible. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have completed at least 25 credit hours. Two essays are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

In 1996, the Executive Committee of AISE Canton Section voted to award a scholarship in honor of John Klusch for more than 35 years as Canton Section Secretary. Students eligible to compete for the scholarship must, at the time of application, be the children (natural, step-children, adopted or ward) of a United States citizen or landed immigrant who is a member, in good standing and paid for the past two years, of AIST, or be a Student Member of AIST through the Material Advantage Student Program and attend or live in the AIST Northern Ohio Member Chapter area. The student must also be accepted at an accredited North American university or college studying engineering or metallurgy. Scholarships are renewable on an annual basis for up to three additional years. The scholarships will be awarded principally on the basis of academic achievements with respect to high school GPA, extra-curricular activities, and planned major course of study (engineering applicants are preferred) to eligible high school senior student(s). One recommendation letter from a counselor, teacher or professor must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the AIST Foundation for more information.

The Alfred B. Glossbrenner Scholarship was established in 1988, in honor of the founding chairman of the AISE Canton District Section. Students eligible to compete for the scholarship must, at the time of application, be the children (natural, step-children, adopted or ward) of a United States citizen or landed immigrant who is a member, in good standing and paid for the past two years, of AIST, or be a Student Member of AIST through the Material Advantage Student Program and attend or live in the AIST Northern Ohio Member Chapter area. The student must also be accepted at an accredited North American university or college studying engineering or metallurgy. Scholarships are renewable on an annual basis for up to three additional years. The scholarships will be awarded principally on the basis of academic achievements with respect to high school GPA, extra-curricular activities, and planned major course of study (engineering applicants are preferred) to eligible high school senior student(s). One recommendation letter from a counselor, teacher or professor must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the AIST Foundation for more information.

The AIST Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarship is available to students who are dependents of Ohio Valley Member Chapter members or to student members who live or attend a university in the chapter area, who are pursuing an education directly relating to the production of iron and steel, relating to the support of the production of iron and steel, or the management of iron and steel manufacturing and distribution of steel. The student must be the child (including step-children, adopted children, or wards) of a member in good standing of the AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter, or an AIST Student member, in good standing. The student must be accepted into, planning to attend, or currently enrolled in an eligible curriculum at an accredited university, college, or technical training center. STEM Bachelor of Science degrees preferred. Bachelor of Arts Degree candidates in related fields such as general manufacturing management are eligible. Students wishing to attain an Associate of Science degree in STEM-related technology are also eligible to apply. Recipients are encouraged to re-apply. To re-apply, it is the responsibility of the student to submit an application and official transcript of grades for the entire academic year to the AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter Secretary as soon as the current term is completed for subsequent review by the Scholarship Award Committee. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund was created as a tribute to David's pursuit of academic excellence and his commitment to help others achieve their fullest potential. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are residents of the 30 counties in the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development service area and want to attend college but lack the required resources. Applicants must reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants must have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED. Non-traditional students may apply directly to local Community Action Agencies. Preference will be given to first-year students who plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education within the 30-country COAD service area, unless the field of study chosen by the applicant is not offered by any of these institutions. Applicants must submit their application for Financial Assistance, Household Income Statement and Verification Form, and Income documentation. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate COAD-member Community Action Agency that serves the county where the applicant resides. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Past President's Parley Nurse's Scholarship is a program to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing field. The applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran or a spouse, son, or daughter (adopted, step, grand, or great-grand) of a living, deceased, or disabled honorably discharged veteran who served during these active war dates: (1) April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918; and (2) Dec. 7, 1941 - current. Applicants must attach to their application a photocopy of the veteran's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Form DD-214) or other government document showing time served on active military duty during the eligibility period(s) indicated. The applicant must be sponsored by an Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Unit. The scholarship may be used at the nursing school of the student's choice. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted. They must be from: (1) A member of the clergy or a representative to attest to devotional beliefs; (2) A representative of the community; and (3) The applicant stating their financial need and why they feel they are deserving of this scholarship. The completed application must be returned to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit by April 15, 2025. The Unit President must sign the application and forward it by May 1, 2025, with all supporting documents, to the Department Past Presidents Parley Chairman. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Energize Your Education Scholarship for 2025 will be awarded to students for making a positive difference in their community. Applicants must be a high school senior, planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college degree program in the United States in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. The scholarship may be awarded to students attending Ohio public institutions, who will be funded 83 percent of tuition and general fees; and students attending private institutions, who will receive an annual award amount of $6,490 for the year. To receive scholarship benefits, a student must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible college or university. Students may receive benefits covering a maximum of 15 quarters or 10 semesters. If a student has a learning disability, they would be eligible to receive the scholarship for 20 semesters and 30 Quarters, along with having the cumulative GPA requirement of 2.0 waived. However, the student's institution must send confirmation of this status by email to the WOS Program Manager before approving the waiver or exception. Students may apply online or submit their paper applications through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.