Welcome to Central Local School's scholarship and awards page!
Click here for scholarships for Fairview Seniors only.
Click here for outside scholarships and awards.
Fairview Based Scholarships
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| Scholarship | Submit By | Requirements | Quantity | Dollar Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don and Bernice Bayliss Memorial Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Must be planning to major in education Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Participation in at least 2 extra-curricular activities in high school Must attend a four year university or college Must live in the Central Local School District |
1 | $500.00 | |
| Fairview Football Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
A senior varsity football player graduating from Fairview High School continuing on as a full-time first year student at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree, certification or license. The criteria used for evaluation are: essay, work experience, extra curricular activities, community service, GPA, class ranking and letters of reference. |
1 or 2 | $250 | This fund was established by Fairview Alumni who realized the importance of higher education. This non-renewable scholarship will be awarded annually for a senior varsity football player that is going on to college. The amount will be determined annually based on the fund balance and investment return. The scholarship will be payable directly to the college or university of the student’s choice. |
| Nate Pannell Memorial Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
3.0 or higher cumulative G.P.A. Pursue criminal justice/law career |
5 | $500.00 | |
| Fairview Academic Association | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Open to all seniors |
varies | varies | The Fairview Academic Association will offer a scholarship each year to a deserving student in Central Local Schools. The Association reserves the right to determine the final monetary or other award. |
| Classes of 1959 & 1960 Scholarships | Open to all Seniors | 2 | $500.00 | The alumni of each class will award one $500 scholarship for a total of two scholarships. | |
| Arts Festival Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Participation in Arts' Festival Pursue a career in an arts/technology area |
2 | $250.00 | There are two one-time only, non-renewable scholarships which will be given by the Arts Festival Committee of Central Local Schools awarded to two graduating seniors of Fairview High School. Recipients will be announced at the High School Awards Ceremony in the spring. Any graduating senior of Fairview High School may apply. |
| Emory Zeedyk Memorial Young Farmers Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Must enroll at 2 or 4 year college pursuing a degree in agriculture |
1 | varies | |
| Fairview Athletic Boosters | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Current year athlete at Fairview High School Financial need Parent must be a lifetime booster or have held a family membership for 3 consecutive years. Must be furthering your education in any field of endeavor, whether it be a 2 or 4 year college |
4 | $250.00 | The Fairview Athletic Booster organization annually awards scholarships for deserving Senior Athletes whose parent(s) are LIfetime Booster Members or who have held a Family Membership for three consecutive years. Each year a minimum of four $250 scholarships will likely be given; although, the determination of the number and amount of the scholarship(s) will be at the discretion of the Athletic Booster Executive Board. The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the Fairview Athletic Boosters Executive Committee which consists of the current officers. The scholarship(s) may be used for any college the athlete(s) choose(s) and will be given to the recipient(s) upon the completion of the first full session of classes. |
| Fairview Academic Association: Nester Ag Scholarship | Not Available in 2012 |
Applicant must be pursuing a degree in agriculture, enrolling in an accredited two-year technical school or an accredited four-year college or university program. |
1 | $500.00 | This scholarship is sponsored by the Fairview Academic Association through donations of Nester Ag LLC and Brookside Laboratories, Inc. |
| Francis and Mary Alice Singer Family Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Must be a senior who plans to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in Math, Science, or any technical field of study. Applicants must have a well-rounded set of extra-curricular activities, financial need, and a 2.8 or higher GPA. |
1 | $1,000.00 | |
| Friends of the Library Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Financial Need Involvement in community or school activities Volunteer work in school or public library preferred Must pursue a 2 or 4 year degree Essay required |
1 | $500.00 | This award will be in the amount of $500 paid by the Sherwood Branch of the Friends of the Library upon completion of the first semester/quarter at a college/technical school. The scholarship can be used toward a two- or four-year degree program and selection will be made by the Scholarship Committee of the Friends of the Library, Sherwood Branch. |
| H. Gene Bok Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Must be a Senior Must be pursing a college degree Essay required |
1 | $500.00 | |
| John L. Fahy VFW Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Applicant must be a son, daughter, grandchild, or stepchild of a legal guardian who is a member of an Ohio V.F.W. Post. Student must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in, a program at an institution such as a four year college or university, a two year college, or other institution of higher learning. Applicant must be a senior at Fairview High School or a senior from the Central Local School District attending the Four County Career Center. |
1 | $500.00 | This is a scholastic scholarship in the amount of $500.00 per year, renewable each year of the student’s enrollment in a 2 or 4 year program. |
| June Grandey Outstanding Senior Award | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. Major in education Participated in at least one interscholastic sport at Fairview High School Interview |
1 | $1,000.00 | Mrs. Grandey, or her designee, will make the final determination of the recipient.
When Mrs. Grandey is no longer able to select the recipient, Myra Grandey English shall make the selection of the recipient. At the time that Myra Grandey English takes on the responsibility for the selection, arrangements will be made with her to establish the name(s) of her designee(s) when she is unable to perform the selection. |
| June Grandey Outstanding Fairview Staff Award | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
To further education in earning their first masters degree Open to K-12 teachers at Central Local Schools Masters in field related to education Have completed at least one graduate class in the above program – transcript required Two administrator recommendations |
1 | $500.00 |
Mrs. Grandey, or her designee, will make the final determination of the recipient.
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| Sherwood Community Service Club | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Application Essay |
2 | $300.00 | |
| Sherwood Area Professional Women | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Open to all senior girls |
3 | $250.00 | |
| Sherwood Super Center Academic Scholarship | 4/2/2012, 8AM |
Pursure a 2 or 4 year degree in a business related field |
1 | $500.00 |
This award will be in the amount of $500 restricted to tuition expenses, paid to student and college. This is a one time scholarship to be used towards a 2 or 4 year degree in the related field of business. |
| TACLS | 4/2/2012, 8AM | Open to all seniors | 2 | $500.00 | |
| Terry and Tony Ross Memorial Scholarship |
Senior athletes at Fairview High School Academic potential, good citizenship, committed to goals Can be used for college and other vocational endeavors |
1 | $500.00 | Awarded to a Fairview High School senior athlete with intentions to pursue college or career path (at least $500.00 each). Options are not limited to college intentions, but may include entrance into the police academy, armed forces, beauty school, or other vocations. Applicants must have shown academic potential, qualities of good citizenship, dedication and a spirit of hard work while striving toward committed goals. | |
| William Nusbaum Alumni | 4/2/2012, 8AM | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required |
1 2 |
$1,000.00 $500.00 |
Non-Fairview Based Scholarships and Awards
The following table contains all scholarships and awards that are received in the Guidance office. We try to keep it as up to date as possible. Feel free to click on all links, even those marked as "expired" as the program may have opened since the webpage was last updated. If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Singer.
| Scholarship | Submit By | Requirements | Quantity | Dollar Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) | December 15, 2011 | be a graduating high school senior (exceptions noted in individual scholarship descriptions);
have at least a 3.0 GPA meet the minimum SAT or ACT scores |
varies | varies | Click here for more information or here for an application |
| CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes | varies | Register for an accout for college help and be entered in the sweepstakes | $1,000 | Web based | |
| The Christian Connector, Inc. | varies | Use this website to check out Christian colleges and scholarships as well as enter to win a scholarship. | $2,500 | Web based | |
| BGSU Phi Delta Kappa | March 1, 2012 | Seniors planning to major in a professional education major at BGSU | 3 | $250-$500 | Download application here or get more information here |
| Layel and Nan Ridenour Agricultural Scholarship through Hicksville Rotary | April 15, 2012 | pursure career in Agriculture | 1 | $2,500 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| VFW Young American Creative Patriotic Arts Award | March 31, 2012 |
Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 Submit artwork |
8 | $500 - $10,000 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) | November 5, 2011 |
Senior 800-1000 word essay |
7 | $1,000-$5,000 | Web based |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | November 1, 2011 |
Recognition for volunteer work Open to all HS students |
$1,000 | Web based | |
| AES Engineers | October 5, 2012 | Answer essay question found on the website | $500 | Web based | |
| SigEp | varies | Male students planning to attend The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Miami University | varies | varies | Web based |
| Hicksville Eagles Arie & Auxiliary #2556 Scholarship | expired |
Parent must be a member of Hicksville Eagles, Aerie #2556 |
varies | varies | Download or pick up application in the office |
| Defiance Rotary Club Presidential Scholarship | expired |
High school senior at Ayersville, Defiance, Fairview, or Tinora Excel in club, vocational, community, and international service |
1 | $1,000 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| BUICK Achievers Scholarship | February 29, 2012 |
First time college student in Fall 2012 Full time student majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or math field |
1,100 | $2,000 - $25,000 | Web based |
| NW Electric Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship | February 17, 2012, 5PM |
High School Senior Parents current members of NW Electic Cooperative Minimum 2.75 GPA Top 60% of graduating class |
1 | $1,700 | Web based |
| NW Electric Children of Members Scholarship | February 17, 2012, 5PM |
High School Senior Parents current members of NW Electric Cooperative Minimum 3.5 GPA |
4 | $750-$1,500 | Web based |
| NW Electric Youth Tour Award | February 29, 2012 |
High school sophomore or junior Parents must be members of NW Electric Cooperative |
2 | full expenses | Download or pickup application in the office |
| Community Memorial Hospital Foundation | March 23, 2012 | Evaluated on: field of study, GPA, essay, letters of reference | 4 | $1,500 |
Download or pick up application in the office More information can be found here |
| Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship | December 2, 2011** (return to Mrs. Singer by November 29th to send on to the Elks Lodge) | Judged on: Scholarship, Leadership, Financial Need | 500 | $1,000 - $15,000 | Web based & applications available in the office |
| National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | varies | Based on academic excellence and financial need. | varies | Web based | |
| iFlurtz Scholarship | July 30, 2012 | Evaluations done in six areas: leadership; business & entrepreneurship; arts, culture, & recreation; science & technology; community & volunteerism; government & politics | 18 | $2000 | Web based |
| OSU Alumni Club Scholarship | January 27, 2012 | high school senior planning to attend Ohio State University | 2 | $600 | Download application or click here for more information |
| Ohio JCI Senate Charitable & Education Foundation | expired |
high school senior academic based & need based categories |
15 | $1,000 | click here for the application |
| Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution | expired | Based on academic excellence and financial need. | $1,000 | Download or pick up application in the office | |
| John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest | January 7, 2012 |
Grades 9-12 1000 word essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by JFK in Profiles in Courage |
$500 - $10,000 | Web based | |
| Coca-Cola Scholars | October 31, 2011 |
high school senior 3.0 GPA |
250 | $10,000-$20,000 | web based |
| Washington Crossing Foundation | January 15, 2012 |
high school senior career in government service |
$10,000-$20,000 | Web based | |
| Field of Greens | November 30, 2011 |
Grades 11-12 Teams of 2-4 Students |
$5000 | Web based | |
| BGSU Science and Math Education in Action | January 18, 2012 |
Admission to BGSU 3.0 GPA 23 ACT career in math or science education |
$3,800+ per year | Web based | |
| Next Step U | set up an account and you could win free tuition | $10,000 | Web based | ||
| U.S. Bank | March 31, 2012 | high school senior | 40 | $1,000 | Web based |
| Big Sun Scholarship | June 22, 2012 | high school senior athlete | 1 | $500 | Web based |
| NROTC | begin 2nd semester junior year | Navy ROTC program | varies | varies | Download or pick up information in the office |
| Co-Op Scholarship | February 15, 2012 |
high school senior 3.5 or high GPA planning to attend one of the National Commission Partner Institution (Cincinnati & Toledo are two of them) |
varies | varies | Web based |
| Printing Industries Education Funds, Inc. | February 28, 2012 | Career in Graphic Imaging Industry | web based | ||
| Northwest Ohio Farm Toy Collector Club | March 15, 2012 |
High School Senior 3.0 GPA Preference to those pursuing an agricultural/farming degree |
Download or pick up an application in the office | ||
| Ohio CPA Foundation | expired |
Major in Accounting in Ohio 3.0 GPA |
Download or pick up an application in the office | ||
| AAA Northwest Ohio School Safety Patrol Scholarship | expired |
High school senior Participation as a Safety Patroller Community and extra curricular participation 3.0 GPA 21 ACT or 950 SAT |
2 | $1,000 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | February 1, 2012 |
Judging based on: Ambition and drive |
12 | $2,000 | Web based |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | December 1, 2011 |
high school senior active in the community led a project that benefits others overcome personal challenges |
52 | $10,000 - $25,000 | web based |
| Moser Nursing Scholarship | expired |
Pursuing RN or LPN |
$600 | Download or pick up applicaiton in the office | |
| Pythian Sister of Ohio | expired | $250-$2500 | Download or pick up application in the office | ||
| Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award | March 1, 2012 |
Girl ages 16-19 |
1 | $1,000 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| Zonta Club of Defiance - The Sky is the Limit Essay Competition | April 1, 2012 |
Junior or Senior Girl or Adult Woman 22 or older Essay required |
1 | $1,000 | Email defiancezonta@yahoo.com with your name, birthdate, email address, home address, and phone number to receive essay question and scholarship terms. |
| James Kura Memorial Scholarship | expired |
Senior 2.5 GPA Essays evaluated on composition, clarity of thought, knowledge, and persuasiveness |
3 | $1,000 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| Making it Count "Winning Characteristics" Scholarship | expired | Seniors who have seen the Making College and Career Count presentation on 11/18/2010 are eligible to apply | 3 | $500 - $2,500 | Web based |
| Farm Bureau Scholarship | April 4, 2012 |
Must be a graduating senior Parent must be Farm Bureau Member in Defiance, Henry, Williams, or Fulton County Preference given to those majoring in agriculture, home economics, or science areas but all applications will be considered |
Web based |
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| Best Buy Scholarship | February 15, 2012 |
Grades 9-12 Solid Grades Community Service or Work Experience |
1,200 | $1000 | Web based |
| Farm Credit Services Scholarship | February 29, 2012 |
Must be a graduating senior Parent must be member of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Enrolling in the college of agriculture at any 4-year U.S. college |
36 | $1000 - $1500 |
Web based |
| Abbott and Fenter Scholarship | June 15, 2012 | Must be a high school junior or senior | $1,000 |
Web based |
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| Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program | March 15, 2012 |
Students ages 6-18 Active in community service Must be nominated |
$50 - $1,000 |
Web based |
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| Toledo Board of Realtors Scholarship | expired |
Northwest Ohio Senior attending an Ohio public or private university |
Web based |
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| Jamie Farr Scholarship of the Toledo Community Foundation | March 2, 2012 |
Annual parental/guardian gross income of $55,000 or less ACT composite of at least 24 (SAT - 1100) |
Web based | ||
| William D. Squires Scholarship | April 15, 2012 |
Minimum 3.2 G.P.A. Family EFC under $10,000 Have a specific career goal |
$3,000 |
Web based |
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| VFW Voice of Democracy Contest | November 1, 2011 |
Essay Required Open to grades 9-12 |
varies | varies |
Web based Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national levels. |
| VFW Ladies Auxiliary | December 31, 2011 | Show academic potential and financial need | 1 | $500 |
Download or pick up application in the office |
| Wendy's High School Heisman | October 2, 2011 |
Must be a senior Must participate in at least one sport Must be a leader in school or community |
Web based | ||
| Western Buckeye Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League | February 10, 2012 |
Must be a senior Must plan to participate in post-secondary studies not limited to colleges and universities |
4 | $2,500 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| Burger King Scholars Program | January 10, 2012 | Must be a Burger King employee | $1,000 to $50,000 | Web based | |
| Nestle Very Best in Youth | expired |
Ages 13-18 Making a positive difference in lives other than your own |
Web based | ||
| KFC Colonel's Scholars | February 8, 2012 |
minimum 2.75 GPA pursue a bachelor's degree financial need |
$20,000 | web based | |
| Ohio Credit Union Foundation | expired |
member of an Ohio-based credit union video scholarship contest |
$5,000 | web based | |
| Black Swamp Art Guild Scholarship | expired |
planning to pursue training in art or an art related field must submit application, recommendation and current work |
1 | $500 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| Ohio Elks Association Educational Fund Grant | February 3, 2012 (return to Mrs. Singer by January 27th to send on to the Elks Lodge) |
Must be planning to attend a career or technology institution in the Fall Bachelor or Graduate Degree programs do NOT qualify |
varies | $1000 | Download or pick up application in the office |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship | October 30, 2011 |
Must be a senior Critical financial need 2.0 minimum GPA Involved in extra-curricular and community activities |
Web based | ||
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | February 17, 2012 | Seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship | 20 | $10,-000 renewable for 4 years | Web based |
| Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools | April 2, 2012 | Most for advanced training but not 4-year degrees | 340 | $2,000-$16,038 | Web based or pick up information in the office |
| ACT High School Poser Contest | January 28, 2012 | Juniors and Seniors can design a poster answering "Why Take the ACT?" | $5,000 | Web based | |
| ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation Scholarship | April 14, 2012 | Seniors with a 3.0 or high GPA | varies | $500-$1,000 | Download information and application |
| Bryan Area Foundation Scholarships | March 19, 2012 | Seniors with preference given to those continuing at Defiance College, majoring in education or who have overcome a personal difficulty or setback | varies | varies | Web based |
| Visine Students with Vision Scholarship Program | April 16, 2012 |
Students who have demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future.
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varies | $5,000 | Web based |
