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Elks Scholarship Program
Based on leadership and financial need
Deadline: Varies depending on which scholarship
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Merit and need-based
Potential- Graduate college debt free
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Northwest State Community College
Various scholarships
Potential- varies from $250.00 to full tuition.
Deadline:- Varies: check the scholarship applications for due dates.
Voice of Democracy Essay Competition
Grades 9-12 Essay Contest
Based on 3-5 minute essay entitled "How are you showing Patriotism and support for our country?"
Deadline: October 30, 2025
Various Scholarships from Defiance Area Foundation
Click here for link to Defiance Area Foundation site
Including but not limited to:
DHS Girls'Tennis Scholarship
Virginia Lenhart Scholarship
Melton Family First Generation Scholarship
Erica J. Strausbaugh Culinary /Food Science Scholarship
Women's Giving Circle Scholarship
Kurt W. and Mary G. Kampe Scholarship
Claude W. Henkle Memorial Scholarship (future educator)
Marie Kauser Memorial Scholarship (future educator)
Ramon Marshall Memorial Scholarship (future educator)
Jordan Shirey Soccer/DECA Scholarship
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce
Defiance College Scholarship Fund
Defiance Metal Products
Election Embassadors Scholarship Fund
Goller Family Scholarship Fund
Richard Emmajean Stork Scholarship Fund
OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Application
Senior whose parent/guardian is a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees
Potential: $2500.00
Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 1
AES Engineering National Scholarship
Based on 500 -100 word essay --- not merit or need based---- do not need to be pursuing an engineering field
Potential: Varies depending for what you apply
Deadline: Varies depending for what you apply
Eagles Excellence Award
Must be accepted at an accredited 2 year or 4 year college
Potential: $1,000.00
Deadline: April 21
M.L & Ruth Searcey Annual Scholarship Award
Must submit household income (W-2) and not be .3% above national poverty level
Potential: Varies year to year
Deadline: May 6
OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Schlolarship
Available to senior whose parent is in good standing with the Ohio Association of Public Employees
Potential: $2,500.00
Deadline: All required materials must be postmarked NO LATER than MARCH 1, 2026.
Click here for application and information
Ohio Gas Association Scholarship
Must have a career goal in the natural gas or related energy field; attending school in Ohio; GPA of 3.0 or higher
Potential: $1,000.00 renewable up to 3 more years
Ohio Natural Energy Scholarship
Must have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry; attending school in Ohio; GPA of 2.5 or higher
Potential: $1,000.00
Farm Bureau Scholarship
Majoring in Agriculture or Science Areas
Potential: $500.00
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Ohio Natural Energy
Pursuing career in natural gas or oil industry
Potential: $1500.00
Knights of Columbus
Parent or Grandparent (living or deceased) of K of C Council #1039
Potential: $500.00
Deadline: March 1 , 2026
Click here for information and application
Franklin B. Walter Scholarship
Pursuing 2 or 4 year degree
Potential: $500.00
Deadline: January 6 , 2026
Click here for the application
Lara Punches Memorial Scholarship
Band member of at least 3 years pursuing higher education
Potential: $500.00
Deadline: April 15 , 2026
Ohio JCI Senate Scholarship Program
3.25 Cumulative GPA
Potential: $1000.00
Deadline: All materials must be mailed and postmarked NO LATER THAN January 12 , 2026
Click here for website with information and application
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