It is virtually impossible for us to list all of the scholarships on our webpage, so we encourage you to continue to check the following websites for additional scholarships:
Please click here to access a spreadsheet of available scholarships sorted by deadline date.
Most local scholarships will begin to be available in the late winter or early spring.
Scholarships are posted on this webpage in chronological order (with the earliest deadlines at the bottom of the page).
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to make sure that you do not miss anything!
Scholarship updates will also be posted in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom and sent out via the Class of 2025 Remind, so please make sure that both parents and students are signed up.
Click here to be redirected to our Remind page so that you can sign up.
Click here to be redirected to sign up for the Class of 2025 Google Classroom.
Deadline: Thursday, October 31st 2024
Amount: $2,000.00
Application Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students.
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)
The Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around Jan 31st.
Deadline: Saturday, November 30th 2024
Application Link: https://largeylaw.com/2024-overcoming-the-impossible-scholarship/
Amount: $1,000.00
Scholarship Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming semester.
Any employees of Largey Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), or persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and good overall academic standing.
Application Requirements:
The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Describe how you or someone you know has faced a traumatic event and found a way to overcome the struggle to better shape themselves.
The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience.
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school and the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
Deadline: Sunday, December 1st 2024
Amount: $1,000
Application Link: https://haganscholarships.org/
The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, funds to purchase college essentials, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage in order to learn how to invest, funds to study and travel abroad, and the opportunity to apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college.
Applicants must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States and be in the high school graduating class. Recipients of a Hagan Scholarship must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher college or university the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Amount: $1,000
Application Link: https://scottglovsky.com/power-resilience-scholarship/
To be eligible for The Power of Resilience Scholarship, applicants should be in either high school or college (undergraduate or graduate program) and must show good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0. The scholarship recipient will have made clear their interest in the power of personal resilience when in crisis.
To apply for this scholarship, please submit:
Tell us which high school or college you currently attend,
An unofficial academic transcript,
A 1,000-word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge. In your essay, you should explain what you have learned, and especially what others can learn from your experience.
Deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
Amount: $1,500
Application Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what's truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count.
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." (250 words or less)
Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 12pm EST
Amount: Multiple Awards ranging from $500 to $4,000
Application Link: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships
Eligibility criteria:
Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2024.
Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.
The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Awards must be used for the 2024 - 2026 school year.
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Friday January 31, 2024
Application Link:
Amount: $1,500
This award is open to all U.S. students who are 14 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2027) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education.
One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Applicants must:
Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students.
Submit an online written response to the question:
“We want to know… what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.” (250 words or less)
Deadline: Monday, February 3rd 2025 11:59am PST
Application Link: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm
Who is Eligible?
For the 2024 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
The applicant must be a high school senior.
The applicant must apply online only. The 2025 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 5, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time.
If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2025 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.
ENF Legacy Awards 2025 Award Offers Per State and Area
There are 8 possible awards allocated to the State of Ohio for 2025. The remaining 100 at-large scholarships will be awarded to the best-scoring applicants, regardless of state and parentage.
UNIGO Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Dealine: Friday, February 28th 2025
Amount: $1,500.00
Application Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students.
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you." (250 words or less)
The Sweet and Simple Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around May 28th.
Deadline: Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 5am EST
Amount: Top winner receives $1,500.00
5 runners up will receive $100.00 each
Link: https://www.wkbn.com/community/caring-for-our-community/wkbn-27-caring-for-our-community-tom-holden-memorial-scholarship-contest/#//
Requirements:
Must be a JUNIOR or SENIOR in high school in Trumbull, Mahoning or Mercer Counties.
Must write a 0:30 Public Service Announcement for a local non-profit listed in the link above!
Submit the online application in the link above!
717 Credit Union Scholarship.pdf717 Credit Union Merit and Spirit Scholarship
Deadline: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
Amount: 12 $1,500 Awards
Requirements are listed on each application provided
More information at:
https://www.717cu.com/resources/education/scholarships
Two to Youngstown State University
Two to the University of Akron
Two to Kent State University, Main Campus
Two to Kent State University, Regional Campuses
Two Ch-Ching! Teen Club Scholarships
Two The Edge Club Scholarships
GHS JL Application 2025.pdfDeadline: Application and theme must be handed into Mrs. Cochran in the guidance office by Tuesday, February 26th 2025, and all applications will be delivered to Mr. Leo.
Amount: Last year, a total of $20,000.00 was awarded
Applications available in the guidance office
Requirements:
Must be a high school senior attending Girard High School.
Must display academic proficiency and the ability to perform college work.
SHOULD display financial need. Applicant will be asked to demonstrate the need for college funds beyond that provided by family, scholarships, and/or government grants.
The Officer Justin Leo Foundation reserves the right to interview any candidate; ask for various validations about applications items, academic performance, and financial aid.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Write a 300-word theme on the topic "Why I need scholarship help."
Warren_Junior_Womans_01282025143458.pdfDeadline: Friday, February 14th 2025
Amount: 1st Place: $500.00. 2nd Place: $300.00. 3rd Place: $200.00.
See application for more information!
Mahoning_Valley_Powers_Scholarship_02042025093031.pdfDeadline: Friday, February 14th 2025
Amount: Several scholarships up to $5,000.00
Requirements:
Graduating seniors of 2025 from Mahoning & Trumbull Counties
Have at least a 2.5 GPA
Geared toward students considering college, but unable to due to cost
**Students with significant other sources of funds (scholarships, family assistance, etc.) should be discouraged from applying **
AAUW.pdfDeadline: Friday, February 28th 2025
Amount: $1,000.00
Requirements:
Must be a full time Trumbull County female senior perusing a college/university degree in the STEM fields of study.
In good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.2
Enrolled in a bachelor's degree level program at an accredited college or university located in the State of Ohio by the award timing.
Provide official transcript signed by an administrator. May be a copy.
Submit a 400 word essay about yourself! (State career goals, and why you should be considered for the scholarship.
Letter of recommendation from high school guidance counselor.
Ohio_Natural_Energy_Foundation_02112025091443.pdfDeadline: Saturday, March 1st 2025
Amount: $1,500.00
Application Link:
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry.
Must be an OHIO resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend an accredited OHIO college, university, technial, or trade school.
Must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
OAPSE _Scholarship.pdfDeadline: Saturday, March 1st 2025
Amount: $2,500.00
Requirements:
Must be a graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian has been a member in good standing of the OAPSE.
Graduating senior must intend to enroll in ANY full-time degree program for any 2 or 4 year accredited university or college.
Complete application as directed.
Applicant must compose an essay typed and double-spaced, with a 1,000 word limit. Subject of essay needs to be titled as follows, "How OPSEA/AFSCME Has Been a Part of Our Family's Life".
Include a recent photograph (preferably, the applicants senior picture for publication on the OAPSE website if chosen.
Complete all 3 sections, provide all supporting documents, and they all need to be in 1 envelope.
Future_Teachers_Scholarship.pdfDeadline: Sunday, March 2nd 2025
Link: https://www.cfmv.org/scholarships/
Requirements:
Graduating senior from a public high school in Trumbull county.
Pursuing an education degree or a career as a teachers in K-12.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Founces M. Luley Music_02192025094238.pdfDeadline: Friday, March 21st 2025
Amount: $40,000.00 to be distributed to multiple to multiple students
Requirements:
Must be a Trumbull County student pursuing a music major in college.
Must rank in the top 1/3 of graduating class.
Provide an audition video on our own YouTube account, and make it PUBLIC or UNLISTED!
Share YouTube video link to tracy.preston@warrencityschools.org
Complete application & biographical infomation sheets.
Copy of official high school transcript including ACT/SAT scores & Semester 1 grades from senior year.
Letters of recommendation from high school music teachers.
6c3920e6-c9d9-4aba-a023-3f0d165753b8 (5).docDeadline: Friday, March 28th 2025
Amounts:
Marae Ohl Scholarship: 10 for $1,000.00
Stanley L. & Grace A. Woofter Scholarship: 2 for $2,000.00
Trumbull County Superintendent Association Scholarship: 1 for $500.00
Requirements: See details in the attachment with the application.
2025HSApplication.pdfDeadline: Monday, March 31st 2025
Amount: $ amount varies
Requirements:
MUST use BLACK ink ONLY on application
ANY incomplete sections of the application will be an automatic disqualification
Must be postmarked by Monday, March 31st 2025 with NO exceptions
Notary certificate of acknowledgement
2 letters of recommendation
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA
Burnell J Griffith Scholarship (2).pdfDeadline: Tuesday, April 1st 2025
Amount: TBA. Scholarships are a one time award.
Requirements:
Must be attending or preparing to attend an accredited higher education facility going for an LPN, Plumbing Certificate, Cosmetology, Dental Hygiene or PT Assistant.
Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
SHOULD be involved in an extra curricular activity.
SHOULD be from a low income family, and present a copy of the first 4 pages of the most current 1040 Tax Return.
Complete the questions and submit paperwork to the Guidance Office before the deadline.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 3rd 2025
Amount: $500.00 to
Requirements:
Must be a senior graduating from Girard High School & has made a positive impact through service to others
Must have at least a GPA of 2.5
Complete application, and return to the Guidance Office by Wednesday, April 3rd 2025
Girard_Multi-Generational_Center_02112025103507.pdfDeadline: Monday, April 14th 2025
Application Link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ejdmsfdn
The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation is happy to once again offer scholarship monies to area high school seniors.
*The application is ONLINE ONLY!*
Due to all applications being completed online only, they cannot accept any submissions after the deadline (as has been done in the past). Students are encouraged to complete the application at their earliest convenience.
Sharla Ranttila Memorial Scholarship
Due to Mrs. Cochran by Tuesday, April 15th 2024
Amount: $1,000.00
The Sharla Ranttila Memorial Scholarship will be given in memory of Sharla
Ranttila, a 1997 GHS graduate. The scholarship will be awarded to a GHS senior
who plans to major in a social service career. Social service majors may include
psychology, social work, education, nursing, or any field focused on delivery of
services directed toward well-being in individuals and/or the community.
Scholarship applicants will be asked to provide background information and write
an essay on a provided topic. The board of the Ranttila Scholarship Foundation
will then select a winner.
Application requirements:
1. Write a brief (approximately 100-200 words) statement about why you chose
your planned major and where & how? You plan to pursue your education.
2. Write an essay discussing a personal accomplishment that is unrelated to
academics, but that means a lot to you. What did you learn?
John A Cafaro Memorial Scholarship Application.pdfDeadline: Tuesday, April 15th 2025
Amount: Most years a one time reward of their availability is issued
Requirements:
Send a copy of your parents' U.S. Income Tax Returns for the last 2 years
Obtain 3 recommendations from your high school faculty members
Complete the essay including the goals you have in mind as you set off for college.
Salvatore_Pozio_III_02132025110931.pdfDeadline: Monday, April 28th 2025
Requirements:
Fill out application
Write a brief paragraph describing how you have, and will continue to make this world a better place.
The_Jacob_Kalan_Memorial_Scholarship_03072025114720.pdfDeadline: Wednesday, April 30th 2025
Amount: 1 time $500.00 check to recipient
Requirements:
Must have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Be joining one of the United States Armed Forces OR be entering a field of science at an accredited university.
Write a minimum of 250 words essay on, "What I can do to help prevent teenage suicide."
Be sure to include all of the reqirements in your essay!
Return essay to the Guidance Office by the due date!
Hacker Scholarship 1 Pager .pdfDeadline: Wednesday, April 30th 2025
Amount: 2 Scholarships $2,500.00 each (1 Female & 1 Male)
Requirements:
Submit a ONE PAGE essay that answers the questions:
What hardship or challenge have you faced in your life?
Who helped you get through the trying time?
How did you overcome this challenge, and how has it helped shape the person you are today?
Why do you believe you deserve this scholarship, and how will it help you achieve your future goals?
If chosen as the recipient, you will be required to attend the Hacker Classic on June 14th 2025, which is a golf outing in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Email your completed essay to hackerfundscholarship@gmail.com
The Raymond P Ragozzine - What a Wonderful World Scholarship.docxDeadline: Friday, May 2nd 2025 by 2:45pm to Guidance Office
Amount: $1,000.00
Requirements:
100% Italian heritage is not required. This scholarship was started by Raymond Sr.'s children to honor their father who was proud of his heritage, loved music and making Girard a "Wonderful World".
Must have some kind of a music background. Example: Singing or musical instrument lessons, band, choir, etc.)
Must be an active member of the Girard community.
Return application to the Guidance Office by the deadline.
Westside_Maple_Leaf_02182025100535.pdfDeadline: Friday, May 2nd 2025
Requirements:
Must be a youth athlete from Trumbull County.
Current transcripts.
Letter(s) of recommendations from coach, teacher, mentor, etc.
500 word maximum essay explaining why you feel that you are deserving of receiving the scholarship.
Include details about your sport, your accomplishments/participation and how your sport has influenced your life and goals for your future.
Include your activities and involvement with other clubs, leadership roles, community service that you are/have been involved in.
Jimmy_Lucarell_02072025134444.pdfDeadline: Sunday, May 4th 2025 by 5:00pm EST
Requirements:
Email the filled out application to GirardBaseballAssociation1@gmail.com
GEA Scholarship Requirements
Here is a list of requirements to apply for the GEA Scholarship:
1. Applied/Accepted to a college - Majoring in Education
2. Holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Complete GEA Scholarship Google Form, including Essay
4. Due Date - April 20, 2025
Xerox Scan_03262025093434.pdfRequirements:
3.0 GPA or higher
Will be attending YSU
Due in Counselor's Office by 2:45 on Thursday, April 17th
Xerox Scan_03262025093421.pdfRequirements:
3.0 GPA or higher
Played soccer during the current school year for the GHS boys or girls team
Due in Counselor's Office by 2:45 on Thursday, April 17th
Xerox Scan_03282025134925.pdfDeadline: April 16, 2025 in Counselor's Office
Requirements are listed in document.
Xerox Scan_03282025143603.pdfDeadline: Noon April 17, 2025- Counselor's Office
Application must be typed
Link to make copy for Google Doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-fmkbS6wKmeQ8c6S6sC8GCRHlYeg3ukqy2EisN1xLkY/copy
Xerox Scan_03312025072556.pdfOpen to all Girard High School Seniors that have participated on the Girard Golf Team
Applications due in Counselor's Office Thursday, April 17th
Xerox Scan_03312025072608.pdfOpen to all Girard High School Seniors that have participated on the Track and/or Cross Country Teams
Applications due in Counselor's Office Thursday, April 17th
Xerox Scan_03272025082848.pdfGirard High School football player who will be attending college
2-3 Year Letter Winner
3.2 GPA or higher
Outstanding participation in community service
Due May 1st in Counselor's Office
McFarlin.pdfThrough the generosity of the McFarlin Foundation, a college scholarship is available for a "young man on the basis of financial need, character, and scholarly attainments ( Minimum 3.0 GPA)."
The scholarship is a 4 year renewable scholarship if the recipient maintains regular attendance at college or university and remains in "good standing."
Per the trust the scholarship is only open to males and 2 scholarship are available every 4 years
Applications are due in the Counselor's Office by Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Requirements: Open to seniors that will be attending Youngstown State University
Complete Sam and Dahlia Pagano Penguin Scholarship Google Form
Deadline: April 28, 2025
2025 Doc Morgan Scholarship Application Form.docx.pdfDue in the Counselor's Office on Monday, April 28th
Deadline: Monday, May 12th 2025
Amount: 1 Female $2,500.00 & 1 Male $2,500.00
Requirements:
Must be majoring in Science, Math, Medicine, Nursing or Engineering.
Be enrolled in a 4 year university, college or school of nursing.
GPA of at least 3.5 or higher.
Demonstrate extracurricular and community involvement.
Copy of high school transcript.
Submit a personal statement no longer than 500 words stating your major, college you are attending with career aspirations, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational and professional goals. List academic, extracurricular activities, leadership roles and other accomplishments that demonstrate your skills and dedication. Add anything else that will make you stand out.
Rotary Scholarship Application 2025 (3).pdfDeadline: Wednesday, May 7th 2025
Please fill out the attached application and return it completed to the Guidance Office no later than 2:45pm on the due date.
Google Form must be submitted by May 7th.
