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 2026 Google Classroom and sent out via the Class of 2026 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.
Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 by 5 pm
Amount: $20,000
Application Link: http://cokeurl.com/Apply2026
"Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities."
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Women in Aviation International Scholarship
Deadline: October 15, 2025
Amount: $20,000 (105 Awards)
Application Link: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9630/women-in-aviation-international-scholarships
Requirements:
Plan on enrolling in an aviation related program (ie. flight training, aerospace engineering, or aviation management)
Submit a 500-word essay detailing your passion for aviation
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Must be a current WAI (Women in Aviation International) member
Visit link above for more details
Application to be submitted online via the link above.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Deadline: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Amount: up to $25, 000 (13 awards)
Application Link: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Scholarship Eligibility:
Must be 18 years of age by July 15, 2026
Currently reside in the US, Puerto Rico, or Canada at time of application and award
Be a current High school senior/student in their final year, college/university Undergraduate OR a Graduate student and planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution
Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities, and/or a leadership role in the twelve months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for non-profits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ( or the equivalent)
Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A's Scholars Program (a lone-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected.
Required:
Current complete transcripts of grades. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades, and credit hours for each course, and term in which each course was taken.
Copy of the first two pages of your parents' (or your own if not claimed as a dependent) IRS 1040 income tax form or T-1 CAndadian income tax return.
At least one online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than November 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm central time. You are able to list up to 3 recommenders.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Deadline: Thursday, October 31st 2025
Amount: $2,000
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.
Application to be completed using the link above.
Deadline: Saturday, November 30th 2025
Application Link: https://largeylaw.com/largey-law-overcoming-the-impossible-scholarship/
Amount: $1,000
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.
The 2025 Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship recipient will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Deadline: Sunday, December 1st 2025
Amount: $2,000
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. Applicants must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 GPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale. Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
Scholarships awarded in April, 2026
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Girard High School/Kent State University Nursing Scholarship
Deadline: December 12, 2025
Amount: Up to $30,000/year
Application Link: Print Application to the left
Kent State University College of Nursing and Girard High School are working together to help Girard High School graduates obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree at Kent State. Through the generous support of a Girard High School graduate, the Sheward Family Nursing Scholarship was recently established and will fund the education of two Girard graduates at Kent State.
Scholarship awarded Sunday, March 22, 2026
Applications due in Counselor's Office by: Friday, December 12, 2025
Burger King Scholars Program
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Amount: $1,000-$60,000 (4200 awards)
Application Link: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/burgerking/
Application Requirements for all high school seniors:
Must be living in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
Have a cumulative High school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption for the entire 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalvent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
AND
Be first-time applicants who are graduating in 2026 high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from homeschool education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
OR
Be a past recipient of the Burger King Scholarship who is a current college undergraduate.
Please see the link above for more ways to qualify for the Burger King Scholars Program if you or a family member work at Burger King.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Amount: $20,000
Application Link: https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Requirements:
Must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply.
Create a three-minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. See website for detailed instructions about video.
5 winners will be announced in Spring of 2026.
Applications to be completed online using the link above.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
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. Please ensure your essay is no longer than 1,200 words.
NOTE: A Google account is required to submit your application.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Science Buddy Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Amount: $2,500
Application Link: https://scholarshipbuddy.com/science-buddy-scholarship
Application Requirements:
Be entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program in the sciences.
Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12
Be attending college or university no later than September 15, 2026
Have achieved a GPA of 2.5or greater during their last academic year
Answer the essay prompt found below
Essay Prompt: As a current or future science student, tell us in under 500 words what made you choose to study science in college/university.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
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)
Winner will be notified by phone or email on or around March 31st.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Perseverance Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Application link: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25320/perseverance-scholarship
Requirements:
Must have experienced a birth/childhood injury
Open to any current or incoming college student at an accredited institution in the US.
Employees of Gideon Asen LLC, their immediate families, and persons living in the same households as such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to apply.
Candidates for this scholarship must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
750-1,000 word essay sharing how your birth/childhood injury has presented challenges in your life and how you overcame those challenges to be where you are today, pursing a college degree
Current resume that lists your experience, both professional and academic
Current official or unofficial academic transcript
Applications to be submitted online using the link above.
Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Award: $1,500
Application Link: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24419/healthcare-leaders-scholarship
Requirements:
17 years or older
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Accepted to or currently attending a nursing or medical related program at an accredited institution.
Winner will be notified via email by 1/31/2026
Applications to be completed online using the link above.
Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2026 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, 2025.
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.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Application Link: Apply Here
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)
Winner will be notified by email or phone on or around April 30th.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
YSU_Foundation_Scholarship.pdfDeadline: February 1st, 2026
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year, per recipient
Application Link: Click Here
Requirements:
There are several different scholarship opportunities from the YSU Foundation. Each has it's own requirements. Below are a few examples. Check out this link for more info. A student must be accepted to YSU and plan to attend YSU for the 26-27 academic year to qualify for any of these scholarships.
President's Scholarship: Up to $4,000 per academic year for four years, requiring a 3.0 GPA and a 27 ACT/1290 SAT score.
Dean's Scholarship: Up to $3,000 per academic year for four years, requiring a 3.0 GPA and a 25 ACT/1220 SAT score
Red and White Scholarship: Up to $2,000 per academic year for four years, requiring a 3.0 GPA and a 22 ACT/1110 SAT score.
First Opportunity Scholarship: Up to $1,000 per academic year for four years, requiring a 3.0 GPA and a 22 ACT/1110 SAT score.
Trustee's Scholarship: Up to $5,000 per academic year for four years.
Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026 11:59am Pacific Time
Amount: $4,000
Application Link: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm
Who is Eligible?
For the 2026 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, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2026. 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 2, 2026, 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 2026 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 2026 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.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
Amount: $200-$500
Application Link: Click Here to access a PDF of the application
Who is Eligible?
Any graduating senior with volunteer hours who has made a difference in the lives of others.
Please see the application for more details.
Application to be completed by printing the above PDF to be completed and returned to Lana Wilcox, 8001 Raglan Dr NE, Warren, OH 44484 or Lana Wilcox @ wilcoxlana2@gmail.com (preferred method is email).
Deadline: February 21, 2026
Amount: 5 $1,000-$2,000 Scholarships
Application Link: Application and Requirements
Who is Eligible?
Annette Phelps Lincoln Scholarship- Graduating high school seniors to use to in securing education in the Teaching or Library Professions at an Ohio college or university.
Art Scholarship- A graduating high school senior who will attend an accredited college, university, or art school in Ohio. An ORIGINAL piece of art must be submitted when the application is submitted.
Elaine Weinman Memorial Scholarship- A graduating high school senior for use in securing an education beyond high school in the field of Communications, limited to radio, television, drama, speech or journalism, from an accreditied Ohio college, university, or technical school.
Ehtel G. Swanbeck Allied Health Scholarship- A graduating high school senior pursuing a course in the study of an Allied Health Field at an Ohio college or university of the student's choice. The applicant my use the scholarship for a degree as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, veterinarian, X-ray technician, laboratory technician, etc.
Juniorette Scholarship- A graduating high school senior who is at least a 3-year member of a Juniorette club federated in the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs.
Clubwoman Scholarship- Clubwomen who need additional education or training to join or advance in the work force or to provide for themselves and/or their families. A minimum of 3 years membership in a General or Junior club federated in the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs is required. There is a separate application for general and junior clubwomen.
Application to be printed and completed using the link above and mailed to Sue Smith, 8465 Old Farm Trail NE, Warren, OH 44484. Must be received by mail by February 21, 2026!
UNIGO Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2026
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.
Applications to be completed online using the link above.
717 Credit Union Merit and Spirit Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Amount: 12 $1,500 Awards
Application Links: See Below
Application Requirements
You must submit the following for each scholarship application:
• List of community activities • School activities • Awards received • Tell us about what you plan to do upon completing your education •2 Letters of Recommendation •Transcript showing GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 •Proof of existing 717 account or Open a new 717 account
Click the links below to print the applications and learn the requirements for each scholarship.
University of Akron Merit and Spirit Scholarships
Youngstown State University Merit and Spirit Scholarships
Kent State University Main Campus Merit and Spirit Scholarships
Kent State University Regional Campuses Merit and Spirit Scholarships
Recipients will be notified in early April. Individual students may apply for more than one scholarship, but will be granted only one scholarship in a calendar year.
Applications can be returned to any 717 Office or mailed to: 717 Credit Union, Attn: Scholarships, 3181 Larchmont Ave NE, Warren, OH 44483
You may also return your application and all attachments to the GHS Guidance Office NO LATER THAN March 2, 2026
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Amount: $2,500.00
Application Link: PDF or scan QR Code
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.
All sections must be completed by the appropriate person (i.e., Student, Parent/Guardian, High School staff)
Official transcript and at least one letter of recommendation.
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.
Applications to be mailed to: OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Foundation Program, 6805 Oak Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 44229-1591
You may also return your application and completed checklist to the GHS Guidance office NO LATER THAN February 27, 2026
Crystal_Lake_Foundation_Scholarship.pdfDeadline: March 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000 (15)
Application Link: Click here to access
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must receive High School Diploma or GED
Must supply school transcript from most recent completed year
Must be enrolled at a Technical School, Trade School, or Eligible Four-Year College or University to receive scholarship funds in Fall of 2026
Must live in one of these six counties: Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull, Lawrence, Mercer, Beaver
Application to be completed and mailed via USPS to: Crystal Lake Scholarship Program 2026, PO Box 124, Hillsville, PA 16132 OR emailed to: ewhitehouse.clf@gmail.com.
Jamie Anderson Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Application Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/jamie-anderson-scholarship/
Requirements:
High school senior
A 2.0-3.0 GPA
Share your vision of where you see yourself in five years and ten years from now.
The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Amount: $6,000
Application Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/bob-thompson-memorial-scholarship/
Requirements:
High school senior or four-year undergraduate student in Ohio majoring in education
3.0 GPA or higher
Good attendance, behavior, and be active in school community
Essay about what you plan to do after you graduate, how you chose this path, and how you plan to be successful in your career.
This scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson's community by supporting students who share his love for education.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
Matthew J. Kauffman Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 30, 2025
Amount: $1,500
Application Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/matthew-j-kauffman-memorial-scholarship/
Requirements:
Undergraduate and graduate students in Ohio
Healthcare Field
Write about yourself, how your life experiences have impacted your choice to pursue a career in medicine. What area are you interested in specializing in and how have your life experiences helped shape that direction?
To honor his mission and enable other like-minded aspiring medical students, the Matthew J. Kauffman Memorial Scholarship will support a medical student in Ohio.
Application to be completed online using the link above.
