Local Scholarships (available March 2 through March 27, 2026)
Class of 2026
1. Diane E Carpenter Aaron Scholarship offers (1) $500.00 award to a graduating senior from Mathews High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must provide proof of acceptance from an accredited four-year college or university along with a formal essay of at least 250 words outlining your accomplishments within Mathews School District and your extracurricular activities. #1 Diane E. Carpenter Aaron
2. Donna Mae Sheridan Memorial Scholarship offers (1) $1,000 or (2) $500 scholarships to any Mathews senior who has a 3.0+ GPA, is planning on attending Westminster College OR planning on a degree in education. Must complete the application and include one non-family reference letter. #2 Donna Mae Sheridan
3. Grace and Glen M. Burns Memorial Scholarship offers a $1,125 (amount subject to change) scholarship to a graduating senior who will attend YSU. Essay and application must be completed to apply. #3 Grace and Glen M. Burns
4. Joe Alexi Memorial Scholarship (Athletic Boosters) will award (2) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors of Mathews High School who are student athletes. #4 Joe Alexi Memorial
5. Vienna V.F.W. Post 3521 offers scholarships to deserving Mathews students based on need, good character, leadership, and extracurricular school activities participation. Applicant must include a 200 word essay on the topic: ""Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" along with the completed application. #5 Vienna VFW Post 3521
6. Cortland Masonic Lodge 529 Scholarship is offered by the Cortland Masonic Lodge. There will be one $1000.00 scholarships awarded. It will be based on career goals, leadership qualities, community service, participation in extracurricular activities, as needed. #6 Cortland Masonic Lodge 529
7. Ron “Coach O” Ochoa Memorial Scholarship This $1000 scholarship has been developed in loving memory of Ron Ochoa, aka “Coach O”. Coach O lost his life unexpectedly to cardiac arrest on April 5th, 2022 while coaching the Mathews High School baseball team. Coach O was the assistant coach and the team and players meant the world to him and were his passion. This scholarship will go to a Mathews graduating senior baseball player each year. #7 Ron "Coach O" Ochoa Memorial
8. John G. Sofikitis Memorial Scholarship: (1) $500.00 scholarship to a senior attending Youngstown State University-those who plan to pursue a degree in education, math or science will be given priority, however, all YSU applicants are encouraged to apply. Minimum 2.5GPA. A 100-150 word essay on the scholarship topic and two letters of reference must be submitted with the completed application. #8 John Sofikitis Memorial
9. The Mathews PTO is sponsoring a service/volunteer based scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior in the Mathews Local School District. This $250 scholarship will be awarded to a graduate who has completed 15 hours of volunteer/service hours with the Mathews PTO. PTO Service Hour Tracker #9 Mathews PTO Scholarship
10. Fowler Township Historical Society offers two (2) $1000.00 scholarships to two (2) graduating seniors of Mathews High School. Selection is based on an essay, need, good character, leadership,and extracurricular activities. A 300 word essay on why you chose the career path you did and why you are applying for financial aid, along with 2 letters of recommendation must be attached to your application. Winners will be asked to attend their spring meeting for recognition of their awards. #10 Fowler Township Historical Society
11. Matt Rieger Memorial Scholarship (formally Bill Mizicko Basketball) sponsored by the Mathews Rebounders Club will be awarding (2) $1000 scholarships - one female and one male basketball player that have earned a 2 Year Varsity Letter Winner in basketball, attended Mathews HS for 7 semesters, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. You will need to complete the application in Google Forms and provide (2) letters of recommendation. #11 Matt Rieger Memorial Scholarship
12. & 13. Mathews Youth Soccer League offers one (1) $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior at Mathews High School. Requirements: 1.75 GPA or higher, attending an Institution of higher learning, participation in Mathews Youth Soccer League and Mathews High School Soccer, complete application on Google Forms and one (1) letter of reference.
Bobby Rhine’s Eternal Light Scholarship is offered by Mathews Youth Soccer League. One (1) $300.00 award will be given to a graduating senior of Mathews High School. Requirements: 1.75 GPA or higher, attending an Institution of higher learning, participation in Mathews Youth Soccer League and Mathews High School Soccer, exhibits a love for soccer, courage, endurance, strength and character, complete application on Google Forms and one (1) letter of reference. #12 & 13 MYSL & Bobby Rhine Eternal Light
14. Band Boosters Scholarship Every year, the Mathews Band Boosters award one scholarship of $500 to a Mathews Senior who has been in band for at least 4 years and has had a significantly positive impact on the program. #14 Band Boosters
15. A Helping Hand from the Svetlak Family - As a Mathews employee and a parent of three college students, the Svetlak family understands the financial challenges faced by today's students and their families. This $100 scholarship can be used by the recipient for college or vocational fees and/or supplies needed to help a student get started in the process of beginning their post-secondary education. #15 Svetlak Family
All Google Form applications are to be completed by FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 (9:00AM). NO late applications will be accepted. If the application requests a copy of your transcript and / or GPA, Mrs. Berkhouse will provide it for you.
If you are asking anyone to write a reference letter for you, we have a form you fill out to give to the person you are requesting the letter from. It is titled “Reference Letter Request Form”. Please give the author ample time to complete the letter as you want them to write nice things about you!