SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships at two and four year colleges are awarded on a competitive academic achievement basis, special talent, geographical residence, and/or area of study. Academic scholarships consider the following when selecting recipients: academic records, class rank, standardized test scores, special talent, activities, honors awards, and recommendations. Financial aid forms (FAFSA or CSS Profile) must be filed for scholarships based on need. Colleges require students to apply for admission prior to being considered for any scholarship, therefore early application is important!

Need-based Awards. The following guidelines apply to these awards.

To be considered for any need-based financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available in the guidance office. The FAFSA collects information about your family's size, income, and (in some cases) assets, and provides an estimate of what you and your family can contribute toward the cost of your education.

The FAFSA will ask for family income information from the from the prior calendar year as reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Therefore, your family should complete federal income tax forms as early as possible to meet the necessary deadlines. If you cannot or wish not to file taxes early, you should plan to provide income estimates and meet the FAFSA application deadline.

Submit the FAFSA directly to the Central Processor listed on the form or file electronically. The Central Processor will analyze your FAFSA and send the results to colleges that you are applying. This is a process which may take two to four weeks. Most colleges need to receive your FAFSA results by February 15th, to ensure consideration for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work Study, individual colleges and grants, and/or a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. To apply electronically, www.fafsa.ed.gov

OHIO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Merit-based Awards. There is no separate scholarship application for freshman scholarships at Ohio University. Everyone who applies to Ohio University receives scholarship consideration. You are also required to submit ACT/SAT scores and your high school transcript to the Office of Admissions, and you must be admitted to the university to receive any award. These requirements, which have to be met before a scholarship application can be considered, must be received no later than February 1, 2005. For additional scholarship listings refer to the Ohio University website at www.ohiou.edu

SB 140 students must apply for admission using the freshman application.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS

You will receive this award if you have a score of 32-36 on the ACT or 1400- 1600 on the SAT I and are projected to be in the top 20% your high school class. This scholarship covers the cost of in-state tuition and is renewable for three additional years of study.

JOHN NEWTON TEMPLETON

This scholarship is awarded to the most qualified incoming minority freshmen. It covers the cost of in-state tuition and fees and is renewable for up to three additional years of undergraduate study; 15 new awards are funded each year.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS

You must have a score of 30-31 on the ACT or 1320-1390 and be the valedictorian of your high school class to receive this award in the amount of in-state tuition. This award is renewable for three additional years.

FOUNDERS AWARD

You must have a score of 30-31 on the ACT or 1320-1390 on the SAT I and rank in the top 20% of your high school class(non-valedictorian) to be considered for this award of $3,500. This award is renewable for three additional years.

VALEDICTORIAN

You will receive $1,000 if you are the valedictorian of your high school class, have a score of 29 or less on the ACT or 1310 or less on the SAT I. This award is renewable.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Hundreds of endowed scholarships are available to Ohio University students. While test scores are considered, these awards are often based on financial need or require the recipient to be from a particular city or county or to have graduated from a particular high school. The value of these awards varies. No additional application is necessary, although to be considered for some awards you must file a FAFSA.

OHIO UNIVERSITY HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPS

Awards are $500 to full tuition. Criteria: qualifying test scores. Statewide American History Scholarship competition in the fall of the year. Test is given at Athens High School.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are a National Merit finalist and you named Ohio University as your first choice, you are guaranteed scholarships totaling at least $4,000 from Ohio University and/or the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This amount may include Ohio University scholarships (some of which may be renewable), National Merit $2,000 scholarships, corporate-sponsored merit scholarships, and endowed scholarships.

OTHER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $2,205. Criteria: Highest school g.p.a. and ACT test taken before December test date. Recipient must attend an Ohio institution on a full time basis. Total: one, renewable. Applications available in the high school guidance office or online oasadmin@regents.state.oh.us/sgs Deadline: February

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Competition begins on local level (Alexander, Athens and Federal Hocking High Schools) among top two senior boys and top two senior girls from each school. These students enter and compete in the District, State and National competitions. Awards at these levels range from $1,000-$5,000. There are two categories of scholarships; two-year vocational/technical and four year college. Children of non Elks members may apply. See guidance counselor for applications or contact local Elks. Deadline is January 10.

ATHENS ELKS BPOE #973 Dent Dailey SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $1000. One year nonrenwable scholarship available to any graduating senior of any high school in Athens county. For any four year accredited college/university in U.S. Also for nonmembers. Separate application in guidance office.

VIETNAM VETERAN'S SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $200. Criteria: Academic achievement, community service, a direct relative of a Vietnam ERA veteran, Athens County graduate. Separate application in guidance office. Deadline: February.

OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

Amount: $600 - $1,500. Criteria: Subscribers/users of electrical service from Ohio Rural, one male and one female selected from each school to compete for two scholarships. Separate application in guidance office. Deadline: March.

OHIO STATE FIREMAN'S NURSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Amount: $700. Criteria: Applicants selected by accredited Ohio nursing school. Applications in guidance office.

MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS

All branches provide comparable awards, programs and educational services.

BUREAU OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Amount: Varies. Criteria: Degree of disability, vocational choice and location of school. Contact local RSC office or 1-800-282-4536. Deadline: Begin several months prior to start of academic year.

RIO GRANDE TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIPS

Amount: Less than = tuition. 48 scholarships awarded on the following criteria: rank in the top 20% of the graduating class, 3.0 minimum g.p.a., and minimum ACT composite score of 20, attend Rio Grande.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS

See high school advisor for details.

ATHENS MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP

Family member needs to have masonic affiliation. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, and outstanding character. Selected by Masonic Scholarship Committee. Contact Athens Masonic Lodge for application.

4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

Amount: Varies. Contact Cooperative Extension Office for additional information.

OHIO WAR ORPHANS SCHOLARSHIP

Parents deceased for any reason who served 90 days active duty during wartime. Free tuition at public supported Ohio institutions or $4,710 per year at private Ohio institutions. Applications available in high school guidance office, veterans service offices and Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department. Deadline: July 1 after graduation.

BEN MANLEY SCHOLARSHIP

The Ben Manley Scholarship is established by a former employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation for children or grandchildren of ODOT employees residing in Ohio's Sixth Congressional District, which includes the townships of Athens, Fairfield, Gallia, Guernsey, Lawrence, Licking, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry and Washington Counties. Selection, based on academic achievement and financial need, is made by the Ben Manley Scholarship Committee. Restricted to Ohio University.

ELEANOR GIFFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is established by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio and by friends as a memorial to years of loyal service to southern Ohio youth. Restricted to Athens, Meigs and Hocking county high school graduates selected on the basis of leadership, academic record, and financial need. Applications from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens and AHS guidance office. Deadline: March 1.

OHIO NATIONAL GUARD TUITION GRANT

Individual enlists and finishes 6 years of duty of Ohio National Guard. Students at public institutions receive 60 % of tuition or an average at Ohio private institutions. Forms are available from the Ohio National Guard, 614-336-7023.

DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF OHIO PEACE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS

Killed in the line of duty tuition waiver program. The tuition is restricted. The award amount is equal to tuition at a public institution or $3,900 in 2003 at a private institution.

ATHENS AMVETS POST #76

Amount: $2,000, $1,000, $500. Candidate must be the child, step-child, or grandchild of a veteran. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Selected by Amvets committee. Submit applications to Amvets Post # 76, P. O. Box 5763, Athens, Ohio, 45701. Deadline: June.

ATHENS AMVETS POST #76 JAMES R. HARTLEY MEMORIAL

Amount: $2,000. Candidates must be child, step-child or grandchild of a veteran. This scholarship is awarded to an Athens County High School senior who has been accepted into degree program at Hocking College. Sub applications to Amvets Post #76, P.O. Box 5763, Athens, Ohio 45701. Deadline: June.

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $1,500 and $2,000. Legion members, direct descendants of Legionnaires, and surviving spouses or children of deceased U.S. military persons who died in active duty or of injuries received in active duty. Contact scholarship committee at 614-268-7072. Deadline is March.

PAPA JOHN'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Amount: $1,000 (several, locally); one $10,000 (nationally). Criteria: 2.0 g.p.a. on a 4.0 scale, creative ability, community involvement, overcome obstacles, life goals and interests, academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, quality of character. Separate application available in guidance office or Papa John's Pizza restaurant. Deadline: January 31.

SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $1,000. Criteria: student must be a graduating high school senior enrolling full-time in a 2 or 4 year accredited college in the United States, have at least a 2.5 g.p.a. and have taken the ACT or SAT. Separate application in a local Walmart store. Deadline: February 1.

HOCKING COLLEGE

PRE-ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

District Scholars is a tuition assistance offered to students residing in the six counties in southeastern Ohio. Students need to maintain a 2.0 grade point average and take 12 quarter hours of classes each fall, winter and spring quarter. This program is renewable for two years. Award amount: $1,200 - full tuition. To apply for this program, students need to submit an admission application, a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA), a Hocking College Student Information Form, and a District Scholars application.

The Engineering Unique Full Tuition Scholarships are awarded in the areas of Industrial Ceramics, Materials and Manufacturing, and Compressed Air and Gas Systems. Students need to maintain a 2.0 grade point average and take 12 quarter hours of classes each fall, winter and spring quarter. These scholarships are renewable. See admissions office for an application.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS

Hocking College Foundation Scholarships are $300 - $500 awards given to first and second year students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average. See the financial aid office for an application.

Endowed Scholarships are awarded by corporations in a specific technology or area. The technologies and amounts vary. Please check the college bulletin for a comprehensive listing. Award amounts: $300 - $1,800. See the financial office for an application.

To be considered for one of these scholarships, you will need to complete the Athens High School Scholarship Form, or separate scholarship form if noted, and submit it by February 14, 2005 to the Guidance Office.
It will then be forwarded to the appropriate scholarship committee of each individual organization. They, in turn, will determine the recipient of the scholarship.

Chauncey Dover High School Memorial Scholarship-

Amount:$1,000 Criteria: AHS graduate, resident of Dover Township for the two years prior to graduation from AHS. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic promise and/or talent for further schooling in chosen field of study. Schools for specialized career training as well as two-year and four-year colleges will be considered. Donors will make selection based on information which may be requested. Recipient will be invited as a guest to be introduced at the Annual Chauncey-Dover High School Reunion. (Separate application in guidance)

Frances Helsel-Williams-

J. Warren McClure Scholarship -

CIVIC ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The following are scholarships given by local civic organizations to graduating AHS senior. Complete an Athens High School Scholarship Application or separate application, if noted.

Athens Rotary-Lawrence Worstell Scholarship

Athens Downtown Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Athens Kiwanis Club Scholarship-

Amount: $500. A service scholarship. Total: dependent on budget. Recipient is a member of the Athens High School Key Club and plans to attend a college or university which has a Circle K Organization. Deadline: February 14

James and Martha Bratton Scholarship-

Herman Humphry Scholarship -

Athens High School Merit Scholarship-

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship-

Athens Education Association Scholarship-

McDonald's "Ray Kroc" Award-

Athens High School Volunteer Service Center Scholarship-

Ross Stube Memorial Scholarship-

Harry B. Crewson Scholarship

Edward Parrish Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century Scholarship

Larry Berberick Memorial Scholarship

Bush Opportunity Fund-

Judith Morgan Memorial Scholarship

Kristen Kostohryz Memorial Scholarship