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ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL
ATHENS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1 High School Road
The Plains, OH 45780-1148
Voice 740-797-4521
Fax 740-797-1421

Our guidance counselors and the students for whom they are responsible are:
Suzanne Powell - All Students A-L
Sharon Berry - All Students M-Z

2007-2008 Scholarship Guide

This information will be updated around the time of the December financial aid meetings with seniors and parents.

Local Scholarships	AHS Scholarships

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 or apply electronically. The FAFSA collects information about your family 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. 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. 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. For additional scholarship listings, refer to the Ohio University website at www.ohiou.edu
SB140 students must apply for admission using the Ohio University freshman application.

GATEWAY AWARD PROGRAM
Details of the Gateway Award Program are available online at www.ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/ or by calling Undergraduate Admissions at (740) 593-4100.

GATEWAY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

More than 100 four-year renewable scholarships valued at in-state tuition. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum ACT composite score of 32 or a combined math and verbal SAT score of at least 1400.

GATEWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Four-year renewable scholarship based on academic merit. Awards vary.

GATEWAY GRANT

Four-year renewable grant based on a sliding scale of both academic merit and need. Award amounts vary.

GATEWAY TRUSTEE AWARD

Four-year renewable discount of $4,500 applied to the non-Ohio resident surcharge. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or a combined math and verbal SAT score of at least 1130.

RESIDENCE HALL & DINING DISCOUNT

A one-time-only $750 award for students residing and dining in the residence halls. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum ACT composite score of 26 or a combined math and verbal SAT score of at least 1170.

OHIO UNIVERSITY BOBCAT GRANT

Awarded to students with the highest demonstrated need as demonstrated by the FAFSA, without merit consideration.

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.

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.

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.

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. See guidance counselor for applications.
Deadline is January 10.

ATHENS ELKS BPOE #973 Dent Dailey SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $1000. Criteria: Awarded to a graduating senior from Athens County. Freshman award. Total: Dependent on budget. Separate application in guidance office.
Deadline: January 30.
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VIETNAM VETERANS 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: March.
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OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

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

ATHENS MASONIC 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, 12 West Carpenter, Athens, OH 45701 or Mr. Slattery for application. Download
Deadline: April 15

GRAND LODGE OF OHIO MASONIC SCHOLARSHIPS

A total of 47 scholarships of $2000 each are awarded by the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio, one each at 47 different colleges or universities in the state. For more information on the web, go to www.freemason.com/html/scholarships.htm Apply through the financial aid office of your school.

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP

Nearly 400 Abbott College Scholarships are awarded by the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Recipients must have a relative who is a member of the Scottish Rite or the recipient is a member of a Masonic sponsored youth group. Details and application at: www.scottishritecharities.org/page.asp?page=10150 The application is to be printed out and submitted to the local Scottish Rite Valley, either Valley of Cambridge or Valley of Columbus.

4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

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

OHIO WAR ORPHANS SCHOLARSHIP

Parents deceased or severely disabled for any reason who served 90 days active duty during wartime. Student needs to be enrolled full time in undergraduate study at an eligible Ohio college or university. Ohio residency is required. Applicant must be under the age of 21. Free tuition at public supported Ohio institutions or $5,100 per year at private Ohio institutions. Applications available from Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department or see veterans service offices and college financial aid offices.
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 Tenth 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: February 15.
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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.

OHIO SAFETY OFFICERS COLLEGE MEMORIAL FUND

This program provides tuition assistance to the children and spouses of Ohio peace officers, fire fighters and certain other safety officers who are killed in the line of duty. Recipients may enroll for full time or part time study at any participating Ohio past secondary institution. The fund provides benefits that cover full instructional and general fee charges at public colleges and universities and a portion of these costs at private post secondary institutions ($3,990 in 2005-2006). Interested students should contact a college financial aid administrator or the Ohio Board of Regents/ State Grants and Scholarships Department.

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 10.

PEOPLE'S BANK ROBERT E. EVANS SCHOLARSHIP

For high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree in the areas of business or the liberal arts. Applicants must be from the market area served by People's Bank. One third of the awards will be made to students attending Marietta College, one third to students attending Marietta College, Washington State Community College, Ohio Valley University and WVU-Parkersburg and one third to students from the market area that are attending other colleges.
Deadline is March 31.
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COAD - STIVISION SCHOLARSHIP

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M-E COMPANIES SCHOLARSHIP
The M-E Companies, Inc. Scholarship fund is established by M-E Companies, Inc., a Columbus-based management and engineering firm with offices throughout Ohio. The scholarship fund includes two, $2000 scholarships awarded by M-E annually.

The primary objective of the scholarship fund is to foster college participation in students from southeastern Ohio. While students entering all career fields are eligible, there will be emphasis on awarding the scholarships to those applicants interested in pursuing study in the field of civil engineering at an accredited university.
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SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $1,000. Criteria: graduating high school senior, financial need, academic merit. Must not be an associate of Wal-Mart Stores of be the child/dependent of an associate. Applications are only online from November 1-January 20 with the access code SWCS at www.scholarshipadministrators.net

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 aid office for an application.

JOMc ACADEMIC AND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: Varies. JOMc Scholarships, or Hocking Institutional Scholarships are awarded annually to 25 first and second year students who are deemed most likely to succeed. It is worth noting that Foundation scholarships will be give to qualified scholars in each technology. Additionally, funds for these awards come from faculty and staff payroll deductions and fund-raisers. Private industries and organizations, lending institutions, foundations, private donations and trusts also supply generous awards year after year.
Deadline is February 28.

DISTRICT SCHOLARS TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Amount: Based on parent/guardian adjusted gross income for tuition, up to one year only. Adjusted after possible grants received from the Federal or state governments are deducted.
Criteria: graduating high school senior from Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, Pickaway and Ross Counties. Although this scholarship is not automatic, all graduates who successfully complete the necessary steps will become a District Scholars recipient.
For information, contact Stephanie Eggers, District Scholar Advisor at (740) 753-7073.

ARIANA R. ULLOA SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: Varies. Criteria: Students enrolled in International Studies who demonstrate financial need and exceptional academic achievement.
Established in 2003, the Ariana R. Ulloa Scholarship honors the memory of Ariana "Mama" Ulloa so that she may continue to live in the hearts of all she would have touched with her love.
Deadline is May 16.

DAVID S. FRAEDRICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: Varies. In memory of David S. Fraedrich, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, in conjunction with the Hocking College School of Nursing, has established the David S. Fraedrich Memorial Scholarship to honor and pay tribute to Mr. Fraedrich's life. the creation of this permanent scholarship recognizes Mr. Fraedrich's spirit of community service through his involvement and dedication to the Foundation, the School of Nursing, Doctors Hospital of Nelsonville and other local organizations.
Deadline is May 13.

ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

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, 2006 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.
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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)
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FRANCES HELSEL-WILLIAMS - Amount:$500

Criteria: AHS graduate attending Ohio University with a major in Music. Scholarship winner(s) shall be selected by the Oversight Committee upon recommendation of the Chairman of the AHS Music Department. The following list of criteria (not all-inclusive) in order of preference is character, aptitude and need. When all evaluation points are equal, preference will be given to a female graduate. Complete AHS scholarship application.
Fillable McClure Application Form
Deadline: February 14

J. WARREN MCCLURE SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $1000-$2000, dependent upon the number of recipients and financial need.

For two or four-year colleges. Criteria: AHS graduate, Financial need, with academic promise. Selection finalized by the McClure Foundation. AHS scholarship application. Interview required.
Fillable McClure Application Form
Deadline: February 14

CIVIC ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The following are scholarships given by local civic organizations to graduating AHS seniors. Complete an Athens High School Scholarship Application or separate application, if noted.
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ATHENS ROTARY/LAWRENCE WORSTELL SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $1000-$2000

Criteria: AHS graduate, character, financial need and academic. Designated for Ohio University. Interview required. Total: dependent on budget. Separate application in guidance office.
Deadline: March 1
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ATHENS DOWNTOWN KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $200-$500 for books.

A service scholarship open to any college. Criteria: freshman. Total: dependent on budget. Complete Athens High School scholarship application.
Deadline: February 14
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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
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JAMES AND MARTHA BRATTON SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $2,000

Awarded annually to a student planning to attend a four-year college or technical school. The amount may vary but will not exceed $2,000 per year. Applicants must be a member of any Christian Church of Athens County and must have a grade point average of at least 2.5. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Deadline: April 15
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HERMAN HUMPHRY SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $1000

Must be a relative of a person who attended or graduated from The Plains School System. Must submit a brief resume giving background, relationship to person attending school system and plans for future education. Separate scholarship application available in the guidance office.
Deadline: May 1
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OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $250

Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend Ohio University and major in a health related field. Strong emphasis and academic success in the science area will be primary criteria for the selection. Separate application available in the guidance office.
Deadline: April 15
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ATHENS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: varies Total: two

Criteria: AHS graduate, elementary or secondary education major, academic promise and dedication to education. For any four-year college. The student must complete an Athens High School Scholarship application and separate essay. (See guidance office for topic)
Deadline: February 14
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Download AEA Addendum

MCDONALDS RAY KROC AWARD - Amount: $500 Total: one

Criteria: AHS graduate, freshman, financial need and academic promise. Designated for Ohio University or Hocking College. Complete Athens High School Scholarship application.
Deadline: February 14
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ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER SERVICE CENTER SCHOLARSHIP - Amount $500

Criteria: Athens High School graduate, minimum of 25 hours volunteer service, attending any four-year college. Selection made by VSC board. Separate application available in the guidance office.
Deadline: February 14
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ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP - Amount $500

Criteria: Athens High School graduate, based upon academic merit, attending any four-year college. Selection made by student council committee. Separate application available in the guidance office.
Deadline: February 14

ROSS STUBE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: varies

This scholarship is in memory of Ross Stube who passed away while he was a student at Athens High School. Ross was a member of the Athens Marching Band, an avid outdoorsman and a computer expert. Criteria: graduate of Athens High School. Selection made by Ed and Darlene Stube. Separate application available in guidance office.
Deadline: February 14
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HARRY B. CREWSON SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend Ohio University. Criteria: Academic achievement, excellence in community activity areas and/or special talent areas. Parents must be members of Ohio University Employees Credit Union. Separate application at Ohio University Employees Credit Union. Contact: Trisha Hale at the Credit Union.
Deadline: February 28
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BUSH OPPORTUNITY FUND - Amount: varies

For post high school training at an institution requiring two years or less to complete. Amount: varies. Criteria: AHS graduate, interview required. Selection finalized by McClure Foundation. Separate application available in guidance office.
Fillable McClure Application Form
Deadline: February 14

JUDITH MORGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded in memory of former AHS art teacher. Criteria: AHS graduate, excels in art. Complete Athens High School Scholarship application. Selection made by Art Department and Morgan family.
Deadline: February 14
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KRISTEN KOSTOHRYZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: AHS graduate, excels in art. Complete Athens High School Scholarship application. Selection made by Art Department and Tom and Barb Kostohryz.
Deadline: February 14
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ATHENS AMVETS POST #76

Amount: $2000, $1000, $500. Candidates must be 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 15
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ATHENS AMVETS POST #76 - JAMES R. HARTLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Amount: $2000

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 a degree program at Hocking College. Submit applications to Amvets Post #76, P.O. Box 5763, Athens, Ohio 45701.
Deadline: June 15
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OLIVIA GRAY SOLE FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: AHS graduate, creative talent and academic promise. Applicant will major in fine arts at a four-year school. Fine arts instructor recommendation required. This scholarship may require an interview or portfolio review. Submit both AHS scholarship application and instructor recommendation.
Deadline: February 14
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