Scholarship | Description | Date Due |
| Elks Student of the Month | The Elks sponsor this local scholarship for students who have Volunteer/Community Service hours. Grades are not part of this scholarship. They will do this each month through April, and they will choose 2 students from Van Wert County and Wayne Trace. Once a student applies, they are eligible each month following as well. | Rolling submission date until March 1 |
Northwest State
| Presidential and Honors Scholarships. The Presidential is a full tuition scholarship with the following criteria: 3.5 gpa and ACT scores of Reading: 21; English- 18; and Math 22. And the Honors is a half tuition scholarship with the following criteria: 3.25 gpa and ACT scores of Reading- 21; English- 18 and Math 22. They give away a lot of these scholarships. If you meet the criteria, I would suggest applying for this soon after you have been accepted.
| There is no deadline.
If you meet the criteria, apply as soon as possible. The scholarship will stop when the funds run out.
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| Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship | No one in the family is required to be an Elks member. This is open to all students who are high school seniors and US citizens and must be planning to attend an accredited four-year college. Students can also apply if you start at a two year school and then complete your program at a four-year college. | Nov. 13, 2023 at 11:59pm
PST Online |
| Elks National Foundation Legacy | Must be a child or grandchild of a dues-paying Elk. High school senior going on to an accredited school, college or university. (I can't find if it's for trade schools in addition to colleges.) | Feb 5, 2024 Online
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| Jack Cooke Kent | High Achieving senior with financial need planning to attend a four-year college. Up to $55,000 per year- highly competitive. 3.5 minimum GPA. Demonstrate financial need- family annual gross income up to $95,000. Apply via the Common App. | November 16. jkcf.org (College Scholarship Program)
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| Intend to major in education, 2.5 gpa minimum, demonstrate potential as an educational leader. |
Dec. 1, 2023 (email or mail) |
| FFA Scholarship | Must have an FFA Member ID that is linked to your active membership and FFA.org email. (Can search on page) Will need an electronic copy of your transcript. Multiple scholarships are linked to this site ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. | January 11, 2024 (Online) |
| Ohio JCI Scholarship | Academic Scholarship, Need-Based and Vocational Scholarship. | January 19, 2024 (Mail) |
Charles L Warren Memorial Heritage | Commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity, 3.0 gpa or higher, planning to attend college in Ohio. Four (4) $1,500 one time scholarship. |
February 5, 2024 |
ACME Scholarship
| Participated in ACME baseball. Have a 2.5 gpa or higher. $500- 1 per district | February 15, 2024 (Online) |
Ohio Agriculture Council
| Students in pursuing a career in a agricultural-related field. Scholarships are selected based on academic record, leadership qualities, community involvement and responses to application essay questions. | February 15, 2024 (Online) |
| Paulding Putnam Children of Members | Parents must be a Paulding Putnam Coop member. GPA of 3.5 or above
2-$1,000, 2-$800, 3-$600 | February 15, 2024 |
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mansons of Ohio
| They will give one male and one female a scholarship. Each scholarship is worth $1,200. and the candidate must be going on to higher education (including a trade school). | February 16, 2024 to Mrs. Franz |
| Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center | Must be going into the medical field. Essay required. Scholars will be invited to participate in special events and activities. Will give twelve $1,500. scholarships. | February 23, 2024 (Mail) |
| Natural Gas Scholarship | Planning to major in careers in the natural gas and oil industry in college, technical, or trade school. gpa 2.5 or higher | March 1, 2024 (Online) |
AG Plus
| Must major in an agricultural field or landscape related programs going to a two or four year program. Demonstrate leadership and academic abilities. Four $1,000 scholarships. | March 1, 2024 (mail) |
| Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs | Recognizing young women for their commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to empowering women worldwide. | March 1, 2024 (Mail) |
| Paulding County Hospital Foundation Healthcare | Pursuing a degree in healthcare field 3.0 gpa | March 8, 2024
(Mail, email, or Mrs. Franz-preferred to Mrs. Franz) |
| Megawatt/Holcim/Lafarge | Senior going into a science, technology, engineering or math discipline in college. 3.5 gpa is recommended (means it is not required) Three $5,000 scholarships awarded for Paulding County | March 15, 2024 (Mail) |
| Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital Executive Committee (MEC) | Pursuing a career in a field of study that would offer services in a hospital setting with a gpa of 3.0 and be of good character. 2 and 4 year programs are eligible. | March 15, 2024 (Online) |
| Nathan Plummer | Two scholarships presented by the Plummer family in memory of Nathan. No GPA or field of study requirements. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE ESSAY. | March 22, 2024
hand directly to Mrs. Franz or Mrs. Myers |
| Central Companies Educational and Charitable Foundation | Plans to go into a field of study that can be utilized in the insurance industry- Accounting, Actuarial/Mathematics, Business, Claims Management, Computer Science, Data Management/Analytics, Human Resources, Management, Insurance, Marketing, Pre-law, Public Relations, Quantitative Science, Underwriting, etc. 3.0 gpa or above. Plans to attend a 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution. | March 29, 2024 (Mail) |
Ohio Gas Association
| Planning to major in natural gas or related energy field and planning to attend an Ohio college, technical, or trade school. gpa 3.0 or higher | March 29, 2024 (Online) |
Paulding County Farm Bureau Scholarship
| Applicant, parent, or guardian must be a current paid member for two years; preference going to someone planning to enroll in an agriculture related program OR be enrolled full-time majoring in an agriculture related program at a university, college, or technical school; 2.5 gpa | March 31, 2024 (Online) |
| Brian E Myers Memorial Scholarship | Preference given to students attending The Ohio State University and/or majoring in an agricultural field of study, but open to all majors and colleges | April 1, 2024 (Online) |
| Hey Buddy Scholarship | In memory of Robbie Seffernick. Any field of study. | April 1, 2024 (Online)
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JP Crain Family Scholarship
| Paulding County Foundation will determine the selection committee. 3.0 gpa | April 1, 2024 (Online)
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| Paulding County Foundation Anonymous Scholarship | Two (2) $1,000 for Wayne Trace seniors. Preferably plans to return to Paulding County but not a requirement. | April 1, 2024 (Online)
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| Robbie Seffernick Memorial Scholarship | A one $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to attend a Trade School after graduation. An essay on the given topic is required. | April 1, 2024 (Online)
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| Tammy Gibson Memorial Scholarship | A $1,000 scholarship to a Wayne Trace senior. 2.5 gpa or better | April 1, 2024 (Online)
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| Agriculture Education Scholarship | For students interested in pursuing a major in an Agricultural field of study. GPA of 3.0 or above. | April 1, 2024 (Online)
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Jacob's Scholarship Trust
| Based heavily on financial need. The committee does understand that some students are paying for college themselves, and they will take that into consideration. | April 12, 2024 (to Mrs. Franz) |
Wayne Trace Education Association Scholarship
| Sponsored by the Wayne Trace Education Association. You do not have to be going into education to receive this scholarship! Must have a 3.0 gpa One scholarship may go to a student planning to major in education and additional scholarships are open to other majors. | April 9, 2024 (to Mrs. Franz) |
| Antwerp Conservation Club | Plan to enter college or university. No degree requirement. 2.75 gpa
2-$400. available | April 12, 2024
(Mail or email) |
Darrell Parks Student Scholarship | Vantage students going onto further or going into the workforce. (2) $1,000 | April 12, 2024
(Online) |
| Paulding County Retired Teachers Association | Must be planning to enter the field of education. | April 12, 2024
(Give to Mrs. Franz) |
| Insource | 3.0 GPA going into a Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering, computer science or information technology. | April 12 by 5pm
(in person or via email) |
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