Scholarships

WOEF Scholarships for WSU Lake Campus

Students considering the Lake Campus are strongly encouraged to complete this application which will allow them to be considered for over 200 scholarships! The application deadline is February 8, 2024. Students must be admitted in order to have access to the WOEF Scholarship application.  Admitted students can access the application at http://lake.wright.edu/woefscholarships.

Ohio Township Association Scholarship

The Ohio Township Association is offering (5) $1,500 scholarships in two different categories, Local Achievement and Academic Achievement.  Applicants must have a 3.0 gpa and be pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree from a school in Ohio.  Applications are due January 31 and are available at www.ohiotownships.org/scholarship-program.

MED Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a career in a health care field and must have a 23 on the ACT and a 3.25 gpa on a 4.0 scale.

Due Date: February 15, 2024.

Applications are available online at  https://mercer-health.com/med-foundation/scholarship-program-application/

 

Access Engineering Solutions, LLC Scholarship

Access Engineering Solutions will be awarding (1) $1,500 scholarship to a senior pursuing a 4 yr, 2 yr, or tech degree in the field of Civil Engineering, Surveying or related field of study.  Applications are due April 1st and can be picked up in Mrs. Kanney's office.

Leitzell Family Foundation Agricultural Scholarship

The Leitzell Family Scholarship is intended for graduating seniors who have an interest in the field of agriculture or horticulture, have had active participation in 4-H, FFA, Scouts, etc. and plan to continue in these fields in some sort of post-secondary education.  Applications are due March 1st and are available in Mrs. Kanney's office.

Coldwater Academic Promoters Scholarship

CAP is awarding scholarships in the amount of $2,000 and $1,000.  Scholarships will be awarded to 4 year college bound seniors and (1) $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning to attend a tech or trade school.  To be eligible for the 4 year college scholarship students must have maintained a 8.0 gpa on a 12.0 scale and to be eligible for the 2 year scholarship students must have maintained a 5.0 gpa on a 12.0 scale. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2024.

D.A.R.E. Scholarship

The D.A.R.E. Boosters are awarding (10) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who have remained true to their D.A.R.E. commitment.  Applications are due February 22nd and are available in Mrs. Kanney's office.

The Mercer County Aktion Club Scholarship

The Mercer County Aktion Club will be awarding (2) $500 scholarships to a graduating senior who has a disablility, a sibling with a disability or is pursuing a special education degree.  Applicants can choose any field of study at any 4 year, 2year, tech or trade school.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due Feb. 23, 2024

Buzzard's Glory Community Club Scholarship

BGCC will be awarding (1) $2,000 and (1) $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing any type of post secondary education.  Applications are due March 8th and are available in Mrs. Kanney's office.

Kenneth Quinter Family Scholarship

Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to a graduating male and female planning to attend an accredited 4 year college/university.  This scholarship is renewable up to 4 years as long as student remains full time for a total of up to $10,000.  Applicants must have a 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale, must demonstrate financial need and show strong participation in school, church and community activities.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 3, 2023.

Kenneth Quinter Family Vocational Scholarship

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior planning to attend a 2 year or registered trade school.  This scholarship is renewable for an additional year for a total of $3,000.  Applicants must have a 2.9 gpa on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need, and show strong participation in school, church and community activities.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 3, 2023.

Roman and Mary Rauh Scholarship

This scholarship is open to the top 10 students in the graduating class.  Applications are due March 1st and are available in Mrs. Kanney's office. 

Press Pros Magazine - MAC Athlete Scholarship

A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female student athlete.  *This scholarship can only be applied to the cost of tuition or room and board.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due April 15.

Leigha Wieman Memorial Scholarship

The Leigha Wieman Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship given to a graduating senior who has been involved in the music area at least one year or a cheerleader for at least one year.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due April 1.

John Reed Memorial Scholarship

The family of John Reed will be awarding (1) $2,500 scholarship to a graduating senior planning to attend a 4 year, 2 year or trade school with a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 11th.

University Women's Club Scholarship

The University Women's Club of Mercer County will be giving $1,500 scholarships to young women in Mercer county who are graduating seniors that will be pursuing a 4 year degree.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 31.

American Legion Scholarships

Coldwater American Legion is offering (5) $1000 and (2) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors of Coldwater High School.  Winners will be based on community service, church service, extra curriculars and volunteer work. One winner who plans to attend WSU Lake Campus will receive a matching amount of $1000.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due Friday, January 31, 2023.  

Midmark Technical Scholarship

Midmark will be awarding three $10,000 technical scholarships + 2 paid co-op opportunities to students pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering or IT. Additionally, we also added one $5,000 Technical Scholarship + 1 paid co-op opportunity that is available for students pursuing a degree in engineering or IT. Finally, there will be a $2,500 award for students pursuing a degree in computer science/engineering or electrical engineering. These are great opportunities for students to get their foot in the door at a local company.

Copy and paste link below for the application:

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If you or any students have questions, please email MidmarkTechnicalScholarship@midmark.com.

Coldwater Teachers' Organization Scholarships

Applicants must be graduating seniors who are pursuing a major in the field of education.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2024. 

WTLW TV Broadcast Scholarship

WTLW will be awarding (1) $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior in their viewing area who is pursuing a career in broadcast TV, broadcast journalism, public relations, sales marketing, graphic design, web design, or other forms of mass media.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2024.

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Yauss Scholarship – (6) $500

Applicants must be a member in good standing, be the son/daughter of a member, or if the father is deceased and was a member.  Applicants must also be a member of a Catholic parish. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 10th.

Coldwater VFW Post 5135 Scholarship

The VFW Post 5135 will be awarding $500 scholarships to Coldwater graduating seniors who wish to pursue their education at a 4 year, 2 year, tech/trade or any institution of higher learning.. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 27, 2024.

Larry Fair Memorial Scholarship

A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a Coldwater Senior pursuing a 4 year degree in Education.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's Office and are due March 15, 2024.

Gordon Orthodontics Scholarship

Gordon Orthodontics is awarding (2) $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior.  Applicants must be a past or present patient of Gordon Orthodontics, is planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university and has earned a 3.5 gpa and a 24 on the ACT.  Applications are available in the Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2024. 

Mercer County Soil and Water Scholarships

Mercer Landmark:  This $2,000 scholarship is for applicants that are pursuing a degree in Agribusiness, Crop Management, Ag Marketing or Plant and Soil Science and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.  

Vantilburg Farms: This $1,500 scholarship is for applicants that are pursing a degree in Ag Systems Management, Diesel/Heavy Equip Mechanics, Environmental and Natural Resources or Natural Resource Management and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. 

Both applications can be picked up in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 21.

 

Wabash Mutual Telephone Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors with a 2.5 gpa or higher that receive local services from Wabash.  The dead line is March 1, 2024 and the application can be found at www.wabash.com/scholarship.

The Mercer County Civic Foundation

The Mercer County Civic Foundation awards more than 80 scholarships to local high school seniors, including a handful of scholarships that are specific to Coldwater High School graduates. Awards up to $5,000 are available. The application process is on-line at Mercercountycivicfdn.org. Under the scholarship tab you will find a list of available scholarships and information on how to apply. 

Tyler Mescher Scholarship

The Tyler Mescher Scholarship is for graduating seniors who are furthering their education at either a 2 or 4 year school.  They are providing a $1,000 scholarship to one high school senior from each of the local schools. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 15, 2024

Coldwater Common Form Scholarships

The following scholarships are a part of the Common Form application:

Coldwater Kiwanis, Elizabeth Homan Memorial, Desch-Sowar Family, Don Luken Memorial, Red Luken Memorial, Bob and Mary Anne Oppenhiem, Kathy Schenking Memorial, Henry and Rose Schroer, Willhoff Fmaily, Smith/Turner, Tekamp Memorial and Dr. Emerita and Henry Schutle.

These applications are handed out to each senior and are due March 1st.

 

 

Farm Credit-Mid America Scholarship

This program is open to customers' children and grandchildren who are majoring in business, finance, a field of agriculture or pursuing rural community-related careers. Applications are accepted on the fcma.com website at https://www.fcma.com/community/investments/scholarships.  Deadline is Dec. 31, 2023.

Mercer County Fairgrounds Scholarship

The Mercer County Fairgrounds is offering (2) $1,000 scholarships to Mercer County graduates who are members of a Mercer County 4-H Club, FFA, Boy or Girl Scout Club, and maintained a 2.0 gpa or higher.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 22, 2024.

Catholic Financial Life Service/Character Award

This is a $500 award available to any graduating high school senior student who
has dedicated time to service/volunteering and who is a member of the Catholic
Financial Life family or whose parents or grandparents are members. You do
NOT have to be attending college after graduation to receive this award.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 15th.

Fort Recovery Industries Scholarship

Fort Recovery Industries is awarding (4) $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Mercer, Darke, Jay and Randolph counties.  Applicants must be pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in engineering, business, welding, robotics, automation, maintenance or related field and must have a 2.5 gpa.  Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due April 1st.