"Outside" scholarships are scholarships from third parties such as a high school or a Kiwanis club. These scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of academic merit or some special talent, such as athletic or musical ability.

Where can you find information about outside scholarships for which you may qualify?

  1. Periodically check this web page for updates to the list below of outside scholarships.
  2. Visit our scholarship search page and try some of the free scholarship searches on the Internet.
  3. Take time to research scholarships available in your local area. Most small, local organizations usually do not publicize their scholarships on the Internet, so the competition for their scholarship dollars is often less vigorous. Finding local organizations that offer scholarships can take a lot of work, but the effort usually pays off! Our scholarship search page provides tips on how to find local scholarships.
  4. For information on National Scholarships and Fellowships, please visit the Honor's office website.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

[Revised 04-22-08]

** If a scholarship deadline has passed, please check back because there is a good possibility the scholarship will be available again the following year.


Contact info is Michael.russell@rs.af.mil
NAME DEADLINE AMOUNT CRITERIA WHERE TO GET APPLICATIONS
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship 06-20-2008 $1,000 The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Applicants must write a short essay on one of the topics listed at the website.

For more information or to apply visit: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Air Force Student Sponsorship Program (Not ROTC related) None Varies For Engineering, Computer Science or Meteorology majors. For more information please visit the website. Applications are available online at:
www.airforce.com/education/officer/moneyForSchool.php
American Cancer Society Ohio Division's Survivor Scholarship Program None Varies Applicants must meet the following criteria: resident of Ohio, U.S. citizen, diagnosed with cancer before age 21, under age 25 at the time of application, plan to attend an accredited university or community college in U.S. Applications are available online at:
www.cancer.org/ohiogrants or call 1-888-ACS-OHIO
Americorps / City Year None $4,725 City Year is looking for students between the ages of 17 to 24 who are willing to spend 10 months working in community service, leadership development and civic engagement. After the 10 months, student will be given the amount shown to help pay pack any student loans or costs. More information is available at:
www.cityyear.org
You can apply by contacting the headquarters nearest to the city where you would like to work.
Clark County Association for Homemakers & Community Education 07-01-2008 $500 Eligible students must be majoring in Family & Consumer Sciences (Home Economics), social work, or social services. Student must exhibit above average scholastic standing and be a native of Clark County.

Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

For more information call Clara Baumgardner at:
(937) 265-5430
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund 09-11-2011 Varies Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at any accredited two or four-year college or university. Scholarships will be based on financial need. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or at:
www.familiesoffreedom.org
Florida Stormwater Association 2008 Scholarship Award 08-08-2008 $2,000 Applicants must be students in the fields of engineering, natural science, public administration, or similar programs who are going to be attending a Florida college or university graduate program. Applications and further information available online at: www.florida-stormwater.org or by calling (888) 221-3134
Garden Club Forum of the Toledo District, Inc. Scholarship 05-01-2008 Varies Two or more scholarships awarded to students from Toledo and surrounding areas who are interested in pursuing studies in the areas of Horticulture, Floriculture, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, or related subjects.

Applications available at the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Garden Club of America Varies Varies Please visit website for full details. Applications are available online only at:
www.gcamerica.org
Guy Potter Benton Award 04-21-2008 $500 Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled on any Miami University campus for the Spring of 2008. Selection will be determined based on the student “who best exemplifies concern for religious values and spiritual qualities, and has been active in promoting such values on the Miami Campus.

Nomination forms available at the Oxford Community Foundation office.
Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarships Varies Varies This site offers information on several scholarships available to Hispanic college students. More information is available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or at:
www.hispaniconline.com
Infinity Rehab Award of Excellence Program Not Listed $7,000-$10,000 This scholarship is to assist students with a future in the geriatric rehabilitation field. Applicants must have completed the first semester of the accredited PT/OT/SLP program and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. All award winners must sign an employment contract to receive the award. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
INROADS Internships Varies Varies Internships are awarded to outstanding students of color. They include, graduating high school seniors, and college freshmen and sophomores with a grade point average of a B or better, and a combined SAT score of at least 1000 or an ACT score of 20 or better. These students must be pursuing a major in business, engineering, the applied sciences, computer science, or liberal arts. More information at: www.inroads.org
International Education Financial Aid Varies Varies This site offers information about a variety of study abroad scholarships. Apply at: www.iefa.org
John Gyles Education Awards 06-01-2008 Up to $3,000 Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. For an application send only a stamped self-addressed envelope to: John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: The Secretary
P.O.Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Frederictom, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4
U.S. return postage is acceptable.
Applications are available at:
www.johngyleseducationcenter.com
Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund 05-15-2008 $1,000-$5,000 To be eligible, students must be in the final three years of a Bachelor’s of Architecture degree or be enrolled in a graduate program leading to a Master of Architecture degree. Applicants must be current or former residents of a Central Pennsylvania county. Note that the application procedure is a two-stage process.

For more information or to apply contact the Foundation for Enhancing Communities at:
(717) 236-5040 or email dawn@tfec.org

Key Bank 08-31-2008 $2,500 Available to high school juniors and seniors, undergraduate students, or parents of high school juniors and seniors or undergraduates. There are no GPA or essay requirements. For more information go to:
www.key.com/signup
La Unidad Latina Foundation, Scholarships and Grants Varies Varies The site offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for Latino students. Eligibility requirements will vary. More information at:
http://www.foundation.launidadlatina.org/
Latino College Dollars Varies during the 07-08 academic year Varies This booklet has many scholarship offers from various organizations, for Latino students during the 2007-2008 school year. Specific requirements and contact information for each scholarship can be viewed in the booklet located in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at: www.latinocollegedollars.org.
Mansfield Noon Optimist Club Scholarship 06-20-2008 $1,000 Students must be entering their junior or senior year of college and have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a biographical statement, as well as establishing financial need.

for more information contact DiAnn Hutchinson at: (419) 524-0831

Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Michael J. Berkeley Foundation Scholarship 05-01-2008 $3,000 Scholarships are awarded to African-American students who show academic achievement, extracurricular/community involvement, leadership, and financial need.

Apply online at:www.mikebfoundation.org

National Association of Black Journalists None listed $2,500-$5,000 Open to African American students who are enrolled in a Journalism degree program or who show interest in journalism through other means (newspaper staffer, or involvement in television or radio) Apply online at: www.nabj.org
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program None listed Up to $42,000 Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working toward a degree as a dentist, environmental health specialist, health care administrator, industrial hygienist, optometrist, physician's assistant, physical therapist, pharmacist, or occupational therapist. For more information call: 1-800-USA-NAVY
Or go online to www.navy.com
Ohio School of Psychologists Association Scholarship Fund 06-01-2008 $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to deserving student who is a member of the Ohio School Psychologists Association. Applicants must be in the second term of their first year and will be chosen based on financial need, academics, leadership, and professional commitments.

For more information call Diane Higginbotham at:
1-866-263-6001

Applications available at the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Orphan Foundation of America None listed $5,000 This scholarship is for minority male students that are in their senior year of college and have aged out of the U.S. foster care system. Applications are available at:
http://www.orphan.org/casey_family_form.rhtml
Payne, Nickles & Company Accounting Scholarship 05-02-2008 $1,500 This scholarship is open to fourth and fifth year accounting majors attempting to meet their 150-hour requirement to take the CPA exam. Applicants must be a resident of Erie/Huron or contiguous counties, have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and have completed a FAFSA.

Further information and applications available online at:www.pncpa.biz
Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Inc. Scholarship 06-15-2008 $750-$1,500 Applicants must be Ohio Residents of Polish ancestry. In order to receive the award eligible applicants must commit to attending the Foundation’s annual Pulaski Banquet in Cleveland on October 5.

 Applications available at the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Sallie Mae Fund Varies Varies The Sallie Mae fund offers a variety of scholarship and loans to students who need assistance. Please visit their website for information regarding particular scholarships. For more information visit:
www.salliemaefund.org
Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation Scholarship None listed Up to $1,000 Awarded to students from the Cincinnati area that are or plan to continue their studies at a school in one of the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). Also available to students from any one of these countries who plan to continue their studies at a school in the Cincinnati Area. For more information and an application form contact:
Mrs. Hilma Schlanser
5448 Sheits Road
Cincinnati, OH 45252
Stark County Retired Teacher’s Association Scholarship 05-20-2008 $1,000 Eligible applicants must be 3rd or 4th year undergraduates majoring who have graduated from a high school in Stark County and are majoring in education. Selection will be based upon an essay response, GPA, financial need, references, social qualities, and personal interviews.

 Applications available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
United Negro College Fund, Corporate Scholars Program None listed Up to $10,000 Available to minority students (e.g., African Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans) who are sophomores majoring in a business related field. For more information go to:
www.uncf.org or call 1-800-671-7237
VA Mortgage Center Scholarship Fund 11-12-2008 $1,500 Available to current and prospective ROTC students, active-duty military personnel, honorably discharged veterans, and sons or daughters of veterans or active-duty military. For more information go to:
www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html or call
1-800-405-6682