Whitmer High School

5601 Clegg Dr. | Toledo, OH 43613 | Phone: 419-473-8490 | Fax: 419-473-8461

Kelly Welch
Principal

Scholarship Board

March 2013 Deadlines:

BGSU "Honors Experience Scholarship"
Amount:	$4,000 for incoming freshman in the Honors Program ($1,000/year)
Criteria:	Must apply to BGSU and the University Honors Program Consideration given to financial need, unique experiences and diverse background Honors application and essay
Deadline:	March 1, 2013
To Apply:	www.bgsu.edu/offices.sfa

Rocket Scholars Award
Amount:	$1,500 to $6,500
Criteria:	Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and 16 on the ACT The scholarship amount can be increased by review of FAFSA information, higher ACT test scores and/or higher GPA
Deadline:	March 1, 2013
Apply:	Students are automatically considered for this scholarship with the completed and signed UT application for admission, official high school transcript and official ACT and/or SAT scores.

UT "Blue and Gold Scholar Award"
Amount:	Full tuition and general fee, after state and federal aid, renewable
Criteria:	3.0 H.S. GPA and 18 ACT/870 SAT File a FAFSA by March 1, 2013 Show Pell Grant eligibility High school graduating class 2013
Deadline:	You are automatically considered for this scholarship with the completed UT application for admission, official high school transcripts,, official ACT scores and a filed FAFSA by March 1, 2013.

"UT Sibling"
Amount:	$1,000
Criteria:	Applicant must have one or more siblings in the same household who are attending UT for the 2013-14 school year. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and filed a FAFSA by March 1, 2013
Deadline:	March 1, 2013 by 5:00 PM
Apply:	Apply online at: http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/index.html

"UT Legacy"
Amount:	$500
Criteria:	Applicants must have at least one parent who is a graduate of the University of Toledo 3.0 GPA 20 ACT/950 SAT Filed FAFSA
Deadline:	March 1, 2013 by 5:00 PM
Apply:	http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/index.html

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Amount:	Up to $20,000
Criteria:	All scholarships are competitive and involves portfolio submissions in the areas of "Culinary", "Design", "Fashion", and "Media Arts"
Deadline:	March 25, 2013
Apply:	www.aischolarship.com/pittsburgh

The Ability Center
Amount:	varied
Criteria:	High School senior with a disability. Student must show proof of acceptance to a college or university. Complete application with essay, provide transcript and include three references
Deadline:	March 29, 2013
To Apply:	www.abilitycenter.org

Zonta Club of Toledo
Amount:	$500 (local) $1000 (national) $3000 (International)
Criteria:	Women applicants, ages 16-19, Demonstration to commitment to volunteerism, leadership, and advancing status of women worldwide.
Deadline:	March 15, 2013
To Apply:	www.zontatoledo1.org

Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Amount:	$500-$1000
Criteria:	African-American male with high scholastic achievement, leadership and humanitarian qualities Minimum 2.75 GPA Participation in leadership and service activities 250 word essay answering the question: How will a college degree impact your life?" Participation in an interview
Deadline:	March 16, 2013
Apply:	www.axl1906.org

Leo Lucas Scholarship 2013 OSBA Black Caucus of School Board Members
Amount:	$500
Criteria:	Minimum 2.5 GPA Consideration will be given for academic record, financial need, extra-curricular activities and personal qualities
Deadline:	March 15, 2013
To Apply:	Click here for more information

University of Dayton- "What's Your Point?" Video Contest
Amount:	$40,000 1st place, $6000 2nd place, $4000 3rd place
Criteria:	Post a video on Facebook that tells about your future: What's your plan? How will you make your mark? What are you going to do?
Deadline:	March 15, 2013
Apply:	www.facebook.com/universityofdayton

Toledo Section of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) The 2013 High School Scholarship in Quality Competition
Amount:	$700
Criteria:	At least a 3.0 GPA 300 word essay transcripts
Deadline:	March 8th, 2013
Apply:	Click forhere more information

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Toledo Chapter
Amount:	$1500
Criteria:	Minimum GPA of 3.0 African-American female attending any accredited college or university on a full time basis
Deadline:	March 5th
To Apply:	Complete application with required essay, official transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Click here for additional information.

Toledo Bar Association "Caty Armstrong Memorial
Amount:	1st place $250
Criteria:	500 word essay. Essay will be judges on format, clarity, style, reasoning, creativity and overall effort
Deadline:	March 8, 2013
Apply:	www.toledobar.org Click on the "2013 Law Day Essay Contest" link for more information.

2013 Robert Kumpe Memorial
Amount:	Maximum $10,000
Criteria:	Student entering any college fall 2013 and played soccer in high school. 500 words or less essay. Transcript and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted. Oral interviews will be conducted for all finalist.
Deadline:	March 1, 2013
To Apply:	Robert Kumpe Memorial Scholarship Application

May A. Blanchard Scholarship
Amount:	Varied
Criteria:	Must be recommended by high school principal. The student must be pursuing a program of study in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at BGSU and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:	March 1, 2013
To Apply:	May A. Blanchard Scholarship

Gail Schuler-Walter Scholarship
Amount:	Varied
Criteria:	Incoming freshman majoring in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development at BGSU and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:	March 1, 2013
To Apply:	Gail Schuler-Walter Scholarship Application

Point Place Business Association
Amount:	Varied
Criteria:	Must be a senior and reside in the 43611 area. Need to provide a letter of intent, letter from parent, two letters of recommendation and official transcript.
Deadline:	Must apply by Saturday, March 2, 2013
To Apply:	Send email to inform the PPBA of intent to apply. Click here for instructions. Click here for applications.

April 2013 Deadlines:

Buckeye Cable System BCSN Scholarship
Amount:	$1,500 to $4,000
Criteria:	Scholastic aptitude GPA of 3.0 or above Financial need Involvement in extra-curricular activities
Deadline:	April 10, 2013
To Apply:	See Mrs. Snyder for application

NW Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Amount:	$250 or $500
Criteria:	Minimum 2.8 GPA, clean behavior record, driven advocate for breast cancer, one letter of recommendation from teacher, breast cancer community involvement, 250-500 word essay describing the impact of breast cancer on student's life.
Deadline:	April 1, 2013
To Apply:	Click here for scholarship guidelines

Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools
Amount:	$2,000 - $18,709
Criteria:	Senior with 'C' average or better. Nominated by a current member of the Ohio Legislature. Must meet colleges' entrance requirements. Planning to attend summer or fall of 2013. .Complete application Two letter of recommendation, lfacilities nomination form, and transcript. Written statement (250 words) explaining you career choice.
Deadline:	April 15, 2013
To Apply:	Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools Application

William D. Squires Scholarship
Amount:	$3000 per year
Criteria:	Financial need, career- focus, good character
Deadline:	Must apply by Friday, April 5, 2013
To Apply:	Click here for application

June 2013 Deadlines:

EMU "Emerald Scholarship"
Amount:	$1,500 to $4,500
Criteria:	2.5 GPA or higher 20 ACT/950 SAT
Deadline:	June 1, 2013
Apply:	Automatically considered with completed admissions application

EMU "Education First Opportunity Scholarship"
Amount:	Up to full tuition/year (tuition minus scholarships minus Pell Grant = EFOS.) This does not include room and board.
Criteria:	3.0 GPA 20 ACT/950 SAT File a FAFSA Pell Grant eligible
Deadline:	Priority deadline June 1, 2013
Apply:	Automatically considered upon completion of the admissions application and FAFSA

Aspiring Pharmacy Technician
Amount:	a single $1,000
Criteria:	student intends to pursue pharmacy technician training at an accredited school/college demonstrated academic success and has a passion for a career as a pharmacy technician submit 500 - 1,000 word essay and application
Deadline:	June 1, 2013
Apply:	pharmacytechnicianreview.com

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Amount:	$1,000
Criteria:	Essay (500-1,000 words): "What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Which of these qualities mean the most to you?"
Deadline:	June 14, 2013
To Apply:	Send essay to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Resources:

Fast Web	fastweb.com
Student Scholarships	studentscholarships.org

Kaarme

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December 2012 Deadlines:

UT "Presidential Scholarship"
Amount:	Full tuition and general fees (up to 16 credit hours), room and board, and a one-time $3,000 stipend for a summer experience
Criteria:	3.8 GPA 30 ACT/1340 SAT High school graduating class of 2013 Need to submit the required materials (extracurricular resume, personal essay, and references) Interview Completed application
Deadline:	December 1, 2013
Apply:	http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/

AXA Achievement
Amount:	(one) $10,000 per state
Criteria:	Must exhibit and show the following characteristics: Ambition and drive Determination to set and reach goals Respect for self, family and community Ability to succeed in college
Deadline:	December 1, 2012
Apply:	visit http://www.AXA-achievement.com

BGSU "President's Leadership Academy"
Amount:	Renewable scholarships up to full tuition
Criteria:	Student interested in a 4-year leadership development program
Deadline:	December 3, 2012
To Apply:	http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/pla/index.html

BGSU "Award of High Distinction Scholarship Competition for Fall 2013"
Amount:	$10,377 and is renewable
Criteria:	3.8 GPA 30 ACT Application for admission and to honors on file by December 3, 2012 Interview
Deadline:	December 3, 2013
To Apply:	http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sfa

"BGSU Alumni Laureate"
Amount:	Covers the cost of any educational expense up to the cost of tuition, is renewable for four years and includes $1,000 book award
Criteria:	Must be admitted to BGSU as a freshman, have a 3.5 GPA and 27 or higher on ACT
Deadline:	December 3, 2012
Apply:	http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/alumni/scholarships/index.html

January 2013 Deadlines:

BGSU Freshman Academic Scholarship
Amount:	$1,000 to $8,000
Criteria:	Based on GPA and ACT scores.
Deadline:	Must apply to BGSU by January 15, 2013
To Apply:	No additional application required. Automatic consideration with general BGSU application.

Hocking College
Amount:	varies
Criteria:	Student attending Hocking College beginning fall 2013. Refer to individual scholarship listing for details
Deadline:	January 31, 2013
To Apply:	Click here for scholarship guidelines

Science & Math Education in Action Scholarship Bowling Green State University
Amount:	Nearly $20,000 over 4 years
Criteria:	High school senior interested in pursuing a career as a science and/or math teacher and will attend BGSU
Deadline:	Must apply by January 25, 2013
To Apply:	www.bgsu.edu/action

Chuck Ealey Foundation "Undefeated Spirit Essay Contest 2013"
Amount:	$1,000
Criteria:	500 word essay describing the student's undefeated spirit. Essay must contain the student's name and school. Top 10 finalists will be selected and notified through the school principal. Winner will be announced at UT on April 16th. Click here for scholarship description.
Deadline:	January 31, 2013
To Apply:	Send essay to kristina@leadershiptoledo.org

February 2013 Deadlines:

(BGSU) University Tuition Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
Amount:	$3,500 renewable for four years
Criteria:	GPA of 3.0 or 20 ACT
Deadline:	Separate application due by February 15, 2013
To Apply:	Available at http://go2.bgsu.edu/choose/aid/tuition/

Levis Leadership UT Program
Amount:	$1,000 for the first academic year to 40 incoming freshman students
Criteria:	At least a 3.0 GPA 20 ACT/950 SAT Demonstrate potential leadership High school graduating 2013 Must complete separate online application and submit required materials (reference, essay, and transcript) in addition to the UT application for undergraduate admission
Deadline:	February 1, 2013
Apply:	http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships

Ohio State University Alumni Club
Amount:	Varied
Criteria:	Must be a Lucas County resident and plan to attend OSU in the fall of 2013. This scholarship is not available to students who will receive an OSU varsity scholarship or plan to "walk on" to a varsity sport.
Deadline:	February 4, 2013
To Apply:	See Mrs. Snyder for more information.

Northwest Chapter of Ohio Credit Unions
Amount:	(1) $1,500 (1) $2,000
Criteria:	Complete application with one essay question.
Deadline:	February 22, 2013
To Apply:	Northwest Chapter of Ohio Credit Unions Application

BGSU Alumni Freshman Biology Scholarship
Amount:	$500.00
Criteria:	Incoming BGSU freshman majoring in Biology. Need one recommendation and completed application.
Deadline:	February 8, 2013
To Apply:	BGSU Freshman Alumni Scholarship Application

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo~ 2013 College Scholarship Fund
Amount:	Varied
Criteria:	Varied
Deadline:	Must apply by Thursday, February 28, 2013
To Apply:	Click here to apply.