Scholarships
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| Scholarship | Fairview Based | Submit By | Apply Here | Quantity | Amount | Requirements | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Festival Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 2 | $250.00 | Participation in Arts' Festival, Pursue a career in an arts/technology area | There are two one-time only, non-renewable scholarships which will be given by the Arts Festival Committee of Central Local Schools awarded to two graduating seniors of Fairview High School. Recipients will be announced at the High School Awards Ceremony in the spring. Any graduating senior of Fairview High School may apply. | |
| Central Local Schools Trade School Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $1,000.00 | Graduating senior from Central Local Schools Must have achieved at least a 3.0 average in High School Must be attending a vocational or technical school (two-year college) learning a specific trade (electrical, cosmetology, dental hygienist, etc.) Preference will be given to students who have the greatest financial need | Bonnie Burgbacher has a heart for education and helping children succeed. She graduated from Fairview High School and attended Northwest State Community College. She began her career at Spangler Candy Co. in 1963 and held various positions at the company in the Sales Department, retiring in 2020 with 57 years of service. She has had many influences on her career, including her wonderful parents who instilled a strong work ethic. Bonnie established this trade-school scholarship in 2024 to encourage students who may have a special interest in a specific trade to follow their passions. This will be a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually. The scholarship recipient will be selected annually by the Defiance Area Foundation Scholarship Committee. | |
| David L. Connelly STEM Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $1,000.00 | Open to those pursuing a STEM field | This scholarship is intended to encourage and provide financial assistance to a graduating senior at Fairview HS who intends to pursue a four-year degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) field. Selection criteria include academic record, school and community activities, statement of career goals and reference letters. | |
| Defiance Area Foundation Scholarships | no, but local | various deadlines | Click here to apply! | |||||
| Fairview Athletic Boosters | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 4 | $500.00 | Current year athlete at Fairview High School. At least one parent must be an active lifetime booster member for at least 2 years. Must be furthering your education in any field of endeavor, whether it be a 2 or 4 year college | The Fairview Athletic Booster organization annually awards scholarships for deserving Senior Athletes whose parent(s) are Lifetime Booster Members for at least two years. Each year a minimum of four $500 scholarships will likely be given; although, the determination of the number and amount of the scholarship(s) will be at the discretion of the Athletic Booster Executive Board. The scholarship(s) will be awarded by the Fairview Athletic Boosters Executive Committee which consists of the current officers. The scholarship(s) may be used for any college the athlete(s) choose(s) and will be given to the recipient(s) upon the completion of the first full session of classes. | |
| Fairview Class of 1959 Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | varies | $500.00 | Open to all Seniors | The alumni of the class of 1959 will award a scholarship to a graduating senior of Fairview High School. | |
| Fairview Football Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | varies | varies | A senior varsity football player graduating from Fairview High School continuing on as a full-time first year student at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree, certification or license, The criteria used for evaluation are: essay, work experience, extra curricular activities, community service, GPA, class ranking and letters of reference. | This fund was established by Fairview Alumni who realized the importance of higher education. This non-renewable scholarship will be awarded annually for a senior varsity football player that is going on to college. The amount will be determined annually based on the fund balance and investment return. The scholarship will be payable directly to the college or university of the student’s choice. | |
| Fairview Schools Fund Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | varies | varies | Fairview HS senior pursuing full-time college enrollment | The Fairview Schools Fund offers at least one scholarship each year to a graduate of Fairview High School. The amount of the scholarship will be $1,000. Depending on the financial status of the fund, more than one scholarship may be awarded. This year there will be at least two scholarships available. | |
| Fairview Young Farmers Emory Zeedyk Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 1 or 2 | $1,000.00 | Pursue Ag related career, Active in FFA | ||
| Friends of the Library Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $500.00 | Financial Need, Involvement in community or school activities, Volunteer work in school or public library preferred, Must pursue a 2 or 4 year degree, Essay required | This award will be in the amount of $500 paid by the Sherwood Branch of the Friends of the Library upon completion of the first semester/quarter at a college/technical school. The scholarship can be used toward a two- or four-year degree program and selection will be made by the Scholarship Committee of the Friends of the Library, Sherwood Branch. | |
| Gary Seibert Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | varies | varies | Must be a senior cross country athlete, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and intend to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree. | Scholarship for cross country seniors. | |
| Kolbe Roose Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $250.00 | Open to current seniors. | This is a one-time, nonrenewable scholarship given in memory of Fairview alum. Kolbe Roose. Students should have financial need and be involved in the school/community. Academic accomplishments will not be the highest priority in selecting a recipient. | |
| Mike Arnos Memorial Wrestling Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $1,000.00 | Senior Varsity Wrestlers graduating from Fairview High School continuing on as full time first year student at an accredited university or college pursuing a degree, certification, or license. In the event that there are no graduating seniors, former recipients still enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program will be eligible to reapply. | The criteria used for evaluation are: GPA, essay, class rank. A committee will be formed that will review and pick the winner based upon this criteria. | |
| Sherwood Area Professional Women | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 3 | $300.00 | Open to all senior girls | ||
| TACLS | Yes | March 15, 2026 | Click here to apply! | 2 | $500.00 | Open to all seniors |
