Scholarships
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| Scholarship | Fairview Based | Submit By | Apply Here | Quantity | Amount | Requirements | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Festival Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | 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. | |
| Bonnie Burgbacher Trade School Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $1,000.00 | Minimum 3.0 GPA, attend a two year college for a specific trade | This scholarship is offered throught the Defiance Area Foundation. It is intended to help a Fairview senior in pursuit of a two year college degree. | |
| Class of 1959 Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 3 | $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. | |
| Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship | No, but local | March 29, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $1,000.00 | Defiance County resident and pursue ag field | Defiance County resident pursuing a conservation, natural resources, ag or related field. | |
| David L. Connelly STEM Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | 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 Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | no, but local | March 31, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 2 | $1,000.00 | Must be related to a Chamber member | Must be accepted at an institution of higher learning. Essay required. | |
| Don and Bernice Bayliss Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $500.00 | Must be planning to major in education, Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, Participation in at least 2 extra-curricular activities in high school, Must attend a four year university or college, Must live in the Central Local School District | ||
| Emory Zeedyk Memorial - Fairview Young Farmers | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 2 | $500.00 | Pursue Ag related career, Active in FFA | ||
| Fairview Athletic Boosters | Yes | March 15, 2025 | 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, Starting with class of 2024, parents must be members 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 or who have held a Family Membership for three consecutive 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 Football Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | Up to 3 | $500.00 | 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 | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 2 | $1,000.00 | 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. | |
| Friends of the Library Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | 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, 2025 | Click here to apply! | At least 2 | 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. | |
| H. Gene Bok Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $300.00 | Must be a Senior, Must be pursing a college degree, Essay required | ||
| Hicksville Rotary Scholarships | No, but local | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 2 | varies | Pursuing an Ag Field OR resident of Farmer, Mark or Milford Township | Two available: Hicksville Endowment for residents of Farmer, Mark or Milford Township ($1000- renewable) and the Layel and Nan Ridenour Scholarship ($1500-renewable) | |
| John L. Fahy VFW Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $500.00 | Applicant must be a son, daughter, grandchild, or stepchild of a legal guardian who is a member of an Ohio V.F.W. Post. Preference will be given to Sherwood VFW Post members, Student must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in, a program at an institution such as a four year college or university, a two year college, or other institution of higher learning, Applicant must be an upcoming graduate of an Ohio high school. Students outside the Sherwood area may return applications directly to the VFW Post by the deadline, Applications should be typed or printed in black ink. | This is a scholastic scholarship in the amount of $500.00 per year, renewable each year of the student’s enrollment in a 2 or 4 year program. Student must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in college to renew. | |
| Joshua Ladd Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $500.00 | Preference given to those pursuing an Ag Related field but all seniors may apply | ||
| Kolbe Roose Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $250.00 | Open to current seniors who have competed in archery or wrestling in high school. | This is a one-time, nonrenewable scholarship given in memory of Fairview alum. Kolbe Roose. Students should have financial need, participate in archery or wrestling while in high school, and be involved in the community. | |
| Mike Arnos Memorial Scholarship | Yes | March 15, 2025 | 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, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 3 | $300.00 | Open to all senior girls | ||
| TACLS | Yes | March 15, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 2 | $500.00 | Open to all seniors | ||
| The Helen Thornburg Scholarship | Yes | April 5, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $5,000.00 | Open to all seniors | This generous scholarship will be awarded to a candidate with a balanced resume of proven academic achievement, service to school and community, and leadership. | |
| Zonta Club Scholarship | No, but local | March 4, 2025 | Click here to apply! | 1 | $500.00 | Open to female seniors | A scholarship to reward students active in public affairs and community service. |
