LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2014

Blanchester High School organizations and community groups will award several scholarships to class members. The following information is provided for you concerning the various scholarship criteria and amounts.

All Senior students who are applying for local scholarships must:

Complete the 2014 Local Scholarship Application.

For the scholarships that have an (*), students must complete a separate application. See Mrs. Books or Mrs. Blanton for those applications.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:

Apply for ALL local scholarships for which you are eligible.

Fill out the application COMPLETELY.

Fill out the application NEATLY and WITHOUT ERROR.

Use ink or type, DO NOT USE PENCIL

*	5. Return the completed application by the deadline: March 31, 2014.

Return the completed application form to the Guidance Office - Mrs. Books or Mrs. Blanton.

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THE YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to one boy and one girl from the class. Each scholarship is worth $200.00. Financial need is not the primary consideration. Most emphasis is on the applicant’s contributions to and consideration of his/her fellow students.

2

THE ETHEL AND CLARENCE J. BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is valued at approximately $500. 00.

The general criteria include:

Scholarship

Financial need

Probability of success in college

3

THE BLANCHESTER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP will award at least one scholarship based on the following criteria:

Participation in school activities

Service to the community

Financial need

Probability of success in college

4

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BLANCHESTER SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to a student with at least a 2.0 GPA for the 11th and 12th grades. The student must be enrolled in a program leading to an associate degree (two years) or a bachelor degree (four years). The value of the award may range up to $500.00.

2.0 GPA in 11th and 12th grades

Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college program

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THE BLANCHESTER PTO SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded this year for approximately $300.00. The criteria for selection include:

Scholarship

Strong probability for success in college

Financial need

4. Parent participated in PTO/Academicats

6

THE JOHN F. RUDE MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP is valued at $1,000.00. It is non-renewable. The number of scholarships will be determined later.

Scholarship (top 25)

Attend 4 year college program

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THE BLANCHESTER ROTARY CLUB will award a scholarship in the $500.00 range to a member of the class based on the following criteria:

Participation in school activities

Participation in community activities

Service to the community

Financial need

Strong probability of success in college

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THE NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP is a non-renewable scholarship.

The criteria include:

GPA of 2.75 or better in the core curriculum

Rank in the upper 1/3 of the class

Participation in school activities

Acceptance into a 2 or 4 year college program

9*

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP will award a $1,000.00 scholarship this year, based on the following criteria:

Strong probability of success in college

School and community activities

10*

THE BLANCHESTER ATHLETIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP will award 2 $1,000.00 scholarships to

1 male and 1 female, based on the following criteria:

2.5 GPA

Student must have earned a minimum of (3) Varsity letters

at B.H.S.

Will attend a 2 or 4 year college

Positive attributes, character, leadership

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THE BLANCHESTER AERIE #222 EAGLES SCHOLARSHIP will award a $500.00 scholarship based on the following criteria:

Parent/Guardian is a current member of the Eagles

Financial Need

Preference to student not receiving other awards

12*

ERNIE B. BLANKENSHIP ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a senior athlete at a Clinton County high school, at least a 2.75 GPA, lettered in a sport during senior year, must have taken ACT or SAT, and must have passed proficiency tests.

13*

BLANCHESTER MUSIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a member of the high school band, wind ensemble, jazz band, or color guard (any combination)

for 4 years – 8 consecutive semesters, grades 9 – 12.

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. Leadership

3. Continue education at 2 or 4 year school (does not have to be music)

4. Essay in letter form

14*

797 ELKS GOLF CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

15*

THE WOODDELL SCHOLARSHIPS are based on the following criteria:

4 year college program (BA, BS)

Demonstrable NEED

Good character

Seriousness for learning

16*

JAMIE FLOREA MEMORIAL is valued at $500.00. The criteria are:

Scholarship

Entering a 2 or 4 year technical school or university majoring in agriculture.

Financial need

17*

CLINTON COUNTY WOMENS CLUB will award a scholarship for the amount of $500.00. The criteria are:

Scholarship

Financial need

Probability of success in college

18*

D.A.R.E. SCHOLARSHIP

19*

CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS

Minimum GPA 3.0

Plan to attend 4 year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree

Demonstrates leadership in school and community activities

Award of $500.00

20*

BLANCHESTER LIONS CLUB

1. $200.00

2. Emphasis on community service

21*

THE CLINTON COUNTY BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

Award varies from $100.00 - $500.00

Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or technical school

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THE 20TH CENTURY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to one woman graduate. It is a non-renewable

award of approximately $300.00. A student is not eligible if she has received a four year scholarship at the time of graduation. The criteria for selection are:

Rank in the upper ¼ of the class

Strong character, leadership, determination

Strong probability of success in college

23 *

CLINTON COUNTY CHAPTER OHIO RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

will offer a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 based on the following criteria:

Must enroll in an Ohio College in a program that leads to a teaching certificate

Major in education (teaching)

The recipient must be in the upper one-third (1/3) of his/her class or have at least a 2.75 GPA.

24*

FRED F. PENQUITE SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to a senior in the amount of $1,000.00 (renewable)

based on the following:

Financial Need

Must have 3.0 + GPA

Attend a 2 or 4 year college

25*

WADDELL SCHOLARSHIP will award 4 $1,000.00 scholarships based on financial need.

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THE HOMER J. AND MARY I. VILLARS MEMORIAL AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to a student attending a 2 or 4 year school. Preference will be given to students who plan to major in an agricultural related field.

27*

THE BLANCHESTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARHIP is offered by the Alumni Association.

At least one scholarship of approximately $1,000.00 will be presented based on the following criteria:

One parent MUST be a Blanchester High School graduate

Probability of success in college

High School scholarship, leadership, and service

Must attend Alumni Banquet – Night before Commencement.

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JR. HIGH HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP will offer 2 scholarships in the amount of $200.00 each.

Had to have been a Junior High Honor Society member.

29*

IVA JEAN AND R. NORMAN CARNAHAN SCHOLARHIP will offer a 4 year scholarship to

Wilmington College based on the following criteria: (the award may be as much as $10,000.00/year).

Financial need, scholastic aptitude and community and school

activities

Must be a graduating senior at Blanchester High School

Have a letter of acceptance from Wilmington College

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Awards may not be given to relatives of employees of

Blanchester Local Schools, The First National Bank of

Blanchester or Rose and Dobyns Law Office.

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ELEANOR REYNOLDS HEWETT SCHOLARSHIP is valued at $1,000.00. It is non-renewable.

Will be presented based on the following criteria:

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Middle class family

31*

PEGGY PEELE SCHOLARSHIP is valued at $1,000.00 It is non-renewable.

Will be presented based on the following criteria:

Have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Accepted to a college or university in the state of Ohio.

A strong belief in American Free Enterprise and

Bipartisan Political System

A strong desire to serve others

32*

WILMINGTON AM ROTARY VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is valued at $500.00. It is non-renewable.

Will be presented based on the following criteria:

A Senior in a Clinton County High School.

Must be a graduating senior.

Plan to attend a Trade or Technical school or a

Community College

4. Resident of Clinton County.

Minimum GPA 2.50

33*

CINCINNATI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - Amount varies. Application is available ONLINE ONLY at:

http://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/CSFDependentForm

34*

WILMINGTON MASONIC LODGE #52 is valued at $1,000.00. It is non-renewable.

35*

THESPIAN SCHOLARSHIP: The amount is variable.

1. The student must be a registered Thespian

2. The student must have been accepted into college

3. Submit completed application

36*

BLANCHESTER SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP: (3) $200.00 scholarships will be awarded.

1. Will attend a 2 to 4 year college

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Leadership

Must have played at least 3 years of high school soccer

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DR. SCOTT A. PUCKETT SCHOLARSHIP;	$500. Non-renewable

1. Plan to pursue a medical career

2. Minimum 3.0 GPA

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VIRGINIA VANDERVOORT/WILMINGTON MUSIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP $500 Non-renewable

1. Must go to an outstanding student in music or dance

2. Selected by scholarship committee

39*

KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

1. Must be planning to attend Wilmington College

2. Must have a high probability of success

3. Personal interview required

40*

GUY B. AND MABEL LYKINS SCHOLARSHIP

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. School and community service

41*

JODY GUNDLER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. Career in medical or health related field

3. Leadership

4. Extracurricular activities

42*

WESLEY LONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. Career in education

3. Leadership

4. Extracurricular activities

43*

THE WILLIAM D. SQUIRES SCHOLARSHIP

1. Need based

2. Minimum 3.2 GPA	3. Community Service

(Need to apply online @ www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org)

44*

SUGAR & SPICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

1. Minimum 2.5 GPA

2. Extracurricular activities	3. Leadership

45*

OWEN AND MARY BROOKSHIRE SCHOLARSHIP: Two scholarships valued at up to $2.000.00 each

(renewable up to 3 times).

Must plan to major in either agriculture or early childhood education

Financial need

Good character, good citizenship, seriousness of purpose and enthusiasm for learning

46*

ROBERT WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, BUTLERVILLE LODGE #135 F. & A.M.

1. $500.00 award.

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THE LAURELS OF BLANCHESTER HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

1. Career in medical or health related field

2. Leadership

3. Minimum 3.0 GPA

48*

THE JENNIFER CARTER MEMORIAL HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

1. Must plan to further his/her education in an accredited nursing program

Application may be obtained at: JenniferCarterFund@gmail.com

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ROBERT JACOBY, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

1. $500.00 Non-renewable scholarship for a deserving student athlete

2. Minimum 3.0

3. Participating in at least one varsity sport

4. Character, leadership, and service will be considered

5. Financial need may be considered

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LEROY WILLIAMS,JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

1. A GPA of at least 2.75 in a college prep curriculum

2. At least two extracurricular activities

3. Financial need

4. A photo and short interview required

5. Student must demonstrate a strong probability of success in college.

51*

CLINTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

1. Applicant must be a graduating senior who resides in Clinton County or attending a high

school in Clinton County

2. Minimum 3.0 GPA

3. Student must be planning to attend a community college or technical school, four-year college or university

52*

THE GRAND LODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIP

53*

S.A.T.H. (SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE TO THE HANDICAPPED) SCHOLARSHIP

1. Applicant must be a graduating senior that has been identified with a disability

2. Student must be planning to attend some post high school study or training (i.e. college, trade school, or short course)