Oak Glen High School – Scholarship Information

2017-2018 School Year

http://hancock-k12.wvnet.edu/oghs/guidance-2/

Name of Scholarship

How to access Scholarship Info Date Scholarship was posted

Deadline to apply

Lou Holtz / Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame – Matching Scholarships to three area trade schools, and a $2,000 one-time award as indicated in the application.

Apply directly by a paper application available in Ms. Garner’s (School Counselor) office at OGHS. Additional info about the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame (website)

http://www.louholtzhalloffame.com/index.html

For direct info call Katie Webster, Director @ 330-386-5443 or email klwebster@gmail.com

9/19/17 Post marked by March 30, 2018

Bradford School – programs in business, healthcare & technology

Students can obtain additional information and an application – bradfordpittsburgh.edu

9/19/17 N/A

2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award – making a difference in volunteer service.

To recognize your contributions that have made a difference through volunteer service – https://spirit.prudential.com

Begin application process on line.

9/19/17 11/7/17

West Virginia Garden Club - $500.00 scholarship for a

Apply directly by a paper application available in Ms. Garner’s (School Counselor) office at OGHS.

9//19/17 February 1, 2018

high school senior majoring in some Horticulture or Environmental Science Studies who is planning to attend college in WV or out of state.

Additional Info - Director of OGHS is Sue Noland Email - sunoland@suddenlink.netPhone - 304-337-8047

Bud Lutty Scholarship Fund - In affiliation of UFCW – United Food & Commercial Workers

Paper Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office.

The referring website for more information is http://www.ufcw.org/

9/25/17 Deadline for applying is December 31, 2107

2017 Disability History Essay Contest – High School Seniors are invited to submit an entry.

Paper Applications are available through Ms. Garner’s office.

Contest Winners State Winner (1) $3,000District First Place (6) $1,500 District Second Place (6) $750

9/25/17 All entries are to be postmarked, faxed or emailed by October 31, 2017 To WV Statewide Independent Living Council – see applications for info.

Drone Pilot Ground School The High School STEM Scholarship for Aspiring Commercial Drone Pilots was created to support high school students ages 16 and up who are serious

https://www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/scholarship/

Log onto the scholarship tab at top of page

10/6/17 See website for specificinformation.

about learning how to fly drones commercially, and to support the use of drones to further the interest of high school students in STEM subjects.Kenneth Christensen and Russell Hymas are proud to offer a generous $1,000.00 scholarship for any individuals who qualify.

https://christensenhymas.com/about-us/community-involvement/general-scholarship/

10/11/17 The deadline for application submissions is August 1, 2018

A resource for students

http://mailchi.mp/wvhepc/scholarship-list-financial-aid-updates-for-wv-students?e=af26ee84b0

10/17/17 See posting for details

Mensa Education and Research Foundation – Scholarship Information

More information, guidelines, and the online application can be found at:

http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/

10/24/17 January 15, 2018

Chester American Legion Auxiliary Unit #121 – Educational Scholarships

Three Scholarships are available to students awarded by the American Legion Unit #121 1.Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members 2.Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship3.Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Interested Students need to ask Ms. Garner for application.

10/26/17 Follow all guidelines listed in information to include separate deadlines and instructions for each of the three scholarships.

*Must provide all documentation.

Burger King Scholarships

High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible, and must be active in their

10/31/17 12/15/17

High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico can apply to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2018-2019 school year!

community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.

Apply on-line

https://bk-scholars.com/

Junior Chamber International Senate - $1,000.00 Grants

A paper application is available in Ms. Garner’s office. You will find that the forms outline the instructions. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the application in its entirety. Each student is responsible for submitting their own application as stated in the directions provided.

10/31/17 1/5/18

College Resource Info

CollegeCovered.com. 11/7/17 12/31/17

General Federation of Women’s Club West Virginia – Scholarship

Application are available in Ms. Garner’s office Rules and Regulations apply.

Applicants are responsible for completing applications and mailing to the appropriate recipient found in application information.

11/8/18 4/1/18

Students Scholarships Organization

Varying websites and links provided at

www.studentscholarships.org/newsaletter.php

Ms. Garner has a printout available – stop in her office

11/8/17 TBA – see applications as they vary

Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Elks National Foundation

Enf.elks.org/mvs 11/8/17 11/27/17

Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley – over 60 scholarships

www.cfov.org 11/8/17 See website for details

managed by CFOV CFWV WEBSITE Scholarships and Financial Aid

Programs

CFWV has a database of thousands of scholarships and financial aid programs from organizations across the nation! We post several opportunities each week on Facebook and Twitter. Below are a few programs we have shared lately.

11/16/17 See website for details

Promise Scholarship

All SENIORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR CFWV – see promise scholarship for eligibility requirements

https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Promise/Eligibility_Requirements.aspx

11/16/17 Various timelines – see website for details

AXA Achievement Scholarship

https://www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement/

All info is accessed on the website

11/16/17 12/15/17

College Board Resources for scholarship

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/scholarship-partners-programs?excmpid=mtg444-st-1-mat&ep_mid=11416891&ep_rid=274273698

11/16/17 See website for details

Essay ContestHigh School Juniors & Seniors – To enter, students submit an essay between 800 and 1,000 words

Winner receives a $10,000 Scholarship

https://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/

11/27/17 12/31/17

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation – A list of available scholarships and

https://tgkvf.org/

All applications processed on-line – you are to read all the information before starting the application. You must create a password to complete the application in multiple sessions, if necessary. You must be sure and save your work or it will be lost and they will have to re-renter all

11/27/18 1/31/18

information is at the website listed.

information.

ARMY ROTC Scholarships

https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

11/28/17 See info at link

West Virginia University ARMY ROTC info

CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail: armyrotc@mail.wvu.edu Phone: (304) 293-7546 Mobile: (304) 685-7766 Fax: (304) 293-6892 Mailing Address: Professor of Military Science P.O. Box 6767 20 Stansbury Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6767 Web: www.armyrotc.wvu.edu Facebook: WVU Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion Twitter: @WVUAROTC1867

11/28/17 Refer to contact info

Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival – Italian Foundation Scholarships

www.italyfest.com

The website offers information and application process.

There are paper copies available with Ms. Garner in Counseling office.

11/28/17 3/23/18*changed from 3/10/18

The Farmer’s & Sportsman Club of Chester and Newell, Inc.

$500.00 Scholarship offer from The Farmer’s & Sportsman Club of Chester and Newell, Inc. for 2018 Graduating Class.

Ms. Garner has applications in her office. The application is due by April 15

12/1/17 4/15/2017

Lt. Col. Mark McGeehan Character Award

Overview - The purpose of the Lt. Col. Mark McGeehan Character Award (MMCA) is to distinguish a leader of the graduating class and to remember a former Oak Glen student, Mark McGeehan. The graduating senior should be a leader in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the hallway. This year’s winner will be awarded $3,000.00 toward college expenses.

Applications are currently open for the 2017-2018 school year. All required material must be postmarked by May 1st, 2018. Please mail required materials to the following address:

Brendan McGeehan (MMCA) 2391 Dusk View Court Pocatello, ID 83201

Eligibility- For an Oak Glen senior to be considered, he/she

2/1/17 Postmarked by 5/1/2107

*Students are responsible for submitting the application on their own.

*Applications can be picked up in Ms. Garner’s Office

must meet the following requirements: • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 • Minimum composite ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1450 • Varsity letter in at least one sport • Have plans to attend college

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s Office

2018 Scholarship Program – Sponsored Hancock County Federation of Democratic Women

Must be a female Must be a registered democratic Must have been a Hancock county resident for past 6 months Have a high school diploma or equivalent (or a High School Senior Graduating)Planning to enroll for the upcoming Fall Semester in a full-time (12 credits of more) course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational technical center Have maintained a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or have life experiences if returning to school.

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s Office

2/1/18 Postmarked by 4/20/2108

*Students are responsible for submitting the application on their own.

*Applications can be picked up in Ms. Garner’s Office

Motorcyclist Memorial Foundation

Rules & applications include a required visit to the Motorcyclist Memorial Wall located on the American Legion grounds in Hopedale, OH

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s Office

2/1/18 4/2/18

All applications are to be mailed by the school counselor – individual applications will not be considered

*Applications can be picked up in Ms.

Garner’s Office

Bezos scholars program

On line application

https://bezosscholars.org/

2/1/18 2/9/18

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

The application for Chapter Scholarship is available through seeing Ms. Garner in her office – all applications must be returned to Ms. Garner on or before April 6 – the scholarship committee asked that the school counselor return the applications.

2/1/18 4/3/18The scholarship committee requests that the applications be returned to school counselor by Tuesday April 3rd (NO EXCEPTIONS)

West Virginia Pumpkin Festival

The WV Pumpkin Festival offers three scholarships for students entering a WV Public college or university and one for a career/technology training in a public certified school in 2018 Paper copies to the applications are available with Ms. Garner or on-line www.pumpkinfestival.com

2/5/18 3/15/18 Complete Application with enough postage is the responsibility of the applicant to submit – Address is West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 358 Milton, WV

25541 West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts – Scholarship

Seniors – Must have a major area of Study of an agricultural field – see applications for further details/description. You must be attending a WV college or university. A minimum GPA described in section IV of application.

Applications are in Ms. Garner’s office

2/5/18 1st Monday in March

3/5/18 – applicant is required to submit his or her own application.

Tony Ruszkowski / Never Alone Memorial Scholarship

Given yearly to students who success in the face of addiction. Tony, a Weir High graduate was killed in an alcohol-related car accident after struggling with his own addiction for many years. His family has partnered with Never Alone WV to sponsor the scholarship and honor those students who have struggled with their own addiction or that of someone in their life.

2/5/18 Return completed application to school counselor – Ms. Garner by April 6, 2018 to be sent to the committee by counselor.

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/ 2/5/18 See on-line application for all details

We the Students Essay Competition

Websites are links to more information

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

https://webportalapp.com/sp/signup/wethestudents2017

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/academy/

2/5/18 All details are in the website information.

40th West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival

http://www.wvihf.com/

The guidelines, rules and application is available in Ms. Garner’s office or can be found at the website listed above.

2/6/18 3/9/18

All documentation and payments are due by this date.

Applicants are responsible for mailing their completed applications.

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship – High School JUNIOR STUDENT ATHLETES ONLY

www.positivecoach.org/scholarships

Personal Mastery – Leadership – Honoring the Game are the contribution this scholarship fund is emphasizing. All information and application process is available on lien at eh website listed.

2/6/18 5/31/18

Tuition MissionFoundation – for the 2018-19 Academic School Year

Formerly known as Dollars for Scholars, Tuition Mission works to provide students in need money for Applications will be accepted online TutitionMission.net beginning on Thursday, February 15th, 2018.

They will ask for tax and financial information when applying. For the 2017-2018 Academic Year 51 students in 7 area school districts were awarded $170,500 with the top tuition award set at $3,700/student.

2/6/18 – application are available 2/15/18

See website for details

WV Promise Scholarship

Students must complete the PROMISE Scholarship Application by March 1, 2018.

In order to be considered for the PROMISE Scholarship, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the Federal Student Aid Processing Center on or before March 1, 2018, and meet the conditions for processing.

Students who have not met the GPA and/or test score requirements, can qualify after March 1, but must submit an application and FAFSA by the March 1 deadline.

https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Promise/Eligibility_Requirements.aspx

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

02/12/2018

03/01/2018

Weirton Rotary “Service Above Self”

Student must pick up an application booklet in Ms. Garner’s office. They must be post-marked or hand delivered to Weirton Chamber of Commerce on or before

MONDAY APRIL 2, 2018 – if you need it to be mailed from OGHS you must turn it into Ms. Garner by March 28, 2018

03/09/18 04/02/2018

Endowment Committee Cove Presbyterian Church

Presents the

Hellen T. Hamill Memorial Scholarship

An application and information sheet is available in Ms. Garner’s office and must be returned by May 11th, 2018

03/09/18 005/11/2108

UEW Healthcare EEOICPA Scholarship

https://www.uewhealth.com/eeoicpa-reca/#scholarship-application

https://www.uewhealth.com/eeoicpa-reca/#scholarship-application

$1,000 Award – application is available at the link above

03/09/18 07/31/18

Sattiraju Law Firm, PC located in Princeton, New Jersey is pleased to announce the Sattiraju Employment Law Scholarship.  This scholarship is now available to any student who will be attending an accredited college or university by Fall 2018 and have plans of

http://www. sattiraju lawfirm.com/#scholarship-application

apply on-line

3/09/18 05/31/18

attending law school in the future.Louis F. Serra Scholarship

Serra Foundation is a care facility located in Weirton, WV. The agency provides service for the aging. Their scholarship provides a one-time allotment of $1,000. The scholarship is the efforts of the foundation members to honor the work and commitment Louis F. Serra whom believed in providing a Legacy of Caring to their patients and families.

Information sheet and application form is available in Ms. Garner’s office.

All information and application paperwork is to be turned into Ms. Garner by April 17, 2018

3/13/18 04/17/18

Oak Glen High School Boys Soccer Booster Application

Information sheer and application is amiable in Ms. Garner’s office.

Boys Soccer Seniors

Application Deadline is April 13, 2018

3/13/18 4/13/18

American Legion Post 121 – 2018 Scholarship

Students must meet the requirements set forth for consideration for Scholarship

1. Must be related to an ACTIVE member: relationship can be -son, daughter, niece, nephew, granddaughter or grandson

2. Members must be in good standing.

3. Shown most improved GPA from Freshman to Graduation – provide an official high school

3/14/18 April 27, 2018

transcript.

4. Boy and Girl who attended Boys State or Girls State

5. Community service – list activities and service on a spate piece of paper

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office

Applications must be completed and returned into Ms. Garner

Hancock County Retired Teachers Association

A scholarship for student who want to pursue a career as a teacher. Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office and need to be returned to Ms. Garner by the due date of April 27, 2018

3/14/18 April 27, 2018

Torch & Laurel Scholarship3/14

http://www.torchandlaurel.org/scholarships/society-torch-laurel-global-citizen-year-scholarship/

ALL APPLCIATIONS ARE On-Line at above address

3/14/18 April 6, 2108

The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship

The application which are due to be postmarked by April 16th.  We will review the applications and contact the school of the chosen recipients by Thursday April 26th.  We would like to present the scholarships at our monthly meeting on Tuesday May 16th at 6pm at the Laurels in Steubenville.  If your school has an awards assembly or banquet please let me know and I will be sure to have a certificate sent to present on the night of the event.  Although we are a women's group we encourage all seniors to apply. All questions are welcomed and thank you in advance for your help in distributing to your students. 

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office

3/19/18 April 13 – if you need OGHS to send it.

2018 Fourth Circuit Essay Contest The essay contest is open to students currently in grades 9 through 12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South

Submission Deadline Your essay and contest entry form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018. The contest entry form — found at www.ca4.uscourts.gov/essay-contest-2018 — includes instructions for submitting your essay.

3/20/18 April 15, 2018 – see link

Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Note: Children, grandchildren, stepchildren, and members of the household of a federal judge or federal judiciary employee are excluded from the competition.

www.ca4.uscourts.gov/essay-contest-2018

HUNTINGTON BANK “Doing The Right Thing” SCHOLARSHIP

Huntington Bank, in partnership with the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, is offering a scholarship opportunity to recognize outstanding community leadership by a student within the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving recipient in the spring of 2018. Award selection will be based on the student’s leadership in community service activities, community service resume, academic grade point average, and the content of a required essay. A committee made up of Ohio Valley

ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must: 1. Have been involved with community service/volunteer work within the past twelve months. 2. Have an overall undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better based on a maximum 4.0 or the equivalent in other recognized grading systems. 3. Be a student enrolled at an Ohio Valley Athletic Conference member school. 4. Not be a relative of current Huntington Bank or Ohio Valley Athletic Conference employees. 5. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

3/20/18 Post Marked by 4/2/18

Must be mailed in – if you need assistance for mailing you must bring it to OGHS – Ms. Garner by 3/28/18

Athletic Conference administrators and Huntington Bank representatives will be responsible for determining the recipient of the award. The decision of the judges will be final in all respects.Newell Lions Club – Albert Logston Memorial Scholarship

Newell Residents Need Only to Apply

An application is available in Ms. Garner’s office.

The application is to be returned to Ms. Garner to be forwarded to the members of the Newell Lions Club for review.

March 23, 2018

April 27, 2018

Financial Futers Scholarships

http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/

For those pursuing a career in the financial industry

3/27/18 July 31 annually

DKG – Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Scholarship

A female student pursuing a career in education.

Application is available in Ms. Garner’s office

3/28/18 Return to Ms. Garner by May 15

Columbo Law https://www.colombolaw.com/scholarship/ See website

See website

John and Lida Troop Scholarship Trust

Charles Troop and Martha Troop were siblings that were true humanitarians. They placed a high emphasis on education and positive community involvement. Established in honor and memory of their parents the Troop Scholarship Trust is exclusive to Oak Glen High School Students to provide them an opportunity to purse a college education.

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office and MUST BE Returned to her by due date to be presented to the committee.

April 4, 2018

May 11, 2018

Mary E. Watson Memorial Scholarship

An annual renewable award presented to Oak Glen Seniors for college expenses.

April 4, 2018

May 9, 2018

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office and MUST BE Returned to her by due date to be presented to the committee.

Charles M. Pugliese & Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Scholarships Fund

One time award money for an Oak Glen High School student enrolled in Fall Semester 2108.

Applications are available in Ms. Garner’s office and MUST BE Returned to her by due date to be presented to the committee.

April 4, 2018

May 9, 2018

Weirton Medical Center

Students entering the one of the following medical fields

Pre-Med

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Must follow applications guidelines and deadlines – Applications available in Ms. Garner’s office

April 6, 2018

Applications must to be returned to school counselor to forward to the Medical Staff Coordinator.Applications are due in Ms. Garner’s office by April 18, 2018

Ladies Aide Letter of Recommendation from your minister

Letter of Recommendation from your teacher/school official

2.5 GPA

April 13, 2018

May 11, 2018

Rick Vecellio Memorial Scholarship

www.dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP

Once in website – search Rick Vecellio Memorial Scholarship

April 13, 2108

Apply On your own.

Oak Glen High School Class of

Two $300.00 Scholarship Awards will be randomly drawn at the May 22 Awards Ceremony to award two

April 25, 2108

Available till noon on

1967 – Scholarship Award

members of the Class of 2108 the award to be used for college expenses. An application and verification process is required. See Ms. Garner for the application.

You must attach a letter of acceptance for the school you will be attending.

awards day - May 22, 2018

UNCF / KOCH Scholarships

http://pull.xmr3.com/cgi-bin/pull/DocPull/4203-4A0B/124804364/11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111.html

apply on-line

April 26, 2018

May 14, 2018

Various Scholarship Links

www.studentscholarships.org April 26, 2018

See info for more info

Mountaineers Futures Scholarship

The Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort sponsored the Mountaineers Futures Scholarship. An application must be filled out and returned to Ms. Garner by May 15. An interview is required to compete for the one-time $1,000.00 scholarship award.

Once the application is turned in, Ms. Garner gives the info to the scholarship committee at The Mountaineer and an interview will be set for May 18.

April 27, 2018

May 15, 2107

$1,000 Scholarship Available to WVU Students with Italian Heritage

https://pelusoscholarship.wordpress.com/ April 27, 2108

See info on website

1st Annual Benenati Law Firm Future Leaders Scholarship. 

https://www.777injury.com/orlando-personal-injury-attorney/car-accidents/#future-leaders-scholarship

You must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States.

You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You or someone in your immediate family was involved in a personal

injury accident. Scholarship is available for high school seniors and current college

May 11, 2018

May 31, 2018

students nationwide. Must be attending an accredited 4-year college/university or a 2-year

community college for Fall 2018. A current transcript MUST be submitted for consideration. A 500-word minimum essay explaining your future study and career

plans and how your life experiences have influenced your goals. Special consideration will be given to members of a family that have recently been injured in a car accident.

Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application for consideration.

Last updated 5/11/2018 – information is subject to change based on available information and information

Note – there are sensitive deadlines and instructions that are at the direction of the scholarship providers not the school counselor’s office. In order to accommodate the requests of the scholarships committee, students and families

are responsible for the deadlines and instructions provided in each description to allow the collections and timely mailing to occur.