HHS Scholarships
Listed below are scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2025, as they become available. Please click on each link for details and deadlines.
Please keep in mind, your college of attendance will be where you will receive scholarship funds through merit-based scholarships, need based scholarships, grants and work study opportunities. It is your responsibility to ensure your completed applications are in to your college by the college due date to be considered for their scholarships and awards. These vary by college, however many of those deadlines occur as early as November 1st. You can find them by searching merit scholarships or financial aid deadlines on college websites. You should contact financial aid at the college you plan on attending to inquire about scholarship opportunities and ways to reduce your total college cost.
Transcripts can be requested via Parchment, search your school email for emails from Parchment to create your account. Make sure to use a personal email address, when creating your account, so you always have access. If you need a paper copy of your transcript and do not have access to a printer, email Ms. Kennedy at jordan_k@hlsd.us or Mrs. Pauley at katie_p@hlsd.us.
Scholarships
Beth Lyon Memorial Scholarship– HHS is honored to offer this scholarship in memory of Beth Lyon. This $1,000 scholarship is open to any HHS student that is planning on pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree program in nursing or a healthcare-related field. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0. Financial need will be considered. Please send applications to BethLyonMemorialScholarship@gmail.com (Subject: Beth Lyon Memorial Scholarship 2025). Deadline: April 30, 2025.
Doris Harris Memorial Scholarship– this $250 scholarship is available for a HHS senior planning on pursuing a 2 or 4 year college degree in the fall of 2025. Deadline: April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Kennedy-McPherson in the guidance office. Copies of scholarship in the guidance office.
Making a Difference, Changing Lives Scholarship– This scholarship opportunity is to honor Emma West and the example she left. Emma made it a priority to assure everyone that their presence in this world makes a difference. That they matter and the world is a better place because of them. Emma possessed the gift of being able to brighten any moment or lift up any person’s spirits. It is in her honor and memory that we would like to present scholarship awards to an individual/individuals who will carry on this way of life that she set before us. Please read the full, linked application for information on the scholarship. Requirements: A paragraph or two of how you have or would like to make a difference or change someone’s life, details of your future plans after high school , and a little about yourself (what you enjoy, what you have participated in, what do you look forward to). Deadline: April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Kennedy-McPherson in the guidance office.
Morrow Little Theatre Scholarship– Applicants must be a senior graduating in 2025 and attend a high school in Morrow County. Applicants must be majoring in an area of the arts (fine arts, graphic arts, digital arts, game and interactive media design, cinematography, film and video production, theater arts, fashion design, music education). Applications must be submitted by email at morrowlittletheatre@gmail.com or mailed to PO Box 86 Mount Gilead, OH 43338. Applications must be emailed or postmarked by April 30, 2025.
Jack M. Allen Scholarship– This scholarship is in honor of Jack Allen. Please read the linked application, for more information on Jack’s legacy and the characteristics the recipient of this scholarship should embody. Scholarship is open to any high school senior entering into a trade school/college/university. (examples UNOH, Welding school, horse shoeing school).
The scholarship amount is a one-time $500 scholarship. Deadline: May 2, 2025. Postmarked no later than May 2, 2025 to: Jack M Allen Scholarship 422 East Chestnut
Mountain Park, Ok 73559.
Gene M. Adkins Memorial Scholarship– This scholarship has been established in memory of Gene Adkins, who was a student-athlete at Highland High School at the time of his tragic death on October 23, 2001. Through generous contributions, the family is able to present the Gene M. Adkins Memorial Scholarship to one (or more) deserving graduating senior(s) at Highland High School. For the graduating class of 2025, they will present a total of $1000 in scholarship award(s) in Gene’s memory. Applicants must meet the following selection criteria and guidelines: Must be a varsity letter winner, Must demonstrate hard work and dedication, Must demonstrate outstanding character and leadership. Please complete the application and essay, then submit it to Mrs. Kennedy-McPherson in the guidance office by May 15th, 2025. Applications available in the guidance office.
Rhonda Randolph Scholarship– Two deserving seniors headed to post-secondary education will be awarded a $500 scholarship, in memory of Rhonda Randolph. “Let’s Keep Her Memory Rolling”. Seniors who participated in the bowling program are eligible. Due Date: May 15, 2025 to Debbie Popp at Morrow Lanes, 4205 Co Rd 132, Cardington, OH 43315 or submit via email poppdebbie144@gmail.com.
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship– $1,000 award to go to a student who has been legally adopted by one or both of their parents to be used towards college expenses. Minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Deadline: June 11, 2025.
Scholarship Databases
Going Merry– state and national scholarships. Deadlines vary. Going Merry Scholarship List for Highland Students
Fastweb National Scholarship Search– Fastweb is a reputable site for searching and applying for scholarships on a national level. Deadlines vary.
Top 175+ Scholarships for College– Comprehensive list of over 175 scholarships with various due dates and requirements. Deadlines vary.
National Student Scholarships– Several national scholarships. Deadlines vary.