Scholarships

Ohio Township Association Scholarships– Multiple scholarships including a focus on citizenship, students pursuing post-secondary college or university, and students pursuing a training program after high school. Deadline: January 31, 2026. 

ESA Foundation Scholarships– Multiple Scholarships for the state of Ohio through the endowments made to the ESA Foundation. Most have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0, though some have additional requirements. See all scholarships and the application at the linked site. Deadline: February 2nd, 2026. Mountain Time. 

Marion Community Foundation Scholarships– Marion Community Foundation provides over 100 scholarships to Marion Area students as well as surrounding counties and TRCC students. Please look through the list of scholarships to see if you qualify. A few that you may qualify for include: Ron & Phyllis Craycraft Scholarship, Dr. Kathy Dixon Memorial Scholarship, Richard & Donna (Converse) Lawrence Scholarship, Laura Rush & Tom Rosol Nursing Student Scholarship, St. John Lutheran Church (Windfall) Scholarship, Charles L. Hastings Memorial Scholarship, Marguerite Marcelin Hastings Memorial Scholarship, Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 Scholarship. Complete the universal application linked. Deadline: February 10, 2026. 

Scholarships for Military Children– there are over 500 scholarships of $2,000 or more available to students who possess a valid (not expired) U.S. Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173) and whose parent(s) are serving, or have served, in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard. See linked website for information and rules. Deadline: February 11, 2026 

Consolidated Cooperative Scholarships– Consolidated Cooperative is offering two scholarship programs for graduating seniors: Concern for Community: Five $2,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated genuine care and concern for their communities. Academic Achievement: We are offering one $2,000 scholarship to our top applicant, who will have the opportunity to earn more through an interview competition at Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives headquarters in Columbus. Your parent/guardian must be a Consolidated Cooperative member to apply. Deadline: February 13, 2026. 

Engineers Foundation of Ohio Scholarships– Multiple scholarships available to students pursuing a career in engineering. Deadline: February 15th, 2026. 

OhioHealth Sports Medicine Foundation Scholarship– The OhioHealth Sports Medicine Foundation is proud to be awarding 4 $1000 scholarships. Applicants must attend an OhioHealth Sports Medicine affiliated high school (Highland qualifies), be a graduating senior, and plan to end a US institution majoring in a health care related field. Rerun the application form, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and essay to the address listed on the application. Deadline: February 28, 2026- copies available in main office.

Wright-Patterson Spouses’ Club Scholarship– The Wright Patterson’s Officers’ Spouses’ Club is awarding scholarships to honor and aid military dependent children of officer and enlisted military members in our area who exemplify excellence in the classroom and in their local community. Deadline: February 28, 2026. 

Knox County Foundation Scholarships– over 135+ scholarships are available to Mount Vernon and Knox County students. You must complete the online application to see if you qualify for any of the scholarships offered. The Dean Rinehart, Phil Burghard, and Pauline Riel Scholarships are available to Highland students regardless if you live in Knox county or another county. Deadline: March 1st, 2026.

Phil Burghard Memorial Scholarship– The Phil Burghard Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2004 with memorial contributions. The Scholarship is awarded to a student who has been active as a varsity athlete at Highland High School, and who will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary technical school, with preference to students pursuing the building trades. The award is made to students who possess exemplary personal qualities and positive attitudes, as did the scholarship’s namesake, a member of the Highland High School Class of 1987. Deadline: March 1, 2026- through the Knox County Foundation. 

Dean Rinehart Scholarship– Scholarships are to be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior, current college student, or adult enrolled in an accredited school with a qualifying field of study in a skilled trade. Priority made to welding, diesel mechanics and auto/equipment maintenance degrees. Student must also have graduated from or will graduate from Fredericktown or Highland High Schools; or be a child of a Kokosing Employee. Deadline: March 1, 2026- through the Knox County Foundation. 

Allan S. Bazzoli, M.D., Medical Student Scholarship– The Allan S. Bazzoli, M.D., Medical Student Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Allan S. Bazzoli. First priority to students must have graduated from a Knox County High school and attended a Knox County High School for at least 2 years (or homeschool equivalent), be enrolled in an Ohio medical school, Second Priority to Knox County Students who attend and graduate from Utica, Highland, Northridge, or Loudonville High School. Third priority to students pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Fourth priority to students pursuing a PhD in Psychology. Preference will be given if they have evidence of community service, and submit the FAFSA Submission Summary (SAI). Deadline: March 1, 2026- through the Knox County Foundation. 

Pauline S. Riel Memorial Scholarship– The Pauline S. Riel Scholarship Fund was established in October 2003. Scholarships are awarded to residents of Knox or Morrow Counties who have graduated from Highland, Mount Gilead or Mount Vernon High Schools and are pursuing a career in education. Candidates must demonstrate financial need as well as scholastic achievement or promise, combined with a record of participation in school, personal, or community activities. Students are recommended by a family member based on nominations from each of the qualifying school systems. Deadline: March 1, 2026- through the Knox County Foundation. 

Ohio Natural Energy Foundation Scholarship– The Ohio Natural Energy Institute is proud to provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry. Each scholarship is worth $1,500 per year with a total of four years of potential eligibility. The minimum scholarship applicant criteria include: Must be a U.S. citizen; Must have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry; Must be an Ohio resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited Ohio college, university, technical or trade school; Must have and maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or higher. Deadline: March 1, 2026. 

Columbus Foundation Scholarships– online scholarship portal offering over 100 potential scholarships available to students. Applying through the online general application places you in the running for more than 90 potential scholarships. Fishburn Family Scholarship and Devin Aumend Memorial Scholarship is completed via the general application. Deadline: to apply for the online general application is March 1, 2026. Please note each scholarship may have its own deadline to be aware of out of the more than 100 potential scholarship opportunities.

Devin Aumend Memorial Scholarship– The scholarship was created by Devin’s Mother, Denise Aumend. Despite her physical disability, Devin was always involved in her community through activities including 4-H, Girl Scouts, and church youth activities. Throughout her life, Devin overcame many challenges and obstacles due to her physical disability. This led her to become an independents and determined young lady, maintaining excellent grades throughout school, and earning the title of Valedictorian of her Highland High School class of 2003. Devin completed her Bachelor’s Degree with honors, and her Master’s degree with honors. The Devin Aumend Memorial Scholarship is her mother’s way of honoring Devin for many years to come. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a 4-year degree, full-time. The application does take time, so please plan accordingly. Deadline: March 1st, 2026- through the Columbus Foundation. 

Fishburn Family Scholarship– this scholarship is available to any senior planning on pursuing a four-year degree full-time. Students must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. This scholarship is given on behalf of the Fishburn family as a way of honoring Karen Fishburn and all of her hard work and dedication to Morrow County and its residents. This scholarship involves several steps, please do not wait until the last minute to apply! Deadline: March 1st, 2026.

Van Horn Memorial Scholarship– this $1,000.00 scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Highland High School who will pursue a 1, 2 or 4 year program leading to a degree in the field of education. This scholarship is awarded by the scholarship committee at Highland High School. Deadline: March 6, 2026- through the Troy Foundation. 

Morrow County Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship– this scholarship is available to any Morrow County senior that has experience or a background in showing beef projects at the fair. Deadline: Applications must be in the hands of committee members by March 30, 2026. Applications can be mailed to Julie Logan, MCCA Scholarship Committee 6891 Twp. Rd. 45 Mansfield, OH 44904. Paper applications in the guidance office. 

Ohio Gas Association Scholarship– this scholarship is open to all Ohio students who meet the following minimum criteria: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, must have a career goal in the natural gas or related energy field, must be an Ohio resident attending, or planning to attend an accredited Ohio college, university, technical or trade school, must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline: March 31, 2026. 

Morrow County Township Association Scholarship– The Morrow County Township Association Scholarship is a $500 scholarship offered to a senior who resides in Morrow County. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to continue his/her education at any form of post-secondary institution (four-year, two-year, career training, etc). Applications for the Morrow County Township Association Scholarship must be mailed to Morrow County Township Association, PO Box 417, Mount Gilead, OH 43338. Applications must be postmarked by March 31. All materials for the application must be mailed as a packet. If additional space is needed to answer the questions completely, please add additional sheet(s). Award will be based on community service, leadership qualities, and quality of character. Award is not heavily based on your GPA. An interview in early May may be requested. Deadline: March 31, 2026. 

 Kiwanis Club of Morrow County– this scholarship is open to any senior planning on attending post-secondary education. Five winners from Morrow County schools will be chosen. Paper copies of application are in the guidance office. Completed application, essay, two letters of recommendation and your high school transcript must be included. Deadline: April 10. 2026. All materials must be submitted to Mrs. McPherson in the guidance office. 

Scholarship Databases

State of Ohio Means Jobs Scholarship Search Engine

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.