Scholarships

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Foundation, Inc. Scholarship– Scholarships are awarded to students who plan to attend a public college, university, or technical school to study in the fields of horticulture, conservation, nature and beautification, landscape design, landscape contracting, commercial florist or floral arts. Please see linked site for more information. Deadline: March 15th, 2025. 

Morrow County Township Association Scholarship– This 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, 2025. 

Ben and Helen Swank Scholarship– In honor of the legacy of Dr. C. William Swank, who served as Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president from 1968-1996, Ohio Farm Bureau is pleased to support the Bill and Helen Swank Scholarship Fund. During his 40-year career, Swank helped Ohio Farm Bureau grow into the advocacy organization it is today, all the while keeping the economic and social well-being of farm families top of mind. Applicant must be a resident of Ohio; Applicant or parents of the applicant must be Ohio Farm Bureau members; Applicant must be enrolled in one of the following courses of study: An accredited high school program with plans to pursue a degree as a full-time student in an accredited two-year technical school or a four-year college or university program; Special Consideration will be given to the following applicants: Graduates of Explore Ag or applicants who have served as an intern or State Fair Ambassadors at Ohio Farm Bureau. Deadline: March 31, 2025. 

Marengo Memorial Post 710 American Legion Scholarship– this scholarship is available to any Highland senior pursuing post secondary educational opportunities. Application and essay must be mailed to the American Legion at Marengo Memorial Post 710 Scholarship Committee, The American Legion, PO Box 77 Marengo, OH 43334. Deadline: March 31, 2025. 

Ohio Gas Association Scholarship– 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: April 1, 2025.

Morrow County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarships– Open to any student in/planning to enter a natural resources, agriculture and/or mechanical course of study at an accredited college or technical school. All scholarships (amounts, qualifications and applications) can be found at: https://www.morrowswcd.com/scholarships. Morrow Annual ($1,520.00): Graduating seniors that live in the county, as well as, attend a county school. Steve Ruhl Memorial ($500.00): Full-time college students in the fields of environtal issues, agriculture or education. Don McGinnis Memorial ($500.00): Graduating seniors that attend school in the county planning to study in the feilds of agriculture or environmental at an accredited college or technical school. Robert Wuertz Jr. Memorial ($1,000.00): Graduating seniors that attend school in the county planning to study in the feilds of agriculture or mechanics at an accredited college or technical school. All applications and materials are due in Morrow SWCD office at 5362 US HWY 42, Suite 202, Mount Gilead, Ohio by 4:30pm on April 4th, 2025. 

Morrow County Pork Producers Scholarship–  The Morrow County Pork Producers will be sponsoring scholarships to qualified candidates. Scholarship preference will be given to students who are actively involved in the pork industry. Students may be majoring in any field of study, which leads to a post-high school degree. Student must be entered or entering into an accredited, post-high school academic degree program, Applicants must be a resident of Morrow County or graduating from a Morrow County School District,  An individual may only receive the scholarship once. Application deadline is April 8,2025. The application must be turned in to OSU Extension-Morrow County or a member of the Morrow County Pork Producers. Applicants are requested to attend the banquet April 27th,2025. Venue to be announced. Please attach a head and shoulders photograph to the application.

Kiwanis Club of Morrow County Scholarship– 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 11, 2025. All materials must be submitted to Ms. Kennedy by the deadline. 

Morrow County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship– The Morrow County Chamber of Commerce will be awarding (5) $500 scholarships; one per school district. These will be one-time scholarships that will be paid to the student upon proof of completion including 1st semester transcripts or certificate. Funds may be used for tuition, books, room and board, or other expenses related to education. The student must be a graduating senior, the student must attend a Morrow County School (students enrolled at Tri-Rivers or Pioneer through a Morrow County School District may also apply), the student must plan to attend a college or university, trade school, or vocational training, students are encouraged to apply regardless of GPA, the student must complete the application form, including an essay, list of activities, and a recommendation from a guidance counselor, teacher, or civic, religious or volunteer leader. The application, essay, and reference letter may be mailed to: Mindy Groves, P.O. Box 174, Mount Gilead, OH 43338 or emailed to director@morrowchamber.com. If you have any additional questions, please contact myself at director@morrowchamber.com. Deadline: April 18, 2025. 

Janie Pruett Memorial Scholarship– The Baldwin Pruett Family Foundation is proud to partner with Highland High School to fund the Janie Pruett annual scholarship program. Janie was a 1978 graduate of Highland High School and a 1982 graduate of Lee University.  Janie chose a career in sociology with the goal of helping others.  Her life was cut short in a car accident in 1983 while working at a residential camp to help troubled teenage girls.  We would like to honor Janie’s memory of kindness and helpfulness with this scholarship program. The program will offer a $1,000 scholarship to two  Highland High School students that are pursuing a career with the intention of helping others. The scholarship will pay directly to the student for  a university, school or certificate program of each awardee’s choosing within 12 months of graduation.  The school can be any that requires a certificate or degree to be earned for career purposes. Students interested in the scholarship must submit a typed one-page, double spaced essay, that describes how he/she chose her career path with the intention of helping others.  It can include examples of how he/she has helped others in the past, what inspires him/her to choose a career to help others and/or how your chosen career is needed to help make a community better. Include your name and plans after high school at the top of the essay. Due April 25, 2025 to Ms. Kennedy in the guidance office.

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. 

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.