Local Scholarships
Bill and Ruth Kelly Scholarship
Bill and Ruth Kelly ScholarshipTwo $1000 scholarships to be used for an Associate or Bachelor degree program in an allied health or nursing field. Candidates must have been accepted by or presently enrolled in an accredited school and program for approved nursing or allied health careers. Applicant must be a graduate candidate of Brunswick, Medina, Buckeye, Black River, Highland, Cloverleaf or Wadsworth high schools or a resident of one of these school districts. Will be selected on the basis of motivation, initiative, community service, job experience and references.
1000 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256-2170
Contact the number listed on scholarship application for any questions about the scholarship. |
American Association of University Women - Medina Branch
American Association of University Women - Medina BranchTwo $1000 scholarships for "non-traditional" women undergraduate students attending an accredited college or university during the 2012-2013 academic year. Applicants must be residents of Medina County and at least 25 years old. Previous winners are eligible for the scholarship. A "non-traditional" student is a woman who is returning to college to finish an undergraduate degree or a woman who has delayed entering college for several years after completing high school or earning a general equivalency diploma. Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and clarity of stated goals and objectives.
Contact Betty Lynham, scholarship committee chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Bernard R. Spechalske Scholarship
Bernard R. Spechalske Scholarship$1000 for high school seniors (12th grade status)
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Birthcare of Medina County Scholarship
Birthcare of Medina County ScholarshipUp to $500 and given to one or more applicants each year who meet certain criteria and are recommended by the scholarship committee:
620 E. Smith Rd., Unit E-5A Medina OH 44256 330 722-1190 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.birthcaremedina.org
Visit the Birthcare office beginning in January of each year. |
Clarence H. Horn Scholarship
Clarence H. Horn ScholarshipAmount: The principal amount of the scholarship fund (at least $10,000) shall be maintained in a trust, and the interest from such fund (earned between July 1 of one year and June 30 of succeeding year) will be awarded as the scholarship(s) amount. Eligibility: All Medina County Public Schools Eligible. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolling at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, in the field of accounting, teaching or a related field. The primary emphasis will be placed on accounting over other fields.
124 West Washington Street Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330 723-6393 Fax: 330-723-0573
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Cleveland Browns Marion Motley Scholarship
Cleveland Browns Marion Motley ScholarshipTwo renewable $2500 Scholarships will be awarded to senior students who are enrolled in a high school located in Northeast Ohio and plan to major in areas that would lead to a career working for a professional sports organization.
https://scholarselect.com/scholarships/4137-20132014-cleveland-browns-marion-motley-scholarship |
Cleveland Scholarship Programs - Adult Learner Program
Cleveland Scholarship Programs - Adult Learner ProgramCleveland Scholarship Programs provides scholarship opportunities to adult students age 19 and above who have interrupted their education for one year or more. Open to residents of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit or Trumbull Counties. For more scholarship details and applications: |
College Now Adult Learner Program
College Now Adult Learner ProgramCollege Now provides scholarship opportunities to adult students age 19 and above who have interrupted their education for one year or more. Open to residents of Astabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit or Trumbull Counties.
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Critchfield Law Resident Scholarship
Critchfield Law Resident ScholarshipTwo scholarships, each at least $1000, will be sponsored by the Wooster law firm of Critchfield, Critchfield and Johnson, Ltd. Applicants must be current or former residents of Medina, Ashland, Holmes, Knox or Wayne counties who have completed at least one semester of law school.
Contact any Critchfield office. Questions should be directed to John H. Schaeffer, 225 N. Market St., Wooster, 44691, 330 264-4444 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.ccj.com/Media/Critchfield_Law_Resident_Scholarship_Diversity_Scholarship_Announced-3 |
Delmar Graff Scholarship
Delmar Graff ScholarshipAmount: The principal amount of the scholarship fund (at least $20,000) shall be maintained in a trust, and the interest from such fund (earned between July 1 of one year and June 30 of succeeding year) will be awarded as the scholarship(s) amount. Eligibility: All Medina County Public Schools Eligible. The scholarship will go to a student or students enrolling at an Ohio college or university (public or private) in the field of music education or art education.
124 West Washington Street Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330 723-6393 Fax: 330-723-0573
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Delta Kappa Gamma - Medina County Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma - Medina County ChapterThe Medina County Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma - Epsilon Chapter, a professional women's educational society, is sponsoring scholarships for young women who are currently in college pursuing a career in the field of education. Interested applicants must have junior or senior status at their college or university. Applications will be accepted from residents of Medina County only. Forms will be available at local college and university offices after April 1.
Call 330 725-6443 for information or to request that an application form be e-mailed. |
Evangeline Witzeman Nursing Scholarships
Evangeline Witzeman Nursing ScholarshipsTwo scholarships of up to $1000 each for area nursing students. Four scholarships of up to $1000 in the allied health field (further details regarding qualifying fields from sponsor) Subject to availability of funds. To be eligible to apply, one must:
Call Marketing Communication at 330 331-1582 or 1-800 828-1789, extension 1583 |
Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award
Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic AwardAmount: unspecified. Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior from one of the Medina County local schools districts (Buckeye, Cloverleaf, or Highland). Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements as indicated by high school grades, test scores, and awards.
124 West Washington Street Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330 723-6393 Fax: 330-723-0573
http://www.medina-esc.org/Scholarships1.aspx |
Friends of Brunswick Library
Friends of Brunswick LibraryThe Friends of Brunswick Library are offering a $500 Scholarship to "any student whose residence or employment is within the bounds of Brunswick Schools and who intends to pursue a master's degree in library science". The applicant must be a graduate with a four-year degree and be accepted into an accredited Master of Library Science program for the current academic period. Applications will be judged on academic credentials, financial need and professional goals.
Contact Nancy Ullman at 330 225-7699 |
George Sisler Memorial Scholarship
George Sisler Memorial ScholarshipTwo $1000 awards: must be a resident of Medina, Portage, or Summit County who will be attending a four-year college or university on a full-time basis and who participated in either Varsity Baseball or Softball. Should have been an outstanding citizen in high school, should demonsrate financial need.
300 South Main Street Akron OH 44308-1204 330-253-5151
Rob Sinclair, Media Relations Coordinator |
Harold A. and Louise C. White Scholarships
Harold A. and Louise C. White ScholarshipsAmount: The principal amount of the scholarship fund shall be maintained in a trust, and the interest from such fund (earned between July 1 of one year and June 30 of succeeding year) will be awarded as the scholarship(s) amount. The dollar amount of the scholarships will vary from year to year. Eligibility: A graduate of each of the Medina County local high schools (Buckeye, Cloverleaf, and Highland). The scholarships will go to a student enrolling in an Ohio college or university and majoring in the field of education.
124 West Washington Street Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330 723-6393 Fax: 330-723-0573
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Hinckley Women's Club Scholarships
Hinckley Women's Club ScholarshipsTwo scholarships worth $500 each will be awarded for the fall of 2012. The scholarships are open to Hinckley residents currently pursuing a post high school training program, or to any resident planning to attend college in the fall. Post high school training includes business school, technical school, or college/university study.
Scholarship Committee PO Box 272 Hinckley, OH 44233
http://www.hinckleywomensclub.com/ Judy Matushevski at 330-278-4522, Kay Nyerges 330-220-1250 of Sherrill Parle 330-225-4970 |
H.O.P.E. Scholarship
H.O.P.E. ScholarshipUp to two scholarships each year: in 2013 they will be in the amount of $1000. Applicants must be a current SHC Member or an unmarried child or grandchild of a Member. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a disability related field. Applicants will be judged on volunteer experience, related volunteer experience, essay content and quality, letter of reference.
4283 Paradise Road Seville, Ohio 44273 330-722-1900
Call 330-722-1900 ext. 100 or 256 |
International Association of Administrative Professionals - Medina County Chapter
International Association of Administrative Professionals - Medina County ChapterOne $750 Scholarship will be awarded in 2013. This scholarship is offered to Medina County high school seniors and Medina County residents pursuing a business administration, information technology, or Associates/Bachelors Degree in an Administration - or Technology related field.
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Jean Myers Gift Gallery Scholarship Program
Jean Myers Gift Gallery Scholarship ProgramFive $1000 awards to dependents of Medina Hospital employees and two, $1000 awards to student volunteers in good standing. Awards are for undergraduate study only. Applicants must be "dependent" children, age 25 and under, of full-time or part-time Medina Hospital employees who have a minimum of one year of employment with the hospital as of March 15, 2013. Student Volunteers must have volunteered within the last twelve months, completed a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service and be in good standing with the volunteer program.
1000 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256-2170
Contact the number listed on scholarship application for any questions about the scholarship. |
John S. Knight Memorial Journalism Fund
John S. Knight Memorial Journalism FundAnnual scholarships to college journalism, public relations and communications students, with preference given to undergraduate students from Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark and Wayne counties. This year [2013], five students each will be awarded a $3000 Knight scholarship, and one will win a $3,000 Sauvageot public relations scholarship.
http://www.thebeaconjournal.com/public/jsk_scholarship.pdf Questions can be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 330-996-3291, 800-777-7232 ext. 3291 |
Lodi Community Hospital Health Career Scholarship Application
Lodi Community Hospital Health Career Scholarship ApplicationLodi Community Hospital and its’ Medical Staff offer eight $1,000 health career scholarships to local area students. The scholarships are available to (1) female and (1) male graduating high school senior per school from each of the following school districts: Black River, Buckeye, Cloverleaf and Northwestern. The graduating senior must be pursuing a career in any medical field at a four-year college or university.
http://www.akrongeneral.org/lch/images/pdfs/LCH_ScholAp.pdf or call Lodi Community Hospital Administration at 330-948-5501 or 888 520-6000 ext. 85501 |
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Scholarship
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric ScholarshipCollege, vocational or technical school scholarship of $2,500. First place will be given for both a boys and girls division as well as runners-up in each division which will receive $1,500 scholarships. The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors whose parents/guardians are members of the Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative and receiving electric at their primary residence from the Cooperative. The applications must have at least a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade poiint average or better.
22898 West Road Wellington, OH 44090 440-647-2133
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Margaret Ford Smucker and Lloyd K. Smucker Scholarship
Margaret Ford Smucker and Lloyd K. Smucker ScholarshipAmount: At least $1500 - one or more scholarships. Eligibility: 12th grade status in a public or parochial high school located within Medina County, 3.0 G.P.A. at the end of seventh semester, certain course of study (see application) required, economic need, and more in application.
124 West Washington Street Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330 723-6393 Fax: 330-723-0573
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Marilyn Cross Scholarship
Marilyn Cross ScholarshipCriteria for the $2000 scholarship are as follows: the recipient must be a unified Ohio Education member, must be a career teacher in the teaching profession, must be enrolled in a graduate-level program directly linked to their current area of certification/licensure, must be in need of financial assistance, and must demonstrate a reasonable prediction of success in graduate work.
P.O. Box 2550 Columbus, Ohio 43216 Phone: 614-227-3078 Phone: 800 227-1500 |
Medina County Art League Continuing Art Education Scholarship Awards
Medina County Art League Continuing Art Education Scholarship Awards$1000 First Place $700 Second Place $550 Third Place $350 Honorable Mention $200 Steinmetz Award Eligibility: All Medina County graduating seniors who are continuing their art education in college (as a major or a minor) following graduation. Portfolio required.
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Medina County Auditor Annual Vocational Scholarship
Medina County Auditor Annual Vocational ScholarshipThis scholarship shall be awarded to a senior graduating from a vocational program at the Medina County Career Center or Wadsworth High School (conpact). The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of sincerity in furthering one's education, grades, student citizenship and school/community involvement. Financial need will also be considered. The amount of the scholarship will be $500.
Visit www.medinacountyauditor.org or the guidance offices of the Medina County Career Center and Wadsworth High School. |
Medina County Bar Association Law Day Scholarship
Medina County Bar Association Law Day ScholarshipOne $2,500 scholarship is available to one high school senior residing in Medina County, Ohio who writes an outstanding essay on the following theme: "Equality for All". See application for more details regarding the essay.
93 Public Square Medina, Ohio 44256
Questions should be directed to Andrew Parker at 330 725-4114 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilites - Continuing Education Donor Scholarship
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilites - Continuing Education Donor ScholarshipOne $500 scholarship awarded to former recipients of the MCBDD Donor Scholarship/Marion Stroud Memorial Scholarship. It was created to continue to encourage young persons to complete education and training activities toward a career which serves individuals with developmental disabilities. Applicants must be enrolled into an accredited training program in a field providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities (i.e. special education, physical therapy, behavioral sciences, speech therapy, etc.). Further requirements and criteria apply and are listed in the application.
4691 Windfall Road Medina, Ohio 44256 330 725-7751
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Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilites - Donor Scholarship
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilites - Donor ScholarshipOne $1000 scholarship each year. Applicants must be current high school seniors, accepted into an accredited program in a field providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities (i.e. special education, physical therapy, behavioral sciences, speech therapy, etc.). Further requirements and criteria apply and are listed in the application.
4691 Windfall Road Medina, Ohio 44256 330 725-7751
Or contact the Public Relations Office at 330-725-7751, ext. 273. |
Medina County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Medina County Farm Bureau ScholarshipMedina County Scholarship forms are now available at the County Farm Bureau Office.
377 West Liberty Street Wooster, OH 44691 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm For more scholarship details and applications: e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call: 330-263-7456 or 866-658-7456 |
Medina County Federal Credit Union Memorial Scholarship
Medina County Federal Credit Union Memorial Scholarship$1000 for full-time students attending an institution of higher learning (college, trade school, etc.)
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Medina County Hibernian Scholarship Award
Medina County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA)
Medina County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA)For graduates of Medina County, Ohio high schools who are majoring in education and will be a junior or senior in college. For 2013 there are three awards of $1000 each.
Mrs. Evie Kidder 277 Winston Road Akron, OH 44313 330-864-2060
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Medina County Show Biz Company
Medina County Show Biz CompanyTwo $500 scholarships for two graduating seniors residing in Medina County and/or graduating from any Medina County high school, including home-schooled students, who are active in Medina County Show Biz Company, their respective high school, and/or community events, in any aspect of the performing arts. These would include but not be limited to art, dance, music, vocal, performing, technical theater, set design, makeup, costuming, lighting, sound, etc.
P.O. Box 814 Medina, OH 44258-0814
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Medina Hospital Foundation Scholarship and Medina Hospital Scholarship Program
Medina Hospital Foundation Scholarship and Medina Hospital Scholarship ProgramUp to two awards, of $1,000 each, from each of the Medina area high schools mentioned, will be granted if qualified applications are received. Applicants must pursue a degree in nursing or an allied health curriculum. Awards are for undergraduate study only.
1000 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256-2170
Contact the number listed on scholarship application for any questions about the scholarship. |
Medina Hospital Medical Staff Health Profession Scholarship
Medina Hospital Medical Staff Health Profession Scholarship$20,000 in awards, usually awarded in $2,000 increments for graduating Medina County high school seniors pursuing a career in the medical field.
1000 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256-2170
Contact the number listed on scholarship application for any questions about the scholarship. |
New Century H.O.G. Chapter 1892
New Century H.O.G. Chapter 1892This was a scholarship associated with the New Century Harley Owners Group of Medina. Any member, child of a member or grandchild of a member could submit an application.
E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools
The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and SchoolsOver 400 scholarship opportunities which "may cover 1/2 tuition, or a specific dollar amount" at 53 participating career colleges and schools. Must be an Ohio high school senior graduating from any Ohio high school by June, 2013. You need a "C" average or better to apply. Applicants must be nominated by a current member of the Ohio Legislature.
1328 Dublin Road, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-487-8180 Fax: 614 487-8190
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Ohio Township Association
Ohio Township AssociationThree $1500 scholarships for high school seniors. Student must live in one of Ohio's 1,308 townships. Scholarships are offered in two categories: Academic Achievement (one scholarship) and Local Government Achievement (two scholarships).
6500 Taylor Road, Suite A Blacklick, OH 43004-8570 Phone: 614-863-0045 (This is not the address to which the application is mailed.)
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Peter Galassi Scholarship and Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award
Peter Galassi Scholarship and Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic AwardApplicant must be a high school senior from one of the Medina County local school districts (Buckeye, Cloverleaf, or Highland). Eligible students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements as indicated by high school grades, test scores, and awards.
124 West Washington Street Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330 723-6393
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Stephen F. Joseph Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Stephen F. Joseph Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1000 annually, or more, for as long as funds are available to the students(s) who best meet the award criteria.
Selection criteria: Academic achievement, citizenship and community service, leadership, 4-H involvement.
Applicant must be a Medina County high school senior or college freshman. See website application below for further details.
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Summit Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League Scholarship
Summit Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League ScholarshipTwo $1000 scholarships and one $1500 scholarship. Application deadline: 2/22/2013
Or contact: Michael Thompson Towpath Credit Union 2500 N. Turkeyfoot Rd. Akron, OH 44319 330-664-4700 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
William and Ruth Kelly Health Career Scholarship
William and Ruth Kelly Health Career Scholarship
Two $1000 scholarships to be used for an Associate or Bachelor degree program in an allied health or nursing field. Candidates must have been accepted by or presently enrolled in an accredited school and program for approved nursing or allied health careers. Applicant must be a graduate candidate of Brunswick, Medina, Buckeye, Black River, Highland, Cloverleaf or Wadsworth high schools or a resident of one of these school districts. Will be selected on the basis of motivation, initiative, community service, job experience and references.
1000 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256-2170
Contact the number listed on scholarship application for any questions about the scholarship. |
Women's Network, Inc. Judith A. Resnik Scholarship
Women's Network, Inc. Judith A. Resnik ScholarshipWomen’s Network, Inc. established a scholarship fund to be annually awarded to a female high school senior enrolled in a public or private school in Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne or Medina County. The scholarship award is $1,000 per academic year and is renewable for a total of four years.
Akron Community Foundation 345 West Cedar Street Akron, Ohio 44307-2407 330 376-8522 fax: 330 376-0202 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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