The following scholarships are available to TRCC Graduating Seniors based on qualifications and completed application materials. Students will be recognized at Senior Recognition Night. Stop by Student Services for applications:

1. Fred Ryan Memorial
Applicant must be a senior at Tri-Rivers Career Center and planning to continue an education at a college, technical school, or licensed nursing program.

• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend college.
• Applicant must be eligible to receive a Tri-Rivers certificate of completion in his/her program.
• Applicant must submit recommendation forms to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.
• Selection is based on grades and financial need, with emphasis on attitude, attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability, and getting along with others.

2. Sally A. Schweinfurth Memorial

• Applicant must have maintained a 4.0 average in both English and Social Studies while a student at Tri-Rivers.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend a university or technical college.
• Applicant must submit recommendation forms to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.
• Selection is based on grades and financial need, with emphasis on attitude, attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability, and getting along with others.

3. Nancy Howald Chapman Memorial

• Must be a full-time senior at Tri-Rivers Career Center.
• Applicant must have maintained a 3.0 accumulative grade point average in all courses at Tri-Rivers.
• Applicant must be enrolled in Early Childhood Education with a desire to continue their education after high school.
• Applicant must provide evidence of participation in student activities at Tri-Rivers.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend a university or technical college.
• Applicant must submit recommendation forms to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.

4. Tri-Rivers Education Association

• Applicant must be a senior at Tri-Rivers Career Center and planning to continue an education at a college, technical school, or licensed nursing program.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend college.
• Applicant must have achieved a 3.5 GPA while a student at Tri-Rivers (this does not include GPA from home school).
• Applicant must submit a recommendation form to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.
• Beforee receiving this scholarship, a student must provide documentation of paying for college tuition or books.
• Selection is based on grades and financial need with emphasis on attitude, attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability, and getting along with others.
• Student must also hold an officer’s position in a youth club at Tri-Rivers.

5. Tri-Rivers Alumni Association Scholarship

• Applicant must be a senior at Tri-Rivers Career Center and planning to continue an education at a college, technical school, licensed nursing program, or cosmetology school.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend college.
• Applicant must be eligible to receive a Tri-Rivers certificate of completion in their program.
• Applicant must submit a recommendation form to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.
• Selection is based on grades and financial need, with emphasis on attitude, attendance, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability, participation in CTSO activities, and community service events.

6. James Harris Culinary Arts Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time senior at TRCC.
• Selection is based on grades, financial need, initiative, seriousness of purpose, dependability, and attendance.
• Applicant must be enrolled in Culinary Arts with a desire to continue in the field of Culinary Arts.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend a university or technical college.
• Applicant must submit a recommendation form to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.

7. Burroughs Nature Club Scholarship

• Selection is based on grades, financial need, attitude, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability, and attendance.
• Applicant must be a full-time student at TRCC with senior status.
• Applicant must show evidence of having participated in student activities.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans for attending a university or technical college.
• Applicant must intend on majoring in horticulture or some related field.
• Applicant must submit a recommendation form to all current teachers of the applicant as well as to one person of the applicant’s choice.

8. Don Stose Memorial Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time senior at Tri-Rivers who is enrolled in Culinary Arts with a desire to continue education after high school. 
• Selection is based on grades and financial need with emphasis on attitude, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability and getting along with others.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend a university, technical college, or specialty training school after high school.
  Applicant must submit a recommendation from each teacher the applicant has had as well as from one person of the applicant’s choice.

9. Bill Guthery Memorial Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time senior at Tri-Rivers who is enrolled in one of the following programs: Agriculture & Industrial Technology, Automotive Technology or Collision Repair Technology.
• Selection is based on grades and financial needs with emphasis on attitude, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability and getting along with others.
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend a university, technical college or specialty training school

 10. Greg Charles Memorial Scholarship

• Applicant must be a full-time senior at Tri-Rivers Career Center
• Selection is based on grades and financial needs with emphasis on attitude, seriousness of purpose, initiative, dependability and getting along with others.
• Special consideration will be given to the applicant who is hearing impaired
• Applicant must provide documentation of plans to attend a university, technical college or specialty training school

10. John F Kreis Memorial Scholarship

• To recognize a deserving full-time Tri-Rivers Career Center student for his / her school accomplishments with a financial award to assist in furthering their education in the field of his / her choice
• Be a full-time senior in a program at Tri-Rivers Career Center and taking his / her academic courses at Tri-Rivers
• Have maintained a 2.0 total GPA 
• Provide documentation of financial need
• Provide documentation of plans to attend a university, technical college or specialty training school after high school.
• May receive an initial award to equal the amount of the year’s interest accrued, but not exceed $1,000, with subsequent awards of previous amounts per year to possibly be given until completion of degree, not to exceed a total of 5 years.  Subsequent awards are dependent on the applicant maintaining a good academic standing upon completion of a previous year or term in a university, technical college or a post-secondary specialty training school
• No more than one (1) recipient will be awarded funds.

  Please check your home school’s web site for scholarships available specifically for seniors from your school.

   And for Marion and Union County students, check out marioncommunityfoundation.org for specific scholarships for you!

  To get an “Official Transcript” of grades, request that from Student Services at least 7 days in advance!!

  Questions on scholarships, stop by Student Services.

   

  Due Date	Scholarship Name	Eligibility
  February 1, 2012	OSDAR “Wings of Eagles Scholarship” (5 X $1000)	Available to any senior that: plans to enroll in a college or university for fall ‘12 shows academic excellence shows financial need No affiliation with DAR is necessary Completed Application packet to be returned to Mrs. Porter by January 24, 2012.
  February 3, 2012	Ohio Elks Association ($1000)	Any high school senior who:   Shows financial need 200 word letter on why they want to pursue an educational goal 150 word letter from parents describing the family scenario Pursuing an associate degree or trade school certification Must return app. to Mrs.Porter by Jan. 27th, 2012
  February 8, 2012	KFC Colonel’s Scholarship Program ($5000 per year up to 4 years)	Any senior planning to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at any public institution in Ohio who: graduates between 12/1/11 and 8/31/12 GPA of 2.75 or greater Must start at the university no later than 9/30/12 Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree U.S. resident Apply on-line at www.kfcscholars.org
  February 10, 2012	North Central Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League   (4 @ $500 each)	Available to any senior that: plans to enroll in post secondary education: Trade School, Adult Education Program, 2 year college or university for fall ‘12 shows academic excellence shows financial need No affiliation with the Credit Unions is necessary
  Feb. 15, 2012	Ohio Ag Council (5 X $1,000)	Open to seniors pursuing ag-related majors. Applications on line at www.ohioagcouncil.org
  Feb. 15, 2012	Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship (100 X $1500)	Open to any farm youth (senior) intending to pursue an education in an agriculture related major. Applicant need NOT be an FFA member.   Apply online at;   www.monsanto.com  or www.nafb.com
  Feb. 15, 2012	Dekalb Ag Youth Scholarship (10 X $2500)	Open to any senior intending to pursue an education in an agriculture related major. Applicant need NOT be an FFA member.   Apply online at;   www.monsanto.com  or www.nafb.com
  February 15, 2012	OSU – Marion Scholarships	Awards are based on:  ACT score high school class rank current tuition.  No application is necessary, when you apply for admission, you are automatically applying for all scholarships at the Marion Campus.  Scholarships are dispersed until monies are gone. Check details at www.osu.edu
  February 15, 2012	North Central State College  Awards vary	Need based scholarship deadline requires submission of FAFSA. Contact College Financial Aid Office at 419.755.5670
  Feb. 24, 2012	Builder’s Exchange Scholarship Program   Up to $2,000 each	Available to seniors who plan to pursue a degree in construction with majors ranging from architecture, to landscaping, to project management. Applicants are judged in 6 areas: Financial Need Academic Achievement Community and school activities Impact of student’s field of study on the construction industry Potential future impact of the student on the central Ohio commercial construction industry and Quality of application Applications are online at: http://www.bx.org/youth/scholar.html
  Feb. 29, 2012	Buick Achievers Scholarships (100 X $25,000 and 1,000 X $2,000)	Available to seniors pursuing a career in Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business. Info at www.buickachievers.com
  March 1, 2012	Columbus State Community College   (SUCCESS Scholarship – $1,000)	Applicants must have: 2.8 GPA or ACT minimum score of 23 Plan to enroll fulltime all semesters Letter of recommendation from HS teacher See Student Services for application
  March 1, 2012	Rural Electric Co-ops   (OSU Scholarships 2 X $1,000 and 1- $500; Special Achievement Scholarships – 4 X $1,675; Youth Scholarships $350-$1,000)	Available to any senior whose parents are members of an Ohio electric co-op, i.e. your family receives their electric power from a rural electric company.  County co-op links are:  Marion-www.midohioenergy.com  Morrow – www.consolidatedelectric.coop  Union – www.ure.com  Download applications from these sites.
  March 1, 2012	U.S. Bank Scholarships  ( 40 X $1,000)	Open to any high school senior. Apply on line at www.usbank.com/scholarship
  March 2, 2012	Collision Repair Education Foundation  (awards vary; over $125,000 total awarded nationally)	Open to high school senior pursuing further training in the field of auto body repair. On line applications at www.ColiisionEducationFoundation.org
  March 30, 2012	North Central State College Legacy Scholarships and Foundation Scholarships  ($500 and other various amounts)	There are various scholarships open to students attending.  Scholarship applications available in Student Services or check out more scholarship information at www.ncstatefoundation.edu/foundation
  April 16, 2012	AAA School Safety Patrol Grant ( 10 X $1,000)	Applicant must: Be a former School Safety Patrol member. Complete application   Complete a 500-word essay.   See Student Services for more information.
  May 1, 2012	Marion Technical College Scholarships ($150 – 4000)	Any senior pursuing an Associate Degree at Marion Tech.  Applicants must: Complete FAFSA application 2.5 GPA at Tri-Rivers or higher Complete and return application to Mrs. Porter by April 25, 2012

   

  Please check your home school’s web site for scholarships available specifically for seniors from your school.

   And for Marion and Union County students, check out marioncommunityfoundation.org for specific scholarships for you!

  To get an “Official Transcript” of grades, request that from Student Services at least 7 days in advance!!