There are scholarships of all different kinds available to students. Here, we will provide information on a number of local scholarships. If you are interested in searching for scholarships on a larger scale, consider using websites such as Big Future by the College Board, Cappex, Scholarships.com, or Fastweb. There are a large number of additional scholarship search websites. It is also a good idea to look for scholarships directly on the website of the college or university you plan to attend. As a general rule, you should never pay to apply for a scholarship.
Local Scholarships (Penta-only scholarships are listed first)
Penta Career Center Common Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 21, 2023
The Penta Common Scholarship Application allows for students to apply for multiple scholarships on one application. There are some scholarships that all students are eligible for, and others that have specific criteria that must be applicable for students to qualify. Scholarships are available for students who are planning to pursue further education at a college or university, as well as students who are entering the workforce and are in need of tools, equipment, and other items to begin their career.
The scholarships included on this application are:
-The David and Virginia Martin Scholarships
-The Louise Fought Scholarship for Career-Technical High School Students
-The Lourdes University Scholarship
-The Penta Career Center Culinary Scholarship
-The Penta General Scholarship
-The P.E.O. Chapter EJ Barbara Klopfenstein Scholarship
-The Perrysburg Kiwanis Scholarship
-The Perrysburg Rotary Service Foundation Scholarship
-The Rodger & Carolyn Herringshaw Scholarship
-The Terry Lowe Welding Scholarship
-The Wesley Tymiak Memorial Scholarship
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The Hirzel Award of Excellence
Deadline: April 21, 2023
The Hirzel Excellence Award is given in honor of Karl A. & Rosalie Hirzel. This scholarship can be used for postsecondary education or for resources needed to get started in a career, and is available only to graduating Penta Career Center seniors.
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The 2023 Anthony Wayne Area Democratic Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 14, 2023
The 2023 Anthony Wayne Area Democratic Club Scholarship, presented each year, will be awarded to the most deserving applicant who has demonstrated school and community commitment, who recognizes the importance of the democratic process, and who plans to continue their education or job training after graduating from Anthony Wayne High School.
PURPOSE: This scholarship shall be awarded to defray the cost of tuition, room and board, equipment or tools, books or supplies, while attending a post-secondary institution. The scholarship may be used for no other purpose.
ELIGIBILITY: Any graduating senior in the Anthony Wayne School District is eligible to apply during the year in which they will graduate, including those attending Penta Career Center. Children and grandchildren of members of the Anthony Wayne Area Democratic Club are not eligible to receive this award.
AMOUNT: One scholarship of $500 shall be awarded. This scholarship is an outright gift.
All applications must be completed and returned by Friday, April 14th, 2023 to Mrs. Moeller.
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Dr. G. James Pinchak Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Established in 2019, this memorial scholarship was created by the Ohio Career-Technical Administrators Organization (OCTA) in memory of Dr. Jim Pinchak. The purpose of this scholarship is to help support career and technical education students who wish to further their training. The scholarship is available to all current senior students enrolled in a career and technical education (CTE) program at a city, compact or joint vocational school district. The scholarship can be awarded to a senior student who has successfully completing a CTE program of study and is entering college, an adult workforce development training program, a CTE career or apprenticeship program.
Scholarship Award: $500.00 per OCTA Region
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Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 15 at 5 PM
Seniors at Penta Career Center are now eligible to apply online for a one-time $1,000 scholarship toward college tuition. Additionally, six top applicants across the state will receive a $10,000 award for their outstanding academic and community service efforts.
Below is a brief outline of the required materials and application process:
Student Materials
- One-page essay that includes the student’s college major and describes how receiving a scholarship would impact their life
- Current official transcript
- Student Aid Report from FAFSA
Online Application
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Ohio Credit Union Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 28, 2023
The Ohio Credit Union Foundation is offering Ohio undergraduate credit union members the opportunity to apply for one of three scholarships ($5,000, $2,500 & $1,000) by creating an interactive 1 to 2½-minute video answering the following scholarship question:
How does your credit union support the local community?
Video entries can be edgy, funny, bold, simple, serious – or anything in between. Entries will be judged on the accuracy of information presented, effectiveness in addressing the scholarship question, and originality.
Applicants must be a member of an Ohio-based credit union who is in good standing and currently attends, or has been accepted to attend an accredited college or university, in pursuit of an undergraduate degree may apply. Proof of acceptance/enrollment will need to be submitted upon request.
The Video Scholarship begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, and ends Friday, April 28, 2023. All video entries must be submitted by Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT.
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Owens Tech Prep Scholarship
The Tech Prep Scholarship is available for fall and spring, for up to four consecutive semesters. The maximum award is $500 per semester towards instructional and general fees, and an allowance for books, that are not paid by other financial aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant.
- You must meet the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship.
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA by the end of your 7th high school semester.
- Enroll at Owens Community College for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
- Maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours) in fall and spring semesters with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Continuous full-time enrollment in fall and spring semesters is required in order to continue receiving the scholarship.
- Declare an associate degree program which is related to your high school Tech Prep career pathway.
- Indicate the intent to obtain a certificate, or to obtain an associate degree for transfer to another college or for the job market. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each academic year.
- Complete the verification process if the your FAFSA application is selected for verification.
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Owens Board of Trustees Scholarship
The Board of Trustees Scholarship is $1,000 per semester for up to four consecutive semesters. The scholarship begins in fall semester; summer enrollment is optional. All awards are based upon available funding.
Students who will be enrolling at Owens in the fall semester immediately after graduating from a high school in the Owens legal district, and who have a high school GPA of 3.7 or above, must submit official high school transcripts on or after May 15 at the conclusion of their junior year to be considered.
In addition, students who meet one of the following qualifications may apply for the scholarship by submitting the Board of Trustees Scholarship — Nomination Form. The due date for nomination forms is July 15.
A high school senior attending a high school located in the Owens legal district, who has a high school GPA of 3.0 – 3.69, demonstrates student motivation, and enrolls in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
All recipients must meet the following criteria:
Apply for admission to Owens as a regular student
Pursue a degree or certificate with the intent to complete at Owens Community College
Maintain full-time enrollment at a minimum of twelve credit hours each semester
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average to continue eligibility for each semester at Owens, for a maximum of four total consecutive semesters (summer optional)