Belpre Scholarships

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based and Need Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior

    • 3.0 GPA

    • Bachelor’s Degree

    • Must attend Full Time

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay, no more than 750 words, describing how you have demonstrated drive, determination, and resolve either in school, at home, or in your community.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Carol Christy Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based and Need Based

    • Washington County School and/or Descendent of Chapter Member

    • Current Senior

    • 3.0 GPA

    • Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program

    Requirements:

  • Eligibility:

    • Need Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • 2.0 GPA

    • Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program

    • Major: HVAC, Electrical, Pipefitting, Fabrication, Welding or any mechanical trade (Auto/Diesel)

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your work experience and describing your interest in pursuing a technical career.

    • Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, and your volunteer work.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application:Edwin “Jack” Haas Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Need Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • 2.5 GPA

    • Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program

    • Major: Health Care field

    Requirements:

    • Why do you want to start a career in health care? What is (was) your favorite subject in school? Have you had a family member affected by cancer?

    • Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, and your volunteer work.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Faustena “Frosty” Haas Health Care Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Need Based

    • Washington County High School

    • 2.5 GPA

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

    • Major: Music or career working with children

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, your volunteer work, and post-secondary educational plans.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Garrett Scott Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • 3.5 GPA

    • Bachelor’s Degree

    Requirements:

    • Write a 250-word essay describing a situation in which you demonstrated leadership within your school or community

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: James S. and Brenda A. Measell Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based

    • Washington County or Wood County School

    • Current Senior

    • Must have participated in Marietta Soccer League Program

    • Must have earned a varsity letter in high school soccer

    • Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program

    • 3.0 GPA

    Requirements:

    • A 500-word essay answering the following questions; How has soccer benefited you? What are your future plans after college (both soccer and outside of soccer)?

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Jim Roberts Marietta Soccer League Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based and Need Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • 3.0 GPA

    • Bachelor’s Degree

    • Major: Journalism

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay (not to exceed one page) about why you chose to major in journalism and what you plan to accomplish with that degree.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Jolene Craig Journalism Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based and Need Based

    • 3.0 GPA

    • Current Senior

    • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree

    • Major: Business, Finance, or Accounting

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay (not to exceed one page) discussing the traits you possess that will enhance your education and future career.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: J. William Morris Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Need Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • 2.5 GPA

    • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

    • Must attend Ohio University

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, your volunteer work, and post-secondary educational plans.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Kevin O’Brien Kelly Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based

    • Washington County or Noble County High Schools

    • 2.5 GPA

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

    Requirements:

    • Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, your volunteer work, and post-secondary educational plans.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Magnum Manufacturing Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based

    • Washington County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • 3.0 GPA

    • Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program

    • Major: Engineering

    Requirements:

    • Write a 500-word essay discussing your involvement in your community and your volunteer work.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Mark C. Studenic Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Merit Based and Need Based

    • Washington County or Wood County School

    • Current Senior or Nontraditional Student

    • Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program

    • Major: Art, Graphic Design, art-related field

    Requirements:

    • A 300 word essay on your interest in art and why you want to go to art school, and what you hope to do with an art education

    • Detail on experience and any signed teacher evaluations of your art abilities that you think would be supportive of your application.

    • Print and submit the following along with your master application: Stanton Brock Art Discovery Fund Scholarship

  • Eligibility:

    • Need Based

    • 2.0 GPA

    • Pursuing Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate/Technical Program, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

    • Pursue Early Child Care, Education or Child Development curriculum

    Requirements:

Timeline

January – March

  • Complete the FAFSA.

  • Complete the Master Application.

  • Obtain an Official Transcript from your most recent school.

  • Complete essays and other individual scholarship requirements.

  • Compile your application packet and submit it by Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to:

    Marietta Community Foundation
    100 Putnam Street
    Marietta, OH 45750

April

  • Notify MCF if any application information changes.

  • Applications are processed and distributed to dedicated scholarship committees for extensive review and voting.

  • Selection notifications are emailed to recipients by April 21, one week before the Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

  • Recipients attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

May – June

  • Recipients submit Scholarship Contract(s) by July 1, 2024.