Waterford Scholarships
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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
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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:
Write a 500-word essay on a person who lived in America between 1600 and 1701 whose character traits you admire and explain how you could relate to them.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Edward Parrish Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century Scholarship
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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 for 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
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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
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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
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Fort Frye, Waterford, or Morgan High School
Current Senior
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Requirements:
Our reason for this scholarship is in memory of Greg because of his caring and willingness to give to others. In 250 words or less, describe your thoughts on caring for others and how you could be beneficial to others.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Greg Schilling Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Current senior at Fort Frye or Waterford High School OR nontraditional student in Washington or Morgan County
2.5 GPA
Pursuing certificate/technical training, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree
Requirements:
Write an essay (not to exceed one page) detailing how you currently are, or hope to become, a positive leader in our community.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Harold & Diane Tuten Memorial Scholarship
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
Write an essay (not to exceed one page) detailing how you would utilize your education to ensure that parents understand the need for, and the value of, early childhood education.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Walter J. & Marjorie G. McCarthy Child Care Enrichment Scholarship
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.