Ridgewood
Local School District

 

 Scholarship Opportunities:

Travis A Brown Memorial Scholarship is available from Ms.Collins. Due to her by April 23, 2024. See the folders outside of Ms. Collins' room for a copy.

Here is a new scholarship. DUE date to Ms. Collins is April 30, 2024. The David F. Wentz Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior at Ridgewood High School who has been accepted to a vocational/trade school, a college/university or has enlisted in the United States Military. The scholarship is intended to support the applicant's future educational plans.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio  has scholarships go to www.studentaid.gov and for information on changes to FAFSA go to https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fafsa-simplifiction-act

The American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State has two spots for girls from Coshocton. This event is on Bowling Green's campus June 9-15. If interested in applying  contact Pat Talbot at 740-502-2861 visit www.buckeyegirlsstate.org for extra information or see Ms. Collins for a handout.

The Deerassic Park Education Center is making available 5 scholarships worth $1,000 each. There are awarded through competitive judging of the applications. Students from Coshocton County are eligible. a minimum 3.0 GPA is required. This application does include an essay. Prompts are:

How has outdoor education and recreation impacted your life and education to this point? and

How would you implement increased outdoor education in schools with the goal of reaching more youth? You send and applications and it must be postmarked no later than May May 20,2024 or emailed to [email protected] Pick up and application at the table next to Ms. Collins' room.

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Coshocton Dulcimer Days Scholarship application is available. See Ms. Collins for an application. Criteria is a commitment to MUSIC. Due to Ms. Collins March 1, 2024.

Coshocton Community Choir Bachert Scholarship is available. See Ms. Collins for an application. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a Coshocton County senior or a current/former member of the Community Choir to pursue further musical study. Completed application must be received no later than Friday, April 12,2024.

and click on scholarships to find the instructions and the link to begin the application process.

 or go to https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/thecoshoctonfoundationapplicationforawardorscholarship2024

The Trevor A. Griffith Memorial Scholarship is awarding scholarship(s) to Ridgewood graduating senior(s) who are choosing to continue their education through a trade school and/or college and/or university.

Applicants must complete the application process and provide a signed high school transcript.

Application DEADLINE is March 15, 2024 to Ms. Collins. See the folders outside Ms. Collins' room for an application. Place your completed application in the envelope outside Ms. Collins' room by 3 p.m. 

The Coshocton County Board of Real Estate is offering a scholarship. Pick up your copy of  the application form the file folder outside of Ms. Collins' room. Due date is March 15, 2024. Place your completed application in the envelope outside Ms. Collins' room by 3 p.m.

Robert E. Evans Education Scholarship. This is a ONE time award for high school seniors.

 Who can apply? 

High school senior planning to pursue a four-year degree in the areas of business, education, engineering, liberal arts, math, science or technology; Must have 3.5 or higher GPA; Must have demonstrated financial need with preference to those students with higher need. A Student Aid Report (SAR) from FASFA is required with the application.

 Applicants must complete the online application at the People's Bank's website under the "About us" tab. Paper applications are not accepted. Go to https://www.peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/commitment/robert-e-evans-scholarship

Application Deadline March 31 each year.

 ( Funds are limited and a portion of the funding annually must go to students attending Marietta College, Washington State College, and WVU-Parkersburg, the remaining funds are then awarded to students attending other colleges.)

The Rotary Scholarship Application is now available. See Ms. Collins for an application. This is a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending a post secondary institution. See Ms. Collins for an application, due to her by Tuesday, February 28, 2024. Place your completed application in the envelope outside Ms. Collins' room by 3 p.m. 

 The Coshocton Regional Medical Center Scholarship application is now available. Requirements: Must be a High School Senior; Must attend one of the following schools:  Coshocton County Career Center, Coshocton High School, Newcomerstown High School, Ridgewood High School, or River View High School; Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above; Must be going on to pursue a career in healthcare or a related field; A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to two student from each of the five schools. Application must be returned to Coshocton Regional Medical Center by March 22, 2024. See Ms. Collins for a copy of the application.

Medical Mutual of Ohio has announced the enhanced Medical Mutual Fund for Customer Schools. Through this program Ridgewood seniors are eligible to apply online for a one-time $1000 scholarship toward college tuition. Additionally, 6 top applicants across the state will receive a $10,000 award for their outstanding academic and community service efforts.

Students may apply at https://cfprograms.smallpy.io/prog/medmutual.

Application deadline is March 13 2024 at 5 P.M.

The Susan Writing Award is granting up to 5 - $1000 scholarships to students who show outstanding promise and talent for creative writing. Students must submit two original writing samples, complete the application, and goals as a writer by  Samples may include, but are not limited to fiction, nonfiction, prose or poetry. The writing should express personal opinions/and or reflections upon experiences, beliefs, lessons learned, and may include previously submitted class work that has been retyped and is void of teacher markings. See Ms. Collins for the application. Note, verification that the work is the student's own is also required. The Due Date has been extended due to snow days. It is now January 31st. Please have the two essays and paperwork to Ms. Collins by January 30, 2024.

Ohio Natural Energy Foundation Scholarship is now available: Requirements include: must be a U.S. citizen, MUST have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry, must be OHIO resident or a student planning to attend an Ohio accredited college, university, technical or trade school, must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This application includes a required  minimum 250 word, 12 pt. font, single spaced essay detailing career goals related to the gas and oil industry, and more. See Ms. Collins for an application. The application and attachments must be submitted by March 1, 2024.

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric  Cooperative, Inc. Offers scholarship opportunities to those whose parents are a member of the Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative..

*The Children of Members Scholarship - graduating seniors with 3.5 on 4 pt. scale GPA or better. Application deadline Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. All applicants will be then interviewed on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Concord office.

*Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship is for students overcoming unique personal challenges in their pursuit to attend college- graduating senior with minimum 2.7 on the 4 pt scale GPA or better. Application deadline Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

*The Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Scholarship in honor of Jerry Kackley - graduating seniors with 3.0 on 4 pt. scale GPA or better. Emphasis is on community service and leadership. Application deadline to office is Feb. 2, 2024.

Applications are now available for the Jon Johns Memorial Scholarship: $1000 Nursing Scholarship and a $1000 Agriculture Based Scholarship. See Ms. Collins for a copy of the scholarship. Application Criteria: Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher ( a transcript must be attached to the applications), Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or employer or 4-H advisor, etc.  The applicant MUST be majoring in an area of study that is agriculture based or nursing school. Note, the application has further instructions. 

See Ms. Collins for a copy of the application. Applications may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Jon Johns Memorial at 460 W. Chestnut Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812. THIS is due to the committee by April 5th 2024.

The Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Foundation is now available. See Ms. Collins for an application. Requirements: completed 3 page application signed and dated; two letters of recommendation from a teacher, employer or other mentor figure (NO family members); an essay of no less than 250 words and not more than 500, requires a career in energy,

describing personal and career goals, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, awards, recognitions, community service, work history, financial needs, and personal or family influences; a resume listing your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, awards and community service, etc.; high school or college or trade school or technical school trasnscript for the highest level of education received; ACT or SAT test scores, if applicable. Deadline not later than MARCH 29, 2024. You must email or send by stated date. See Ms. Collins for an  application.

The Ohio Association of Public School Employees  offers a scholarship. The student' parent must  be a member of this organization. Go to www.oapse.org then click on "Benefits of Membership" and then click on "Scholarships." Final due date is no later than March 1. See Ms. Collins if you would like a paper coy of the requirements and application.

The following is a Scholarship organization that monthly updates scholarship opportunities. Go to https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters

The FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAIABLE, SEE THE FILE FOLDERS NEXT TO MS. COLLINS' ROOM:

Go to mcwane.com/responsibity/community for a scholarship opportunity for a high school senior or a high school diploma or GED and enrolled or plan to enroll in a trade-related program at an accredited two-year college, vocational or technical school, and live within 100 miles of a McWane facility.

Scholarship Opportunity Award: $1,000

The Deerassic Park Education Center is making available 5 scholarships worth $1,000 each. There are awarded through competitive judging of the applications. Students from Coshocton County are eligible. a minimum 3.0 GPA is required. This application does include an essay. Prompts are:

How has outdoor education and recreation impacted your life and education to this point? and

How would you implement increased outdoor education in schools with the goal of reaching more youth? You send and applications must be postmarked no later than May May 12, 2023 or emailed to [email protected] Pick up and application at the table next to Ms. Collins' room.

Ben Stevens, Mike Gress, and Mark Gress Memorial Scholarship is available. Recipient(s) will be a Ridgewood high school senior  who will attend a degree granting university or college who has participated in one, two, or more Ridgewood High School sports programs.   Pick up your copy of  the application form the file folder outside of  Room 104. Please bring completed applications to Room 104 by 3 PM on or before Monday, March 27, 2023.

Ridgewood Education Association Scholarship Application  is now available.  Pick up your copy of  the application form the file folder outside of  Room 104.  Number of awards to be determined. Please bring completed applications to Room 104 by 3 PM on or before Monday, March 27, 2023. 

 This year the Newcomerstown Elks will award 2 Warner/ Rehard Scholarships  and another 1 in memory of Ed Harstine. The  Newcomerstown Elks application is now available. Check the table next to Ms. Collins' room for a copy. The application includes a 300 word statement concerning your vocational and professional goals, a transcript which Ms. Collins will add, a 200 word or less statement from parent/guardian concerning financial obligations.  Pick up your copy of  the application form the file folder outside of  Room 104. Please bring completed applications to Room 104 by 3 PM on or before Monday, March 27, 2023. 

The West Lafayette and Ridgewood Alumni Sponsored Scholarship Application in now available. Due date is on or before 3 o'clock on Monday. March 27, 2023. Pick up your copy of  the application form the file folder outside of  Room 104. If you have any questions, see Ms. Collins. Please bring completed applications to Room 104 by 3 PM on or before Monday, March 27, 2023. 

 CES Scholarship opportunity

www.cescu.com/scholarship.  

Coshocton Community Choir Bachert Scholarship is available. See Ms. Collins for an application. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a Coshocton County senior or a current/former member of the Community Choir to pursue further musical study. Completed application must be received no later than Friday, April 14, 2023. You will find the application in a folder outside Ms. Collins' room. Student is responsible for sending the scholarship.

Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Foundation 2023 Scholarship Application: Limited to college studies, tech or trade school programs. Applications accepted Jan.9- March 31, 2023. $1,000 scholarship may be renewed up to 3 additional years. Must have a career goal in the natural gas or related energy field, US citizen or legal resident, Ohio resident attending or planning to attend an accredited Ohio school, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

See Ms. Collins for a copy of the application.

This opportunity is for a graduating senior who is pursuing ANY further training, from earning certification to a college degree and more. Don't miss this opportunity. When you fill out the application, for the transcript request, identify  Mrs. Ionno, counselor, and for the reference identify Mrs. Ionno. Go to coshoctoncounty.dollarsforscholars.org  then in the upper right corner click the Students and Parents tab, next scroll to the bottom of the page and click "login"

A Trade School & College Scholarship opportunity for 3 high school seniors called the 2022-2023 Dream...Innovate...Grow Scholarship. Each scholarship is valued at $1000 per year for up to four years. Submission Deadline is by Wednesday, March 1, 2023 by 3 PM. The  opportunity is for students in the company's sales footprint and Coshocton is included. The winners are to have excelled academically with a minimum of 3.0 and will be evaluated upon all academic work completed through the first semester of the senior year; have been involved as a leader, volunteer, and have character, and a positive attitude with fellow students, the community, charity, and school related activities. The nominees will have been accepted as a full-time student (enrolled for at least 12 fall semester hours) at a college, university or trade school. The application includes an endorsement by school official, and letter of recommendation and a 500 word BHHS " Dream, Innovate, Grow" essay question.

If interested, see Ms. Collins for a copy of the application.

Student Scholarships.org for a number of scholarship opportunities. Make sure you thoroughly read through the requirements.

Southeast Region of Ohio School Boards Association offers a " book grant" to be awarded to one or more high school seniors who are interested in teaching or working with children and are planning to attend an accredited Ohio college, university, career technical school or technical college. Go to www.ohioschoolboards.org. Click on "Information Center"; click on 'OSBA

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The Deerassic Park Education Center is making available 5 scholarships worth $1,000 each. There are awarded through competitive judging of the applications. Students from Coshocton County are eligible. a minimum 3.0 GPA is required. This application does include an essay. Prompts are:

How has outdoor education and recreation impacted your life and education to this point? and

How would you implement increased outdoor education in schools with the goal of reaching more youth? You send and applications must be postmarked no later than April 29,2022 or emailed to [email protected] Pick up and application at the table next to Ms.Collins' room.

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Coshocton County Farm Bureau Scholarship requires the applicant's parent/guardian must be a Coshocton County Farm Bureau member. Students must be attending a 2 or 4 year school majoring in agriculture or an agricultural - related field. Students must have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA. The award is given AFTER student submits a current college transcript but must be within 18 months of the award date.  Go to coshocton.ofbf.org for more information.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Due date for those is March 15, 2022. For information regarding those scholarships, eligibility, application forms, and guidelines may be downloaded in PDF format. Go to www.appalachianohio.org/scholarshipapplications and if you have any questions concerning them go to [email protected]

2022 LABOR ESSAY SCHOLARHIP CONTEST: Two winners will be awarded a scholarship prize of $1000 each. Essays should include research and discussion of the efffects of the National Labor Relations Act, Taft - Hartley Act, and other labor reforms on workers' rights. Go to https://aflcio.org/knox-central-labor-council for more information.

Scholarship opportunity for those who plan to be teachers. Southeast Region Education Book Grant applications is available at www.ohio schoolboards.org. See Ms. Collins for an information sheet and paper copy of the application. DUE DATE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED - DECEMBER 1, 2021. This is for a senior, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, an ACT/SAT score, demonstrating potential as an educational leader.

Ridgewood Education Association Scholarship: Recipient(s) will be a Ridgewood High School senior who will be attending a degree granting institution, college or university after high school. Pick up an application from Ms. Collins. Due 03/25/21. 

West Lafayette Community Scholarship is available:  Recipient  will be a Ridgewood High School senior who will be attending a degree granting institution, college or university after high school. This application must be submitted with a recommendation from the applicant's minister, guidance counselor or Ridgewood faculty member. Pick up application from Ms. Collins. Due 03/25/21. 

Ben Stevens, Mike Gress, and Mark Gress Memorial Scholarship is available. Recipient(s) will be a Ridgewood high school senior  who will attend a degree granting university or college who has participated in one, two, or more Ridgewood High School sports programs. Pick up and application from Ms. Collins. Due 03/25/21. 

AADE American Association of Drilling Engineers scholarship is available. See Ms. Collins for a copy.

Req. include: GPA 3.5 or Above; 27 Composite ACT or SAT Minimum 600 in Math and 600 on Critical Reading; enrolled in accredited college in Pennsylvania, Ohio or West VIrginia; US CItizen; Submit fully completed application; be considering a career in the oil and gas industry. Deadline to AADE April 15, 2021.

Coshocton Community Choir Bachert Scholarship is available. See Ms. Collins for an application. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a Coshocton County senior or a current/former member of the Community Choir to pursue further musical study. Completed application must be received no later than Friday, April 9, 2021.

Coshocton County Farm Bureau has scholarship awards. Students must be attending 2 or 4 year school majoring in agriculture or a related field. Applicant or his/her parent /guardian must be a paid Coshocton County Farm Bureau member.

Deadline to apply is April 15, 2021. For more info and to apply online: https//ofbf.org/foundation/scholarships/coshocton-county-scholarship/

AAA Ohio Auto Club is offering high school seniors the opportunity to apply for one of the five $1000 grants by competing in the AAA School Safety Patrol $1000 Grant Scholarship Program. This is limited to high school seniors who once served as a member of the AAA School Safety Patrol. See Ms. Collins for details if you qualify. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.