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Ridgewood
Local School District

301 South Oak Street
West Lafayette, OH 43845
Telephone: 740-545-6354
Fax: 740-545-6336

            Ridgewood Graduation 2024

Important information for graduating seniors and parents: Dates, Times, Required Attendance, and Attire

Cap and Gown distribution: Tuesday, May 14, at 2:20,H.S. Room 104 and May 14 at CCCC.

 *To pick up the gown, a senior must have met academic requirements and have all fees and responsibilities fulfilled by Friday, May 10.

Practice and Participation in the Awards Assembly is required to participate in Commencement Exercises.

Practice and  The Awards Assembly are May 17. Seniors arrive by 7:30 A.M.  already dressed  in required attire and in your cap and gown . Be in your assigned seat at 7:50 A.M. in the Gymnasium. * Note below required attire. 

Before the Assembly begins, you will practice processing into the gym, receiving the diploma and exiting at commencement. The Awards Assembly immediately follows practice at 9:00 A.M. *Note, following the Awards Assembly there are a number of other activities; do not schedule work until 1:45 P. M.  See Page 2.

*Required Attire for the Awards Assembly and Commencement: Women: Dress or skirt and blouse or dress pants and blouse, and no spandex, dress shoes (no slides, no crocs, no open back shoes  because these make a clunking noise on the small stage), however, a sandal with a strap is fine.  Men: Dress shirt, dress slacks, dress shoes/boots, dark socks, tie. (* If you need one, you can borrow one from the school.)These are formal ceremonies.  *No jeans. Only the high school tassel, draped over right  temple, and only cords issued by Ridgewood, Coshocton Career Center, Buckeye Career Center and Blue Star Mothers and,for the Awards Assembly no signs on mortarboard (hat), for Commencement please  see guidelines for signs on the mortarboard ( hat) on Page 3.          



IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON PARTICIPATING IN THE AWARDS ASSEMBLY and COMMENCEMENT, PLEASE CALL and leave a message or EMAIL Ms. Collins by TUESDAY, MAY 14.*

 If you chose not to participate in Commencement, your diploma can be picked up in the guidance office on  Monday, May 20.

Here is more detailed information on Practice, Awards Assembly, and Commencement:

May 17     7:50 AM – 9:00 AM Practice            9:00 AM Awards Assembly

At the Assembly’s Conclusion: Class of 2024’s Group Picture for the yearbook will be taken. Next, alphabetically, a Formal Individual Portrait of you holding a diploma is taken. (This is paid for by the Class of 2024, and your picture will be in your diploma envelope on Sunday.) After your picture is taken, each senior will receive 10 Tickets for admission to Commencement from Ms. Collins. These tickets are organized alphabetically and will be distributed in alphabetical order. *(Once tickets are handed to the senior, they are his/her responsibility.) Next, Guidance will  be distributing academic letters and pins to those who qualify. *Please note, if one of your  commencement guests requires special seating because he/she cannot climb the bleachers, please email Ms. Collins or call the school on or before  Thursday, May 17.  A seat on the floor will be reserved for that guest with an additional reserved seat for one family member to sit with that guest. The next event is The Senior Walk in cap and gown at 1:00 PM. Meet in the student parking lot at 12:55. This is optional. Greeted by teachers and students, the Class of 2024 will walk through the elementary and middle school.




Commencement: May 19 ,2024

           5:15 Doors open for your 10 Ticket Holders. 

5:25 Graduates must have reported and lined up in the academic hallway; attendance for the Class of 2023 will be taken at 5:30.

                   5:35 Absent/inappropriate dress graduates’ diplomas are pulled.

5:45 Doors open for those without a ticket at 5:45 on Sunday - at 5:45  For the Class of 2024. we will review the process for matching into the gym, receiving the diploma and exiting. 

6:00  First, the  Class of 2024’s enlisted members  will serve as the Color Guard. Next, Class of 2024 will enter gymnasium to “Pomp and Circumstance.”

Graduation Cap Decorating Guidelines

  • Cannot contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: Refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons or be of a sexual nature.  (Page 15, Student Handbook) Cannot denote an affiliation with gangs or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.(Page 15 Student Handbook)

  • Cannot be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd. 

  • Cannot include numbers other than the graduation year.  

  • Cannot make noise (no bells, horns, or anything that makes noise) 


  • Only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from any of the sides of the cap 

It is appropriate on your cap to recognize the university you will be attending; your graduation year; branch of the military you will be joining; your CCCC career program. *Seniors, failure to follow these guidelines  will result in the replacement of the cap with a blank one before the ceremony. Administration reserves the right to disallow anything that is not considered appropriate for the commencement ceremony.

*We highly suggest you trace your cap onto cardboard and decorate the cardboard. In case you make a mistake you can start over with a new piece of cardboard. We will not furnish new caps if you mess yours up decorating.  After you decorate it, stick it to your cap with double-sided tape or Velcro stickers. Velcro tape can be purchased at any fabric store, Target, Wal-Mart and throughout many CVS and Walgreens stores.

Graduation Ceremony Policy :

 In order to promote dignity for the graduation ceremony and out of consideration for spectators attending the graduation ceremony, the Board of Education bans the use of air horns, cowbells, rattles and other noise making devices at graduation ceremonies.

The high school principal is instructed to advise all graduating seniors of this ban.  Prior to the ceremony, spectators should be addressed requesting consideration for all students and spectators.  People who choose to utilize noise makers or air horns will be escorted from the building.  Board Approved: September 15, 2004

File: IKFB Ridgewood Local Schools, West Lafayette, Ohio


 Responses to often asked questions:

Graduation Announcements should be mailed at least 10 days prior to Commencement.

Women can use hair pins to secure the  mortar board (hat); men cannot since they must take it off for the National Anthem.  The mortar board should be flat on top of your head so that we could set a cup on it; women do not pin it to the back of your head.

There are no “reserved seats” except for those unable to climb the bleachers.

Again, graduates will receive 10 tickets for family after his/her portrait is taken following the Awards Assembly. 


Scholarships

Scholarships 2023-2024






 Class or 2025

Congratulations to Zoey Alan who has been accepted to Otterbein University and awarded the Alumni Award of 16,000, the Cardinal Lift Grant of $2,000 and the Housing Grant of $2,000 for a total of $20,000 annually for four years.

 There has been an inquiry about an Elks scholarship. There may be a local opportunity in the spring, however, at this time there are two national competitions. We no longer receive a paper copy of the information, but you can go to:

There's the LEGACY Scholarship and there's the Most Valuable Scholarship:

If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. 
 The Legacy
  1. For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

  2. The applicant must be a high school senior.

  3. The applicant must apply online only. The 2025 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.

  4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

  5. We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2025 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.

  6. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.

  7. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

  8. If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.
And the Most Valuable Scholarship
Eligibility:
  • Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

  • Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

  • High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

  • Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.



Welcome Class of 2024

 Scholarship Opportunities:

In email on 4/25/24
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING ENGINEERS
APPALACHIAN CHAPTER
2024-2025
SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES; Purpose of Scholarship:
 
Five $2,000.00 AADE scholarships are being offered for the 2024-2025 academic year.   The Appalachian Chapter of the AADE is utilizing these scholarships to encourage college bound high school seniors to consider a career in the oil and gas industry.  This scholarship is being limited to engineering majors (petroleum, chemical, mechanical, environmental, civil) or energy industry related majors.
 
These scholarships will be awarded based on:
 
  1. academic excellence 
  2. financial need
  3. extenuating circumstances
To qualify the candidate must meet the following criteria:
  1. Graduate from High School with a GPA or GPR of 3.5 or above
  2. Scored at least a composite 27 on the ACT, or scored at least a minimum 600 in Math and 600 in Critical Reading on the SAT. 
  3. Be enrolled in an accredited college in Pennsylvania, Ohio or West Virginia
  4. Be a citizen of the United States of America
  1. Submit a fully completed and signed AADE Scholarship Application.  
The application must be received by Josh Doak via email only ([email protected]) no later than April 30, 2024.
 he Scholarship Committee shall recommend scholarship awards to the AADE Appalachian Chapter Board of Directors for final approval.

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.

The 4 in bold scholarships' due date has been extended to tomorrow, April 17, 3 o'clock:

Newcomerstown Elks Lodge 1555's scholarship application in memory of Ed Harstine and Pop Warner/Rehard is now available. See the folder outside Room 104.  It too is due April 15 by 3 P.M.

The Graclynn Rose Young Memorial Scholarship is application is now available. This scholarship will be awarded to two Ridgewood Class of 2024 members who are pursuing a career in nursing or early childhood education or as an elementary or middle school educator: a $500 award and a $250 award. The completed application is due to Ms. Collins by 3:00 P.M. on or before April 15.  

REA  ( Ridgewood Education Association) Scholarship. Due April 3 to the envelope outside Ms. Collins' classroom.

West Lafayette and Ridgewood Alumni scholarship opportunity. Due April 3 to the envelope outside Ms. Collins' classroom.

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.



MAKE sure you are working on Dollars for Scholars!

https://coshoctoncounty.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=student_parent&fwID=393 

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.


THE COSHOCTON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Deadline March 1. GO TO

(The Foundation updated the information this afternoon,1/24/2024.) Now go to  www.coshoctonfoundation.org  

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

Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development iavailable.  This one takes some time so begin working on it now. See Ms. Collins' files outside Room 104 for a copy of the application. The deadline for the application is a postmark of MAY 1, 2024. This is an application you are responsible for sending or delivering to Kno-Ho-CO Ashland C.A.C., 120 N. 4th Street ,Coshocton, Ohio In addition to having proof of acceptance to a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning, earning a high school diploma or GED, and living in the 30 county area, you must reside in a household with a total income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Number of persons in household: 200% Poverty Guideline:

1          $30,120

2          $40,880

3          $51,640

4          $62,400

5          $73,160

6          $83,920

7             $94,680

8       $105,440         

*Each Additional person adds $10,760
SEE Ms. Collins in Room 104 for a copy of the application!

Open to High School Students:

Every year, our Rotary District, holds a public speaking contest based on the Rotary Four Way Test. As current Coshocton Rotary President, I want to be sure that our schools have an opportunity to participate this year. Below, you will find information extrapolated from the email I received from our district organizer for this event, along with the link with information and application. Note there is prize money! Please let me know if you have students who will be participating. 

The Four-Way Test has captured the imaginations of generations of Rotarians as a simple checklist to help ensure that we are applying this positive and powerful code to how we try to live our lives and serve others. That is why we have continued the tradition of the District 6690 Four Way Test Speech Contest.

WHERE: The District 6690 Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Contest will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 in conjunction with the Rotary District 6690 Assembly at Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center.

REGISTRATION: Registration should accompany the entry. Entries must be submitted to District Governor-Elect Gary Baker at his email address: [email protected] and are due no later than April 5, 2024. Only one entry is allowed per student. Only one participant per Rotary Club.

PARTICIPANTS: High School students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors) who live in Rotary District 6690 (Central & Southeast Ohio) are eligible to participate. Ask sponsor if you are unsure of your eligibility. Prior contest winners of the District 6690 speech contest may participate but must have a speech different from a prior winning speech.

PARTICIPATION at the DISTRICT CONFERENCE and other DISTRICT EVENTS: The First-place winner will be asked to speak again at the Rotary District Assembly luncheon held on Friday, April 19, 2024. The Second place and Third place winners may also be asked to speak at the luncheon, but this will be dependent upon available ?me. The three winners, their families and sponsors will be Rotary’s guests for the luncheon.

PRIZES: 2024 District level prizes will be:
First Place: $1000, Second Place: $700 and Third Place: $500

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION GO TO:
Four Way Test Speech Contest – Rotary District 6690

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.
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.
Rules and applications for all are available at the website, www.gmenergy.com
See Ms. Collins if you would like a paper copy.

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 Frontier Power Company of Coshocton County has announced scholarships are available. To obtain the rules and applications for Children of Members Scholarship go to https://www.frontier-power.com/youth-opportunities
There you will find applications for the scholarship and for the Youth Tour Trip to Washington D.C. The application MUST BE in THE FRONTIER OFFICE OR POST-MARKED FEBRUARY 5, 2023 to be considered.
Please note, your parents must be members of Frontier Power. See Ms. Collins if you have questions.




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

Hagan Scholarship
Application deadline is December 1, 2023










Welcome Class of 2023

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 Warner/ Rehard Scholarships  and another 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

 CES Scholarship :Eligibility Requirements:

 
This scholarship is open to incoming Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors. As long as you are actively enrolled in a university, college, community college or recognized vocational school, CES Credit Union wants to help you! You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this educational assistance program:
  • Currently accepted at an accredited university, college, community college or recognized vocational school. Applicants must have a Checking and Savings Account with CES Credit Union and be in good standing.
CES Credit Union is awarding two scholarships of $1,000 
for members (account-holders) of CES Credit Union attending an accredited university, college, community college or recognized vocational school.
 Applications are due Friday, April 7, 2023
 The scholarship winners will be selected by random drawing. Winners do not need to be present for drawing. The two winners will be notified by Friday, April 14th. 
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.


SEE Ms. Collins in Room 104 for a copy of the application!



Begin filling out Dollars for Scholars! 
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"

Go to [email protected] for a number of scholarships. These are from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and our county is included. You will need to read through the requirements for each. The deadline to apply for these is March 15. If you would like a paper copy of the list, see Ms. Collins.


Berkshire 
Hathaway Home Services: Stouffer Realty
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.

McWane Scholarship for Skilled Trades
2 year, $1,000 scholarship eligible for renewal annually
Must be a current high school graduation senior, or have a high school diploma or GED
Be enrolled or plan to be in a trade related program in the fall of 2023 at an accredited two year college, vocational or technical school in the U.S. *4 year degree or bachelor programs are not eligible.
Applications accepted Oct. 7 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023

Hagan Scholarship
Application deadline is December 1, 2022

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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Welcome to the 2021 - 2022 Scholarship Page

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.
*The VFW 's America: "Where do we go from here?" patriotic audio essay competition's student entry deadline is October 31, 2021. This is open to 9 - 12 grades. Winners will be awarded an all expense paid trip to Washington DC. $154,000 dollars in awards will be made to the winners. See Ms. Collins for more information. 

The Muskingum Chapter of the DAR GOOD CITIZENSHIP program will recognize an outstanding senior who demonstrates the qualities of a good citizen. See Ms. Collins if you are interested. This requires an essay and two letters of recommendation. Material must be to the DAR by November 2, 2021.

*The DAR also has an opportunity for grades 9 - 12. This is an essay contest. This year's topic is " Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of the new nation."Your figure may be any person, whether a well-known figure or an every day man or woman or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.





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*Please note if a local application requires a recommendation the person you ask can email Ms. Collins the recommendation at [email protected]; she will make a copy and attach it to your completed application. Please ask the recommender to identify which scholarship the recommendation is for.


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. 

Technical Scholarships available for  adult and high school consumer - members. Ohio's Electric Cooperatives. Rules and regulations are available at www.ohioec.org/TechnicalScholarship Application Deadline: April 30.

Check this out, there are many scholarships listed : https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/ 
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.



John Wells Memorial Scholarship: Must be outstanding female softball player/manager. See Ms. Collins for an application. Application must be returned by April 15, 2021. 
Operation Veterans Helping Veterans is offering another scholarship this year.  The scholarship amount is $1000.  There is a maxim of $500 for an enlisted  student. WHEN you enlist, please send your enlistment information to Ms. Collins or Mrs. Ionno so you can be eligible for this opportunity! Include the branch, your occupational specialty and the date you are to report for duty and any other important information! Operations Veterans  Helping Veterans  are pleased to aid a graduating senior who is enlisted and serve in our Armed Forces.

Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development iavailable. See Ms. Collins for a copy of the application. The deadline for the application is a postmark of MAY 1, 2021. In addition to having proof of acceptance to a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning, earning a high school diploma or GED, and living in the 30 county area, you must reside in a household with a total income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Number of persons in household: 200% Poverty Guideline

1          $25,760

2          $34,840

3          $43,920

4          $53,000

5          $62,080

6          $71,160

7             $80,240

8             $89,320

*Each Additional person adds $9,080

Scholarship application is available for a student whose career goal is to work in the natural gs or related energy field from Ohio Gas Association.  Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a U.S. citizen, complete the 3 page application, sign and date and include two letters of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or employer. Applications will be accepted January 11, 2021 - March 31, 2021. Include and essay 250 - 500 words describing career and personal goals and more. Include a resume. Include a high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores. See Ms. Collins for a copy of the application if you qualify.
 



Scholarship Opportunity for Credit Union Members

There are less than 60 days left for your college-bound or college-enrolled student members to apply for the 2021 Ohio Credit Union Foundation’s video scholarship!,Students submitting a short video could win $5,000, $2,500 or $1,000 towards college. Applications are being accepted now through April 30, 2021. We appreciate our support in promoting this scholarship to your members. Go to  Ohio Credit Union Foundation for more information.
 



Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has regional scholarships available for seniors in the 32 Appalachian counties: AK Steel has one for Science, Technology, Math and Engineering , if a senior is pursuing a career in those areas, particularly, if studying  metallurgy, you should apply. The Ora E. Anderson is for a student pursuing studies associated with environmental conservation and the natural sciences. The Bob Evans and Wayne F Legacy Scholarship is available to students who have  demonstrated financial need to pursue postsecondary education. If one of these 3 is applicable to you, see Ms. Collins for an application. Applications may be submitted beginning February 15, 2021 through March 15, 2021.

The application for the Newcomerstown Elks #1555 Scholarship application is now available. See Ms. Collins for the application. All applications must be complete and to Ms. Collins by Friday, March 26. On that day a representative ov the Elks will collect them from her. 


West Lafayette / Ridgewood Alumni Association scholarship opportunity is now available See Ms. Collins for a copy. Due to her by February 26, 2021. The Alumni will be awarding 3 graduating seniors a $1000 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 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.