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Miami County Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Various

The Miami County Foundation offers several scholarship opportunities to local students. Please visit the Miami County Foundation’s scholarship webpage for criteria and application instructions for each. Deadlines, amounts and residential (city/county) requirements vary and are subject to change.
Hagan Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2025
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed for goal-driven students in the high school graduating class.
Military Child of the Year® Awards
Deadline: December 2, 2025
Submissions are OPEN for the esteemed Operation Homefront 2026 Military Child of the Year® Awards, the nation’s premier recognition of the outstanding achievements of our military children. Submissions will close on December 2, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
Aya's Future Travel Nurse Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Each year, up to ten (10) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to nursing students chosen by Aya’s selection committee comprised of seasoned nurse leaders on Aya’s clinical services team. Whether you’re already attending nursing school or were just accepted, we encourage you to apply.
James B. Phelan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025
The James B. Phelan Memorial Scholarship is open to current high school seniors or college students who attend(ed) high school in Darke, Auglaize, Mercer, Miami or Shelby counties. You must be pursuing a career in business, insurance, risk management, marketing, or sales.
Science Buddy Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2025

Science Buddy Scholarship Qualification Criteria:

  • The student must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a science-related educational program.
  • The student must be in either Grade 11 or Grade 12.
  • The student must be planning to attend college or university by September 15, 2026, at the latest.
  • The student must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2026
The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation will award $1500 or $2000 scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited vocational, technical or trade school program.
Automotive  Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) Scholarship
Deadline: January 16, 2026
Scholarships are central to the mission of the Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF). We are a dedicated professional organization focused on supporting the advancement of women in the automotive and mobility industries. 
Ohio Township Association Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
This year, the Ohio Township Association will be awarding up to five high school seniors $1,500 each for their future education.
Midmark Technical Scholarships
Deadline: February 6, 2026

As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of technical innovators, we’re pleased to announce that applications will be open on November 1st for the Midmark Technical Scholarship.

This scholarship is designed for 2026 graduates who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Computer Information Systems

We’re looking for students who demonstrate strong technical skills, creativity, and a passion for problem solving.

For more information about Midmark and our STEM related opportunities, visit Midmark.com/STEM.
Darke Rural Electric Cooperative's Children of Members Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Darke REC will award one $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships totaling $6,000. The top student will compete for an OEC scholarship worth up to $4,600.
Engineers Foundation of Ohio Scholarships
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) scholarships are offered to outstanding high school and college students throughout Ohio who desire careers in engineering.
Darke County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship for Future Teachers
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Darke County Retired Teachers Association is offering two $500 scholarships to Darke County high school students planning on pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship
Dealine: April 1, 2026
The annual NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarships recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership and sportsmanship attributes of high school student-athletes and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life.

** This list was last updated in November 2025. It will be updated throughout the year as more local and national scholarships become available.

 

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FAFSA, Grants, Loans, etc.

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Students can begin filling out the FAFSA on October 1st and 2024 tax information will be used to fill out the financial information section of the FAFSA.
    • Before beginning the FAFSA, students and one parent/guardian should register for a FSA ID. This can be done at any time! The FSA ID permits students and parents/guardians to electronically sign FAFSA documents, access personal records, and make binding legal obligations.
    • To obtain a FSA ID and complete the FAFSA, use only this web address:  https://studentaid.gov/. DO NOT use any other web address!! Make sure your web address has a .gov to ensure that you are not on a fraudulent site.
  • Institutional Grants: There are other grants in addition to federal aid. Colleges provide institutional grants to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Other institutional grants, known as merit awards or merit scholarships, are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Some merit awards are offered only to students whose families demonstrate financial need, while others are awarded without regard to a family’s finances. Some grants come with special privileges or obligations. You will want to find out about the types of grants awarded by each college you are considering.
  • Loans: Unlike grants or work study, loans are borrowed money that must be repaid, with interest. These are real loans- just like car loans or mortgages. Students cannot have these loans cancelled because they do not like the education they receive or because they are having financial difficulty. These loans are a serious obligation, so students need to think about the amount that must be repaid over the years before taking out a loan. There are several different types of loans such as Federal Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans. More information about these loans can be found at https://studentaid.gov/.
  • Guide to Ohio Scholarships, Grants and Student Loans