Local Scholarships Available to Seniors

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UPDATES: Any scholarships added after January 15, 2026 will be posted and linked in this sections with the date it was added.

QUEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (Added 3/17/2026). QFCU recognizes, rewards, and supports the pursuit of higher education in our community. Quest is making multiple $500 scholarships available for those high school students who will be continuing their education following graduation. Applicants who have 3.0 GPA or high, attending a 2- or 4- year accredited university, college, or technical school are encouraged to apply. Applications should be mailed to Quest Federal Credit Union Scholarship Committee, c/o Quest Federal Credit Union, 12837 US Highway 68, Kenton Ohio 43326. Deadline: April 10.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIP (Added 2/23/2026). A $2,000 scholarship available to a graduating senior attending a university, community college, training program or vocational school in the fall planning a career in public service in Ohio. This includes, but not limited to: elected official, public administrators, civil servants/government employee, social workers, military, education, healthcare, law enforcement and justice, emergency services, non-profit and community service, conservation/wildlife, city/state planners, public works employees, and workforce development. Applicants must have at least a "B" average cumulative GPA, be a U.S. citizen and a resident of a county in Ohio. Deadline: May 1.

HUNTSVILLE FIREMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (Added 2/18/2026). This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior residing in Logan County that attends either Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Calvary Christian, Indian lake, Riverside or West Liberty. Preference will be given to anyone entering the Public Safety, health & medical fields. Deadline: April 14th by 5:00 pm.

STOLLY INSURANCE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP (Added 1/30/2026). This scholarship is intended for a graduating senior continuing on to secondary education to recognize and reward excellence in academics, personal achievement, and leadership qualities. Deadline: March 14.

LOGAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS (Added 1/30/2026). These scholarships are intended for a graduating high school senior entering college or technical program in fall of 2026. Parents/guardians must be member(s) of the Logan County Farm Bureau in good standing. This application must be typed by downloading the fillable application and can be submitted electronically to logan@ofbf.org or mailed to "Logan County Farm Bureau Office, P.O. Box 478, Botkins, Ohio 45306." Applicants may be required to interview with the scholarship committee. If an interview is required applicants will be notified and it will be held shortly after April 1. Deadline: March 31.

MARY ELEANOR MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP (Added 1/22/2026). Applicants must be a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Logan County, Ohio and must attend a four-year college or university in the US full-time in the fall. National Merit scholarship recipients of $4,000 or more will not be considered for this scholarship. This is a $4,000 that will be distributed over four years ($1,000 per academic year). Deadline: March 15.

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BHS COMMON FORM SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION- There are 25 scholarships that use the BHS Common Form Application. The BHS Common Form is due to the BHS Counseling Office no later than March 10. Note: If the scholarship is part of the BHS Common Form you will only need to complete the form one time and include one transcript. Some scholarships may require additional attachments (letters of recommendation, essays, etc.). Deadline: March 10.

 

LOGAN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMON FORM SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION- There are 29 scholarships using the LCEF Common Form Application. Two Letters of Recommendation for this form are due to LCEF no later than February 20 (instructions for this are included on the application). Applications are due to the BHS Counseling Office no later than February 25. Please read the instructions on the application carefully. Note: If the scholarship is part of the LCEF Common Form you will only need to complete the form one time and include one transcript. Deadline: February 25.

 

THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS USE THEIR OWN APPLICATION: Please click on the link for each scholarship to access their application. Applications will be linked as they become available.

1. AMERICAN LEGION/HAROLD KERR POST #173 SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships will be awarded to assist students in their freshman year in college. They will be awarded by a committee of the American Legion. Deadline: March 15 by 5:00 pm.

2. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY/HAROLD KERR POST #173 SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships will be awarded to Logan County students who are children or grandchildren of a veteran who served in World War I or II, Korean Conflict, or in the Vietnam Era, Grenada, or Desert Storm. Students must be in actual need of help to continue their education. Deadline: March 15.

3. BCYSA TAMMY ELKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship in memory of Tammy Elkins is awarded by the Bellefontaine City Youth Soccer Association. Applicants must have played for BCYSA league for a minimum of four (4) years to qualify and be a BHS Senior attending a two- or four- year college or university in the fall. Deadline: March 10.

4. BELLEFONTAINE HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA SCHOLARSHIP. The BHS FCCLA scholarship(s) is available to any BHS senior who has been an FCCLA member all 4 years in high school and held an officer position. Students must have a 3.o GPA or higher. The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year. Deadline: March 31.

5. BELLEFONTAINE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP. These scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors to assist in their first year of a two or four-year institution. It is required to attach a statement about yourself, your educational goals, activities, awards and honors. Consideration may be given to applicants with Lions Club affiliation, but is not required. Applicants must live within the Bellefontaine City Schools District. Deadline: March 10.

6. BELLEFONTAINE MOOSE TIMOTHY MOORE & RICHARD L. SHARON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Applicants need NOT have any affiliation with the Moose to apply. All youth graduating in 2026 are welcome to submit an application regardless of whether or not you have a family member who is a current member of any Moose club. The applicant must be graduating in the high school class of 2025 and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. A brief essay about yourself and your goals needs to be attached. Deadline: April 6.

7. BELLEFONTAINE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP. These scholarships are worth approximately $500 and will be paid at the competition of the first quarter/semester of school. This scholarship is awarded to high school or GED graduating students of the same year or one year prior to application date. Preference will be given to anyone entering the public safety or health & medical fields. This scholarship is available to Logan County residents only. Scholarships will be awarded based upon scholastic merit, economic need, and goals in life. A minimum C average is required. Deadline: Before 5:00 pm on April 14.

8. BELLEFONTAINE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships are valued at $1,000 and are available to graduating seniors who are residents of Logan County. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Selection will be based on merit, community service, and extracurricular activities by a committee of Rotary Club members. Applications will be completed online through the following site: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3O-gjowjE9nTsXezwBo79tD-cvo6t-nSnbIYxxWW9el2VKQ/viewform. Deadline: February 2.

9. BELLEFONTAINE USBC BOWLING ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student for study at either a two- or four- year school.  Applicants may qualify one of two ways: 1. Must have an immediate family member belonging to the Bellefontaine USBC Bowling Association (parent, grandparent, brother or sister); 2. Must be a member of a local high school bowling team and have completed at least one full season. Deadline: March 16.
    
10. FOP CRAIG COMSTOCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship will be awarded by the FOP Lodge #60 in memory of Officer Craig Comstock. This is to assist students in the first year of either a two or four-year school, and some preference is given to those planning to enter a law enforcement, community, or social service field. A photo must be attached to the application. These scholarships will be awarded by a special committee of the FOP. Scholarship money must be utilized/cashed by the end of the first year of college after graduating high school. Deadline: March 10.

11. FOP KRISTA MCDONALD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This $500 scholarship began in 2018 and is awarded by the Fraternal order of Police Hi Point Lodge 60 in memory of Krista McDonald who was tragically killed on October 14, 2017 when the ambulance she was driving was struck by another vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking further education to pursue a career in criminal justice or public safety. A 300-word essay explaining why you feel you are eligible and what your career aspirations are and a wallet sized photograph are required. Deadline: March 10.

12. GRAND LODGE OF FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships are valued at $1,500. Applicants must be a graduating senior from Logan, Marion, Morrow, or Union counties. Application can be accessed at https://www.freemason.com. Click on the header “Charities” and scroll down to and click on “Scholarships. In the Blue field click on “Application.” Applications must be mailed to Scholarship Chairman Bryan Gates, 5825 St. Rt. 540, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. Deadline: March 1.

13. HAUSHALTER FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. The Haushalter Family Foundation strives to help individuals achieve their academic and education dreams. This scholarship grant varies in value but will be between $5,000 and $10,000 per year for four consecutive years for a total ranging between $20,000-$40,000. The amount of funds granted will be determined, in part, on the responses set forth on the application. Deadline: March 23.

14. BRUCE E. HIGHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is a 4-year full ride scholarship that is awarded each year by the Jamestown Area Foundation to an outstanding male senior. This scholarship includes tuition, room, board, meals, books and various other college expenses. Applicants must be a male graduating from Bellefontaine High School who has applied and been accepted to a state school in Ohio for the fall semester of 2026. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Deadline: February 27 by 12:00 pm (noon).

15. ZACHARIAH W. KELLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This $1,000 scholarship is in memory of 2006 Bellefontaine High School graduate, Zack Keller. GPA and financial need will be considered. A brief statement about you, your goals for the future , and how this scholarship will help achieve your goals is required. Applicants for this scholarship must be a BHS student. They may attend OHP, but BHS must be their home school. Special consideration will be made to members of the BHS Bowling Team. Deadline: April 11.

16. LOGAN COUNTY CATTLE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships ranging between $250-$1,000 are intended for an applicant of a beef producer or one that is directly engaged in the production or promotion of beef. Applicants parent/guardian must be an active member of the Logan County Cattle Association and reside in or attend a Logan County school. Deadline: March 27.

17. LOGAN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CHILDREN OF MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIPS. Applicants for these scholarships must be a son, daughter or legal ward or resident in the household of Logan County Electric Cooperative members. Students must have a 3.5 GPA or better and be enrolled in an accredited college or proper technical school in the fall. Applicants must be a graduating senior from public high school in Logan County; or reside in Logan County; and attend a Logan County school or school with contiguous boundaries to Logan County. Scholarship amount is determined by place achieved in the scholarship competition. Applications must be typed and can be accessed at https://logancounty.coop/scholarships. Deadline: February 27.

18. HAROLD & BARBARA MARKER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP. These scholarships valued up to $10,000 have been established in memory of Harold & Barbara Marker in honor of their dedication to hard work, perseverance, education, and service to others. Deadline: March 10.

19. JAMES FORSYTHE MILROY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. This $2,500 non-renewable scholarship is available to students in Logan County, Ohio, desirous of serving advanced agricultural education or an agriculturally-related (such as Environmental Studies, Applied Nutrition, etc.) field in any Ohio educational institution. Deadline: April 1.

20. SUSIE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. At least one $500 (minimum) scholarship will be awarded to a BHS graduating senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and who has been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university in Ohio. The scholarship must be used for tuition only. This scholarship is awarded by the Logan County District Board of trustees. Deadline: April 6.

21. MARY RUTAN FOUNDATION MEDICAL CAREERS SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships ranging from $500-$2,500 are for Logan County residents and students who are enrolled in pre-programs for nursing and allied health majors as well as those who have been officially accepted into a medical career program (i.e. medicine, nursing, pharmacy, allied medical). Applications can be accessed at www.maryrutan.org/foundation. Scholarship recipient selections will be made in late May. Deadline: April 1.

22. SKILLED TRADES SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE HAUSHALTER FAMILY FOUNDATION. This scholarship is valued at up to $2,500 to a graduating high school senior who plans to advance into higher education at an accredited educational, trade or technical school in a job/trade/skill training program that takes 2 to 24 months. Deadline: March 23.

23. STOCKED EVENT RENTALS SCHOLARSHIP. The Stocked Event Rentals Scholarship is designed to recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated consistent academic effort and active involvement in their school community. Applicants must be a graduating BHS senior, and admitted into a 2 or 4-year program, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must also participate in at least two different school activities (sports or extracurricular) and work part-time. Deadline: March 10.
     
24. V.F.W. POST #1080 AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS. These $1,000 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of leadership, financial need, character, and scholastic ability. Applicants must have been accepted to a two- year or four-year college, technical school or vocational school. Deadline: March 25.

 

 

 

 

The BHS Guidance Department will update available scholarships periodically as information becomes available.  
Students are encouraged to use scholarship search engines to connect with many external scholarships they may be eligible for.  Below are a few sites students can use:

• Scholarships.com  
• Raise.Me
• tuitionfundingsources.com
• bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• fastweb.com
• State Grants and Scholarships
• studentscholarships.org

Disclaimer: The BHS Guidance Department does not knowingly provide information from fraudulent scholarship agencies, however, unfortunately, such organizations do exist. To learn more about how to spot a scholarship scam please visit www.collegeboard.org.