Foundation Administered Scholarships
Allen County Scholarships
Candidate must be Allen County High School senior, whose father or grandfather was in good standing within the 10th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Must reside in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin or Hancock counties in OH. GPA at least 2.5.
Candidate must be an Allen County High School senior. Renewable. Requires 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrates leadership skills through school or community activities.
Candidate must be a high school graduate or senior in good standing with 3.2 GPA or higher. Pursuing a degree in the field of Park Management. Courses of studies may include biological sciences, dendrology, agronomy, environmental law, wildlife management, etc.
Candidate shall be a minority college-bound senior with 3.0 GPA planning to major in a health-related field and is attending Central State University.
Candidate shall be a graduating senior with 2.5 GPA who has been in the care of Allen County Children’s Services. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate shall be an Allen County High School senior with a 2.5 GPA seeking higher education. Applicants should be an advocate for children and want better their community.
Candidate shall be a female Allen County High School Senior seeking higher/post-secondary education. Applicant must show qualities of good citizenship by Being active in school and community.
Elida High School Scholarships
Candidate must be Allen County High School senior, whose father or grandfather was in good standing within the 10th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Must reside in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin or Hancock counties in OH. GPA at least 2.5.
Candidate must be an Allen County High School senior. Renewable. Requires 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrates leadership skills through school or community activities.
Candidate must be a high school graduate or senior in good standing with 3.2 GPA or higher. Pursuing a degree in the field of Park Management. Courses of studies may include biological sciences, dendrology, agronomy, environmental law, wildlife management, etc.
Candidate shall be a minority college-bound senior with 3.0 GPA planning to major in a health-related field and is attending Central State University.
Candidate shall be a graduating senior with 2.5 GPA who has been in the care of Allen County Children’s Services. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate shall be an Allen County High School senior with a 2.5 GPA seeking higher education. Applicants should be an advocate for children and want better their community.
Candidate shall be a female Allen County High School Senior seeking higher/post-secondary education. Applicant must show qualities of good citizenship by Being active in school and community.
Candidate must be a senior in good standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Demonstrates leadership skills through school or community activities.
Lima Central Catholic High School Scholarships
Candidate must be Allen County High School senior, whose father or grandfather was in good standing within the 10th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Must reside in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin or Hancock counties in OH. GPA at least 2.5.
Candidate must be an Allen County High School senior. Renewable. Requires 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrates leadership skills through school or community activities.
Candidate must be a high school graduate or senior in good standing with 3.2 GPA or higher. Pursuing a degree in the field of Park Management. Courses of studies may include biological sciences, dendrology, agronomy, environmental law, wildlife management, etc.
Candidate shall be a minority college-bound senior with 3.0 GPA planning to major in a health-related field and is attending Central State University.
Candidate shall be a graduating senior with 2.5 GPA who has been in the care of Allen County Children’s Services. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate shall be an Allen County High School senior with a 2.5 GPA seeking higher education. Applicants should be an advocate for children and want better their community.
Candidate shall be a female Allen County High School Senior seeking higher/post-secondary education. Applicant must show qualities of good citizenship by Being active in school and community.
Candidate shall be an LCC senior with 3.0 GPA seeking higher post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills through school or community activities.
Lima Senior High School Scholarships
Candidate shall be college bound with at least a 3.0 GPA. Require essay.
Candidates must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate qualities of leadership, academic achievement, citizenship and scholarship. Preference will be given to students who have a parent(s) who graduated from Lima Senior High School.
Candidate must declare a major in music.
Preference will be given to students who have a parent or grandparent who was a member of the Class of 1956.
Candidate must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students must also show qualities of good citizenship by being active in school and community. Special consideration will be given to students with an expressed interest in government, public service or the visual arts.
Candidate shall be a college-bound student in any accredited two- or four-year program. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be active in drama and music activities, exhibit leadership skills, and be active in school service.
Candidate must be Allen County High School senior, whose father or grandfather was in good standing within the 10th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Must reside in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin or Hancock counties in OH. GPA at least 2.5.
Candidate shall be a college-bound student with at least a 3.2 GPA who plans to major in education. Requires essay and statement of financial need.
Candidate shall be a college-bound student with at least a 3.0 GPA who plans to major in Education. Requires essay and statement of financial need. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Essay required.
Candidate must have at least 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
Candidate must be an Allen County High School senior. Renewable. Requires 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrates leadership skills through school or community activities.
Candidate shall be a college-bound female with at least a 3.0 GPA. Student should be active in school/club activities, exhibit leadership skills and be active in school service. Law related career is desirable but not required.
Candidate shall be college bound with financial need. Preference will be given to first generation college students.
Candidate must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in music. Requires essay and statement of financial need.
Candidate must be a high school graduate or senior in good standing with 3.2 GPA or higher. Pursuing a degree in the field of Park Management. Courses in studies may include biological sciences, dendrology, agronomy, environmental law, wildlife management, etc.
Candidate shall be a minority college-bound senior planning to major in a health-related field and is attending Central State University. Requires a 3.0 GPA, and an essay.
Candidate must be a senior with at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to study nursing. Two letters of recommendation are required as well as an essay.
Candidate shall be a college bound senior with at least a 2.5 GPA planning to major in education, math and science, or engineering. Requires essay, parents signed 1040 Form. Criteria for selection include community volunteer involvement, academic performance, financial need, participation in school, recommendation and essay. Neatness and completeness of the application is taken into consideration.
Candidate shall be a college bound senior with at least a 2.5 GPA who has been a member of the Lima Senior High School Band program for the 4 years of them high school career. Requires an essay.
Candidate shall be a graduating senior who has been in the care of Allen County Children’s Services. Requires a 2.5 GPA and an essay. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate shall be a college-bound senior with a 2.5 GPA pursuing Education at an undergraduate, vocational or technical level. Requires an essay. Renewable. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate must be a senior with at least a 2.5 GPA. Requires essay and statement of financial need.
Candidate shall be an Allen County High School senior with a 2.5 GPA seeking higher education. Applicants should be an advocate for children and want better their community. Requires essay and statement of financial need.
Candidate shall be a senior in good standing and rank in the top 20% of his/her class and plan to attend an accredited 4-year college. Application, recommendation letter, statement of financial need and evidence of acceptance.
Candidate shall be a senior graduating in good standing. Requires application, recommendation letter and evidence of acceptance.
Candidate shall be a female Allen County High School Senior seeking higher/post-secondary education. Applicants must show qualities of good citizenship by being active in school and community. Requires essay and statement of financial need.
Candidate must be a senior with at least a 3.0 GPA. Participation in visual arts or vocal music or instrumental music or theater is necessary Requires acceptance letter, three letters of recommendation.
This scholarship is given automatically to ALL seniors attending and graduating from Lima Senior High School with a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of 7 semesters and accepted to a college.
Lima Senior High School Athletic Scholarships
Qualification for Scholarships
1. Be a graduating senior in good standing
2. Have earned a varsity letter in athletics
3. A letter stating acceptance into a college, university or vocational program
4. Exhibit the following characteristics:
– Team leadership, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and determination
– Made a sincere contribution to the sport and team and demonstrated the qualities of sincerity, integrity, and spirit inspired by the memories of those who have given so much of themselves to the Lima Senior Athletic Programs.
5. Letters of recommendation
– 2 Letters of recommendation will be required.
– A member of the coaching staff, classroom teacher, class advisor, administrator or any other adult associated with Lima Senior High or Lima Senior Athletics may recommend a recipient.
GPA Requirements
3.0 or higher:
Wright Family Athletic Scholarship
Coach Seraph and Olga P. Pope Memorial Scholarship
Meredith (Sally) Memorial Scholarship Fund Mark McDonald MD Scholarship
2.5 or higher:
Cheney-Welch-Carver Swim Scholarship Joe Bowers Scholarship
Sara Tullis Memorial Scholarship
2.0 or higher:
Jim Romey – Don Penhorwood Scholarship
7. Ronald Dotson – Harris Track Memorial Scholarship: Will be awarded to a graduating senior who has earned a varsity letter in the sports of cross country or track.
Putnam County Scholarships
Candidate must be a Putnam County High School senior in good standing with a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Applicants must show qualities of good citizenship and leadership by being active in school and community.
Candidate shall be a minority college-bound senior with 3.0 GPA, planning to major in a health-related field and is attending Central State University.
Candidate shall be a graduate senior with 2.5 GPA who has been in the care of Allen County Children’s Services.
This scholarship may not be available every year.
Shawnee High School Scholarships
Candidate must be Allen County High School senior, whose father or grandfather was in good standing within the 10th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Must reside in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin or Hancock counties in OH. GPA at least 2.5.
Candidate shall be a college-bound student with at least a 3.2 GPA who plans to major in education.
Candidate must be an Allen County High School senior. Renewable. Requires 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrates leadership skills through school or community activities.
Candidate must be a high school graduate or senior in good standing with 3.2 GPA or higher. Pursuing a degree in the field of Park Management. Courses of studies may include biological sciences, dendrology, agronomy, environmental law, wildlife management, etc.
Candidate shall be a minority college-bound senior with 3.0 GPA planning to major in a health-related field and is attending Central State University.
Candidate shall be a graduating senior with 2.5 GPA who has been in the care of Allen County Children’s Services. This scholarship may not be available every year.
Candidate shall be an Allen County High School senior with a 2.5 GPA seeking higher education. Applicants should be an advocate for children and want better their community.
Candidate shall be a female Allen County High School Senior seeking higher/post-secondary education. Applicant must show qualities of good citizenship by Being active in school and community.