College Scholarships for Seniors

College Scholarship Links:

Check out the StudentScholarships.org page for a list scholarships available to graduating seniors.

Anthony Munoz Foundation Scholarship/AMF NKU Scholarship

Developed through Anthony and his family’s passion to help deserving students reach their dreams of attending a local college or university, the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund awards multiple $20,000 scholarships to select Tri-State high school seniors.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND INFORMATION:

• Application Process
  • Students must apply for the Scholarship Fund
• Eligibility Requirements
  • Any high school senior attending a high school within AMF’s Area of Impact
  • Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 OR a minimum composite ACT score of 18
  • Students must have freshman standing by the fall of 2023 to an Eligible Tri-State College/University or NKU.
  • Students must demonstrate a desire and intent to overcome adversity, financial need, high academic standing and a leadership role in the community
• What Happens After Applications Close?
  • If chosen, students will be required to interview with member(s) of the Anthony Muñoz Foundation Scholarship Fund selection committee
  • Finalists will be announced at the end of May and will attend the award ceremony at our Hall of Fame Dinner in June
• Applications for the 2023 Scholarship will open January 1, 2024 and be accepted through May 1, 2024. Click here for Application.

Woman's City Club of Greater Cincinnati

The Woman's City Club of Greater Cincinnati established the WCC and Marion A. Spencer Education Awards to encourage responsible civic awareness among local female high school seniors. The $1000 education awards are presented directly to recipients to be used as needed to further their educational goals.

This year the awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 Award recipients will be notified approximately two weeks prior to the event.

Essay and letter of recommendation required. Applications can be found in the Student Services Office or online here. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 10

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 10 is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program available to students from the Greater Cincinnati area who are pursuing their education beyond high school. These scholarships are available to veterans and their immediate family members/dependents. More complete guidelines are listed on the below attachments. Applicants may be high school seniors or students already enrolled in college, technical or vocational school.

Applications and more information can be found here.

Deadline to apply is April 17, 2024.

The Forest Park Women's Club

Since 1967 the Forest Park Women's Club has awarded scholarships to deserving high school seniors who reside within the Winton Woods School District to help them pay for the university, college, or other qualified educational institution of their choice.

To be an eligible recipient, the following items must be completed and submitted:

Essay stating educational or vocational goals

• A fully completed FPWC Application Form
• Student Evaluation Form from each senior teacher
• Transcript
• SAT or ACT scores

All items must be received April 18, 2024. Applications can be found in the student services office.

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

For decades, the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) has administered scholarships that have helped thousands of students from the Greater Cincinnati area to achieve their dream of a college education. The scholarship funds come from community organizations, businesses and individuals who believe that a higher education should be available to everyone, regardless of financial limitations.

Criteria for these scholarships are determined by the donors and can be specific, which is why it is important that you complete the application in its entirety. Most scholarships are "need-based", and help to cover the cost of education after all other federal, state, and campus-based aid have been awarded. To be considered for all CSF scholarships, you must have a proven financial need which can only be determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

A list of scholarships and application can be found here. Application will be open on January 1st and the deadline to apply is June 15, 2024.

The Balanced Man Scholarship at UC

During the 2023-2024 school year, SigEp Chapters will award over $225,000 at more than 160 campuses across the country through the Balanced Man Scholarship program. We believe that recognizing students who exhibit balance and all-around excellence is a way to promote this important ideal. Each year, our chapter at the University of Cincinnati awards up to $4,000 in scholarships to incoming freshman students. Our goal is to reward men who exemplify the qualities of a Sound Mind and a Sound Body, as we believe they are essential to leading a balanced life.

To qualify for the Balanced Man Scholarship, you must attend the University of Cincinnati in the 2023-2024 school year and submit the application by June 1st, 2024. The application can be fund here.

Norwood Moose Lodge #301 Scholarship

Graduating high school seniors attending a 2 or 4 year college or trade school that reside in Norwood who have a parent, grandparent or guardian that are members of the Moose Lodge are eligible to apply.

• Applicant must be a Norwood resident graduating in 2024
• GPA of 2.5-4.0
• Include an official transcript for the 1st semester of senior year
• No more than a 2 page essay on the subject of "The Value of Volunteerism in the Community".
• No more than a 1 page description of the volunteerism in the community with verification

Applications accepted after January 1, 2024 until April 15, 2024.

Submit information to: Moose Lodge #301-Scholarship, 2006 Mills Ave. Norwood, OH 45212. Contact Glenn Riefle at 513-731-3648 with any questions.

Archbishop Alter Scholarship

The Archbishop Alter Scholarship Fund was established in 1964 to promote African American Catholic leadership. Its purpose is to assist graduating senior high school students in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati who are African American and Catholic to attend a college or university. A scholarship recipient may choose to attend a parochial, private or public institution. The Archbishop Alter Scholarship is a four-year renewable grant (paid twice a year.) Scholarship candidates are urged to attend a four-year college/university. Scholarship candidates who choose to attend a two-year college or university will be considered. A scholarship candidate must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average in order to renew the scholarship. The application can be found below or in the guidance office. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2024.

William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship

Objective

The goal of the William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of registered nurses at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The program grants awards annually to assist with tuition for persons who are preparing to become pediatric registered nurses. These scholarships exemplify Cincinnati Children's commitment to assist with economic barriers that prevent some students from pursuing nursing careers.

Criteria

Student should be a member of one of the underrepresented groups in the registered nursing profession. Underrepresented groups include male nurses / nursing students and nurses / nursing students who are American Indian or Alaskan Native, Black or African American, Hawaiian Native or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, and / or Asian including Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian, Thai, or Vietnamese/Southeast Asian.

Student must be enrolled or accepted in a prelicensure registered nurse program (bachelor's or master's degree) at an accredited school of nursing on a full-time or part-time basis.

Student must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

If the student is a current Cincinnati Children’s employee and is eligible for benefits under the organization’s Tuition Assistance Program, s/he is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Deadline to apply is May 4, 2024 and the application can be found here.

Greenhills Forest Park Kiwanis Scholarship Opportunities

This year the Greenhills-Forest Park Kiwanis Club is offering $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors. Applicants may attend any public or private school or be home schooled but must live in the Winton Woods City School District.

Kiwanis Scholarships are awarded based on achievements in school, community involvement and financial need. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate quality work in high school indicating the potential for success in college or advanced education. Additionally, an important consideration in the selection is the participation of the applicant in their community, school and church activates.

Multiple scholarships are available. Applicants may apply for each scholarship provided the student meets the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. The Greenhills-Forest Park Scholarship Application with all appropriate sections and attachments must be completed and received by April 30, 2024.

The application can be found below or in the guidance office.

National Army ROTC Scholarship Program

National High School ROTC Scholarship Applications are now available.

Students that complete the application compete for 3 and 4 year scholarship; these scholarships are for 100% tuition and fees, or, up to $12,000 per year ($6,000 per semester) room and board, in addition to any university incentives for being enrolled AND on scholarship through the ROTC.

Visit the website here and learn more and what universities participate.

Wilma Brown Nursing Scholarship

The scholarship is named after one of our most beloved nurses, Wilma Brown, who for more than 40 years worked at Bethesda North Hospital as the Director of Nursing for the Medical Surgical Units. Wilma truly embodied the spirit of the nursing profession with her kindness and compassion for others.

The Wilma Brown Nursing Scholarships are for high school seniors already enrolled and accepted into an accredited nursing school. Scholarship awards are for $2,000 per student.

Scholarship Requirements:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 during high school
• A reference from a high school teacher or counselor
• A copy of an acceptance letter from an accredited nursing school
• Write a two-paragraph essay about why you want to be a nurse

To apply click here for application information. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2024.