A few local scholarships are listed below, and full list of of scholarships is also available to seniors via Google Classroom. If you have questions about specific scholarships, please contact your counselor.
Anthony Wayne Education Association Scholarship
Graduating seniors: If you intend to pursue a career in education, you might want to fill out an application for an AWEA Scholarship. This is open to any senior from AWHS or a graduating son/daughter of an AWEA member who intends to work in the field of education. Applications are available via email to: [email protected]. Applications are due March 24, 2023.
Anthony Wayne Alumni Association Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are provided by the Anthony Wayne Alumni Association for the 2022-23 school year. Each is a one-time, non-renewable $1,000 award. Applications are due March 23, 2023.
| Generals Scholarships | 82% or 2.75 GPA required
Funded by 50/50 sales, memberships, donations and other fundraisers |
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| Plymale Family Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required, applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, coach or advisor
Funded by the Plymale family in memory of their parents, Charles and Rachel Plymale |
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| Les Disher Ag-Sci Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required
Funded by Doris Disher |
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| Fred Dias Future Educator Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required
Funded by Mr. Fred Dais (AW '60) |
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| Public Safety Scholarships | 75% or 2.5 GPA required
Funded by area public safety forces and government entities |
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| Patrick Short Skilled Trades Scholarship | 75% or 2.5 GPA required
Funded by Mr. Pat Short (AW '72) |
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| Randee DeBolt Masciola Nursing/Public Health Scholarship | 88% or 3.5 GPA required, must be a female athlete in one or more varsity sports, attending an Ohio school.
Partially funded by Ms. Randee DeBolt Masciola (AW '91) |
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| Military Dependent Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required, must be a dependent of current Guard, Reserve or Active Duty service member
Partially funded by Dr. Brad Contat, AWLS Human Resources Director and U.S. Army veteran and area veterans |
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| History Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required, for students who enjoy and actively study history and use their knowledge to become participants in the civic duties of their community
Partially funded by the Waterville Historical Society in partnership with the AW Alumni Association |
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| Jim Rider Band Scholarship | 82% of 2.75 GPA required, for graduating senior band member who is dedicated, enthusiastic and hard working. Must attend a two- or four-year university of college, but do not have to study music. Must include a written recommendation by the band director or school counselor.
Funded by friends of Jim Rider (AW '72) |
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| Don Ondrus Math Educator Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required, must plan to attend a four-year college/university to become a math teacher. Must enclose a written recommendation from a high school math teacher or school counselor.
Funded by Mr. and Mrs. Don Ondrus (AWHS faculty, 1970-2007) |
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Michael Short
Art / Creative Writing Scholarship | 82% or 2.75 GPA required, must be a senior with an enthusiastic desire to pursue a degree in the field of art, creative writing, visual art or literary art. Must enclose a sample of work and a written recommendation from a high school art or literature teacher, or school counselor.
Funded by Patrick Short (AW ’72) |