Scholarships
WOEF Scholarships for WSU Lake Campus
Students considering the Lake Campus are strongly encouraged to complete this application which will allow them to be considered for over 200 scholarships! The application deadline is February 1, 2025. Students must be admitted in order to have access to the WOEF Scholarship application. Admitted students can access the application at http://lake.wright.edu/woefscholarships.
Coldwater Academic Promoters Scholarship
CAP is awarding scholarships in the amount of $2,000 and $1,000. Scholarships will be awarded to 4 year college bound seniors and (1) $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning to attend a tech or trade school. To be eligible for the 4 year college scholarship students must have maintained a 8.0 gpa on a 12.0 scale and to be eligible for the 2 year scholarship students must have maintained a 5.0 gpa on a 12.0 scale. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2025.
American Legion Scholarships
Coldwater American Legion is offering (5) $1000 and (2) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors of Coldwater High School. Winners will be based on community service, church service, extra curriculars and volunteer work. One winner who plans to attend WSU Lake Campus will receive a matching amount of $1000. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due Friday, January 31, 2025.
Midmark Technical Scholarship
Midmark will be awarding three $10,000 technical scholarships + 2 paid co-op opportunities to students pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering or IT. Additionally, we also added one $5,000 Technical Scholarship + 1 paid co-op opportunity that is available for students pursuing a degree in engineering or IT. Finally, there will be a $2,500 award for students pursuing a degree in computer science/engineering or electrical engineering. These are great opportunities for students to get their foot in the door at a local company.
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If you or any students have questions, please email MidmarkTechnicalScholarship@midmark.com. Applications are due February 7th, 2025.
Coldwater Teachers' Organization Scholarships
Applicants must be graduating seniors who are pursuing a major in the field of education. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2025.
Larry Fair Memorial Scholarship
A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a Coldwater Senior pursuing a 4 year degree in Education. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's Office and are due March 15, 2025.
Gordon Orthodontics Scholarship
Gordon Orthodontics is awarding (2) $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. Applicants must be a past or present patient of Gordon Orthodontics, is planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university and has earned a 3.5 gpa and a 24 on the ACT. Applications are available in the Mrs. Kanney's office and are due March 1, 2025.
The Mercer County Civic Foundation
The Mercer County Civic Foundation awards more than 80 scholarships to local high school seniors, including a handful of scholarships that are specific to Coldwater High School graduates. Awards up to $5,000 are available. The application process is on-line at Mercercountycivicfdn.org. Under the scholarship tab you will find a list of available scholarships and information on how to apply.
Midwest Electric Scholarships
12 children of members will be awarded scholarships who are the child or legal ward of a Midwest Electric residential member living in a residence receiving electricity from the cooperative. They will also award one trade school or technical college scholarship to a student who will be attending an accredited trade school or technical college after high school. Please visit https://midwestrec.com/schooarships for applications.
Applications must be submitted and typed to be accepted on the forms provided and submitted to the Midwest Electric office by Friday, February 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Mercy Health Scholarship
Mercy Health- St. Rita's Medical Center will award (10) $1,500 scholarships to high achieving high school seniors in the surrounding area who plan to major in a medical-related field of study. Applications are available in Mrs. Kanney's office and are due February 28, 2025.
Phelan Insurance Agency Scholarship
Current high school seniors and college students are eligible for local awards if they meet the following criteria:
· Pursuing a career in business, insurance, risk management, marketing, or sales.
· Attend(ed) high school in Mercer, Darke, Miami, Shelby or Auglaize counties.
· Deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2024.
Scholarships may be up to $5,000. A paid internship may also be available at Phelan Insurance Agency, Versailles. Applications are available at www.darkecountyfoundation.org/phelan