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If you are aware of any scholarships for which you need a nomination, please see Mrs. Gilreath!!!

LOCAL AND GRAY SCHOLARSHIPS

Local Scholarships are monetary contributions from individuals and/or organizations that are distributed to Oak Hills High School students through an application process. These range in criteria depending on the source. Some examples include academic success, financial need, future college and/or planned major, sports involvement, or activity involvement. Students will fill out one application that puts them in the running for all of the scholarships. See the Scholarship Database (2nd tab).

The William O. and Mildred M. Gray Memorial Scholarship is awarded to seniors whose class rank is between 10%-30% and are enrolling for the following school year in either a two or four year accredited institution of higher learning in the STATE OF OHIO. The criteria to be used in determining the scholarship recipients shall include, but not be limited to the following: academic achievement, leadership in school and/or community, meaningful involvement in civic and/or extracurricular activities, volunteerism and/or community service, promotion of understanding of and/or project work in multiculturalism, involvement and accomplishment in the visual or performing arts in school and/or community and motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors.

Applications: will be available beginning Monday, January 8th, 2024

The Local Application will be completed through a Google Form, which will be emailed to Seniors and available in this: Link

The Gray Application is a paper application. It will be available in the Front Office (305) and Back Office (522).

All online applications and paper materials are due Friday, February 16th by 3:00 pm; paper materials are due to the Back Office (522). Late submissions will not be accepted.

Any questions regarding the Local and Gray application process, please contact Mrs. Courtney Ruther in the Back Office (522).

FINANCIAL AID:

FAFSA deadlines

Students and families may qualify for financial aid through a variety of facets. It is important to do research and identify which avenue is best for each student’s individual family situation. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available October 1 for current seniors. The federal financial aid includes grants, loans, and work-study funds. Visit the website ASAP to fill out the information. You will need a federal student aid PIN in order to fill this out, so request it first. Each college has its own deadline to make sure you are aware of important dates. Aid is given on a first come, first served basis, so don't delay!

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