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Heritage Elementary Scholarship

There are two (2) scholarships:

 

Heritage Make Your Mark Scholarship ($500)

For a student who is pursuing higher education, excels both academically and through participation in

school and community activities, and who has “made their mark” in Medina.

 

Wes Florian Scholarship ($500)

For a student pursuing a college degree and a career in education. Recipient must have attended Heritage.

 

The student must have attended Heritage for at least one full school year.   The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic standing (a GPA of 3.0 or better), sincerity in furthering one's education, and student citizenship. Several questions on the Senior Scholarship Application regarding the two scholarships, ie,  “Make Your Mark,” why do you deserve this scholarship, why choose education?

Jennifer Stickney Memorial Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must pursue post-secondary education

  • minimum 3.0 GPA

  • financial need

  • preference to students who are HUDDLE/SHUDDLE members

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $2,000

Quantity Available: 1

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Jennifer Stickney
Memorial Scholarship

Karson Athletic Scholarship

Overview
Potential applicants will be reviewed based upon past or current athletic participation, academic achievement, financial need and overall school activity participation. The winners are chosen by the Athletic Director, Guidance Counselor, & a Karson Family Representative.

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

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Les & Becky McClaning Scholarship

One $1000 Scholarship. 
Recipient must be a college-bound MHS Senior and must plan on being a commuter student to either the University of Akron or a community college. 

 

Recipient must be planning on majoring in business, accounting or finance and have a minimum GPA 3.0.  Special consideration given to applicants who are the first member of their immediate family to attend college. Required essay of no more than 1 page on work history while in high school and why you are planning to commute.

Jordin Brooke Riccelli Memorial Scholarship

Overview
Girl Lacrosse Player that demonstrates the qualities of kindness, dependability and excellent work ethic and strives to constantly do better in all aspects of life.
Essay
Write and essay about how a team sport will help prepare you for your purpose in life.

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

Joyce B. Ebner Tutoring Center Scholarship

Essay

“What tutoring has meant to you and how this scholarship will benefit your college pursuits”

500 words or less

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must have served at least two semesters as a tutor in the MSH Tutoring Center

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $500

Quantity available: 4 (two males and two females)

Jillian Schrader Towne Math Scholarship

Overview
The family of Jillian Schrader Towne honors her life as the mother of two Medina High School graduates and her career as a lifelong math teacher at the middle school, high school and college levels with this scholarship.
Essay

  • “Why do you want to teach math?”

  • Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must pursue a math major or fields in STEM with an interest in teaching
    Priority will be given to women during the selection process

  • minimum 3.0 GPA

  • minimum two years of community service

  • must have two letters of recommendation from Medina High School math teachers

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

  • Amount: $2,000, disbursed at $500 over 4 years with annual proof of acceptable progress (3.0 GPA) towards a 4-year degree in math or STEM majors

Quantity Available: 1

John Paul Kelly Memorial Scholarship

Overview
The scholarship is in honor of John P. Kelly. He was a teacher who tirelessly advocated for the voiceless, fervently believed in everyone’s potential, and indefatigably taught lessons that reached far beyond the classroom. This scholarship honors his lifelong love of teaching, learning, and giving. 
Essay
The applicant should answer the following questions (a) What do you dream for or fear?, (b) What is a detail you remember from a a really good (or bad day)?, (c) Outside of your family, who or what do you love most and why?, and (d) can you whistle? and, if so, what is your favorite song to whistle?
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Should have a GPA between 3.0 and 3.5

  • Is a person who tries to see the best in people they meet

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

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Graham Family Fund

Mrs. Jansen will post this scholarship application in Google  Classroom. 

Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior string player who is currently enrolled in the Medina High School Orchestra Program. The winners of the scholarships will be announced at the April 2025 concert. The scholarship funds must be used towards college or other post-high school academic pursuits. The winners of the scholarships will be chosen by a committee who do not currently have an enrolled senior string player in the Orchestra Program.

The committee members will choose the winners based solely on his or her responses to the questions on the application. Recipients will be chosen using a “blind” selection process.

All application responses must be typed and given to Mrs. Jansen no later than Thursday, April 4, 2025. No late applications will be accepted. 
In order to be considered for a scholarship please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible.


1. Please elaborate on your future postsecondary educational and/or professional training plans after high school. What educational program will you be entering into? 


2. Please describe the impact being an Orchestra member has made in your life.How has Orchestra and playing a string instrument influenced your life? In what ways has being an Orchestra member shaped your academic and personal character? 

3. Why do you feel you deserve this scholarship award?

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Doermann Cross Country Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must have run cross country at MHS for at least two years

  • financial need is to be considered

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity available: 2 (one to a male and one to a female)

Garfield PTO Scholarship

One $500 scholarship will be awarded. 
Essay is required - Greatness begins at Garfield! 
Please share your Greatest Garfield memory.

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Cups Café Scholarship

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Essay
Please write an essay detailing your volunteer experience.
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Minimum of 10 volunteer hours

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Amount: $500
Quantity Available: 1

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Dan Sherman Memorial
Scholarship

Overview
In memory of a valued teacher and coach for Medina City Schools for 12 years, Dan Sherman. He had an incredible energy for life and passion to make students better people in the classroom, on the field, and beyond. “Shermanate” means to care for others, putting their needs before your own.
Essay
Describe how Mr. Sherman has impacted your life in some way. This can be personal, academic or athletic. Turn in essay to Mrs. Cavalier in White Guidance by application deadline date.
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must be a senior who shows great character, in and out of school, dedication to academics, athlete for Medina City Schools and has been impacted by Mr. Sherman

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $500

Quantity Available: 1

Barbara & Steve
Komjati Scholarship

Essay
Applicant must write an essay:
“If you know you are of Hungarian heritage, please describe it.”
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Must be a college bound senior

  • Preference to Hungarian descent

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $2,000

Quantity Available: 1

Ben Daugherty Scholarship

Overview
Send a MHS Junior or Senior to a Basketball Camp equivalent to Bobby Knight Basketball Camp or to assist a Basketball player from MHS in furthering their education. This is to be determined by Medina Basketball Coaches, the Principal and the Athletic Director.

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: Varies by need

Quantity Available: 1

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Scholarships

Local Support for Local Scholars

The Medina City Schools Foundation manages over 50 scholarships awarded annually to District students. With support from Huntington Bank, we ensure accurate administration and reporting.

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Below is a list of available scholarships, including criteria and award amounts. Review the requirements carefully—some scholarships may require additional materials at the time of application.

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Letha House Scholarship

Overview
In memory of Letha House who established a trust fund in 1963 to assist students in funding their college education.
 
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Criteria includes 75% academic performance in science, and 25% based upon an interest in pursuing a career in horticulture or related field of science

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1
 

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Marilyn Cross Memorial (MCTA) Scholarship

Overview
Applicants must be planning to continuing their education in the field of education, be accepted to a college or university, write an essay and have a teacher recommendation.

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

Math Department Scholarship

Overview
The Math Department Scholarship is given annually to a graduating senior that is planning to major in Mathematics Education (Teaching) or Mathematics in college. The scholarship was founded by Mr. John Berger, a retired math teacher at and former head of the Department of Math at Medina High School and his wife Laura Berger. The recipient’s GPA, character, work ethic, integrity, and financial aid will be considered. In addition, the applicant must submit a brief essay as to why the applicant believes he/she/or they are qualified for the scholarship as well as providing two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a math teacher at the High School. The recipient will be chosen each year by a committee consisting of the Head of the Math Department and two math teachers. If the recipient is a varsity baseball player or softball player for one year then an additional $100 bonus will be added to the $700 award.
 
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Brief essay as to why the applicant believes he/she/or they are qualified for the scholarship

  • Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a math teacher at the High School

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

Amount: $700
Quantity Available: 1

Medina Community Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must be a senior is good standing, potential to achieve in chosen field, strong community and school service outside of credited courses and a good school citizen

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $500

Quantity Available: 2

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Miracle of Medina Scholarship​

Overview
Award given to an individual who has “never given up in the face of insurmountable odds” and always puts the team above individual honors.
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must have participated in a sport their senior year

  • awarded based on financial need, work ethic and character

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

Murray and Susan Van App Scholarship

Overview
Open to any senior who participated in a varsity sport in their senior year
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation​

  • financial need, work ethic and character are the main criteria, with preference going to a wrestle

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $5,000

Quantity Available: 1

Ned & Barbara Place Cross Country Scholarship

Paul Wilder Memorial
Scholarship

Overview
Awarded to one member of each boys and girls cross
country team.
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • athlete must be of senior status and a member of a high school cross country team for at least three years (two of which must have taken place at MHS)

  • minimum of 2.54 cumulative GPA but not higher than 3.49

  • recipient is determined by the athlete who has the best average time of his/her five fastest times

  • $100 bonus if: athlete grew up on a farm; is left-handed; is a minority; or birthday is 1/27, 2/9, 4/4, 5/19, 7/14 or 7/15.

  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Amount: $500
Quantity Available: 2

Paul Wilder Memorial
Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations, and Criteria
for Evaluation

  • minimum 2.3 GPA

  • community service and extra-curricular activities considered

  • Minimum GPA: 2.3

Amount: $1,500
Quantity Available: 1

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Richard Clevidence Memorial Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

  • Student receiving LD services

  • Interested in pursuing post-secondary education

  • Possesses inquisitive mind and demonstrates a love for learning, good work ethic, compassionate, wants to give back to community

  • Minimum GPA: 2.0

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

Rita K. Luebke Nursing Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must be pursuing/enrolled in a 4-year BSN program

  • other criteria include need based and high school achievement

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $2,000

Quantity Available: 1

RPM International Inc. Nursing/Allied Health Scholarship

​Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • must be accepted at an accredited school of nursing or an accredited allied health program

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $2,500

Quantity Available: 3

Sylvia McQuown Tennis Scholarship

Overview
One-year college or vocational scholarship awarded to two senior varsity tennis players.
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • have played at least five JV or five varsity tennis matches during their high school career

  • must be pursuing college, university, or vocational training

  • financial need considered

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

Amount: $1,000
Quantity Available: 2 (one to a male, one to a female)

The Aspire Award

Essay
Applicants must answer both of the essay questions.  Essay questions:  1) How would you describe your high school? Think of your friends, your classes, your teachers, and your school environment.  Describe how graduating from a large suburban public high school may influence your experience in college.  2) What have you read recently that has impacted or altered your worldview? It can be a book, an essay or a news story.   Does it motivate you to seek change?  How so?
 
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Active in school related extracurricular activities

  • Special consideration given to applicants who are the first member of their immediate family to attend college

    Minimum GPA: 3.0

  • Amount: $5,000

​Quantity Available: 1

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The Joan C. Tuchek Memorial Scholarship

Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • open to all graduating seniors pursuing some form of higher education

  • must be of good character

  • must have a GPA indicating the ability to reach one’s goals

  • evaluation is based on merit

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $3,000

Quantity Available: 1

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The Kimberly Charlotte Morris
Class of 1980 Scholarship

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Overview
Kim lived life to its fullest while fighting MS for 20+ years. Her infectious smile and positive outlook rubbed off on everyone around her.
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • awarded based on extracurricular activities, community service and GPA as factors

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $1,000

Quantity Available: 1

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The Ruth and Carl "Life is Terrific" Scholarship

One $ 1,500 scholarship.  Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and participate in any sport, music, arts or academic program.  Applicants must write an essay on “How posing a positive attitude has impacted my life.”

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Whitney Morehead Aviation Scholarship

Essay
“It sincerely is the pondering, curiosity, and wonderment that make life worthwhile.”
Requirements, Considerations and Criteria for Evaluation

  • priority is given to (1) females pursuing aviation or related field, (2) females pursuing science field, then, (3) male pursuing aviation or related field

  • minimum 3.0 GPA

  • financial need is considered

  • Minimum GPA: N/A

  • Amount: $500

Quantity Available: 2

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