Basic Scholarship Information
Information about a number of scholarships is sent to Meigs High School each year by the sponsoring organizations. In an attempt to inform students and parents about these scholarships, this page is updated throughout the year. Please check this page periodically and listen to the morning and afternoon announcements for more scholarship information and updates.
Scholarships listed are for current seniors unless otherwise noted. This page is not a complete list of all available scholarships. Scholarships other than those listed here may also be available. It is wise to check all resources.
Please be aware of scholarship scams! Don’t be cheated out of your money by someone promising too-good-to-be-true offers of financial aid! If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a scholarship, you can call 1-800-876-7060 for a free check from the National Fraud Information Center or contact the guidance office for more information. Below are safe scholarship search websites that we recommend.
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Raise.Me – Students can earn micro-scholarships from colleges for their achievements as early as 9th grade. Once a student creates a profile, they add their achievements such as course grades, clubs, sports, volunteer activities, and etc. For each achievement entered, students will earn scholarships from colleges, which will be awarded when the student attends that college. The website also allows students to follow colleges they want to learn more about and find which ones are the best fit.
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2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIPS
Kibble Scholarship Please read this information carefully as it has changed.
Deadline May 31, 2026
Application: Link has been emailed to Meigs High School seniors.
- Graduate: Meigs County High School or Alexander High School.
- Resident: Alexander applicants must reside in Meigs County.
- Must demonstrated financial need as defined by Trustee; must submit FAFSA EFC document.
- GPA: 2.0 or higher, maintain full-time enrollment status (12 credits minimum).
- Renewal: A student may be given the scholarship until he or she attends 200 quarter hours or 133 semester hours, unless the bachelor's degree requires more than that.
- The Scholarship is granted to the school of your choice and is not transferrable to any other school. If you transfer during the academic school year, then you will forfeit the remaining portion of the scholarship for that school year and unused money will remain in the Foundation resources. If you transfer to another College or University, you can update your application for the next school year.
- Awards: The Kibble Foundation Scholarship Committee will make final selection of recipients and disbursement of scholarship awards. An award in past years is not a guarantee of an award in future years. Award amounts will be based on funds available in the current year.
Dill Arnold Cutler Scholarship
Deadline May 15, 2026
Description: Awarded to any Meigs County High School graduate who attends one of the following colleges: Ohio University, University of Rio Grande, or Marietta College. At Ohio University no application is required. At the University of Rio Grande and Marietta College an application must be submitted. An application must be resubmitted each year.
Smith’s Construction Scholarship
Deadline May 9, 2026 (to the guidance office)
Description: Applicants must be a high school senior with an interest in majoring in Business, Engineering, or Construction type fields and plan to attend a two-year community college or four-year college or university or a trade school.
APPLICANTS NEED ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL POMEROY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
Pomeroy Alumni Scholarship, Bob and Sheila Eastman Scholarship, and Dan & Robert Morris Scholarship
Description: Available to a child or grandchild of a Pomeroy High School Graduate. Applicants should send a grade transcript, a resume of activities and career objectives, a current photo, the name and graduation year of the alumni parent or grandparent and include the name of the educational institution that you plan to attend.
Charles Gibbs Scholarship
Description: Available to a child or grandchild of a Pomeroy High School Graduate who lives in Pomeroy and is majoring in Education. Preference will be given to students attending Rio Grande or Ohio University. Applicants should send a grade transcript, a resume of activities and career objectives, a current photo, the name and graduation year of the alumni parent or grandparent and include the name of the educational institution that you plan to attend.
All Pomeroy Alumni Scholarship applications are due May 10, 2026 and be sent to:
Pomeroy Alumni Association PO Box 202 Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Dennis Boggs/Adam Grim Scholarship
Deadline: May 7, 2026
Description: Available to a student who attended Meigs High School all four years and participated in sports or marching band at MHS at least three out of four years.
MHS Athletic Booster Scholarship
Deadline: May 5, 2026
Description: For any Meigs High School senior, who has participated in 3 full athletic seasons.
Application: Available in the guidance office or printed using the link.
The following scholarships are all through the Middleport Alumni Association. Applicants must be the natural child or grandchild of at least one Middleport High School Alumnus. Applicants must complete separate application for each scholarship for which they are applying.
1967 Brownell Avenue Graduates Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: Available to a senior who is a natural child or grandchild of at least one Middleport High School Alumnus. Special consideration will be given to a child or grandchild with a connection to a 1967 Middleport High School graduate and/or a 2022 graduate of Meigs High School. Applicant must have a 3.0 unweighted G.P.A. through their first semester of their senior year. Applicants must also include a copy of transcripts, an official letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university and a recent photo for publication purposes if chosen as the recipient.
Crawford, Gray, Lewis Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: Applicant must be a direct descendent of a graduate of Middleport High School; therefore, only natural children or grandchildren of at least one Middleport High School Alumnus are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must also have at least a 3.0 GPA including the first semester of their senior year using a non-weighted G.P.A.
Special consideration will be given to a student with an affiliation to the Middleport Baptist Church. Applicants must also include a copy of transcripts, an official letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university and a recent photo for publication purposes if chosen as the recipient.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: Applicant must be a direct descendent of a graduate of Middleport High School; therefore, only natural children or grandchildren of at least one Middleport High School Alumnus are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Special consideration will be given to a student whose grandparent had Mrs. Bailey as a teacher at Middleport High School and/or is a 2024 graduate of Meigs High School. Applicants must also have at least a 3.0 GPA including the first semester of their senior year using a non-weighted G.P.A. Applicants must also include a copy of transcripts, an official letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university and a recent photo for publication purposes if chosen as the recipient.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: Applicant must be a direct descendent of a graduate of Middleport High School; therefore, only natural children or grandchildren of at least one Middleport High School Alumnus are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must also have at least a 3.0 GPA including the first semester of their senior year using a non-weighted G.P.A. Applicants must also include a copy of transcripts, an official letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university and a recent photo for publication purposes if chosen as the recipient.
THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS NEED ONLY TO SUBMIT the MEIGS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.
DEADLINE MAY 1, 2026
M.L.T.A Scholarship
Description: Any senior can apply for this scholarship.
OVEC Kyger Creek Science Scholarship
Description: Any senior can apply for this scholarship. Scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has excelled in the subject area of science.
Student Council Scholarship
Description: Any senior that is a member of student council can apply for this scholarship.
Terry Ohlinger Memorial Scholarship
Description: Available to any member of the Class of 2024.
Eric Gryszka Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Description: Open to Meigs High School seniors or Eastern/Southern students who have attended Meigs Career Tech planning to pursue a degree in Nursing or Healthcare.
Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau and Bickle Insurance Services Due: May 1, 2026
Application: The link to the application will be emailed upon request. See a Guidance counselor for information. One $500 scholarship will be given to a high school senior. Special preference will be given to applicants planning to pursue an agriculturally related field of study in college.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: (2) - $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to two Meigs High School seniors. Your application must include an official transcript, a letter of acceptance from an accredited college, university, community college, trade school or online certification program, a photo for the newspaper, and a 250-word typed essay describing your background, any special struggles you have had to overcome, and your future educational plans and career goals. Completed applications must be returned to guidance office by the deadline for consideration.
Meigs Local Alumni Association Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: Must be a member of the 2024 graduating class and have demonstrated a commitment to civic responsibility during their high school career. The successful applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and may use the scholarship toward furthering his or her education at any institution of higher learning, trade school, or in the military.
Brandi Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Due May 1, 2026
Description: Available to any Meigs High School senior or graduate attending college. Preference will be given to those that participated in track or cross country.
Judy McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Description: Open to graduating seniors from Meigs High School. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher. (2) - $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Special consideration will be given to students going into math related fields such as teaching and engineering but is not required to apply.
Middleport Youth League/ David Boyd Scholarship
Deadline April 26.2026
Description: Applicants must be a Meigs High School senior, who has played or worked for the Middleport Youth League. The student must attend a college or university on a full-time basis.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio administers a wide range of Scholarships. Not all scholarships are applicable to Meigs High School students but using the filtering tool to select 'Meigs' County is the best way to sort these scholarships. You will also need to create an account in order to apply. Those directions are linked here.
OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Foundation Program
One scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to a scholarship applicant in each of the ten OAPSE/SFSCME districts in the state of Ohio.
Available to any graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian has been a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public-School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO) for one year (or who signed up for OAPSE/AFSCME membership at the first opportunity after hire). The graduating senior must intend to enroll in a full-time degree program in any two- or four-year accredited university or college, or in an accredited business, technical or trade school. The scholarship may be used for any field of study. Due: March 1, 2026
Due Monday, December 1.
This is for a $500 book scholarship offered by the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) for students entering the field of Education.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Applicant must be a graduating senior currently enrolled in a school district whose board is a member of OSBA in the Southeast Region who plans to pursue a career in education or working with children at an accredited college or university, career-technical school or technical college in the state of Ohio. • Applicant must have a 3.00 or greater grade point average (GPA). • Applicant must demonstrate potential as an educational leader and competent professional; must demonstrate community involvement and have evidence of good character. • Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process. • Applicants will be responsible for forwarding their applications and transcripts for consideration for the education book grant.
MUST SUBMIT: A current transcript, two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one from another community member), A listing of participation in leadership positions, extracurricular activities and community involvement, a one-page essay on a topic presented in the application.
The application is linked, or a copy can be picked up in the guidance office.
Dr. G. James Pinchak Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the Ohio Career-Technical Administrators Organization (OCTA) in memory of Dr. Jim Pinchak to help support career and technical education students who wish to further their training. The scholarship can be awarded to a senior student who has successfully completed a CTE program of study and is entering college, an adult workforce development training program, a CTE career or apprenticeship program. Two $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded per OCTA Region. The deadline for application is March 1, 2026.
You can apply at this link.
Ritton Family Foundation Scholarship
The Ritton Family Foundation and Par Mar Stores offer this scholarship program designed to assist students in our communities. The foundation provides multiple scholarships to high school seniors, graduates and college undergraduates enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college, university or trade school. The scholarship is open to anyone who resides in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland or Kentucky is eligible. The Foundation will award multiple scholarships for one full year of study. Students may reapply for the program each year that they meet eligibility requirements. Recipients are selected based on academic record, community involvement, school activities, honors, work experience, statement of career goals and financial need. Application must be received by April 15, 2026 to the Ritton Family Foundation. Awards will be announced in late May. If you have questions, please contact Nichole Evans at 740-236-4032 or nevans@parmarstores.com
Braylynstrong Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship Fund
The BraylynStrong Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship Fund provides support for educational scholarships to students who are accepted into and attend accredited programs providing training and certification in various trades and fields of vocational interest, associate degree programs and four-year institutions of higher learning.
Eligibility Criteria: All Scholarship awards must be used for tuition and related expenses at the recipient's educational institution. Scholarships will be awarded to selected students meeting the following criteria:
1. Must be a graduating senior of Eastern High School, Southern High School, or Meigs High School; and 2. Must be pursuing vocational programs, an associate degree programs, or programs at four-year institutions of higher learning; and 3. Young adult cancer patients; such as fighters or survivors; or 4. Young adults whose parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, or uncles are cancer patients; such as fighters, survivors, or those taken; or 5. Parents and/or guardians of children who are cancer patients; such as fighters or survivors, or those taken. 6. While priority will be given to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, consideration will be given to close friends of young adult cancer patients, such as fighters, survivors, or those taken. Must have supportive letter from family of cancer patient. 7. Supply a minimum of 200-word essay on how cancer affected you and who it involved. Please submit application and supplemental materials no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 20th, 2026 to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio is offering 3- $1,500 in each of their 25 regions in the State. The application is linked here or you can pick up a copy in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. Completed applications must be mailed by the student to: Lodge Scholarships Box 72 Racine, OH 45771
COAD David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund
To apply you must be a resident of the 30-county COAD service area for at least one year before the application deadline (Meigs County is in the service area), you must show financial need, have (or will have) a high school diploma or GED, show proof of acceptance by an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education. Applications can be taken/mailed/sent to the Gallia/Meigs Community Action Agency. Postmarked no later than May 1, 2026.
The Meigs County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Opportunity and the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College awards one local student a one-year room and board scholarship valued at $10,000. Applicants must either be a graduate of a Meigs County high school and/or currently reside in Meigs County. The application can be dropped off at the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce or mailed to Meigs County Chamber of Commerce Attn: Susan White 236 E. Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 or emailed to director@meigsohio.com. The application deadline is Monday, March 6, 2026.
2026 Harry Leland "Pete" Parker Scholarship
Established by the Parker family, the Leland Parker Memorial Scholarship honors a devoted husband and father who believed deeply in the power of higher education. Leland Parker made it his mission to ensure his own children had the opportunity to pursue college, and this scholarship extends that same support to other young people striving to achieve their educational goals.
Since 2005, the scholarship has awarded $500 annually to deserving students. We are proud to continue Leland’s legacy of generosity by increasing the award to $1,000, helping even more youth take meaningful steps toward a college education.
To apply applicants must be a resident of Meigs County, a member of 4-H, FFA, Boy or Girl Scouts in Meigs County, and a senior in high school planning to attend an accredited college, university or technical school in the fall of 2026. Please see the attached application for additional criteria needed for applying. Applications are Due June 1, 2026 and should returned to Harry Leland “Pete” Parker Scholarship, 43119 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, OH 45769.
Applications can also be picked up in the Guidance Office.
ARCADIS Scholarship Fund Applications are due: April 1, 2026
This scholarship was established by Arcadis Engineering Services Inc, a multi-disciplinary global leader specializing in Infrastructure, Buildings, and Intelligence with seven offices located in Ohio. The scholarship fund includes two $1,500 scholarships awarded by Arcadis annually. The primary objective of the scholarship fund is to foster college participation in students from Southeastern Ohio. While students entering all career fields are eligible, there will be emphasis on awarding scholarships to those applicants interested in pursuing study in the field of civil engineering at an accredited university. The applicant must meet all the following requirements:
Attend a high school in one of the following counties for the past two years and plan to graduate from that high school in 2026. Eligible Counties: Adams, Athens, Hocking, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Vinton, or Washington.
Graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale.
Participate in college preparatory courses as offered through the high school.
Enter the first year of a four-year program at an accredited college or university as a full-time student in 2026.
Lack full scholarship for tuition, room, and board at time of award.
Have two recommendation letters, one from each of the following: Community member who is not a teacher or a relative, High School teacher or advisor who is not a relative.
Cannot be related to an Arcadis employee.
Applications can also be picked up in the Guidance Office.
Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show Scholarship
Due April 1, 2026
The recipient for this scholarship must be a Meigs County student graduating from Eastern, Southern or Meigs with a minimum of one scholarship to be awarded to each high school. Students planning to go into a mechanical science field will have their application weighted higher, but it is open to any field of study. The Class of 2026 recipients will receive $1000 each towards their college expenses.
Applications are due to the Scholarship committee no later than April 1, 2026 via USPS mail, email or by dropping the application off at Hill’s Classic Cars, 29625 Bashan Rd. Racine, Ohio 45771 or tbird1957@frontier.com. All the information is available on the application. Applications can also be picked up in the guidance office.
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