Marshall U. Top Scholar Program

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2025 Marshall University Top Scholar Program

Marshall University is proud to launch the new Top Scholar Program, an extraordinary initiative designed to recruit and support exceptional students. This innovative program unites the application and selection process of all named scholarships in the Honors College, including the storied Society of Yeager Scholars, the Hedrick Scholars, and the Hodges Scholars, along with other scholarship opportunities. 

To apply, please visit: http://www.marshall.edu/topscholar or http://www.marshall.edu/yeager

Deadline: The deadline to apply is Dec. 15, 2024. All materials, including recommendation letters, must be submitted by Dec. 15th.

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

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2025 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

400 Scholarships of up to $40,000 + Internship Opportunities

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship helps students interested in computer science, engineering, and robotics with the support of up to $40,000 in college funding and internship opportunities at Amazon.   Today’s students are tomorrow’s engineers. Amazon is taking action to expand opportunities for students to study engineering and programming and create the diverse tech industry our future requires.

To apply, students must:  Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Authorized to work in the United States.  Be high school seniors in the U.S. who are currently enrolled in or who have completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.   Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.  Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).  Demonstrate financial need. To learn more about the scholarship and to apply, please visit: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships Deadline to apply is December 19, 2024.

Rio Bapst Scholarship

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2025 University of Rio Grande Jake Bapst Scholarship

Two Year Full Tuition Scholarship

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for this 2 year, FULL tuition scholarship, the applicant must be accepted to the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Applicants must attend a high school in the four county (OH) service district of Jackson, Gallia, Meigs and Vinton (including Buckeye Hills Career Center).
• Submit a copy of your high school transcript and ACT scores.
• Submit a resume, in correct resume format, listing scholastic achievements, school and community involvement, and/or employment history. 

In addition to the application, please attach a typed 500 word response (double spaced and 12 point font required) to either topic below:

1.) If you were chosen as the recipient of this scholarship, how impactful would this be to your college career? State any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance. 

OR

2.) How do you define success? When you look back on your life in 20 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? How does this scholarship fit into your plans for success?

To download an application, please click here.

Please mail the above requirements to: University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College - Office of Admissions, Attn: Jessica Deweese, P.O. Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674 (Students are responsible for mailing their own application and materials to Rio.)

Deadline: Completed application and resume materials should be returned to Jessica Deweese in the Admissions Office by January 17, 2025.

Rumpke Scholarship

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2025 Rumpke Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 (non-renewable)

Eligibility: 

Graduating seniors in Jackson County, Ohio pursuing a two or four year degree at an accredited institution after graduation are eligible.

How to Apply: 

To apply, submit completed applications and responses to Rumpke at: The Rumpke Jackson County Scholarship, Attn: Saundra Crocker, 1190 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2025 to be considered.

Applications can also be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Emailed applications must arrive by 5:00pm on March 3, 2025.

To download & complete an application, please click here.

Questions about the scholarship should be directed to Saundra Crocker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dependents of Rumpke employees are not eligible for this scholarship.