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The Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has been committed to the success of the Lake Campus and its students for over three decades and demonstrates this commitment through vast scholarship offerings.
WOEF scholarships are available for undergraduate, new, current, returning and transfer students who attend the Lake Campus and enroll for the required credit hours. Application packets for these scholarships are available after January 1of each year for the scholarships to be disbursed in the fall of the next academic year. The application deadline is March 1. All sections of the application packet must be received by this deadline to be considered for an award.
Scholarship Donors
2008-2009 SCHOLARSHIPS
The Crown Equipment Scholarship
Awarded to one senior graduating from an Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, or Shelby County high school in the upper 50% of his/her class who has pursued a college preparatory curriculum. Recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Full tuition, renewable up to three (3) years at discretion of Crown Equipment Personnel Department, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Dylan Correll (Celina)
Renewed in 2008-09: Alissa Westgerdes (Celina), Joanna Zwiep (New Bremen); Lindsey Bailey (New Bremen); Elizabeth Lennartz (Ft. Recovery)
The Crown Equipment Scholarship
Awarded to one senior graduating from New Bremen High School who is ranked in the upper 50% of his/her class and has pursued a college preparatory curriculum. Recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must enroll for at east twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Full tuition, renewable up to three (3) years at discretion of Crown Equipment Personnel Department. Payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
Unawarded in 2008-09
2007-08 Winner: Joanna Zwiep (New Bremen)
Pax Machine Works Scholarship
Awarded to one senior graduating from a Mercer County high school or any son or daughter of a Pax Machine Works employee who has pursued a college preparatory curriculum and achieved a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. The recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus, major in business or engineering and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. To receive the second year award, a recipient must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA at the end of the first academic year; $3,000, 1st year, renewable second year. Payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award.
2008-09 Winner: Eric Stout (St. Henry)
2008-09 Renewal: Abigale Hartings (Marion Local)
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #767 St. Marys, Ohio, Scholarships
Awarded to one senior graduating from St. Marys Memorial High School who has pursued a college preparatory curriculum while achieving a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Full tuition, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Rachel Stilwell (St. Marys)
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Awarded to one senior graduating from each Auglaize, Mercer and Van Wert County high school and one senior graduating from each of the following Allen and Darke County high schools: Delphos Jefferson, Delphos St. John's, Spencerville, Ansonia, Greenville, Mississinawa Valley, and Versailles. Recipients must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus. To receive each disbursement of the first year and to be eligible to receive the second year award, recipients must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; $3,000, 1st year, renewable for $1,000, 2nd year, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) awarded per high school.
2008-09 Winners:
Auglaize: David McGowan (Minster); Katy DeMarcus ( New Bremen); Rebecca Bailey (New Knoxville); Daniel Koch (St. Marys); Tayla Maxwell (Waynesfield-Goshen)
Darke: Kelsey Cordonnier (Versailles)
Mercer: Marea Van Tilburg (Celina); Kyle Ahrens (Coldwater); Lindsay Fortkamp (Ft. Recovery); Michelle Fleck (Marion Local); Kaila Lautzenheiser (Parkway); Justin Wenning (St. Henry)
Van Wert: Karlin Dunlap (Van Wert)
Renewed for the 2008-09 academic year:
Auglaize: Krystal Heckman (Minster); Jack Homan (New Bremen); Abigail Bambauer (New Knoxville);
Darke: Kailey Robbins (Ansonia)
Mercer: Kendra Obringer (Coldwater); Craig Sutter(Ft. Recovery); Michelle Roeckner(Marion Local); Julie Goettemoeller (St. Henry)
Van Wert: Daniel Brincefield (Lincolnview); Courtney Dery (Van Wert)
**Special thanks to the Sharp Estate and Jagoditz Estate for helping fund portions of these scholarships**
Jagoditz Estate Grants and Scholarships
Awarded to entering, current, returning, or transfer students from Auglaize County who are in good standing at their current school. Recipients selected according to their situational needs, work or volunteer experience and school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Up to $4,000 payable over three (3) quarters. Various awards available.
2008-09 Winners: Alexandra Fisher-Hefner (Wapakoneta); Kelly Long (New Bremen); David Morris (New Bremen)
Reuben & Leola Wissman Scholarships
Awarded to entering, current, returning, or transfer students enrolled in an engineering program or engineering related activity. Recipients selected according to their situational needs, work or volunteer experience and academic records. ecipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Full tuition to $900, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Various awards available.
2008-09 Winners
Full Tuition : Marcus Schatzer (Parkway); Gregory Koesters (Marion Local); Tyler Helentjaris (Celina)
$3, 000: Craig Muhlenkamp (Coldwater); Mary Will (Ft. Recovery); Noriaki Tasaki (St. Marys)
$2,400: Kylee Schlater (Rossburg)
$1,900: Jamie Siefker (Celina)
$1,500: Cory Bruns (St. Henry); Maria Dietz (Botkins); Andrea Hemmert (Celina); Jonathan Gudorf (Celina); Lily Kruse (Celina); Kendra Obringer (Coldwater); Tara Thomas (New Madison); Stephanie York (Russia)
$1,000: Jordan Cheney (Celina); Tracy Crouch (Celina); Betsy Dues (Coldwater); Chris Heath (Van Wert); Tyler Pottkotter (Celina); Holley Wolfe (St. Marys); Leslie Baltzell (Celina); Denielle McNamara (Lima)
$900: Brooks Topp (St. Marys); Amanda Spray (St. Marys)
St. Marys Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 767 Continuing Education Scholarships - $1,500
2008-09 Winners: Jonathan Craft (St. Marys); Melissa Brown (Wapakoneta); Nicole Chapman (Minster); Jonathan Cruise (St. Marys); John Homan (St. Marys); Russell Kill (St. Marys); Ashley Kruse (St. Marys); Michael McEvoy (St. Marys); Mika Sasaki (St. Marys); Amanda Spray (St. Marys); Noriaki Tasaki (St. Marys); Brooks Topp (St. Marys); Lindsay Vernon (Wapakoneta); Dana Wilker (St. Marys); Holley Wolfe (St. Marys)
Veyance Technologies Scholarship (Formerly The Goodyear Scholarship, revised February 4, 2008)
Awarded to one senior graduating from St. Marys Memorial High School who is in the upper 50% of his/her class and has pursued a college preparatory curriculum. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Full tuition, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Daniel Barhorst (St. Marys)
Celina VFW, Post #5713, Scholarship
Awarded to an entering, current, returning, or transfer student from Mercer County who is an honorably discharged veteran, an immediate family member of a veteran or the grandchild of a veteran. Recipients selected according to their situational needs and academic records. Recipients must enroll for at least eight (8) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $2,500, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award available.
2008-09 Winner: Michelle Moeller (Ft. Recovery)
First Financial Bank Scholarship
Awarded to one graduating senior who resides in Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, or Van Wert County, has pursued a college preparatory curriculum and achieved a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $2,500, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Mitchell Long (Marion Local)
WOEF: Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships
Awarded to graduating seniors from Auglaize, Mercer and Van Wert County high schools and from the following Allen County and Darke County high schools: Delphos Jefferson, Delphos St. John’s, Spencerville, Ansonia, Greenville, Mississinawa Valley, and Versailles. Recipients must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or be in the top 25% of their high school graduating class. Recipients must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; Up to $2,000, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Various awards available.
2008-09 Winners:
WOEF 2000 Scholarships: Amy Poeppelman (Minster); Kristina Ruvoldt (St. Marys)
WOEF 1200 Scholarships: Justin Kremer (Marion Local)
AAP Scholarship
Awarded to one graduating senior from St. Marys Memorial High School or to a graduating senior from any high school who is the son or daughter of an AAP employee. Must have pursued a college preparatory curriculum while achieving a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve(12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $1,000, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Kristina Ruvoldt (St. Marys)
Mercer Savings Bank Scholarship
Awarded to one graduating senior from a Mercer, Auglaize or Darke County high school who has pursued a college preparatory curriculum and has a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $1,000, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Kylie Knapke (Marion Local)
Tech Prep Scholarships - Apollo Career Center, Tri-Star Career Compact, Vantage Career Center, Upper Valley JVS at Piqua, or the Miami Valley Career Tech Center
Awarded to graduating seniors from a Mercer, Auglaize, Darke or Van Wert County high school that is currently enrolled in the Tech Prep program at the Apollo Career Center, Tri-Star Career Compact, Vantage Career Center, Upper Valley JVS at Piqua, or the Miami Valley Career Tech Center. Recipients must complete the high school requirements of the Tech Prep program and provide documentation. Recipients must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $1,000, one time, payable over three (3)quarters. Three (3) awards
2008-09 Winner: Amy Schoenlein (Ft. Recovery)
Bernard & Marilyn Schroer & Family Scholarship
Awarded to one graduating senior who resides in Auglaize County, has pursued a college preparatory curriculum and has earned a 3.0 or higher GPA. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $1,000, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) awarded.
2008-09 Winner: Lindsay Sherman (Minster)
The Fluidpower Assembly Scholarship
Awarded to one graduating senior who resides in the Lake Campus region and has pursued a college preparatory curriculum. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $1,000, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Kendra Stammen (St. Henry)
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Shanes Aerie #1292, Rockford, Ohio, Scholarship
Awarded to one (1) senior graduating from Parkway High School who has pursued a college preparatory curriculum while achieving a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher or who is a Lake Campus continuing student who resides in the Parkway School District. Preference given to applicants whose parents are members of the Rockford Eagles. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $1,200, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Three (3)awards
2008-09 Winners: Kaila Lautzenheiser (Parkway); Jacob Long (Rockford); Kirsty Nichols (Parkway)
General Trustees Endowment Scholarships
Awarded to an entering, current, returning, or transfer student. Recipients selected according to their situational needs and academic records. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of theacademic year at the Lake Campus; $1,500, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Various awards available.
2008-09 Winner: Connie Slusser (Coldwater)
Krischak Continuing Education Grant - $750
2008-09 Winner: Angela Will (Celina)
Ray Giesige Scholarship - $750
2008-09 Winner: Matthew Overman (Celina)
Jenny Seas Book Scholarship
Awarded to current Lake Campus students who are participating in a secretarial training program and are members of the Business Professionals of America. Recipients selected based upon their academic records, work or volunteer experience and school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $200 book voucher, one time. Various awards available.
2008-09 Winners: Lindsay Vernon (Wapakoneta); Deborah Werling (Celina)
First National Bank of New Bremen Scholarship
Awarded to one graduating senior who resides in Auglaize, Mercer or Shelby County, has pursued a college preparatory curriculum and has earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $500, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. One (1) award
2008-09 Winner: Joseph Buehler (St. Henry)
WOEF Grants
Awarded to entering, current, returning, or transfer students in good standing at their current school. Recipients selected according to their situational needs, work or volunteer experience and school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $750 each, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Various awards available.
2008-09 Winners: Daniel Brincefield (Lincolnview); Julie Brookhart (Coldwater); Ryan Huwer (St. Henry); Rachel Taylor (Van Wert); Andrew Waesch (Celina); Nicole Neth (Minster); Susan Yocum (Spencerville)
2+2 Program in Organizational Leadership Scholarships
Awarded to entering, current, returning, or transfer students majoring in Organizational Leadership. Recipients selected based upon their academic records, situational needs, work or volunteer experience and school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $500 each, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Two (2) awards
2008-09 Winners: Jill Meyer (Anna); Holley Wolfe (St. Marys)
**Special thanks to the Sharp Estate and Jagoditz Estate for helping fund portions of these scholarships**
Office Information Systems (OIS) Program Scholarships
Awarded to entering, returning, current or transfer students who are pursuing an associate degree in the Office Information Systems (OIS) program. Recipients selected based upon their academic records, situational needs, work or volunteer xperience, school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $500 each, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Two (2) awards
2008-09 Winners: Jamie Siefker (Celina); Chelsea Mestemaker (St. Henry)
**Special thanks to the Sharp Estate for helping fund these scholarships**
Roland & Agnes Clausing Loan Fund
Available to entering, current, returning, or transfer students who are graduates of St. Marys Memorial High School, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and register at least six (6) credit hours each quarter. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a two-year technical program. Technical programs include: Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Financial Management Technology, and Office Information Systems. Repayment begins nine (9) months after the educational goal is completed, or after recipient no longer attends the Lake Campus. Recipients are allowed up to three (3) years to repay.Up to $2,000. Requires a separate application available at the Lake Campus Office of Scholarships.
Shelby County Loan Fund
Available to Shelby County entering, current, returning, or transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and register at least six (6) credit hours each quarter. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a two-year technical program. Technical programs include: Computer-Aided Drafting/Design, Financial Management Technology, and Office Information Systems. Repayment begins nine (9) months after the educational goal is reached, or after recipient no longer attends the Lake Campus. Recipients allowed up to three (3) years to repay. Up to $500. Various awards. Requires a separate application available at the Lake Campus Office of Scholarships
BS Nursing Completion Program Scholarships
Awarded to entering, current, returning, or transfer students majoring in the BS Nursing Completion program. Recipients selected according to their academic records, situational needs, work or volunteer experience, college or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $500 each, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Two (2) awards
Unawarded in 2008-09
Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) Program Scholarships
Awarded to entering, returning, current or transfer students who are pursuing an associate degree in the Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) program. Recipients will be selected based upon their academic records, situational needs, work or volunteer experience, school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least six (6) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $500 each, one time, payable over three (3) quarters. Two (2) awards
Unawarded for 2008-09
Sharp Estate Grants & Scholarships
Awarded to entering, current, returning, or transfer students from Mercer County who are in good standing at their current school. Recipients selected according to their situational needs, work or volunteer experience and school or community activities. Recipients must enroll for at least twelve (12) credit hours each quarter of the academic year at the Lake Campus; $4,000 to $500 awards, payable over three (3) quarters. Various awards available.
2007-08 Winners: Paul Hemmelgarn (St. Henry); Dianna Kunkler (Ft. Recovery); Sarah Lange (Celina); Andria Stammen (Celina)
Grand Lake Lodge #19 Fraternal Order of Police and Matching WOEF Scholarship - $1,000
2008-09 Winners: Mitchell Long (Marion Local); Kyle Froning (St. Henry)
St. Marys Kiwanis Book Scholarships
Awarded to all St. Marys Memorial High School graduating seniors who choose to attend the Lake Campus. The WOEF Board will match the Kiwanis $100 award for a combined $200 book voucher, one time. Number of awards will vary. No application required. **Must graduate from Memorial High School in award year.**
2007-08 Winners: Donald Carroll, Jonathan Crusie, Kraig Darr, Megan Dodds, Annie Houseworth, Leslie Karner, Kristine Sparks, Kendra Teeters
Knights of Columbus Council 1592, St. Marys Matching Book Scholarships
Awarded to St. Marys area residents who have achieved sophomore status of 45 or more credit hours and are currently attending the Lake Campus. The WOEF Board will match each $150 book award; $300 total book voucher, one time. Various awards available. Requires a separate application, available in October.
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WOEF MATCHING SCHOLARSHIPS
WOEF Foundation funds are used to match scholarships awarded by twenty-one area non-profit organizations and foundations for recipients who attend the Lake Campus.
**Special thanks to the Sharp Estate for helping fund portions of these scholarships**
Camp Inquire Scholarship + WOEF match/Sharp Estate Fund = $,1000
Abigale S. Hartings (Marion Local)
Celina American Legion, Post #210 Scholarship + WOEF match = $2,000
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Celina High Academic & Motivational PR Schoarship (C.H.A.M.P.) + WOEF match = $1,000
Dylan Correll and Jacob Heuker (both of Celina)
Celina Lake Festival Scholarship + WOEF match = Various Awards
Brittney McGhee (Celina)
Celina Moose Lodge Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
David Morris (New Bremen)
Celina Rotary Club Scholarship + WOEF match = $2,000
Marea VanTilburg (Celina)
Coldwater American Legion + WOEF match = $1,000
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Grand Lake Area Insurance Women Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000 and $500
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Grand Lake Lodge #19 Law Enforcement Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
Mitchell Long (Marion Local) and Kyle Froning (St. Henry)
Junior Achievement of Van Wert Scholarship + WOEF match = various awards
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Knights of Columbus Council 1592 Continuing Education Book Scholarship + WOEF match = $300
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Lake Improvement Association Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
Unawarded
Marion Community Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
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Minster High School Scholarship Fund, Inc. + WOEF match = $1,000
Lindsey Sherman (Minster) and David McGowan (Minster)
New Bremen/New Knoxville Rotary Club Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
Rebecca Bailey (New Knoxville)
St. Marys Community Foundation Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
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St. Marys Kiwanis Book Scholarship + WOEF match = $200
Daniel Barhorst, Ashley Howell, Jennifer Johnson, Daniel Koch, James Meeker, Lauren Miller, Jordan Price, Kristina Ruvoldt, Rachel Stillwell, and Ali Vogan (all of St. Marys)
St. Marys Rotary Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,000
Ashley Howell and Jordan Price (both of St. Marys)
Van Wert County Foundation Scholarship + WOEF match = Various Awards
Faith Baer (Delphos St. Johns), Rebecca Baker (Delphos Jefferson), Emille Davies (Van Wert), and Anna Edwards (Van Wert)
Van Wert County Peony Festival Scholarship + WOEF match = Various Awards
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Versailles Community Foundation + WOEF match = $1,000
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Wollenhaupt Memorial Scholarship + WOEF match = $1,200
Drew Creekmore (Van Wert)
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