Fort Frye Scholarships
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Fort Frye High School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
3.0 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Major: Art / Interior Design
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing how your passion for art or design has shaped who you are today? Share a defining moment or experience that solidified your desire to pursue this field of study
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Barbara King LeMaster Interior Design Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior
3.0 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree
Must attend Full Time
Requirements:
Write an essay, no more than 750 words, describing how you have demonstrated drive, determination, and resolve either in school, at home, or in your community.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Carol Christy Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior
3.5 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing the purpose and goal of your education and how your chosen field of study aligns with your aspirations.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Dr. Krupadev Family Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
2.0 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Major: HVAC, Electrical, Pipefitting, Fabrication, Welding or any mechanical trade (Auto/Diesel)
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your work experience and describing your interest in pursuing a technical career.
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, and your volunteer work.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Edwin “Jack” Haas Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior
3.0 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree
Must attend Marietta College
Major: Education
Requirements:
Write an essay, no more than one page, answering one (1) of the following questions.
Share a challenge you have faced in your educational journey and how you overcame it. What did you learn from the experience?
What inspired you to pursue a career in education? What impact do you hope to make in the field?
Discuss the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all students. What solutions do you think could help bridge educational gaps?
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Evans Family Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
2.5 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Major: Health Care field
Requirements:
Why do you want to start a career in health care? What is (was) your favorite subject in school? Have you had a family member affected by cancer?
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, and your volunteer work.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Faustena “Frosty” Haas Health Care Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Washington County High School
2.5 GPA
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Music or career working with children
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, your volunteer work, and post-secondary educational plans.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Garrett Scott Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Fort Frye, Waterford, or Morgan High School
Current Senior
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Requirements:
Our reason for this scholarship is in memory of Greg because of his caring and willingness to give to others. In 250 words or less, describe your thoughts on caring for others and how you could be beneficial to others.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Greg Schilling Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Fort Frye or Waterford High School
Current Senior
2.5 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Requirements:
Write an essay (not to exceed one page) detailing how you currently are, or hope to become, a positive leader in our community.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Harold & Diane Tuten Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Washington County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
3.5 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements:
Write a 250-word essay describing a situation in which you demonstrated leadership within your school or community
Print and submit the following along with your master application: James S. and Brenda A. Measell Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Washington County or Wood County School
Current Senior
Must have participated in Marietta Soccer League Program
Must have earned a varsity letter in high school soccer
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
3.0 GPA
Requirements:
A 500-word essay answering the following questions; How has soccer benefited you? What are your future plans after college (both soccer and outside of soccer)?
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Jim Roberts Marietta Soccer League Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
3.0 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Journalism
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, about why you chose to major in journalism and what you plan to accomplish with that degree.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Jolene Craig Journalism Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Washington County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
2.5 GPA
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Must attend Ohio University
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, your volunteer work, and post-secondary educational plans.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Kevin O’Brien Kelly Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Washington County or Noble County High Schools
2.5 GPA
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your involvement in your community, your volunteer work, and post-secondary educational plans.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Magnum Manufacturing Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
Fort Frye High School
Current Senior
2.5 GPA
Bachelor’s, Associates, or Certificate Program
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, answering the following prompt:
Think about where you are today and where you want to be 5 years from now. How will your next move help you get there, and what does “making the right move” mean to you personally?
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Make the Right Move Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Washington County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
3.0 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Major: Engineering
Requirements:
Write a 500-word essay discussing your involvement in your community and your volunteer work.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Mark C. Studenic Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit and Need Based
Fort Frye High School
Current senior
2.5 GPA
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Requirements:
Write an essay, not to exceed one page, discussing your post-secondary educational and career goals and how this scholarship will support your plans and help you achieve your aspirations.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Melissa Ann Weckbacher Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Fort Frye High School
Current Senior
3.0 GPA
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Math, Science, Education, IT Profession, or Engineering
Requirements:
Write a 250-word essay describing how your Mathematics and/or Science courses and studies have impacted your college or career plans.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Nancy A. Miller Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based and Need Based
Washington County or Wood County School
Current Senior or Nontraditional Student
Associates, Bachelor’s or Certificate Program
Major: Art, Graphic Design, art-related field
Requirements:
A 300-word essay on your interest in art and why you want to go to art school, and what you hope to do with an art education
Detail on experience and any signed teacher evaluations of your art abilities that you think would be supportive of your application.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Stanton Brock Art Discovery Fund Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Merit Based
Fort Frye High School
Current Senior
Currently enrolled in college prep course
Currently participating in any Fort Frye High School athletic programs
3.0 GPA
Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements:
An essay, not to exceed one page, describing your hard work and extra effort in the classroom and the athletic arena.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Terry Huck Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Need Based
2.0 GPA
Pursuing Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate/Technical Program, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Pursue Early Child Care, Education or Child Development curriculum
Requirements:
Write an essay (not to exceed one page) detailing how you would utilize your education to ensure that parents understand the need for, and the value of, early childhood education.
Print and submit the following along with your master application: Walter J. & Marjorie G. McCarthy Child Care Enrichment Scholarship
Timeline
January – March
Complete the FAFSA.
Complete the Master Application.
Obtain an Official Transcript from your most recent school.
Complete essays and other individual scholarship requirements.
Compile your application packet and submit it by Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to:
Marietta Community Foundation
100 Putnam Street
Marietta, OH 45750
April
Notify MCF if any application information changes.
Applications are processed and distributed to dedicated scholarship committees for extensive review and voting.
Selection notifications are emailed to recipients by April 26, one week before the Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
Recipients attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
May – June
Recipients submit Scholarship Contract(s) by June 30, 2026.