Ayersville High School Scholarships

Take a look at the scholarships available through the Defiance Area Foundation and reach out to us if you have any questions. All applications are due March 31st unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please email dani@defianceareafoundation.org or call us at (419) 782-3130.

  • Ayersville Education Foundation Scholarship Funds – Derge, Leuthold, McCord, McKibben, and Stevens.
    Please contact Augusta Niese at aniese@ayersvillepilots.org for more information.
  • Ayersville Athletic Boosters Scholarship Fund
    Please contact Augusta Niese at aniese@ayersvillepilots.org for more information.

  • Election Ambassadors Scholarship Fund $250
    Eligible applicants include:
    – Junior or Senior from a Public High School in Defiance County
    – Must be in good standing at their high school
    – Intend to graduate from College with a Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, or from a Vocational or Trade School
    – Click here for the PDF application
  • Erica J. Strausbaugh Culinary Arts/Food Science Scholarship Fund $1000/$500
    Eligible applicants include:
    – Age 25 years old or younger
    – Intend to graduate with a Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science or Hospitality
    – The first year award is $1,000 and $500 renewable for second year
    – Click here for the PDF application
  • The Women’s Giving Circle Scholarship Fund $1,000
    Eligible applicants include:
    – Must have graduated from a Defiance County High School or has been a resident of Defiance County for two or more year
    – Will attend The Defiance College or Northwest State Community College
    – Will be a non-traditional female student age 20 or older
    – Preference will be given to student taking six credit hours per semester
    – Any major is eligible
    Click here for the PDF application
  • Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund $1,000
    Eligible applicants include:
    – Residents/students of Defiance County seeking a focus or career in conservation, natural resources, agricultural, or a related field
    – Click here for the PDF application