Defiance 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.

Defiance High School Girls Tennis Scholarship Fund $1,000
Eligible applicants include:
– Participated in the sport of girls tennis a minimum of three years, lettering a minimum of two years
– Achieving a 3.0 or better GPA for their four years of high school
– Click here for the PDF application
Defiance City Schools Scholarship Funds
Henkle, Kauser, Marshall, Shirey, Nixon
Contact Thom Singer at tsinger@defianceschools.net 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

Virginia Lenhart Scholarship Fund $1,000
Eligible applicants include:
– Graduating senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all 4 years of HS
– Will graduate near the top 20% (or 10%) of their senior class
– Intend to graduate from College with a Bachelor’s Degree
– Click here for the PDF application

Melton Family First Generation Scholarship Fund $1,000
Eligible applicants include:
– Are the first generation in their family to graduate from College
– Must have achieved a B average in High School
– Intend to graduate from College with a Bachelor’s Degree
– 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

Ann Melton Memorial Teacher Scholarship Fund
Eligible applicants include:
– Will graduate from Defiance High School
– Must have achieved at least a B average in High School
– Intend to graduate from College with a Bachelor’s Degree
– Must be a K-12 education major
– Preference will be given to qualified students who have the greatest financial need.
– Click here for the PDF application

Kurt W. and Mary G. Kampe Scholarship Fund $1,000
Eligible applicants include:
– Will graduate from Defiance High School
– Have demonstrated financial need
– Click here for the PDF application