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Scholarships

  • THS provides announcements of upcoming scholarship due dates and other information
  • Some scholarships will require you to print the application while others can be accessed on-line.
  • This page will be updated as new scholarships become available
  • Local scholarships will be listed first followed by national scholarships
  • 3 Signs a Scholarship Opportunity May Be a Scam

Last Updated: 5/10/2025

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(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

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EXPIRED - Troy High School Scholarship Application -- covers MANY scholarships
Deadline: March 7, 2025 - Return to THS Guidance Office Click here for application 

EXPIRED - The Troy Foundation Scholarships (Search by school)
Deadline to Apply: March 7, 2025
This website offers MANY scholarships to Troy students. 
NOTE: Two references are required for the application. Applicants must remember to give references ample time to upload documentation.
Click here for The Troy Foundation Scholarships

EXPIRED - Miami County Foundation
Deadline: March 23, 2025 (March 16 for Thelma Ross Dalton)
This website offers several scholarships to Troy Students 
Miami County Foundation

EXPIRED - Piqua Community Foundation
Deadline: April 7, 2025 (April 28 for Little Kinger)
This website offers several scholarships to Troy Students
Click here for Piqua Community Foundation

The Future Begins Today Last Dollar Grant -- varies
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Click for information and application

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Project G.I.F.T. (Grants Investing in the Future of Troy) 
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Project G.I.F.T. is accepting requests for grants to help fund new and existing programs aimed at addressing the needs of our community. For more information and to apply, click here The Troy Foundation

Kyle Terrian Memorial Scholarship -- $1,000
Deadline: Postmarked by May 15, 2025
Criteria: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Click here for information and application

Ohio Means Jobs - Find a Scholarship -- Click here for a link to many scholarships
To the right of the page you will see a blue box that says “Launch – Find a Scholarship” and that will take you to the page where student specific information will need to be provided.

(Troy High School has no affiliation with any of these scholarships)

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Scholarships for Minority Students 
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Tzu Chi Scholarship - $1,500
Deadline: March 31, 2025 Click for information and application 

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship -- $1,000 
Deadline: June 10, 2025
Criteria: Must submit a 500 - 1,000 word essay on the topic listed Click here for information

AES Engineering Scholarship -- $500
Deadline: Oct. 8, 2025
Click here for information

  • EXPIRED - Troy High School Scholarship Application -- covers MANY scholarships
    Deadline: March 7, 2025 - Return to THS Guidance Office Click here for application 

    EXPIRED - The Troy Foundation Scholarships (Search by school)
    Deadline to Apply: March 7, 2025
    This website offers MANY scholarships to Troy students. 
    NOTE: Two references are required for the application. Applicants must remember to give references ample time to upload documentation.
    Click here for The Troy Foundation Scholarships

    EXPIRED - Miami County Foundation
    Deadline: March 23, 2025 (March 16 for Thelma Ross Dalton)
    This website offers several scholarships to Troy Students 
    Miami County Foundation

    EXPIRED - Piqua Community Foundation
    Deadline: April 7, 2025 (April 28 for Little Kinger)
    This website offers several scholarships to Troy Students
    Click here for Piqua Community Foundation

    The Future Begins Today Last Dollar Grant -- varies
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
    Click for information and application

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    Project G.I.F.T. (Grants Investing in the Future of Troy) 
    Deadline: May 15, 2025
    Project G.I.F.T. is accepting requests for grants to help fund new and existing programs aimed at addressing the needs of our community. For more information and to apply, click here The Troy Foundation

    Kyle Terrian Memorial Scholarship -- $1,000
    Deadline: Postmarked by May 15, 2025
    Criteria: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Click here for information and application

    Ohio Means Jobs - Find a Scholarship -- Click here for a link to many scholarships
    To the right of the page you will see a blue box that says “Launch – Find a Scholarship” and that will take you to the page where student specific information will need to be provided.

  • (Troy High School has no affiliation with any of these scholarships)

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    Big Sun Athletics 
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    Scholarships for Minority Students 
    Click here for more information 

    Tzu Chi Scholarship - $1,500
    Deadline: March 31, 2025 Click for information and application 

    Abbott & Fenner Scholarship -- $1,000 
    Deadline: June 10, 2025
    Criteria: Must submit a 500 - 1,000 word essay on the topic listed Click here for information

    AES Engineering Scholarship -- $500
    Deadline: Oct. 8, 2025
    Click here for information

  • Troy Wrestling Parents Association Scholarship -- $250 or $500
    Deadline: March 31, 2025 Click here for application and information

    Jason Holfinger Memorial Scholarship Presented by Troy Firefighters Local 1638 - $500
    Deadline: April 11, 2025 (postmarked)
    Criteria: Miami County Ohio high school senior pursuing firefighting, EMT, or paramedic certification classes after high school. There will be an exception for the residency for any child, stepchild, grandchild, or step-grandchild of a Local 1638 member who lives in an adjacent county to Miami County. 
    Click here for information and application.

    J. Tyler George Baseball/Softball Scholarship -- $500 (2)
    Deadline: April 11, 2025
    Criteria: Must have played baseball/softball at least two years during high school. Click here for application.

    Lions Club - George (Ray) Empson Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: April 14, 2025
    Click here for information and application 

    Miami County Retired Teachers' Association -- $500
    Deadline: Mail completed application to MCRTA Scholarship Committee so that it arrives by: April 15, 2025
    Note: Guidelines for this application are very specific. If all guidelines are not followed, the application will be disqualified.
    Click here for information and application 

    Vietnam Veterans of America Miami Valley Chapter 97 -- $1,000 (6) 
    Deadline: April 15, 2025
    Criteria: Must be a son, daughter, or grandchild of an honorably discharged veteran or a child of active duty or deployed personnel.
    Click here for more information and application 

    Kona Ice Scholarship - $250
    Deadline: April 15, 2025 Click here for application 

    Troy Cheerleading Boosters Scholarship -- $250
    Deadline: April 19, 2025 Click here for application and information 

    Miami County Gem & Mineral Club -- $500
    Deadline: April 21, 2025
    Criteria: Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, planning to major in a STEM program with an interest in earth sciences, geology, mineralogy or science education
    Click here for information and application 

    Human Resources Association of Western Ohio (HRAWO) Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: April 25, 2025
    Criteria: Must be pursuing a degree in Human Resources or a related field. Click here for information and application 

    Ohio Electric Cooperative Trade School Scholarship 
    Deadline: April 30, 2025
    Criteria: must have a 2.5 GPA, be a cooperative member or a dependent of a member, and submit transcripts, two essays, and a recommendation letter. Click here for application and information 

    Trades for Life Technical Trades Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: May 2, 2025
    Criteria: Student must be planning to further their education in Agricultural Technology or any adaptation of the technical trade industry. Whether it be through a community college, 4-year university, or a trade school.

    Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Foundation 
    Deadline: April 8, 2025
    Criteria: Must have a career goal in the natural gas or related energy field. Click here for information and application 

    Troy City Support Staff Association Scholarships -- $250
    Deadline: April 8, 2025
    Criteria: Parent is an active member of the Troy City Support Staff Association. Click here for information and application 

    Troy Football Parents Association Scholarship -- $250 or $500
    Deadline: March 31, 2025 Click here for application and information 

    Scholarships for the Transportation Industry provided by Pohl Transportation 
    Deadline: March 31, 2025
    Criteria: Length of study can range from less than one year to a 4-year degree. Graduating seniors who attend high school in Darke, Mercer, Shelby, Miami or Auglaize counties. Eligible Fields include logistics, supply chain management and diesel technology. Click here for application and information.

    Greater Ohio Valley Chapter of Women in Defense -- $1,000 to $2,000
    Deadline: March 31, 2025
    Criteria: Must be pursuing a degree/certification in the STEM field and have aspirations to work in the Defense Industry. Click here for information and application 

    Kyle R. DeVilbiss Memorial Scholarship -- $250
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Criteria: Must have participated in high school band four years, must be in good standing and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Click for application 

    Andrea Brown Memorial Scholarship -- $250
     Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Criteria: Must have participated in high school band four years and be in good standing. Must have a minimum of 3 years participation in Solo/Ensemble contests at the high school level, have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrate good leadership qualities in band. Click here for application 

    Troy Junior Football/Troy Junior Football Cheerleading Scholarship - $750
    Deadline: April 4, 2025 Click here for application 
    Criteria: Must have participated minimum 2 years in TJF and current school year THS football or TJF Cheerleading and current year THS sports Cheerleader.

    Troy Volleyball Parents Association Scholarship -- $300
    Deadline: April 1, 2025 Click here for application 

    Troy Soccer Parents Scholarship -- $500 
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Criteria: Must have participated in the Troy City Schools soccer program all four years of high school. Click here for information and application 

    Troy Junior Basketball/Randy Hile Memorial Scholarship -- $500 (6)
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Criteria: Must have played/volunteered/worked with Troy Junior Basketball. Click here for application 

    Troy Lions Club Scholarship -- $500
    Deadline: April 1 , 2025 
    Criteria: Special consideration will be given to seniors expressing an interest in pursuing vision professions such as ophthalmology or optometry; and those involved in community service beyond school-sponsored programs. Click here for application and information

    WPAFB Educational Fund Scholarship
    Deadline: April 1, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
    Criteria: Must be the child, or grandchild of current Active-Duty Military or Civilian Employees at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Click here for information and application 

    Mote & Associates Scholarships
    Deadline: April 4, 2025 Click here for information and application

    Troy Football Alumni Association Scholarship -- $500
    Deadline: April 4, 2025
    Criteria: Must be continuing football career at collegiate level. Click here for application and information 

    Dayton-Wright AFCEA Scholarships 
    Deadline: April 6, 2025
    Criteria: Must have an association with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (parent or guardian is a civilian employee, military or contractor) and be pursuing a STEM related field. Click here for information and applications 

    Mackenzie Smith Memorial Scholarship 
    Deadline: March 25, 2025
    Criteria: Must be a senior on the the high school softball team Click here for more information and application

    Troy Cross Country & Track Parent Association Scholarship -- $500
    Deadline: March 28, 2025
    Criteria: Must have been a member of the track and/or cross country team for at least three years including senior year. Click for information & application 

    Troy Noon Optimists Scholarship -- up to $1,500 
    Deadline: March 27, 2025 Click for application and information 

    Troy City Education Association Scholarship -- amount varies
    Deadline: March 20, 2025
    Criteria: Parent must be a member of TCEA . Click here for information and application

    Whirlpool Greenville Megawatt Scholarship -- $5,000 
    Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Criteria: Must be majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Click here for information and application 

    Miami County Master Gardener Master Volunteer Scholarship -- $2,000
    Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Criteria: Must plan to study horticulture, environmental science, natural resources, conservation, agriculture or have plans to be an educator in one of these fields. Click here for application and information 

    Troy Dollars for College -- Various amounts 
    Deadline to Apply: March 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm Click here for information and application 

    Larry Studebaker Memorial/Miami SWCD Scholarship -- $1,000 (2)
    Deadline: March 14, 2025 (postmarked) Click here for information and application

    Bruns Construction Enterprises Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: March 14, 2025 Click here for application 
    Criteria: Must be majoring in construction or CM field, drafting/design, construction-related engineering, business or marketing. To apply, click on the link to create a free account on the Mercer Civic Foundation's website. You will then go directly to the scholarship.

    Level MB Design Scholarship -- $1,500
    Deadline: March 14, 2025
    Criteria: must be majoring in a design or construction oriented field Click here for application 

    Larry A. Hart Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: March 15, 2025 Click here for information and application 
    Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in law enforcement or natural resources management

    Miami Valley Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society Scholarship -- $1,000
    Deadline: March 10, 2025 (mail or email) Click for Application 
    Criteria: Must be involved in the community in some way.

    AMS Inc Business & Entrepreneurial Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: March 10, 2025 (mail or email) Click for Application
    Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in business, finance or accounting with an emphasis on entrepreneurship

    R. Drew Dalton Scholarship -- $2,500
    Deadline: March 7, 2025
    Criteria: Must submit the THS scholarship application AND include an essay on why you chose your degree field and what educational goals you plan to attain. Must have minimum GPA of 3.0 and provide acceptance documentation for a degree in the field of Arts, Architecture, and/or Planning. Click here for information and application

    Gordon & DeSantis Orthodontics Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: March 1, 2025
    Must be a current or former patient of Gordon & DeSantis Orthodontics. Click here for Application and Information 

    Masonic Scholarship - $1,500
    Deadline: March 1, 2025 Click here for information and Application 
    Mail completed application to: Stacy Smith, 3rd District Scholarship Chairman, 205 Hall Ave., Sidney, OH 45365. For questions, email stacy.smith65@gmail.com 

    Universal 1 Credit Union Glen R. Kershner Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
    Deadline: March 3, 2025
    Click here for information and application

    Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
    Deadline: January 9, 2025 @ 5:00pm
    Click here for information and application 

    West Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership -- $1,000
    Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm. 
    Criteria: Must be pursuing technical studies that lead to a career in manufacturing. Engineering and manufacturing related trades are eligible.
    Click here for information and application 

    Celine Wyatt Memorial Scholarship 
    Deadline: March 31, 2024 at noon
    Criteria: Must excel at softball Click her for information and application 

    Dream Diversity Recruitment Scholarship - up to $2,000
    Deadline: March 31, 2024
    Criteria: Must be a person of color who is pursuing a degree in education. Click here for information and application 

    Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) scholarships program -- varies
    Deadline: April 1, 2024
    Criteria: For students who plan to pursue careers in fields related to the Society’s mission - engineering, architecture, construction, facilities management and environmental management/science. Click here for information and application 

    Butler Wells Scholarship Fund - varies
    Deadline: April 1, 2024
    Criteria: must demonstrate financial need related to cost of proposed education, and a commitment to “giving back to the community,” either through volunteerism, community or religious service. Click here for information and application 

    Hagan Scholarship Foundation - $1,000
    Deadline: March 1, 2024 Click here for application and information 

    Engineers Foundation of Ohio - varies
    Deadline: February 15 @ 5:00pm Click here for information and brochure 

    American Institute of Architects Dayton Chapter Student Design Competition - $1,000
    Deadline: Jan. 20, 2024
    Click here for more information 

    Pioneer Electric Cooperative Technical/Trade School Scholarship Program -- $1,000
    Deadline: December 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm
    Must be enrolling in a technical or trade school. Click here for full requirements and application 

    Ohio Society of CPAs -- $2,000
    Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
    Click here for information and application 

    James Phelan Scholarship -- Up to $5,000 with possibility of a paid internship
    Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024 Application
    Must be pursuing a career in business, insurance, risk management, marketing, or sales.

    Dorothy Walker Beach Memorial Scholarship -- $500
    Deadline: Must be postmarked no later than January 10, 2025. Click here for application and information.

    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation 
    Click for application and information