Scholarships in Erie

Delbert L. Latta Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February

Applicant must be a resident of one of the following counties: Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood. Selection based upon community/school activities, free enterprise essay, minimum 3.0 GPA, and moral character.

 

Ohio Newspapers Foundation Douthit Award

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a graduate from a high school in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Huron, Erie, Wood, Geauga, Sandusky, Ottawa, or Lucas Counties who is enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior at an Ohio college or university. Applicant must be majoring in a field relevant to the newspaper industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or a communications degree program. Minimum 3.0 GPA and college transcript required.

 

Richard and Roberta Aros Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Lorain or Erie County who is pursuing education in the dental field. FAFSA and Student Aid Report are required.

 

Payne, Nickles & Company Accounting Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a fourth or fifth year student who is majoring in accounting. Award looks to assist recipient in meeting the 150-hour requirement to take the CPA exam. FAFSA and Student Aid Report are required.