Scholarships : Wayne College

Many scholarships are awarded each year to Wayne college students. Some scholarships are based on financial need while others are based on academic record.

New freshmen must be fully admitted to Wayne College and complete the Wayne College Scholarship Application by March 1 to be considered for the priority awarding. All applications received by July 1 can be considered for a second awarding.

Continuing students/transfer students must submit a Wayne College Scholarship Application by April 1 to be considered for priority awarding. All other applications will be considered for spring only awards.

For full consideration for all types of financial aid, students should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 and no later than December 1 for priority consideration for need-based aid.

New scholarship applications and FAFSA renewals are necessary each year.

If assistance is needed, please contact financial aid in the Student Services Center or email waynefinancialaid@uakron.edu.

Students attending Wayne may also be eligible for Akron campus scholarships. Students can apply for Akron campus scholarships online.

The following list provides details for the scholarships available to Wayne College students. Please note, some scholarships require additional materials which should be completed and delivered to Wayne College Student Services, Attn: Scholarships.

** While every effort is made to provide an accurate scholarship listing, information posted is subject to change without notice. All scholarship awards are based on the availability of funds and may be adjusted accordingly.

Name	Award Amount	FT (12+ credit) or PT (6-11 credits)	Criteria
Austin Bailey Health & Wellness Foundation	$2,000	PT	Major: Exercise Science & Nursing Continuing/Second Year Resident of Wayne/Holmes/Stark/Tuscarawas 3.0 GPA Complete additional scholarship application Renewable
William T. Baker Family Scholarship	$1,000	PT	New Freshman or Continuing Student Holmes County Resident Graduate of West Holmes HS
Carol M. Briggs Scholarship	$500	FT	New Freshman or Continuing Student
James & Donna Dale Davis Scholarship	TBD	FT	Graduate of Orrville or Dalton High Schools Financial Need (Renewable)
Anita Degnan Memorial Scholarship	$1000	FT	New Freshman Graduate of Wayne County HS – preference to Wooster HS, WCCC, or Smithville Boys Village Renewable
Julius Fejes Scholarship	$1,500	FT	Major: Business Graduate of Orrville HS 3.25+ GPA Employed PT/FT
First Knox National Bank Scholarship	$2,500	PT	1 graduate from Hiland HS 1 graduate from West Holmes HS 2nd preference to nontraditional students
Farmers National Bank	$500	FT	Continuing (24+ credits completed) Resident of Wayne County
Wayne County Founders Scholarships	Summer $1,000/ $500	FT/PT	Complete 12 credit hours at Wayne College by the end of spring semester 3.0 GPA
	Early Admit Amount Varies	FT/PT	Admitted by March 1st 3.3 GPA and 22 ACT
	Automatic Amount Varies	FT/PT	GPA 3.0 and 18 ACT
	Continuing $2,000/ $1000	FT/PT	Minimum 3.0 GPA
Great Start Book Scholarship	$300 per semester	FT/PT	Award one time only
Scott Hagen Memorial Scholarship	$500	FT/PT	Major: Biology or related field 3.0 GPA
Hecker-Nussbaum Academic Achievement Scholarship	$1,000	FT	New Freshman Minimum 3.0-3.5 GPA ACT COMP 21+
Hecker-Nussbaum Academic Opportunity Grant	$500	PT	New Freshman Fully admitted All skills/placement testing completed Minimum of 3 credits permitted
John P. Kristofco Scholarship	$1,500	FT/PT	Major: English or Education Traditional Student (age 17-21): GPA 3.5 ACT 26 Top 20% Nontraditional (age 22 or older): Strong academic background; demonstrates accomplishments involved with writing or experience in public service or education
John & Virginia Kunkle Memorial Scholarship	$500	PT/FT	Major: Business, Office Admin, Healthcare Office Completed 15 credits at Wayne College Minimum GPA 3.0
Michael J. Manges Memorial Scholarship	$500	8+ Credits	Major: Social Work Sophomore (32-63 credits)
Miles-Thompson Memorial Scholarship	TBD	FT/PT	First consideration to students enrolled at UA Medina. STEMM major (preference to nursing and engineering) Financial Need (Renewable)
Janet Barnett Minc & David Minc Endowed Scholarship	$250	FT	Sophomore (32-63 credits) Minimum 3.5 GPA
Chuck Nicholson Auto Superstore Scholarship	$500	8+ credit	Attending Wayne College Holmes County resident West Holmes HS Graduate
Obiekwe Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$500	FT	Attending Wayne College or University of Akron Main Campus Minimum 30 credits completed Minimum GPA 3.5 Earned “A” in College Algebra, English 111 and 112
Orrville Campus Foundation Grant	$1,650/ $825	FT/PT	New Traditional & Nontraditional Freshman Receiving less than $2,500 in other scholarships
Dr. Todd & Christin Rickel Scholarship	Varies	FT/PT	First preference to non-traditional and first-generation students. GPA 2.75+
Marian Rothstein Memorial Scholarship	$2,000	FT	Major: Nursing New Freshman Wooster HS Graduate Minimum GPA 3.0 Renewable
Serpentini Chevrolet Buick of Orrville Scholarship	$1,000	FT	Graduate of Orrville HS or Smithville HS
Bruce Schantz Scholarship	$1650/$825	FT	New Freshman
Peggy J. Shallenberger Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	FT
Paul H. Smucker Memorial Scholarship	$1,500	FT	Enrolled in Degree seeking program Wayne County Resident Community Service Academic Promise Renewable
Eddie and Jane Steiner Endowed Scholarship	$1,000	FT/PT	Attending Wayne College First consideration to nontraditional student, current employee, or child of employee at Commercial and Savings Bank Renewable
Student First Scholarship	$500	FT/PT	Traditional/Nontraditional GPA 2.5+ Employed
Craig Alan Swope Memorial Scholarship	$1,000	FT	Major: Early Childhood Inclusive Teacher Prep Program (ECITPP) Attending Wayne College Renewable
Mike & Cindy Taylor Textbook Scholarship	$700	N/A	Attending Wayne College or Millersburg Campus Holmes County Resident
Brenda K. Tudor Endowed Scholarship	$1200	FT	First consideration to first generation college student Second consideration to education major
Dr. H. Reid & Susan Smucker Wagstaff Scholarship	$5,000	FT	Wayne County Resident GPA 2.5 – 2.9 must submit a letter of recommendation from counselor, employer, or staff member. Renewable
Walkerly Memorial Scholarship	$250	FT/PT	Major: Social Services Completed 17+ credit hours
Wayne College Alumni Association Scholarship	$500	FT/PT	First consideration to children of Wayne College Alumni GPA 2.5-3.5 Complete additional scholarship questionnaire
Wayne College Community Scholarship	$1,000	FT/PT	New Freshman & Continuing Students Resident of Wayne, Holmes, & Medina Academic achievement Ineligible for Federal or State Grants per FAFSA
Wayne College Dean’s Scholarship	$3,000	FT	New Freshman Fully admitted to Wayne College by March 1 Graduating senior from service area: Holmes County, Medina County, and Wayne County schools. GPA 3.5 and 24 ACT (1160-1190 SAT)
Wayne College Faculty-Staff Scholarship	$1,000/$500	FT/PT	First preference to non-traditional students (age 25+) Full-time: completed 24+ credits Part-time: Completed 12+ credits GPA 3.5 Ineligible for Federal/State Grants
Wil-Burt Company Scholarship	$1000	FT	New Freshman GPA 2.0
Louis Russell Wilson III Memorial Scholarship	$1000	FT	First preference to Wayne College student employee/assistant

Other scholarship opportunities to support our students are administered through these foundations and require a separate application in addition to the Wayne College Scholarship application.

Catholic Community Foundation at: www.catholiccommunity.org/grants
The Demkee Family Scholarship
$800 – $1000 – May 1st Deadline – Annual scholarship held and administered through the Catholic Community Foundation. Students attending The University of Akron, Wayne College, or any satellite branch affiliated with the University. Part-time or full-time, documented minimum 3.0 GPA, registered in a Catholic parish in Wayne or Summit County. Visit https://www.catholiccommunity.org/grants for more information and application or email the Catholic Community Foundation at crigo@catholiccommunity.org.

Holmes County Education Foundation at: www.hcef.net
The French Ridge Title Company Scholarship
Eligibility: Available to part-time or full-time students must demonstrate financial need, be a female graduate of West Holmes High School and be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business or Law and attend Wayne College or The University of Akron. If no exact match exists, the award may be given to a female student attending another Ohio college or university. Visit www.hcef.net for more information on this scholarship and application.
Wayne County Community Foundation at:
www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships
Arden and Clarice Shisler Nationwide Insurance Scholarship (Wayne College)
Eligibility: Available to Dalton High School graduating seniors enrolling at The University of Akron Wayne College as a full-time student who have a balance of participation in academics, extra-curricular activities and community service/part-time employment. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Previous applicants and/or recipients may not reapply.
Term: One Year
Amount: $1,000
Number of New Awards Each Year: One
Contact: Wayne County Community Foundation (http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/)

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