Financial Planning & Scholarships
College Planning Resources
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ACT: ACT Online
Site where students can register for the ACT test.
The College Board: CollegeBoard Online
Site where students can register for the SAT test, as well as search for colleges.
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Ohio Board of Regents: Ohio Department of Higher Ed
Information on colleges in Ohio as well as scholarships and financial aid is found here.
Peterson’s Online: Peterson's
A collection of useful information on the College search, financial aid and test prep processes.
College is Possible: College Possible
Preparing for, selecting and paying for college is covered here.
Higher Education Access Resources
This online database includes information about programs and publications that help prepare students for college.
College Planning Web Site: CollegePlan
Provides information on college selection, admission, financial aid and scholarships.
Mapping Your Future: Mapping Your Future
Provides information on planning a career, selecting and paying for school.
CollegeNET: CollegeNet
Offers online college application information, as well as free financial aid search resources.
Encourage (previously MyOptions): My Options
A free college planning service, offering assistance to students, parents, high schools, counselors, and teachers nationwide.
College Stats (previously College View): College Stats
Provides information on selecting and paying for school, majors, campus life, etc
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FastWeb: FastWeb
A resource for students researching scholarship assistance.
Colleges and Careers: Colleges & Careers
A resource for students researching scholarship and grant assistance.
Colleges that Give the Best Scholarships (PDF)
A 75-page resource to help students learn about the top schools that award merit scholarships, including partial- and full-ride scholarships. -
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Learn about financing your education.
Financial Aid for Students - U.S. Department of Education:
USDOEProvides college financial planning information.
Sallie Mae: Sallie Mae
Planning for college, applying for financial aid and loans is covered here.
The Financial Aid Information Page: Financial Aid
The SmartStudent™ Guide to financial aid.
The Student Guide to Financial Aid / U.S. Department of Education: Student Aid
This site is a guide to federal aid opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education. To apply for aid from these programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov or by phone at 866-550-5120.
Local Scholarships
How to Submit Your Application(s)
Complete the linked form and hand-deliver any additional materials to Mrs. Davis in the Guidance Office. She will take care of transcripts for cumulative GPA and include all attachments such as letters of recommendation and essays.
Do NOT mail applications yourself!
Deadline: February 26, 2026
Scholarship applications open after the scholarship senior session on February 12.
Note: Scholarships are generally listed in descending award order.
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Amount: $5,000 (4)
Criteria:
Interview, first in family to attend college, needs to borrow money to attend college -
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Amount: $5,000
Critera:
2/4 yr college, completed 40 documented volunteer hours, (2) letters of rec (1) teacher (1) non teacher or school approved mentor, participated in one extracurricular activity. Essay: What “Service Above Self” means to you. How have you demonstrated this value and how do you plan to carry this mindset into your future education, career & community. -
Amount: 3,000 (5)
Criteria: Ohio college, 2 or 4 yr.,
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Amount: $3,000 (2)
Criteria:
3.75 GPA or above, school/community service, needXenia Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Application
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Amount: $3,000
Criteria:
Education major, accredited 4yr college -
Amount: $3,000
Criteria:
Elementary Education / "Last Dollar"Greene Giving /Joanne Earley Memorial Scholarship Application
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Amount: $2,500 (3)
Criteria:
Black or multi-racial, 3.0 GPA or above, leadership, pursue social justice but not mandatory*Renewal possibility of $10,000 total - B avg each Yr, based on final college transcript sent to Colbert family
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Amount: $2,000
Criteria:
Positive character, accepted 2- or 4-yr college, academic achievement, consider a career in Science or Math -
Amount: $2,000
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Physical handicap/disability, pursue higher educationJohn E. Meyer II Scholarship Application
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Amount: $1,500
Criteria:
Education major, 4yr college in Ohio, 3.30 GPA / upper ¼ of class -
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Amount: $1,500
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Education, Engineering, Business, Medicine/NursingRichey Family “Science is Fun!” Scholarship Application
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Amount: $1,250 (3)
Criteria:
1 each in (a) academics, (b) athletics, (c) music -
Amount: $2,000
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Architecture, fashion, fine art or graphic design or school of the artsPatricia Meyer Dorn Fine Arts Scholarship Application
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Amount: $1,000 (3)
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Physical, occupational, respiratory or speech therapy or radiographyPatricia Meyer Dorn Allied Health Scholarship Application
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Amount: $1,000 (5)
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Participated in Wee Bucs, community involvement/service, essay -
Amount: $1,000 (3)
Criteria:
Xenia resident, XHS Graduating Senior, 2.5 Cumulative GPA, Essay -
Amount: $1,000 (2)
Criteria:
1 male & 1 female major in Engineering/STEM, essay, letter of recommendation -
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
African American female, 2.5 GPA or above -
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
2 or 4 yr college, leadership, academic achievement, athletics -
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Financial need, lack of family support, worked hard and shown resilience in obtaining post secondary goals.Jerry Whalen Scholarship Application
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Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
2 or 4 yr college, academic achievement, major in service-related field -
Amount: $1,000
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4 yr college, leadership, academic achievement, 4 yrs of honors math -
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
4 yr Xenia student, top 80-90%, 3 yrs of foreign language, 0.5 of Econ & Am Govt., Service Club Active for 3 yrs, ROTC -
Amount: $1,000
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Male, C+ avg., character, XHS athlete, extracurricular activitiesThomas J. Adair Scholarship Application
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Amount: $2,000 (3)
Criteria:
Xenia Elks member child or grandchild, financial need, grades, school and community leadership -
Amount: $1,000
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3.25 GPA, (3) letters of rec. (2) Teacher, (1) Coach, varsity letter in at least one sport, list extra curricular activities -
Amount: $1,000
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Academic achievement, financial need, leadership, concern for fellow student -
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Amount: $750
Criteria:
2/4 year college, need -
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Amount: $750
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Dependent of American Legion member or military, 2.5 GPA or aboveAmerican Legion-Foody Cornwell Post 95 Scholarship Application
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Amount: $750
Criteria:
Academic achievement, leadership, need, former student -
Amount: $500
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500 word maximum essay, letter of rec from XHS faculty, letter of rec from outside of school facultyAnderson Williamson Insurance Agency Scholarship Application
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Amount: $500 (4)
Criteria:
Minority female -
Amount: $500 (2)
Criteria:
Attend college or career tech program, honest, kind-hearted, goal-oriented student of good character -
Amount: $500
Criteria:
Minority male, 3.0 GPA or above, 3 letters of rec, essay, academic achievement, Historically Black College -
Amount: $500
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Former Arrowood Elementary student -
Amount: $500
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Strong work ethic, 3 teacher rec, essay, good attendance, and citizen -
Amount: $500
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Must attend trade school -
Amount: $500
Criteria:
Continuing education in the field of Ag. -
Amount: $500
Criteria:
Former student, safety patrol -
Amount: $500
Criteria:
Former student, academic achievement, need, leadership, 3.0 GPA or above -
Amount: $500
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Student athlete/Character traits of service and nobility -
Amount: $500
Criteria:
Parent is part of Classified UnionXenia Education Support Professionals (XESP) Scholarship Application
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Amount: $400 (3)
Criteria:
Current Senior NHS member, 3.5 GPA or above -
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Amount: $200
Criteria:
Female, 25-50% decile, continuing education
