Marshall University Top Scholar Program

The Top Scholar application, which included the pathway to the storied Society of Yeager Scholars, is now open!

One application,  FOUR amazing opportunities for Ohio students at Marshall University.

*The Society of Yeager Scholars

*The Hendrick Scholars

*The Hodges Scholars

*1837 Scholars

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.marshall.edu/topscholar/

Things to Know:

*One application qualifies students for multiple scholarships.

*Top Scholar is open to ALL majors from ALL regions.

Deadline to apply for the Top Scholar Programs: December 15, 2025!

2026 Courage to Grow Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

Eligibility

You must be a junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. U.S. citizens only please.

Growing Success Through Courage & Education

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2025

2026 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. 

To download an application, please visit: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship

Scholarship Deadline: January 5, 2026 / Application closes at 1pm

University of Rio Grande Jake Bapst Scholarship

Two-Year Full Tuition Scholarship!

To be eligible, applicants must:

• ✓ Be ACCEPTED to the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College for the 2026-2027 academic year ✓ Attend a high school in the four county service district of Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, or Vinton County (including Buckeye Hills Career Center)
• ✓ Reside in the four county service district of Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, or Vinton County
• Before submitting your application, prepare the following documents that will be required:
• ✓ High school transcript and ACT Composite Score. Superscore will not be accepted. ACT must be taken prior to application deadline. (If transcript with ACT Composite Score has already been submitted by your guidance counselor, no additional copy is needed)
• ✓ Resume, in correct resume format, listing scholastic achievements, school and community involvement, and/or employment history
• ✓ Essay – Choosing one of the topics below, essay must be a minimum of 500 words, double space, 12-point font.
  • Topic 1: If you were chosen as the recipient of this scholarship, how impactful would this be to your college career? State any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.
  • Topic 2: How do you define success? When you look back on your life in 20 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? How does this scholarship fit into your plans for success?

For more information and to access the online application, please click here.

(To access the online application, be sure to click on the QR Code!)

Questions?  Email Jessica Deweese, Assistant Director of Admission at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Scholarship Deadline: January 16, 2026