University of Northwestern Ohio

College of Applied Technologies Scholarships

Bob Hall Technical Scholarship - High School Juniors

  • To be considered for these scholarships, students take tests during Spring Preview Day (Open House)
  • A written, multiple choice test will be given to high school juniors only
  • Winners will be selected by the top test scores in the Auto, Diesel, Agriculture, HVAC/R, and Robotics areas Scholarships are awarded to the following places:
    1st place: $5,000
    2nd place: $4,000
    3rd place: $3,000
    4th place: $2,000
    5th place: $1,000
  • Students who place as a Junior and Senior in High School will receive the higher of multiple placements

FFA State Finals Agricultural Power Diagnostics Competition

  • These scholarships are provided to State Winners in teams of two:
    1st place: $10,000 each
    2nd place: $6,000 each
    3rd place: $5,000 each
    4th place: $5,000 each
    5th place: $4,000 each
    6th place: $3,000 each
    7th place: $2,000 each
    8th place: $1,000 each
    9th place: $1,000 each
    10th place: $1,000 each
  • These scholarships are provided to State Winners in teams of four:
    1st place: $7,000 each
    2nd place: $5,000 each
    3rd place: $4,000 each
    4th place: $2,000 each
    5th place: $1,000 each

Florida Automotive Technology Competition

  • These scholarships are provided in teams of two by the Florida Automotive Technology Competition.
    1st place: $3,500 each
    2nd place: $2,000 each

Georgia Automotive Technology Competition

  • These scholarships are provided in teams of two by the Georgia Automotive Technology Competition.
    1st place: $3,500 each
    2nd place: $2,000 each

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow

  • These scholarships are provided via challenge competition placement for the top 10 places. 
    1st place: $10,000 tuition each
    2nd place: $8,000 tuition each
    3rd place: $6,000 tuition each
    4th place: $5,000 tuition each
    5th place: $4,000 tuition each
    6th place: $3,000 tuition each
    7th place: $2,000 tuition each
    8th place: $1,000 tuition each
    9th place: $1,000 tuition each
    10th place: $1,000 tuition each

Michigan Industry Technology Education Society (MITES)

  • These scholarships are provided to students in the Michigan Industry Technology Education Society (MITES). Scholarships are awarded to the following places:
    1st place: $10,000 tuition each
    2nd place: $8,000 tuition each
    3rd place: $6,000 tuition each
    4th place: $5,000 tuition each
    5th place: $4,000 tuition each
    6th place: $1,000 tuition each
    7th place: $1,000 tuition each
    8th place: $1,000 tuition each
    9th place: $1,000 tuition each
    10th place: $1,000 tuition each

Michigan Industry Technology Education Society (MITES) - Quick Service Competition

  • These scholarships are provided to students in the Michigan Industry Technology Education Society Quick Service Competition (MITES). Scholarships are awarded to the following places:
    1st place: $2,500 tuition each
    2nd place: $2,000 tuition each
    3rd place: $1,500 tuition each
    4th place: $1,000 tuition each
    5th place: $1,000 tuition each

Niagara Frontier Automotive Technology Competition

  • These scholarships are provided as a result of the competition sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. Scholarships are awarded to the following places:
    1st place: $5,000
    2nd place: $4,000
    3rd place: $3,000

S & S Volvo Scholarship

  • To be considered, students must be enrolled in a Diesel program of study
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for technical courses. No GPA requirement is set for general education courses
  • Must have outstanding attendance record
  • Preference is given to students with the intent on entering the Diesel Technology - Mack/Volvo Date Program
  • Preference given to students living within a 60 mile radius of Lima, Ohio
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation with the application from an employer or instructor
  • Students must apply annually
  • Students are selected by the University Scholarship Committee
  • Send scholarship applications and applicable supporting documentation to: Kim Clevenger, Director of Financial Aid, University of Northwestern Ohio, 1441 North Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805 or by email to kclevenger@unoh.edu. All requests for scholarships should be received no later than February 15, of current award year. Download your scholarship application HERE.

Skills USA - Scholarship Competition

  • These scholarships are provided to State winners for Maintenance and Light Repair. Students who place in multiple competitions will be awarded the highest place award.
    1st place: $8,000 tuition each
    2nd place: $4,000 tuition each
    3rd place: $2,000 tuition each
  • These scholarships are provided to State winners for Diesel, Auto Service, Robotics (mechatronics area only), and HVAC/R. Students who place in multiple competitions will be awarded the highest place award.
    1st place: $10,000 tuition each
    2nd place: $8,000 tuition each
    3rd place: $6,000 tuition each
    4th place: $5,000 tuition each
    5th place: $4,000 tuition each
  • These scholarships are provided to National Skills USA (includes HVAC/R) winners for Diesel, Auto Service, Robotics (mechatronics area only), and HVAC/R. Students who place in multiple competitions will be awarded the highest place award.
    1st place:  $20,000
    2nd place: $10,000 
    3rd place: $9,500 
    4th place: $9,000 
    5th place: $8,500  

Summit Motorsports Park Scholarship

  • To be considered for this scholarship, students must be a high school senior with a minimum 2.5 g.p.a. and compete in the High School Nationals held annually in early May at Summit Motorsports Park. Contact phone number is 419-668-5555.
           1st place: $5,000
           Runner Up: $3,000
           Semi-Finalist: $2,000
           Quarter Finalist: $1,500

Tech Prep (West Ohio Consortium) Scholarships

  • The University of Northwestern Ohio has partnered with six area technical schools, Apollo Career Center, Lima Senior High School Vocational Program, Millstream Career Center, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, Tri Star Career Compact, and Vantage Career Center, to award scholarships to students in designated Tech Prep programs.
  • Each technical school will select a scholarship recipient to receive a $2,000 award to be used at the University of Northwestern Ohio. These students must meet criteria set by the University of Northwestern Ohio.
  • Interested students may contact the guidance office at their individual school for an application in the spring of their senior year.

The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Scholarship

  • Competition takes place each year late February or early March at the Cleveland and International Auto Show.
  • Recipients are selected by the Education Foundation of the CADA, (440) 746-1500.
    1st place: $6,000 scholarship to each team member to be used for UNOH program of choice.
    2nd place: $4,000 scholarship to each team member to be used for UNOH program of choice.
    3rd place: $2,000 scholarship to each team member to be used for UNOH program of choice.

The Greater New York National Automotive Technology Competition

  • These scholarships are provided as a result of the competition held at the New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) which is sponsored by The Greater New York Auto Dealers Association (GNYADA). Scholarships are awarded to the following places:
    1st place: $20,000
    2nd place: $10,000
    3rd place: $9,500 
    4th place: $9,000
    5th place: $8,500
    6th place: $8,000
    7th place: $7,500
    8th place: $7,000
    9th place: $6,500
    10th place: $6,000

UNOH Technology Maintenance Council Scholarship

  • To be considered, students must apply through the TMC website, tmc.truckline.com
  • The amount of the scholarship is equal to full tuition, not to exceed $20,000
  • Students must be high school graduates with a 2.5 or higher g.p.a.
  • Students must be members of the Technology Maintenance Council, an employee, or an employee's family member contracted by a company with at least one current dues paying the TMC membership
  • Winners will be selected by the Scholarship Committee

Wendell Schick Senior Technical Scholarship

  • To be considered for these scholarships, students take tests during Fall Open House.
  • A written, multiple choice test will be given to high school seniors.
  • Winners will be selected by the top test scores in the auto, diesel, agriculture, high performance, HVAC/R and robotics area.
    1st place: Not to exceed $20,000
    2nd place: $5,000
    3rd place: $4,000
    4th place: $3,000
    5th place: $2,000
  • Students who place as a Junior and Senior in High School will receive the higher of multiple placements.

Financial Aid Contact

1441 N. Cable Rd.
Lima, Ohio 45805
Attn: Office of Financial Aid

 

 

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