The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her senior year in college and is majoring in education.

The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. Deadline is July 31. Interested applicants should contact: Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-In-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, PO Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is offering a $1,500 grant to a college senior. The recipient must be enrolled in a college of education and be a student teacher during the 2013-14 school year. In addition, the person must have resided in Geauga County or graduated from one of the high schools in the county.

For an application, contact Ruth Holm at 15920 Arbor Trail, Newbury, OH 44065, or call 440-564-6652.

The Lake County Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has announced the availability of up to $1,500 in scholarships to assist with college costs for qualified future female educators.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The Lake County chapter supports this mission by offering this scholarship to a female college student who will be a junior or senior for the 2013-14 school year, excels in a college Teacher Education Program and whose home residence is located in Mentor, Eastlake, Kirtland, Wickliffe, Willoughby or Willowick.

Email DKGscholarship@gmail.com with application requests and questions. Deadline is March 16, and the winner will be announced in April.

The Perry High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships will recognize a PHS graduating senior and a graduating senior who is the child or grandchild of a Perry High School alumnus. Scholarship winners must exhibit commitment and loyalty to his or her school and or community.

Candidates must meet the eligibility guidelines. Deadline is April 15. Visit www.perry-lake.k12.oh.us/Scholarships.aspx for details.

The Americans of Italian Heritage and the Americans of Italian Heritage Charities Inc. have announced the scholarship program available to student residents of Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula and Cuyahoga counties. Four scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded this year. Scholarships will be awarded within three categories: Green, for a grade-point average of 2.5 to 2.99; White, GPA of 3.0 to 3.5; Red, GPA of 3.5

At least one parent of the applicant must be of Italian descent, and the student applicant must be either a graduating high school senior or a full-time undergraduate student. The selection committee is seeking to award well-rounded students who can demonstrate their dedication and commitment to continuing their education and who are in financial need.

Further details are available by writing Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, Attention: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 732 Mentor, OH 44061.

Five $5,000 scholarships will be given to students 14 and older who tweet about the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, the right to assemble and the right to petition.

To enter for your chance to win, tweet about one of those freedoms using the hashtag #freetotweet by Dec. 15.

Learn more on the Free to Tweet contest rules page.

Munson Township is offering two scholarships for graduating seniors. To be eligible, the student must be a Munson resident; have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0; have a 22 ACT or 1000 SAT score; and plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or career or technical education institution in the fall of 2013. For details, call the township hall at 440-286-9255.

The second News-Herald Senior Scholar-Athlete award will be presented at halftime of the June 22 News-Herald Senior Bowl presented by Hooley House.

In addition, The News-Herald will be awarding a $500 scholarship to the Senior Scholar-Athlete award winner.

Last year, West Geauga soccer standout and current Penn State freshman Kori Chapic won the first-ever N-H Scholar-Athlete award.

Candidates must be a senior, have at least a 3.5 grade-point average and be a letterwinner in his or her respective sport. Involvement in community services, clubs, groups or organizations is a plus.

Only coaches, administrators or teachers from respective schools can nominate a candidate. All nominations must include a description as to why the candidate is worthy of the award. Coaches, administrators and teachers are encouraged to work together in nominating a candidate.

Finalists will be named prior to The N-H Senior Bowl.

Nominations can be sent to: The News-Herald, c/o Sports Editor Mark Podolski, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094, or emailed to: MPodolski@News-Herald.com.

Geauga County Master Gardener volunteers are offering two $1,000 scholarships to any Geauga County high school senior or high school graduate who is planning to attend or is attending Ohio State University or the Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute, Wooster Campus pursuing a degree in the related fields of horticulture, agriculture or environmental science.

Applications are available at www.geauga.osu.edu, or by calling the OSU Extension at 440-834-4656. Applications must be received at the OSU Extension Office at P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021, by April 30.

The Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce annually awards scholarships to deserving local students. The Chamber wishes to recognize and encourage students who have been involved in community activities and will be pursuing a career in a business field.

Students must reside within the Chardon School District and have applied to enter a two- or four-year accredited school or college and will be majoring in a business field. The scholarships will be awarded to a well-rounded future business major who has exhibited strong community involvement and maintains at least a 3.0 grade-point average.

Applications for the scholarship may be obtained at the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce office or online at the Chamber’s website.

Applications must be received by the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce or post-marked by April 1.  Awards will be announced in May.

More information: 440-285-9050 or www.chardonchamber.com.

The Lake County Farm Bureau is offering scholarships to students who have been admitted to a two- or four-year institution of higher learning.

Applicants must be residents of Lake County, and they or their parents/guardians must be a member of the Lake County Farm Bureau. Applications must include three references, one of which must be a Farm Bureau member. Students must prove enrollment or letter of admission, and be considered a full-time students. Applicants must be majoring in an agriculture-related field and must have a 3.0 grade-point average.

The scholarship is a renewable award.

Applications can be acquired through high school guidance counselors, or through the Lake County Farm Bureau Office at 440-437-8700, 800-410-4613 or nefarmbu@fairpoint.net.

Deadline is May 1.

Geauga County Master Gardener volunteers are offering two $1,000 scholarships to any Geauga County high school senior or high school graduate who is planning to attend or is attending the Ohio State University or the Ohio State University, Agriculture Technical Institute, Wooster Campus, pursuing a degree in the related fields of horticulture, agriculture or environmental science.

Applications are available at www.geauga.osu.edu or through the OSU Extension at 440-834-4656.

Applications must be received at the OSU Extension Office at P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021, by April 30.

The Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation will award five scholarships, worth a minimum of $1,000 each, to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Wickliffe and who are planning to attend a college, university, technical or trade school in the fall.

Applications can be obtained at area high schools or at the Wickliffe Public Library.

Deadline is April 15.