Students at Yellow Springs High School are eligible for scholarships granted by the Yellow Springs Community Foundation. These scholarships are listed individually below, along with the maximum award amount, and the name of the responsible individual.

The Guidance Office at Yellow Springs High School has specific application information on each of these scholarships.

The deadline for returning any of the completed scholarship applications to the Guidance Office is April 15. Recipients will be announced at the annual Honor Society Induction.

The Edwin Foos Memorial Scholarship ($4,000 possible multiple awards)
Administered by the Lions Club of Yellow Springs. Applicants must plan to further their education in the science field. This can include engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, teaching in the math/science and various environmental areas. Follow these steps to apply:
1. Write an essay describing your educational goals.
2. List school and community involvement.
Many factors are taken into consideration in awarding this scholarship.

G.E.M. ("Go the Extra Mile") Award ($2,500)
This scholarship is for a senior who has been identified as having a learning disability. The student must attend an accredited four-year college or university. The amount of the award is $1,000, to be paid in two installments, in August and December, so long as the student continues the first year of college without interruption.

John McConville Scholarship ($1,000)
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to complete a program of study at a certified college, technical or vocational school. Applicant should have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Applicants should write a letter describing any extracurricular activities and/or community involvement beyond that required as part of their normal school curriculum. Applicants must include a description of their proposed area of study and why they feel they qualify for the award. Applicants are also required to submit two letters of recommendation, one from a member of the school staff and one from a community member.

Howard Kahoe/Dud Scott Memorial ($500)
Two scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded. Recipient may also apply for the scholarship for the second year. Applicant must be a graduating senior or a high school graduate who is a resident of Yellow Springs/Miami Township. Applicant must be planning a career in an industrial, vocational, or technical occupation requiring training that is less than a 4-year program.

Mary Jane Bachtell Memorial Creative Writing Award ($600)
Seniors may win up to $600 cash and a certificate of excellence. Juniors may receive a $50 award and a certificate of merit. Submit up to 20 pages of double-spaced material, which may represent all or part of several works. All writing forms are acceptable except personal letters, diaries, or journals.

Martha Dell Cadow Memorial Athletic Scholarship ($500)

For graduationg seniors. Criteria for selection include: Academic achievement and earning a varsity letter in basketball or golf and matriculating (within a certain time period) in an accredited two-year or four-year program in an accredited college, university or vocational school. Originally intended to cover tuition, the scholarship has been extended to cover verifiable educational expenses.

James A. McKee Scholarship (varies - $1,000 each was awarded to two recipients in 2009)

This scholarship was established in memory of Jim McKee, Chief of Police in Yellow Springs for many years, by the Yellow Springs Men's Group, of which he was a member.  The Men's Group apponts the selection committee and sets the scholarship criteria.