Scholarships

The Milford Schools Foundation is proud administer several scholarships to help Milford graduates as they pursue their educational goals and dreams after high school.

The Milford Schools Foundation has carefully reviewed and processed the selection of seven Seniors who will each receive a $5,000.00 college scholarship this 2020 year. The criteria for the scholarships are academic achievement, community service, and financial need. Any Senior who excels in any of these areas is encouraged to apply.

The 2020 scholarship recipients are a diverse group.

  • The Senior ranked number 1 in the class is studying chemical engineering at The Ohio State University.

  • The Senior ranked number 2 in the class is studying chemistry and neuroscience at Miami University.

  • The Senior ranked number 3 in the class is studying engineering at the University of Dayton.

  • The Senior ranked number 8 in the class is studying engineering and math at The Ohio State University.

  • The Senior ranked number 24 in the class is studying environmental studies at the University of Kentucky.

  • The Senior ranked number 27 in the class is studying engineering at The Ohio State University.

  • The Senior ranked number 36 in the class is studying biomedical engineering and Chinese at The Ohio State University.

The foundation thanks the community, the Imbus family, and the Fley family for the financial support that makes these scholarships possible.


Boyd E. Smith Scholarship (Established 2012)

A $5,000 scholarship given in honor and in memory of former Milford superintendent Boyd E. Smith. Criteria: Academic achievement, community service, financial need.

  • 2020: Alexa Rouse

  • 2019: Ellen Victory & Madison Chitwood

  • 2018: Brian Wang

  • 2017: Amanda Lee

  • 2015: Anna Guo, Ohio State University

  • 2014: Corbin Hooker, Vanderbilt University

  • 2013: Kelsey Kremwinkel, Ohio State University

  • 2012: Alyssa Moore, University of Kentucky

Imbus Family Scholarship (Established 2015)

Made possible by donation from John Imbus, class of 1959, the $5,000 Imbus Family Scholarship is awarded to a Milford graduate pursuing a degree in civil engineering at the University of Cincinnati or Ohio State University. Criteria: Enrolled at either OSU or UC, must have been accepted into civil engineering degree program/pre-junior year, academic achievement, community service, financial need.

  • 2020: Reddick Herbert

  • 2019: Megan Pierce

  • 2018: Josh Pinchek

  • 2015: Matthew Halcomb

Fley Family Scholarship (Established 2015)

Made possible by a posthumous donation from Jo Ann Fley, a 1948 Milford graduate and daughter of former Milford superintendent James H. Fley. Criteria: Academic achievement, community service, financial need.

  • 2020: Kate Lane

  • 2019: Sophie Elleman

  • 2018: Caitlyn Singerman

Rick & Suzie Blackburn Music Scholarship (Established 2013)

A $5,000 scholarship given in memory of 1960 MHS grad Rick Blackburn, who became an executive with several major music companies. Criteria: Pursuing a college degree in some field of music, academic achievement, community service, financial need.

  • 2013: Jessica Lucas, Northern Kentucky University

Milford Schools Foundation Scholarship

The Milford Schools Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization with goal's to enhance and enrich educational opportunities for students. These scholarships are made possible by our many sponsors, donors and fund raising events that are held throughout the year.

  • 2020: Mason Craft & Lesley Webster

  • 2019: Alyssa Hargis

  • 2019: Catherine Gottsaker

  • 2019: Lydia Krage

  • 2018: Sean Vonderhaar $5,000

  • 2018: Connor Hart $3,000

  • 2018: Elisabeth Miller $3,000

Doug Jauch Memorial Scholarship (Established 2020)

More info to come.

  • 2020: Karl Chavez

Jean Ackermann Memorial Scholarship (Established 2020)

More info to come.

  • 2020: Max Steinmetz