The Van Wert County Courthouse

Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026

Howell Scholarship seeking applications

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Applications are now being accepted for the Howell Memorial Scholarship Program.

The Howell Memorial Scholarship Program will award two separate scholarships of $1,000 each to one boy in memory of James Howell and one girl in memory of Kathleen Davis.  

The purpose is to provide a one-time assistance to two students who have displayed excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities (sports, performing arts, community projects, etc.). Scholarship money may be applied to the cost of tuition, room/board or books.

To apply, a student must be a senior currently enrolled at a school in one of the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Mercer, Hardin, Putnam or Van Wert.

All applications submitted before the deadline will be considered upon review of grades, extracurricular activities and references. Completed forms need to be submitted by Friday, April 17. Winners will be announced by April 30.

Scan the QR Code and follow the link to fill out the Howell Memorial Scholarship Program Application.

POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:37 pm. FILED UNDER: News