Meghan Coulter
OHS senior, Meghan Coulter, was named a school winner by the Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance Scholarship. From its inception in 1994, the program has leveraged the reputation of the Heisman Memorial Trophy as a symbol of great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.
Last week, the 2020 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance were announced from an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2021. More than 3,600 were named School Winners.
School Winners will continue on for the chance to become State Winners, National Finalists or National Winners. State Winners receive a $750 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $1,250 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners will each receive a $5,250 college scholarship.
To apply, students must be graduating with the class of 2021, have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the 48 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee and/or the National Federation of State High School Association and be a leader in his/her school and community.
