Athletic Scholarships

Ron & Nancy Chapman Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduating senior from an Adams County high school, or one of the following high schools in Scioto County: Portsmouth West, Northwest, Portsmouth, Bloom-Vernon/South Webster, or East Community School; or from Ripley Union Lewis Local in Brown County. Must show evidence of earning a varsity letter in sports and give a letter of recommendation from a varsity coach familiar with the applicantÕs abilities.

 

Scholarships By Degree 

Architecture Scholarship

Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduate from a high school in Southern Ohio.  Applicants must pursue a degree in architecture and have been accepted at an accredited college or university for study in an accredited school of architecture.

Business Scholarships

Augusta A. & Rose L. Jacobs Memorial Fund - Must be majoring in business or music with a sophomore status or higher.

Edward & Maxine Levi Scholarship Fund - Must attend Shawnee State University and major in business. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a local student. Underclassmen and upperclassmen may apply.

Abe Zuber - Portsmouth Retail Merchants Fund - Must major in business at Shawnee State University.

Educational Scholarships

Elbert L. Elliot & Evelyn M. Elliott Memorial - Must graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio high school and plan to major in the field of secondary or elementary education.

Burton D. Raine & Thelma T. Raine Fund - Must graduate from a high school in Adams or Scioto County, Ohio and plan to major in education or healthcare at an accredited college or university.

Coach Shurl Shoemaker Scholarship Fund - Must be a high school graduate of the Scioto County area, be of sophomore rank at an accredited college or university, major in education and plan to pursue a career in teaching. Preference is given to students who are interested in coaching athletic teams at the elementary, middle or high school level.

Harley F. Shupert Sr. Scholarship Fund - Must graduate from a high school in Scioto County, Ohio.  Students planning to major in teaching or healthcare may apply.

Leo R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship - Graduating Northwest students majoring in education.

Engineering Scholarships

The Waller Family Scholarship Fund - Must pursue a degree in engineering.  Secondary preference is given to students majoring in Business.

Environmental Studies Scholarships

Bernie Counts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a resident of the state of Ohio, be enrolled at an accredited college or university of sophomore rank, and major in environmental studies.

Health Related Scholarships

Adams County Health Related Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduating senior from an Adams County, Ohio high school, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and enrolled to study in a health related field.

William A. Burke Memorial Scholarship Fund - Awards are made for specific healthcare professions. Medical or pre-med students will NOT be considered.  Must be a resident of Scioto, Adams, Pike, Ross, Jackson, or Lawrence County, Ohio or Greenup or Lewis County, Kentucky.

Harley F. Shupert Sr. Scholarship Fund - Must graduate from a high school in Scioto County, Ohio.  Students planning to major in teaching or healthcare may apply.

Wheeler Scholarship Fund - Must be a Scioto County, Ohio high school graduate and intend to pursue a degree in nursing or another healthcare related undergraduate degree program.

History Scholarships

DAR - J. Spencer Chapter Scholarship Fund - Must be a college student entering his or her sophomore or junior year. Must be a resident of Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia. Preference is given to non-smokers, veterans, spouse of a veteran or child of a veteran.

Julian Mohr Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school and major in history. Must show evidence of community service.

International Relations Scholarship

Portsmouth Sister City - Paul Flohr Scholarship Fund - Must be a resident of Scioto County majoring or minoring in Spanish, German, International Relations or related degree. An addition letter from a foreign language instructor is required. Preference is given to a Shawnee State Student, with two or more years of high school Spanish or German, a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has visited Orizaba or Zittau.

Medical Doctor Scholarships

Scioto County Medical Society Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school and enrolled in med. school.

Music Scholarships

Charlie Bill Greene Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must  be a graduating senior from a Greenup Co. (KY) or Scioto Co.(OH) high school pursuing a music degree.

Augusta A. & Rose L. Jacobs Memorial Fund - Must be majoring in business or music with a sophomore status or higher.

Dorothy Knost Scholarship Fund - Must be at least a junior in a Scioto County, Ohio or Greenup County, Kentucky high school planning to attend a summer music camp of at least six weeks in length or pursing a baccalaureate or advance degree in music at a college or university. 

Nursing Scholarships

Adams County Health Related Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduating senior from an Adams County, Ohio high school, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be enrolled to study in a health related field.

Bettie L. Diehl Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must pursue a bachelor or advanced degree in nursing.  Nurses seeking advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.

Katheryn Slack Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduate or graduating senior from East High School or its successor, East Community School. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited school of nursing.

Wheeler Scholarship Fund - Must be a Scioto County, Ohio high school graduate and intend to pursue a degree in nursing or another healthcare related undergraduate degree program. 

Pre-Med Scholarship

Larry Keller-Eva McCowen Medical Fund - Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school.  This candidate must show evidence of and intent to pursue an undergraduate degree in a recognized premedical program and have aspirations to attend medical school.

Veterinarian Scholarship

Owen & Madeline Doerr Karr Fund - Must plan to major in veterinary medicine.  When possible, preference is given to students attending Shawnee State University.

 

Scholarships Established By Employers

Bobby J. Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund- Must be a graduating senior who will attend Shawnee State University and is a child of an employee of the City of Portsmouth.  The candidate must be active in the community. May be renewed for three additional years if recipient maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Hillview Retirement Center Resident Scholarship Fund - To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must have been employed at Hill View Retirement Center for at least one year and maintain an exemplary employment and performance record.

OSCO Industries, Inc. Scholarship Fund  - ApplicantÕs parent must be employed at OSCO Industries, Inc. Undergraduates only may apply.  Priority is given to students attending an institution located in southern Ohio, especially Shawnee State University and Rio Grande College.

Richard Wolbert Memorial Scholarship Fund  - Two scholarship awards are to be given.  To be eligible for the first scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating senior and be a child of an employee of SUNOCO, Inc. The second scholarship will be awarded to a worthy graduating senior from the Scioto County Career and Technical Center.  All applicants must show evidence of community service and must complete an essay (no more than 500 words) on the ÒValue of Education to Me.Ó This scholarship will be selected on an annual basis by the Board of Governors of the Scioto Foundation or its designee the Volunteer Scholarship Committee of the Scioto Foundation.

 

Scholarships Established By Organizations 

Boy Scouts & Cornerstone Methodist Church

William C. Anderson Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund - To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must have obtained the level of Eagle Scout. Preference will be given to Eagle Scouts that are members of Troop #12 and are members of Cornerstone Methodist Church.  The annual amount of the scholarship will be a minimum of $250.

Girl Scouts

Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a member of the Girl Scouts and the Seal of Ohio Girl Scouts Council.  Must live in Scioto, Adams, or Pike County, Ohio.  Must prove five years of membership in the Girl Scouts of the USA and have a ÒBÓ average or better for four years of high school and participate in church, school, and community activities.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church Alleluia program

Hollenbeck Family Memorial Scholarship Fund - Scholarship assistance is given to college students who participated in the Cornerstone United Medthodist Church's Alleluia program.

 

Scholarships For Universities

The Ohio State University

Temple Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school and enroll at Ohio State University.

Thomas Jeffery Chapman Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduate of Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Valley, Northwest, New Boston, Minford or South Webster High School pursuing a business degree at Ohio State University.

Herbert B. Nickell, II Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduating senior at Northwest or Wheelersburg High School and plan to enroll at Ohio State University.

Shawnee State University

Raymond L. Arn & Dorthy L. Maier Scholarship Fund - Must be a resident of Scioto County, Ohio and enrolled at Shawnee State University.

Mary A. Burke Scholarship Fund - To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be graduates of a Scioto County high school and will attend Shawnee State University.

Hopkins/Fultz Scholarship Fund - Will be awarded to a graduating Portsmouth High School senior or a member of First Presbyterian Church who plans to attend Shawnee State University to major in education, dental hygiene or the field of sports/physical education.

Katie Graf Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a sophomore attending Shawnee State University.

Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund - Must be a graduating senior at Portsmouth High School and plan to attend Shawnee State University.

Johnson Family Scholarship Fund - Must be born in or a resident of Scioto County or surrounding counties who plans to attend Shawnee State University.

Edward & Maxine Levi Scholarship Fund -Must attend Shawnee State University and major in business. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a local student. Underclassmen and upperclassmen may apply.

Portsmouth Retail Merchants Abe Zuber Fund -Given to Shawnee State students majoring in business.

 

Unrestricted Scholarships for Scioto County Graduates

James & Beatrice Ervin Scholarship Fund- Must graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio high school.

Fitch Family Scholarship Fund- Must be a graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school. 

 

Other Scholarships

Ralph & Louise Arrick Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is to be used for worthy students from the Scioto County, Ohio area, giving a preference, to students who have graduated from Valley High School. 

Doug Booth Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduating senior at Valley High School and possess the following: ability to think critically and creatively; loyalty to school, family and community; desire to contribute to the community; competitive spirit; commitment to goals; and academic performance.

Carl Brooks Scholarship Fund - Must graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school.  Preference given to applicants that have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Harry James Scholarship Fund - Assists graduating seniors of Portsmouth West high school.

Louise & Harold Mullins Scholarship Fund - To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg or Portsmouth High School.  Students must show financial need Ð having a family gross adjusted income of $45,000 and below.

Ginger Rudd Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund  - Must be a graduating senior at Valley High School, show evidence of community service, and financial need.  This candidate should exhibit the qualities that the late Mrs. Phillips possessed: that of a highly self-motivated individual or Òhard workerÓ who didnÕt quit in the face of adversity.

Richard & Ruth Cooper Reutinger Scholarship Fund - Assists graduating seniors of Portsmouth high school.

Ira Swearingen Memorial Scholarship Fund - Must be a graduating senior at Portsmouth West High School.