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List of Scioto Foundation Scholarship Funds
Abby Ruby Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Contact Guidance at Minford and South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating senior of Minford or South Webster high school, Scioto County, Ohio
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Must attend a vocational school, college or university
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Must show school spirit and kindness - school community involvement
A committee of South Webster and Minford teachers and family will make the selection
Abe and Bette Zuber - Retail Merchants Scholarship Fund
Established - 1987 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Planning to attend Shawnee State University
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Majoring in business
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A graduating senior from a Scioto County High School
ACCF: Adams County Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
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Must be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio. Maybe be homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio.
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Must be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity.
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Undergraduates Only
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Must show financial need.
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Must have a record of satisfactory academic performance
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When possible, for current graduates of Adams County, Ohio high schools, scholarships will be allocated equally among those schools.
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Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Preference will be given to students participating in extracurricular activities, community service, employment and have a good school attendance record.
ACCF: Charles Hugh McGovney Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
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Must be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio. Maybe be homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio.
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Must be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity.
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Undergraduates Only
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Must show financial need.
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Must have a record of satisfactory academic performance
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When possible, for current graduates of Adams County, Ohio high schools, scholarships will be allocated equally among those schools.
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Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Preference will be given to students planning to attend the University of Cincinnati or Morehead State University. As well as showing participation in extracurricular activities, community service, employment and have a good school attendance record.
ACCF: Earl and Helen Johnson Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
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Must be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio. Maybe be homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio.
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Must be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity.
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Undergraduates Only
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Must show financial need.
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Must have a record of satisfactory academic performance
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When possible, for current graduates of Adams County, Ohio high schools, scholarships will be allocated equally among those schools.
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Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Preference will be given to students participating in extracurricular activities, community service, employment have a good school attendance record.
Adams County Health Related Scholarship Fund
Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior from an Adams County, Ohio high school
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3.0 GPA
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Majoring in a health-related field
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Incoming freshman
Amy Keating Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School or Notre Dame High School
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2.8 GPA or above
Preference for Education Major and those attending a University in Ohio
Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship Fund
Established - 2010 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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Enrolled at Ohio State University, Denison University, Miami (Ohio) University or Shawnee State University
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Undergraduate
Augusta and Rose Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduates from a Scioto County high school
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College sophomore or higher
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Majoring in business or music. Preference for business majors.
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Undergraduate
Incoming freshmen will be considered if the selection is not large enough. Minors are not considered, degrees in business and music only.
Bernie Counts, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Established:2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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A resident of the state of Ohio
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Enrolled at an accredited college or university
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College sophomore, junior or senior
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Majoring in an environmental studies program
Besco Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating senior at South Webster High School.
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Enrolled at Ohio University, a branch of Ohio University, Rio Grande University, or Shawnee State University
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GPA 2.5 or higher
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Majoring in Education, Social Work, or Sociology with a concentration in Social Work
Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship (UCAN)
Established - 2018 // Contact Guidance at South Point high school, Lawrence County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Must be a graduating senior at South Point High School Lawrence County Ohio
Bill Weaver Boys Basketball Scholarship Fund
Established - 2000 // Contact Guidance at Valley high school, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Member of Valley High School Basketball Team
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Graduating Senior at Valley high school, Scioto County, Ohio
Bob Doll Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2020 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior for Portsmouth High School, Ohio
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Must Show Financial Need
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GPA 3.25 or Higher
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Must be a hardworking athlete
Bobby J. Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior of a Scioto County High School unless the scholarship is renewed
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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Child of an employee of the City of Portsmouth.
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Active in the community
May be renewed for three additional years if the recipient maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Only UPPER CLASSMEN can apply if a renewal
Brenda Musser Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2014 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Junior or Senior status
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3.0 GPA or higher
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Majoring in Special Education
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Accredited college or university
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
Burton and Thelma Raine Scholarship Fund
Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from Manchester high school in Adams County, Ohio
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Majoring in Education or Healthcare
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Enrolled in an accredited college or university
and
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Graduate from a high school in Scioto County, Ohio
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Majoring in Education or Healthcare
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Enrolled at an accredited college or university
Carl E. Bauer Scholarship Fund
Established - 1999 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating senior of Notre Dame high school, Scioto County, Ohio
A committee of Notre Dame teachers and Guidance will make the selection
Cecil and Ocie Trefz Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2003 // Contact Guidance at Pebbles High School, Adams County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating senior of Pebbles high school, Adams County, Ohio
A committee of Pebbles teachers and Guidance will make the selection
Charles A. Bond Scholarship Fund
Established:1994 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Parishioner of Bigelow Church, Portsmouth, Ohio
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Enrolled at Tri-State Bible College
A committee of Pebbles teachers and Guidance will make the selection
Charles P. & Geneva Varney Scholarship Fund
Established - 2013 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Vocal Performance, music education with an emphasis in voice/choral conducting, church music with an emphasis in voice/choral conducting
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Scioto County residents will receive first priority
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Residents of neighboring counties may apply and will receive consideration
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GPA 3.0 or higher
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Audition and essay are required. - The essay must be 500 words or more on your intent, outlining musical training and experiences, as well as your goals in the field of music, both short and long term.
Charlie Bill Greene Music Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior from a Greenup Co. (KY) or Scioto Co.(OH) high school
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Pursuing a music degree
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Performance video
Chuck and Linda Abbott Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // Contact Guidance at Sciotoville Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Graduating Senior of Sciotoville Community (East) High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Coach Shurl Shoemaker Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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Sophomore rank or higher at an accredited college or university
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Majoring in education and planning to pursue a career in teaching
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Undergrad
Preference is given to students who are interested in coaching athletic teams at the elementary, middle or high school level.
Courtney Clifford Outstanding Achievement Scholarship Fund
Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at Minford, Notre Dame, Portsmouth, Valley, Wheelersburg High School
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Maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher
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Received at least two varsity letters (cheerleading does not qualify as a varsity letter)
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Exhibited leadership qualities, pride in school, their community, good communication skills, community involvement, and overall good character.
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Must include an essay describing why you are deserving of this scholarship, how your achievements parallel Courtney's, and how you live your life by dedication, determination, and discipline.
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An additional reference letter from a coach is required.
Christina Lester Nickamp Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 //
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Graduating Senior of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Enrolled at The Ohio State University
Dane Patrick Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Acorn Future Scholarship Fund
David and Jean Leightenheimer Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2018 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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a graduating senior
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study education and or music
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enrolled at either the University of Kentucky; Westminister Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey; Ohio University, Shawnee State University, Bob Jones University or Morehead State University.
Preference will be given to a graduating senior from Clay High School.
Dean Gampp Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Contact Guidance at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
Dewey and Linda Lykins Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Contact Guidance at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
Don Walker and Dan Sissel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior of a Scioto County high school
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GPA 2.5 - 3.00
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Planning to Attend Shawnee State University
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Family income of $45,000 or less
Dorothy Knost Music Scholarship Fund
Established - 1985 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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At least a high school junior status at a Scioto County, Ohio or Greenup County, Kentucky high school
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Planning to attend a summer music camp of at least six weeks in length
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or pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in music at a college or university. Music Education included
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Audition required.
Doug Booth Scholarship Fund
Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at Valley High School
Show evidence of :
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Ability to think critically and creatively
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Loyalty to school, family and community
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Desire to contribute to the community
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Competitive spirit
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Commitment to goals
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Outstanding academic performance
Dr. Charles Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Valley HS
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GPA 3.0 or higher
This scholarship is eligible for those attending a college, university, or trade school.
Dr. James R. Mullins Scholarship Fund
Established - 2014 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school or a current resident of Scioto County
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Minimum high school and/or college grade point average of 3.0/4.0
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Pursuing a degree in science with a preference for healthcare.
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Enrolled at college or university listed in the most recent US News and World Report’s National University or National Liberal Arts College rankings of “Top 200 Schools.”
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Submit three letters of recommendation from a family member, an employer or coach and a teacher, faculty or staff member of their current school.
Dudley P. and Lauralena Whipple Scholarship Fund
Established - 1992 // Contact Shawnee State University, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the financial aid office. Selection is made by the school.
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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GPA greater than 2.5
Edward and Maxine Levi Scholarship Fund
Established - 1988 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a Scioto County high school graduate
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Majoring in business
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University and major in business
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Minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a local student
Underclassmen and upperclassmen may apply.
Eileen Pollard Bapst Education Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Ohio resident
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A member of the current graduating class of Eastern High School or an Eastern High School Student attending the Vern Riffe JVS in Pike County, Ohio
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3.0 GPA or higher
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plan to attend a public college or university in Ohio
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Show financial need
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exhibit good character
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plan to major in Education
Eloise & Thomas Burdell Scholarship Fund
Established - 2018 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating seniors from any public Adams County high school, including Manchester High School.
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Top 25% Class Standing
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Must have a good work ethic
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Must show extracurricular activities
Preference will be given to students who plan to return to Adams County, Ohio to live and work.
Elbert L. and Evelyn M. Elliot Scholarship Fund
Established - 1982 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Majoring in secondary or elementary education
Feagans Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior from South Webster or Wheelersburg HS
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GPA 3.0 or Higher
Preference for Education majors. Can be renewed for up to one year with evidence that the student has maintained a 3.0 or better GPA.
Fitch Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 1989 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Undergrad
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Must have financial need
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Preference for college seniors
Floyd Holsinger Scholarship Fund
Established - 1994 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Must be a graduate of Notre Dame High School
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GPA greater than 2.75
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Must be genuine, kind, self-motivated, disciplined, hard worker, who embraces God, family, and education
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Must complete essay "What are the 3 most important qualities a person should possess and one they should not?"
Frank “Dick” & Helen Hyland Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2012 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at South Webster High School
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Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
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Majoring in education
Garret Huston Memorial Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior of South Webster HS
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Must participate in sports and/or 4-H
Preference for those who love the great outdoors.
Geoffrey H. Addleman, II Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2005 // Contact Guidance at Wheelersburg High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior of Wheelersburg high school
George and Olive Wood Scholarship Fund
Established - 1979 // Contact OSU Extension Office, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through Scioto County 4-H office.
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Graduating Senior of a Scioto County high school
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Must participate in 4-H
George and Rita King Scholarship Fund
Established - 1995 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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College sophomore, junior, or senior
George E. & Eleanor Pettit Teaching Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of Piketon High School, Pike County Ohio
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Majoring in Education
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GPA is 2.5 or greater
Ginger Rudd Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at Valley High School
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Show evidence of community service
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Financial need
This candidate should exhibit the qualities that the late Mrs. Phillips possessed: that of a highly self-motivated individual or “hard worker” who didn’t quit in the face of adversity.
Glockner Enterprise Employee Scholarship Fund
Established - 2002 // Acorn Future Scholarship Fund
Gordon M. Freeman IBEW #575 Scholarship Fund
Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Parent or guardian is a member of IBEW Local Union #575
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Submit a 250-word essay, "What the Labor Movement Means to Me".
Grady and Ollie Battle Scholarship Fund
Established - 1993 // Contact 14th Street Community Center, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the 14th Street Community Center office. Selection is made by the school.
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Must be a member of the 14th Street Community Center
H. Gordon White Scholarship Fund
Established - 1997 // Contact Guidance at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
Scholarship Criteria
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Graduating Senior of Portsmouth High school, Scioto County, Ohio
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In the top 20% of their class
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Attending an accredited 4-year college/university in Ohio excluding The Ohio State University or Marshal University, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Buckhannon of West Virginia
This is a merit-based scholarship that can be renewed for an additional 3 years.
Harley F. Shupert, Sr. Scholarship Fund
Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from a high school in Scioto County, Ohio
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Majoring in education
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Attending Shawnee State University, Ohio University or any of its branches, or Wilmington College
Harry and Elsie Knighton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2000 // Contact Scioto County Soil and Water District
The application can be found through the SCS&WD office.
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Scholarships for 6-8th grade CSI: Shawnee Science Camp hosted by Scioto County Soil and Water District
Harry James Scholarship Fund
Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating seniors of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from a high school in southern Ohio
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Majoring in Architecture
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Accepted in an accredited college or university's school of architecture
Herbert Nickell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at Northwest or Wheelersburg High School
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Enroll at the Ohio State University
Hill View Retirement Center Employee Scholarship Fund
Established -2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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An employee of Hill View Retirement Center and their children are eligible
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Work for Hill View Retirement Center for at least one year
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Maintain exemplary employment and performance record
Hopkins-Fultz Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Portsmouth High School senior or a member of First Presbyterian Church
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Majoring in education, dental hygiene, or the field of sports/physical education
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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dental hygiene student may be attending Shawnee State University or the University of Louisville
Hughferd Brisker Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 1989 // Contact Guidance at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
Scholarship Criteria
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Graduating Minford High School senior
Ira E. Swearingen Scholarship Fund
Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at Portsmouth West, Ohio High School.
James and Bee Ervin Scholarship Fund
Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio high school.
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Undergraduate
Jerry and Mary Ross Family Scholarship - Tuition Assistance
Established - 2020 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. Scholarship
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Must be a student of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Must have been a participant in an athletic program the prior two years.
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The student must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5/4.0.
Preference may be given to students involved in multi-school and multi-athletic activities.
Jessie M. Payne Memorial Fund
Established - 1990 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Member of the Girl Scouts, Seal of Ohio Girl Scouts Council
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Must live in Scioto, Adams, or Pike County, Ohio
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Must prove five years of membership in the Girl Scouts of the USA
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Have a “B” average or better for four years of high school
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Participate in church, school, and community activities
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Undergraduate
Jim and Clara Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Degree in a health-related field (nursing students must meet certain criteria listed below)
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MUST BE A SOMC employee
Eligibility for Nursing Students:
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Nursing students must work in the House Keeping or Food Service department to be eligible.
Joan Roth Herschede Scholarship Fund - Tuition Assistance
Established - 1999 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Must be a student of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
John E. Leasure Scholarship for the Arts
Established - 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Have a GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
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Major in Arts and Humanities
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Undergrads and graduates may apply
John & Linda Walker Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduates of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
John E. & Kathleen Wittenmyer Scholarship Fund
Established - 2010 // Contact Guidance at Pebbles High School, Adams County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. Scholarship
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Graduate of Peebles or West Union High School, Adams County, Ohio
John W. Horr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Acorn Future Scholarship Fund
Will benefit SOMC Employees
John Shump Future Educators Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of Minford or New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio possible also Portsmouth
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GPA of 2.5 or higher
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Must complete essay "Why they would like to be a teacher?"
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Pursuing an Education major
Johnson Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Judge Paul E. Fowler Kiwanis Scholarship Fund
Established - 2018 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
The application can be found through the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club. Selection is made by the club.
Joseph Spencer Chapter DAR Scholarship Fund
Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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College sophomore or junior
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Majoring in history
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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 A. Mohr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Majoring in history
Must show evidence of community service.
Kathryn E. Slack Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from East High School also known as East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Majoring in nursing
Katie Graf Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 1999 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Kenneth McCall Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be graduating senior from Portsmouth or Portsmouth West High School.
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Must show financial need
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Plan to major in a science-related field of study.
Kevin Green Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of Wheelersburg High School
preference in those majoring in technical or trade studies
Kiwanis Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Contact Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club. Selection is made by them.
Kiwanis-Fowler Scholarship Fund
Established - 2018 // Contact Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club. Selection is made by them.
Larry Keller-Eva McCowen Medical Scholarship Fund
Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Pursue an undergraduate degree in a recognized pre-med program and have aspirations to attend medical school
Leo R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established -2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating Northwest High School student
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Majoring in education
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Enrolled in an accredited university in Ohio.
Louise and Harold Mullins Scholarship Fund
Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
Mamie Brisker Pettit Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating senior of Notre Dame and Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Marguerite & Virgil Ramsey Scholarship Fund
Established - 2006 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a high school located in Scioto County, Ohio
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Enrolled in a trade school/technical school
Marian Thomas Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship Fund
Established - 2010 // Submit writing samples to Scioto Foundation
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Graduating senior of a Pike County high school
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Submit writing samples and bio
Mary A. Burke Scholarship Fund
Established - 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Preference is given to those pursuing a degree in an Arts and Humanities related field
Mary Elliott Jenkins Scholarship
Established - 1984 // Contact Shawnee State University Financial Aid Office
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Resident of Scioto County, Ohio, Greenup or Lewis County Ky
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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High School GPA 2.8
Mary Smalley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of Portsmouth West High School
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Major in visual, music, or performing arts.
Matthew A. McCoy Memorial Scholarship
Established - 2016 // Contact Guidance at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating senior of South Webster High School
Michael D. Pinson Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Minford HS
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Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University
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Active in 4-H
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3.0 GPA or above
Must complete essay "Describe your involvement in 4H and explain how it has influenced your development."
Michael Haskins Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017
Mike Roth Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wheelersburg High School
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Preference in 4-H
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GPA 2.5 or higher
Minford Class of 1944 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2001 // Contact Guidance at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Minford HS
New Boston Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Contact Guidance at New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from New Boston HS
Northwest Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
Established - 2004 // Contact Guidance at Northwest High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Northwest HS
OSU Alumni Club of Scioto County, Ohio Scholarship Fund
Established - 1988 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Enrolled at The Ohio State University
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Graduate of Scioto County High School
Paul Penix Glenwood Scholarship Fund
Established - 1998 // Contact Guidance at New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from New Boston HS
Paul White/Lowell Shope Scholarship Fund
Established - 2020 // Acorn Future Scholarship Fund
PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund
Established - 2015 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School
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Must attend Shawnee State University
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Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater
PHS Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund
Established:2015 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating Portsmouth High School senior
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minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0
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must enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution
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Must complete 250 word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them
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Preference will be given to previous recipients provided they meet the GPA criteria and complete the 250 word essay.
PHS Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund
Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0
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Enrolled in a 4 year university or college
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Applicants must write a 250 word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them.
PHS Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund
Established - 2015 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating Portsmouth High School senior
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Must have minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
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Must have a letter of recommendation from a member of Portsmouth HS academic staff
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Must complete PHS essay (class of 1961 is in the title but should work for both scholarships this year)
PHS Class of 1976 Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School
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Must demonstrate "hard work" and be driven
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Shows community service beyond that required by the school system
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Must have a scholastic, artistic or musical achievement
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Significant care-giving responsibilities
Portsmouth Area Jaycees Scholarship Fund
Established - 1989 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from a Scioto County High School
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Student is in the upper 25 percent of his or her graduating class
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Must show financial need
Preference is given to those who are pursing a career in service consistent with promoting the beliefs of the United States Jaycees.
Portsmouth Area Ladies Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Juniors and Seniors
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Female
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
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Show evidence of community service and volunteerism
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Undergraduate student
Portsmouth Sister City Committee - Paul Flohr Scholarship Fund
Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Resident of Scioto County
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Majoring or minoring in Spanish, German, international relations or related degree.
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An additional 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, Mexico or Zittau, Germany.
Raymond L. Arn and Dorothy L. Maier Scholarship Fund
Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Resident of Scioto County, Ohio
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Richard and Melinda McNeer Snook Nursing Scholarship Fund
Established - 2018 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Greenup County, KY High School, or any Scioto Co. HS, OH
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GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Must attend Shawnee State University
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Pursuing a degree in the field of nursing
Richard and Ruth Cooper Reutinger Scholarship Fund
Established - 2006 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating seniors of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Richard L. and Bettie L. Diehl Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 1993 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Majoring in nursing
Preference is given to those wanting work in the oncology department.
Nurses seeking advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.
Richard Wolbert Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
Two scholarship awards are given.
First scholarship:
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Graduating senior from a Scioto County high school
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Planning to major in Music or Theatre
Second scholarship:
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Graduating senior from the Scioto County Career and Technical Center.
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Show evidence of community service and must complete an essay (no more than 500 words) on “What the value of an education means to me.”
Riley Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Contact Guidance at New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from South Webster HS
Rocky Edward Dunkin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2013 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
Two scholarship awards are given.
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Graduating Senior from New Boston and West Portsmouth
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Sports Letter
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3.0 GPA
Rohit Kataria Equal Access Scholarship Fund
Established - 202 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Write an essay of 500 words maximum detailing how he or she has persevered through adversity
Ron and Nancy Chapman Scholarship Fund
Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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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
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Earn a varsity letter in sports
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Letter of recommendation from a varsity coach
Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship Fund
Established - 1996 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
Three scholarship awards are given.
First:
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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College junior status
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Enrolled at an accredited college or university, excluding Shawnee State University
Second:
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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Incoming college junior
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Third:
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Incoming freshman
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
Roy Rogers Scholarship Fund
Established - 1984 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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Participate in 4-H
Scioto County Medical Society Scholarship Fund
Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Enrolled in medical school
Scioto county Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund
Established - 2013 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating senior from a Scioto County, Ohio, high school
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Majoring in education at an accredited college or university
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applicants will be judged on academic performance, school & community activities, leadership potential, and potential to become a quality educator
Scioto County Suicide Prevention Scholarship
Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio High School, or a non-traditional student
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Must complete the essay " How has suicide impacted your life?"
South Central Ohio Educational Service Center Scholarship Fund
Established - 2014 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Must have a parent or guardian who is employed at South Central Ohio Education Service Center
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GPA 2.5 or higher
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Undergrad only
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Can only receive it once
Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association (SOPAA) Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Majoring in a Fine Arts program
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Graduate of a Scioto, Adams, Pike, Jackson Lawrence Ohio or Greenup, Ky high school
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GPA of 2.5 or higher
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Can be renewed for 3 additional years
Temple Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 1999 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Enroll at Ohio State University
Thomas Jeffry Chapman Scholarship Fund
Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Valley, Northwest, New Boston, Minford or South Webster High School
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Majoring in business
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Attending Ohio State University
Truman H. Kneisley Scholarship Fund
Established - 1991 // Contact Guidance at Waverly High School, Pike County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Waverly HS
UCAN: Bloom-Vernon Scholarship Legacy Fund
Established - 2002 // Contact Guidance at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from South Webster HS
UCAN: Clay Schools Legacy Scholarship Fund
Established - 2004 // Contact Guidance at Clay High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Clay HS
UCAN: East Community School Fund
Established - 2009 // Contact Guidance at East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from East Community School
UCAN: Green Schools and Community Endowment Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Green High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Green HS
UCAN: Minford Falcon Legacy Scholarship Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Minford HS
UCAN: New Boston Schools Endowment Fund
Established - 2009 // Contact Guidance at New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from New Boston HS
UCAN: Northwest Education Endowment Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Northwest High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Northwest HS
UCAN: Notre Dame UCAN/Oberling Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Notre Dame HS
UCAN: Portsmouth High School Endowment Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Portsmouth HS
UCAN: Valley Legacy Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Valley HS
UCAN: Washington-Nile Scholarship Legacy Fund
Established - 2010 // Contact Guidance at West Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from West PortsmouthHS
UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship Fund
Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Wheelersburg High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Wheelersburg HS
UCAN Neighbors: Jackson Ironman Pride Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // Contact Guidance at St. Joe Catholic School, Lawrence County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from St. Joe Catholic School, Lawernce County Ohio
UCAN Neighbors: Jackson Ironman Pride Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Contact Guidance at Jackson High School, Jackson County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Jackson HS
UCAN Neighbors: Manchester Scholarship Fund
Established - 2016 // Contact Guidance at Manchester High School, Adams County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Manchester HS
UCAN Neighbors: South Point/ Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established - 2018 // Contact Guidance at South Point High School, Lawrence County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from South Point HS
UCAN Neighbors: Symmes Valley Scholarship Fund
Established - 2019 // Contact Guidance at Symmes Valley High School, Lawrence County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Symmes Valley HS
UCAN Neighbors: Wellston Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Contact Guidance at Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Wellston HS
Waller Family Scholarship Fund
Established - 1989 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
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Majoring in engineering
Walton and Opal R. Smith Scholarship Fund
Established - 2002 // Contact Guidance at Hamlin High School, WV
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Hamlin HS
Ware Scholarship Fund
Established - 2021 // TBD
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TBD
Wellston City Schools: Chester, Adeline and Cheryl Harless Music Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
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Must complete Wellston essay
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2.5 GPA or above
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Majoring in Music
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Must have two letters from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor,
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Must have a letter from Music Teachers
renewable
Wellston City Schools: Coach Jim Derrow Memorial Scholarship Award Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Ohio
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Must complete "Why the student wishes to attend college" essay
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3.00 GPA or above
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Must show financial need
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Must have three letters from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor
Scholarship shall be selected based on applicant's goals, potential for success, financial need, a record of school and or community service, participation in school extracurricular activities with a preference in basketball. Students will be interviewed by the board.
Wellston City Schools: Dick and Joe Mantz Scholastic Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
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Must complete "Why the student wishes to attend college" essay
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2.50 GPA or above
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Must have three letters from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor
renewable
Wellston City Schools: Mary Carolyn Hedges Scholarship Fund
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
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Must complete "Why the student wishes to attend college" essay
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2.50 GPA or above
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Must show financial need
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Must have three letters from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor
Wellston City Schools: Peggy S. Geiger Memorial
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
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3.25 GPA or above
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Must have three letters from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor
renewable
Wellston City Schools: Phil Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson Co, Ohio
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3.0 GPA or higher
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Complete the essay "How he or she has worked through adversity"
In the reference letter from either the teacher or community leader, the recommender must discuss good character and work ethic.
Wiggins Notre Dame Schools Tuition Assistance Fund
Established - 2020 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Student of Notre Dame HS
William A. Burke Scholarship Fund (health-related field of study)
Established - 1981 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Majoring in a health-related field
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Medical doctor or pre-med students will NOT be considered
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A resident of Scioto, Adams, Pike, Ross, Jackson, or Lawrence County, Ohio or Greenup or Lewis County, Kentucky
William A. Burke Scholarship Fund (OSCO Employees)
Established - 1981 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Parents or guardians must be employed at OSCO Industries, Inc.
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Only undergraduates may apply.
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Priority is given to students attending an institution located in southern Ohio, especially Shawnee State University and University of Rio Grande.
William C. Anderson Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund
Established - 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application
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Obtained the level of Eagle Scout
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Graduate of a Scioto County High School
Preference:
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Member of Troop #12
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Member of Cornerstone Methodist Church
William J. and Patricia J. Richards Fund
Established - 2002 // Contact Shawnee State University, Scioto County, Ohio
The application can be found through financial aid office. Selection is made by the university.
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Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Zelma Riley Lapp Scholarship Fund
Established - 2015 // Contact Guidance at Huntington High School, WV
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
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Graduating Senior from Huntington HS, WV