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Scholarships (215)


#03. Katie Graf Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Financial Need
  • College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
  • Shawnee State University
  • Evidence of Leadership

Donor




#04. Mary Elliott Jenkins Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • A resident of Scioto County, Ohio, Greenup County, Kentucky, or Lewis County Kentucky 
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • demonstrated proof of financial need 
  • Hold a 2.8 GPA or high throughout High School 
  • Show good character

 

Donor




#05. Don Walker and Dan Sissel Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior of a Scioto County high school
  • GPA 2.5 - 3.00
  • Planning to attend Shawnee State University
  • Family income of $45,000 or less

Donor




#06. Adam Eldridge Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Attend a post-secondary educational institution
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Financial Need





#07. James & Beatrice Ervin Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio High School.
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Coursework
  • Financial Need
  • Showcases good moral character
  • Satisfactory scholastic record

Donor




#08. Augusta A. & Rose L. Jacobs Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements
  • Graduates from a Scioto County high school
  • College sophomore or higher 
  • Majoring in business or music
  • Undergraduates only
Scholarship Preferences 
  • Preference of Business Majors over Music Majors
  • Preference of Seniors, then Juniors, then Sophomores
  • If funds allow--Incoming Freshman can be considered
  • Minors are not considered

Donor




#09. Appalachian Marketing and Media Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school 
  • Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Attend Shawnee State University
  • Must major in Business
Scholarship Preferences:
  • marketing majors

Donor




#10. Grant, Anne & Pamela Reed Family Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must Attend Shawnee State University 
  • graduate of a High School in Scioto County, Ohio
  • or a graduate of a Greenup or Lewis County, Kentucky High School
  • Majoring in Business
  • GPA 3.0 or above
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Finance, Banking, or Insurance Majors or Careers

Donor




#11. Abe & Bette Zuber, Portsmouth Retail Merchants Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Shawnee State University 
  • Majoring in Business
  • A graduating senior from a Scioto County High School

Donor




#12. Edward & Maxine Levi Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must be a Scioto County high school graduate
  • Majoring in business
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Donor




#13. Owen & Madeline Doerr Karr



Scholarship Requirements:
  • pursuing a career in veterinary medicine
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Shawnee State University
  • Pre-Veterinary medicine

Donor




#14. Sharon Musser Scott Nursing Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing
  • Must be enrolled at Ohio University (including branch campuses), Shawnee State University or Bellarmine University.
  • Those who already have a nursing degree are not eligible
  • Graduate from either Scioto, Adams, Pike, Jackson, Lawrence County, Ohio or Greenup or Lewis County, Kentucky high school

Donor




#15. Loreen and Robert Ramey Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Pursuing a degree in Nursing
  • sophomore and above
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Single parent





#16. Richard L. & Bettie L. Diehl Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Majoring in nursing
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Oncology
  • Advanced Degree


Donor




#17. Richard and Melinda McNeer Snook Nursing Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Greenup County, KY high school, or any Scioto Co., OH high school 
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Shawnee State University
  • Pursuing a degree in the field of nursing 

Donor




#18. William J. and Patricia J. Richards Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio
  • Majoring in a health-related field. 

 





#19. William A. Burke Memorial Healthcare Related Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Majoring in a healthcare related field 
  • Excluding pre-med students or medical doctor students
  • A resident of Scioto, Adams, Pike, Ross, Jackson, or Lawrence County, Ohio or Greenup or Lewis County, Kentucky


Donor




#20. Adams County Health Related Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from an Adams County, Ohio high school
  • GPA 3.0 and above
  • Majoring in a health-related field
  • Incoming freshman 
  • Must attend an accredited college or university

Donor




#21. Larry Keller-Eva McCowen Medical Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Pursue an undergraduate degree in a recognized pre-med program
  • Have aspirations to attend medical school

Donor




#22. Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from a high school in Southern Ohio
  • Majoring in Architecture
  • Accepted in an accredited college or university's school of architecture

Donor




#23. Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association Legacy Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Majoring in a Fine Arts program (fine, visual or performing arts)
  • Graduate of a Scioto, Adams, Pike, Jackson Lawrence Ohio or Greenup, Ky high school
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Can be renewed for 3 additional years

Donor




#24. Waller Family Scholarship Fund



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Majoring in engineering

Donor




#25. Elbert L. Elliott & Evelyn M. Elliott Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio High School
  • Majoring in Education

Donor




#26. Constance Burns Ackerman Memorial Scholarship

Portsmouth high school, education, Ohio university

Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth High School
  • Majoring Education
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Ohio University


 

Donor




#27. Brenda Musser Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Junior or Senior
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Education majors
  • Accredited college or university
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school 
Scholarship Preference:
  • Special Education
  • Intervention Specialist

Donor




#28. Coach Shurl Shoemaker Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County High School
  • Sophomore rank or higher at an accredited college or university
  • Majoring in education and planning to pursue a career in teaching
  • Undergraduate
  • Interest in coaching 
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Coaching requirement can become a preference if there are not enough applicants


Donor




#29. Harley F. Shupert Sr. Scholarship



Scholarship requirements:
  • Graduate from a high school in Scioto County, Ohio
  • Majoring in education or healthcare
  • Attending Shawnee State University, Ohio University or any of its branches, or Wilmington College

Donor




#30. Joseph Spencer Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • College sophomore or junior
  • Majoring in history or history education
  • Must be a resident of Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia
Scholarship Preferences:
  • non-smokers
  • veterans
  • spouse or child of a veteran

Donor




#31. Julian A. Mohr Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Majoring in history
  • Evidence of community service

Donor




#32. Marguerite & Virgil Ramsey Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a high school located in Scioto County, Ohio
  • majoring in history
  • College sophomore, junior, or senior
  • trade/technical school students may be awarded if there are no eligible candidates 

Donor




#33. SCOESC Employee Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must have a parent or guardian who is a contracted employee at South Central Ohio Education Service Center
  • GPA 2.5 or higher
  • Undergraduate only
  • Non-renewable 

Donor




#34. Hollenbeck Family Memorial Scholarship



To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant will:
 
  • be a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Portsmouth, Ohio
  • participate in Cornerstone United Methodist Church’s Alleluia or children’s programs
  • demonstrate continued participation and a willingness to take on leadership and/or teaching or assisting roles.
  • demonstrate financial need
  • The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years providing the student demonstrates satisfactory academic progress, reapplies, and continues to meet the qualifications necessary to receive the award.

Donor




#35. Ross Lee Bowers, III Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Member of the Sandhill Christian Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio 
  • Veteran
  • Studying Respiratory Technology  

 






#36. Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Member of the Girl Scouts, 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
  • Have a “B” average or better for four years of high school
  • Participate in church, school, and community activities
  • Undergraduate

Donor




#37. Roy Rogers Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University 
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Participated in 4-H 

Donor




#38. Carl Brooks Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • A graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Donor




#39A. Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship - OSU, DU, or MU



Scholarship Requirements: 
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Ohio State University, Denison University, or Miami University
  • Undergraduate





Donor




#39B. Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship - SSU



Scholarship Requirements:
  • A resident of the state of Ohio
  • Shawnee State University

Donor




#40. Dudley P. and Lauralena Whipple Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University

Donor




#41. George and Rita King Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • College sophomore, junior, or senior

Donor




#42. John and Linda Walker Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduates of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • College Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Donor




#43. Mary A. Burke Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Humanities and Fine Arts majors

Donor




#44. Raymond L. Arn & Dorothy L. Maier Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Scioto County high school
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University

Donor




#45. Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship - Freshman/SSU



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Incoming freshman
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school

Donor




#46. Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship Fund - Junior/Scioto County HS/not SSU



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • College junior status
  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university, excluding Shawnee State University


Donor




#47. Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship Fund - Junior/Scioto County HS/SSU



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Incoming college junior 
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University

Donor




#48. Temple Baker Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Enrolled at Ohio State University

Donor




#49. Thomas Jeffry Chapman Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Valley, Northwest, New Boston, Minford, or South Webster High School
  • Majoring in business 
  • Attending Ohio State University

Donor




#50. Animal Health Professionals Scholarship

vet tech, certificate

Scholarship Requirements:
  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree to become a vet tech, vet assistant, or a veterinary-related degree (e.g. pre-veterinary)
  • Students living in one of the following counties Adams(OH), Greenup(KY), Jackson(OH), Lawrence(OH), Lewis(KY), Pike(OH), or Scioto(OH).
This scholarship is decided in two rounds. This is round 2.

Donor




#51. Southern Ohio Professional Licensure Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary school
  • pursue a certificate, license in trade or adult education
  • Students living in one of the following counties Adams(OH), Greenup(KY), Jackson(OH), Lawrence(OH), Lewis(KY), Pike(OH), or Scioto(OH)
This scholarship is decided in rounds. This is round 2 of 2. 

Donor




#52. Bill and Patty Collins Memorial Scholarship

Notre Dame,

Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have 3.0 GPA or better
  • Must show evidence of community service 
  • Must show successful completion of challenging course work in either AP or College Credit Plus courses such as  Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Trade school applicants are eligible 
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Majoring in education, engineering, science, or the medical related. 
This scholarship is decided in rounds. This is round 2 of 2. 





01. Angela Wiley Family Scholarship

Graduating senior; Minford; Financial Need; 1st Generation

Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating Senior at Minford High School
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Financial Need
  • 1st generation college student





02. Steven A. Hunter Hope Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Preference is given to those who display financial need less than $45,000

Donor




03. Kenneth Merrill McCall Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior; Portsmouth High School; Financial Need

Eligibility Requirements:
  • graduating senior from Portsmouth or Portsmouth West High School.
  • show financial need. Income must be less than $45,000
  • plan to major in a science-related field of study.

Donor




04. Louise & Harold Mullins Scholarship

Graduating senior Portsmouth High School; Graduating senior Wheelersburg; Financial Need

Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School or Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Show financial need by having a family gross adjusted income of $45,000 and below

Donor




05. Doug Booth Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:

  • graduating senior from Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio 
  • attend an accredited college or university
  • possess the following:
    • ​​​​​​​the ability to think critically and creatively​​​​​​​
    • express loyalty to the school, family, and community
    • desire to contribute to the community
    • competitive spirit
    • commitment to goals
    • academic performance

Donor




06. Dr. Charles Wilson Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating Senior from Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Enrolled at an accredited college, university, or trade school

Donor




07. William Ralph Salyers Legacy Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior of Green High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Must have lettered in at least one sport
  • Planning to enroll in a Trade School or University, excluding University of Michigan 

Donor




08. Michael D. Pinson Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Minford High School
  • Shawnee State University
  • Active in 4-H
  • 3.0 GPA or above
Must complete essay "Describe your involvement in 4H and explain how it has influenced your development."

Donor




09. Mamie Brisker Pettit Memorial Scholarship - Minford



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior from Minford
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Shows excellence in academics and athletes

Donor




10. Dane Patrick McMackin Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County Ohio
  • Must show exemplary community service.
This scholarship is decided in rounds 2 of 2.


 

Donor




11. Notre Dame High School Nursing Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • graduate of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • high school GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • enrolled in an accredited Nursing program
Scholarship Preferences:
  • graduating seniors
  • health related if no nursing students





12. Mike Roth Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Wheelersburg High School
  • GPA 2.5 or higher
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Preference for students in 4-H

Donor




13. Feagans Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior from South Webster or Wheelersburg HS
  • GPA 3.0 or Higher
Renewable Requirements:
  • GPA of 3.0 or more

Donor




14. Frank “Dick” Hyland & Helen Hyland Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at South Webster High School
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Majoring in Education

Donor




15. Besco Family Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must be a graduating senior at South Webster High School.
  • Enrolled at Ohio University, a branch of Ohio University, Rio Grande University, or Shawnee State University
  • GPA 2.5 or higher
  • Majoring in Education, Social Work, or Sociology with a concentration in Social Work

Donor




16. Hopkins - Fultz Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth High School or a member of First Presbyterian Church
  • Majoring in education, dental hygiene, or the field of sports/physical education
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • Dental Hygiene students must attend Shawnee State University or the University of Louisville

Donor




17. PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School
  • Shawnee State University
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater 

Donor




18. PHS Class of 1964 Scholarship



Eligibility requirements:
  • graduating Portsmouth High School senior
  • minimum GPA of 3.0
  • letter of recommendation from a member of Portsmouth HS academic staff
  • candidate has completed the PHS essay

Donor




19. PHS Class of 1957 Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • graduating senior from Portsmouth High School
  • GPA of 2.75 or greater
  • must enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution
Scholarship Preferences:
  • 250-word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them completed

Donor




20. PHS Class of 1976 Scholarship




Scholarship Requirements:
  • graduating senior or former graduate from Portsmouth High School
  • Must demonstrate "hard work" and be driven 
  • Shows community service beyond that required by the school system
  • Must have a scholastic, artistic or musical achievement
  • Significant caregiving responsibilities

Donor




21. Richard & Ruth Cooper Reutinger Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

Donor




22. Mary Smalley Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth West High School
  • Major in visual, music, or performing arts. 

Donor




23. Carolyn Locher Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating senior of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Someone who is good classmate with a good personality

Donor




24. Richard Wolbert Memorial Vocational/Trade School Graduate Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from the Scioto County Career and Technical Center.
  • Show evidence of community service
  • essay (no more than 500 words) on “What the value of education means to me.”

Donor




25. Scioto County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from a Scioto County, Ohio, high school
  • Majoring in education at an accredited college or university
  • applicants will be judged on academic performance, school & community activities, leadership potential, and potential to become a quality educator

Donor




26. Richard Wolbert Memorial Music/Theatre Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from a Scioto County high school
  • Planning to major in Music or Theatre
  • Completed Music essay

       

Donor




27. Ron & Nancy Chapman Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • 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
  • Earn a varsity letter in sports
  • Letter of recommendation from a varsity coach


Donor




28. John & Kathleen Wittenmyer Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior of Peebles or West Union High School, Adams County

Donor




29. Lucinda L. Kessler Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at Wellston high school, Jackson County, Ohio 
  • 3.0 GPA or better
  • Majoring in Fine or Performing Arts.





30. Scott Phipps Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
  • Participated in a high school golf team
This scholarship is decided in rounds. This is round 2 of 2.

Donor




31. Portsmouth Area Jaycees, Inc. Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from a Scioto County High School
  • Student is in the upper 25 percent of his or her graduating class
  • Must show financial need
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Pursuing a career in service
  • Jaycees current or past family members 

 

Donor




32. John Shump Future Educators Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating Senior of Minford or New Boston High School, Scioto County
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Must complete essay "Why they would like to be a teacher?"
  • Pursuing an Education major

Donor




33. Coach Ed Miller Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating Seniors from Notre Dame and Wheelersburg High School.
  • Plan to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school for post-secondary education.
  • Complete the essay that discusses their adherence to Coach Miller's philosophy of faith, family and football. 
  • Students must demonstrate hard work, showcase pride in school and have a desire to achieve
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Students that participated in high school football or cheerleading

Donor




34. Mikaylah Belford Moore Scholarship




Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be a graduating Senior at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Majoring in a STEM related field
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Girls that participated in high school sports

Donor




Abby Ruby Memorial Scholarship

Minford, South Webster

Application can be found at the guidance office. 

Donor




ACCF: Adams County Scholarship




To qualify for consideration for this scholarship, the candidate must:
  • have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  • be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio or have been homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio;
  • be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity;
  • show financial need;
  • have a record of satisfactory academic performance;
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
  • be an undergraduate student.

Participation in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and school attendance record will also be considered.

When possible, for current graduates of Adams County, Ohio high schools, scholarships will be allocated equally among those schools.

 

Donor




ACCF: C.E. Smith Family Scholarship



To qualify for consideration for this scholarship, the candidate must:
  • have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  • be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio or have been homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio;
  • be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity;
  • show financial need;
  • have a record of satisfactory academic performance;
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
  • be an undergraduate student.
Adams County Community Foundation: C.E. Smith Family Scholarship Fund
Participation in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and school attendance record will also be considered.

When possible, for current graduates of Adams County, Ohio high schools, scholarships will be allocated equally among those schools.

 

Donor




ACCF: Charles Hugh McGovney Scholarship




To qualify for consideration for this scholarship, the candidate must:
  • have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  • be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio or have been homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio;
  • be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity, (preference to University of Cincinnati or Morehead) (preference to pharmacy, education, or trade school)
  • show financial need;
  • have a record of satisfactory academic performance;
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
  • be an undergraduate student.

Participation in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and school attendance record will also be considered.

When possible, for current graduates of Adams County, Ohio high schools, scholarships will be allocated equally among those schools.
 

Donor




ACCF: Earl & Helen Johnson Scholarship



To qualify for consideration for this scholarship, the candidate must:
  • have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  • be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio or have been homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio;
  • be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity;
  • show financial need;
  • have a record of satisfactory academic performance;
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
  • be an undergraduate student.
Participation in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and school attendance record will also be considered.
 

Donor




ACCF: First State Bank Dan Ferguson Scholarship



To qualify for consideration for this scholarship, the candidate must:
  • have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  • be a resident of Adams County, Ohio or have received a diploma from a high school in Adams County, Ohio or have been homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio;
  • be attending or planning to attend an accredited, nonproprietary college, university, or certified vocational training program in a full-time capacity;
  • show financial need;
  • have a record of satisfactory academic performance;
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
  • be an undergraduate student.
Preference to students pursuing a career in information technology.

Participation in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and school attendance record will also be considered.
 





Albert & Betty Varhola Memorial Scholarship Fund


310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310057, 310033, 310720
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Notre Dame High School
  • GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • active in the community (community service)
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Ohio University
  • Financial Need

Donor




Amy Keating Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria 
  • Graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School or Notre Dame High School
  • 2.8 GPA or above
Scholarship Preference:
  • Education Major
  • attending a University in Ohio  

Donor




Animal Health Professionals Scholarship - Short List

vet tech, certificate

  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree to become a vet tech, vet assistant, or a veterinary-related degree (e.g. pre-veterinary)
  • Students living in one of the following counties Adams(OH), Greenup(KY), Jackson(OH), Lawrence(OH), Lewis(KY), Pike(OH), or Scioto(OH).
This scholarship is decided in two rounds. This is round 1 of 2.  

Donor




Baker Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from an Ohio high school located in Hocking, Meigs, Vinton, Athens, Jackson, or Gallia County
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Enrolled in an accredited paramedic or EMT program

Donor




Bernard Counts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Resident of the state of Ohio
  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university 
  • College sophomore, junior or senior 
  • Majoring in an environmental studies program

Donor




Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship



Application can be found in the guidance office. 

Scholarship Requirements:
  • South Point Graduate
  • GPA >=3.0
  • education majors
  • financial need





Bill and Patty Collins Memorial Scholarship - Short List



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Scioto Couty, Ohio
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or better
  • Must show evidence of community service 
  • Must show successful completion of challenging coursework in either AP or College Credit Plus courses such as  Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Trade school applicants are eligible 
Preference for those pursuing a post-secondary field in education in engineering, science or the medical field. 

This scholarship is decided in rounds. This is round 1 of 2. 





Bill Newman Athletic Sportsmanship Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:

  • Graduating senior of a Scioto Co High School
  • at least 1 varsity letter
  • attending an accredited college or university
  • sportsmanship essay

 


Donor




Bill Weaver Boys Basketball Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. 
  • Member of Valley High School Basketball Team
  • Graduating Senior at Valley high school, Scioto County, Ohio

Donor




Bob Doll Memorial Scholarship



Application can be found at the Guidance Counselor's Office
 
  • Graduating Senior for Portsmouth High School, Ohio
  • Must Show Financial Need
  • GPA 3.25 or Higher
  • Must be hard working athlete

Donor




Bobby J. Burns Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior of a Scioto County High School (Renewable)
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • Child of an employee of the City of Portsmouth.
  • Active in the community
Renewable Requirements:
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • renewable for an additional 3 years is scholarship was granted to as a high school senior 

Donor




Burton D. Raine & Thelma T. Raine - Adams County



  • Graduate from Manchester high school in Adams County, Ohio
  • Majoring in Education or Healthcare
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university

Donor




Carl Bauer Memorial Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
  • Graduating Seniors of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth, Ohio
  • Music Majors

Donor




Carolyn Locher Memorial Scholarship - family review



Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating senior of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Someone who is good classmate with a good personality

Donor




Charles and Patricia Bond Scholarship



  • Application can be found in the Guidance Counselor's office
  • Graduate of New Boston High School

Donor




Charles L. Queen Memorial Scholarship Fund


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Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from South Webster High School
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • community service
  • participation in extracurricular activities
  • "pursuing a 4 year degree or certification in areas related to environmental science, engineering, public health, and other disciplines" or "enrolled in accredited water technician trade school"

Donor




Charles P. & Geneva Varney Scholarship



  • Vocal Performance, music education with emphasis in voice/choral conducting, church music with emphasis in voice/choral conducting
  • Scioto County residents will receive first priority
  • Residents of neighboring counties may apply and will receive consideration
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • 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.

Donor




Charlie Bill Greene Memorial Scholarship



  • A graduate from a Greenup Co. (KY) or Scioto County (OH) high school
  • Pursuing a music degree
  • Performance video required

Donor




Christina Lester Niekamp Memorial Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior of Portsmouth West High School
  • Enrolled at The Ohio State University 

Donor




Chuck and Linda Abbott Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior at East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
Scholarship Preference:
  • financial need 

Donor




Coach Ed Miller Scholarship - Short List



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating Senior of Notre Dame or Wheelersburg High School. (One will be awarded to each school district)
  • Plan to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school for post-secondary education.
  • Complete the essay that discusses their adherence to Coach Miller's philosophy of faith, family and football. 
  • Students must demonstrate hard work, showcase pride in school and have a desire to achieve are encouraged to apply
Preference will be given to applicants that participate in high school football or cheerleading. 

Donor




Courtney Clifford Outstanding Achievement Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from Minford, Notre Dame, Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, and Valley High Schools
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Received at least two varsity letters from OHSAA recognized sports
  • Exhibits leadership, school pride, good communication skills, community involvement, and good character
  • additional essay
  • Letter of Recommendation from a coach

Donor




Dane Patrick McMackin Memorial Scholarship - Preview



Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County Ohio
  • Must show exemplary community service.
This scholarship is decided in rounds. This is round 1 of 2.

Donor




Dave and Nora Justice Scholarship



 
  • Must complete the essay "Please share ways you have exhibited Tiger Pride and how attending Glenwood/New Boston schools has made you feel like part of a family."





David and Jean Leightenheimer Family Memorial Scholarship



  • a graduating senior
  • study education and or music
  • enrolled at either the University of Kentucky; Westminster 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.

Donor




Dean Gampp Memorial Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. 

South Webster graduating senior

Donor




Dewey & Linda Lykins Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Graduating senior of South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

Donor




Don Lewis Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Bloom Vernon - South Webster Graduate
  • Graduating Senior

Donor




Dorothy Knost Scholarship

Music

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Graduate of Scioto County, Ohio or Greenup County, Kentucky high school

  • Music majors

  • Audition required. 

  • Those pursuing a music degree must attend an accredited college or university

 

Requirements for audition: solo auditions only, plus accompanist if needed; no ensemble or full production videos. If no accompanist, must submit musical score. 


Donor




Doug Booth Scholarship Preview



  • Must be a graduating senior at Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio 

  • Must possess the following: the ability to think critically and creatively, express loyalty to the school, family, and community; a desire to contribute to the community; competitive spirit; commitment to goals; and academic performance

  • Must attend an accredited college or university

Donor




Dr. James R. Mullins Memorial Scholarship


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Scholarship Requirements:

  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school or a current resident of Scioto County

  • Minimum high school and/or college grade point average of 3.0/4.0

  • Pursuing a degree in science with a preference for healthcare.

  • 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.”

  • Submit three letters of recommendation.


Donor




Eileen Pollard Bapst Education Scholarship



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Scholarship Criteria:
  • Ohio resident
  • 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
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • plan to attend a public college or university in Ohio
  • Show financial need
  • exhibit good character
  • plan to major in Education

Donor




Elizabeth Blevins Swayne Memorial Scholarship



This scholarship has not been set up.  there is no fund document.

Donor




Eloise & Thomas Burdell Scholarship



  • Graduating seniors from any public Adams County high school, including Manchester High School. 
  • Top 25% Class Standing
  • Must have a good work ethic 
  • Must show extracurricular activities 
Preference will be given to students who plan to return to Adams County, Ohio to live and work. 
 

Donor




Eloise & Thomas Burdell Scholarship - Family Review



  • Graduating seniors from any public Adams County high school, including Manchester High School. 
  • Top 25% Class Standing
  • Must have a good work ethic 
  • Must show extracurricular activities 
Preference will be given to students who plan to return to Adams County, Ohio to live and work. 
 

Donor




Fitch Family Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Undergraduate
  • Must have financial need
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Preference for college seniors 

Donor




Floyd Holsinger Family Scholarship



 
  • Must be a graduate of Notre Dame High School
  • GPA greater than 2.75
  • Must be genuine, kind, self-motivated, disciplined, hard worker, who embraces God, family and education 
  • Must complete essay "What are the 3 most important qualities a person should possess and one they should not?"


 

Donor




Fowler-Kiwanis Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. 

Donor




Geoffrey Addleman Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School
  • GPA greater than or equal to 3.0
  • Financial Need
  • Participation in extracurricular activities  
Scholarship Preferences 
  • Participation in extracurricular activities involved with music (band, choir, or other)

Donor




George & Olive Wood Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Scioto County 
  • GPA >= 2.5
  • Active in 4H
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Agricultural work experience 
  • Scholars that live on a farm 
OSU Extension office oversees the application and selection committee.
 





George E. & Eleanor Pettit Teaching Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior of Piketon High School, Pike County Ohio
  • Majoring in Education
  • GPA is 2.5 or greater

Donor




Ginger Rudd Phillips Memorial Scholarship



  • Graduating senior at Valley High School
  • Show evidence of community service
  • 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.

Donor




Gordon M. Freeman Local Union #575 Scholarship Fund



  • Parent or guardian is a member of IBEW Local Union #575
  • Submit a 250 word essay, "What the Labor Movement Means to Me".

Donor




Grady and Ollie Battle Scholarship



Scholarship benefiting the students who participated in the programs and activities at the the 14th St. Community Center.

Donor




H. Gordon White Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating Senior of Portsmouth High school, Scioto County, Ohio
  • In top 20% of their class
  • Enrolled at Marshall University, Wesleyan College (WV), Buckhannon (WV) or an accredited 4 year college/university in Ohio, excluding The Ohio State University.
This is a merit based scholarship that can be renewed for an additional 3 years. 

Donor




Harry James Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements
  • Graduating seniors of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

Donor




Herbert B. Nickell, II Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at Northwest or Wheelersburg High School
  • Enrolled at the Ohio State University or Ohio University

Donor




Herbert B. Nickell, II Memorial Scholarship - Short List



  • Graduating senior at Northwest or Wheelersburg High School
  • Enrolled at the Ohio State University or Ohio University

Donor




Hill View Retirement Center Resident Scholarship



  • Employee of Hill View Retirement Center and their children are eligible
  • Work for Hill View Retirement Center for at least one year
  • Maintain an exemplary employment and performance record

Donor




Howard and Mary Coe Brown Scholarship



Contact your guidance counselor. Application through school. 
  • Graduating Senior at Portsmouth High school, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Attending Ohio State University





Ira Swearingen Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements
  • Graduating senior at Portsmouth West, Ohio High School.
  • high school GPA 3 or higher
  • Financial need

Donor




J. Dale Hamilton Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be a graduate of South Webster, Minford, or Portsmouth High School
Scholarship Preferences: 
  • South Webster
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • Majoring in communications or radio broadcasting





Jackson Ironman PRIDE Scholarship








Jim & Gwynn Johnson Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • applicants attending an accredited college or university
  • 2.7 GPA or higher
  • Majoring in: any agricultural field, agricultural business, animal science, biology, botany, crop management, equine science, horticulture, landscape management, marine and aquatic science, veterinary science/medicine/technician, wildlife management & conservation and zoology
  • not majoring in: education, pre-med, pre-optometry, pre-dentistry, nursing, health science, or human medicine related.
  • financial need
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Scioto County
  • upper class rank
Renewable
  • maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Donor




Jim and Clara Donaldson Family Scholarship



  • Degree in health-related field (nursing students must meet certain criteria listed below)
  • MUST BE A SOMC employee
Eligiblity for Nursing Students:
  • Nursing students must work in the House Keeping or Food Service department to be eligible. 

Donor




John Shump Future Educators Scholarship - Short List



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating Senior of Minford or New Boston High School, Scioto County
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Must complete essay "Why they would like to be a teacher?"
  • Pursuing an Education major

Donor




Judge Paul E. Fowler Kiwanis Scholarship



The application can be found through the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club. Selection is made by them.

Donor




Kathryn E. Slack Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from East High School also known as East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Majoring in nursing

Donor




Kevin Green Memorial Scholarship Fund



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Wheelersburg High School 
Scholarship Preferences:
  • majoring in technical or trade studies

Donor




Leo R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • a graduating senior from Northwest High School
  • Majoring in education
  • Enrolled in an accredited university in Ohio.
  • show financial need
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

Donor




Linda Lawson Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Financial need must be low to middle income.

Donor




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Scholarship Criteria
  • GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Financial need must be low to middle income.

Donor




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Mackenzie Brown Type 1 Diabetes Scholarship



  • Planning to continue his/her education beyond the high school graduation
  • Diagnosis with Type I Diabetes
  • Must complete the essay, "What is life like as a Type I Diabetic?"

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MacKenzie Brown Type 1 Diabetes Scholarship Fund - Preview



  • Planning to continue his/her education beyond the high school graduation
  • Diagnosis with Type I Diabetes
  • Must complete the essay, "What is life like as a Type I Diabetic?"

Donor




Mamie Brisker Pettit Memorial Scholarship - Notre Dame



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior from Notre Dame
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Shows excellence in academics and athletes

Donor




Marian Thomas Creative Writing Competition



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from a Pike County, Ohio high school.
  • one-page biography  
  • 500-word or less essay detailing why the student enjoys writing.
  • 2,000-word or less writing sample or three poems no longer than seven pages.
    • The creative writing sample can be fiction, a play/screenplay, and/or in a poetry format.
  • Research papers and book/movie reviews are not eligible.

Donor




Matthew Aaron McCoy Memorial Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​

Donor




Melanie Ogg Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be a graduate of a Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Majoring in Education or the Arts
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Shawnee State University
  • Ohio University
  • Muskingum University

Donor




Melanie Ogg Memorial Scholarship - Short List



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be a graduate of a Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Majoring in Education or the Performing Arts
Preference for students attending one of the following schools, Shawnee State University,  Ohio University and Muskingum University

Donor




Mikaylah Belford Moore Scholarship - Short List



Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be a graduating Senior at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Majoring in a STEM related field
Preference is given to to girls that participated in high school sports. 

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Minford Class of 1944 Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Graduating senior of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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Niccole Chandler-Wright Memorial Scholarship


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Scholarship Requirements:
  • Scioto County High School Graduate
  • Majoring in education
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Financial Need
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Early Childhood Education or Special Education

 


Donor




Northwest Alumni Association Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria 
  • Graduate of Northwest High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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OSCO Industries, Inc. Scholarship



  • Parents or guardians must be employed at OSCO Industries, Inc.
  • Only undergraduates may apply.
  • Priority is given to students attending an institution located in southern Ohio, especially Shawnee State University and the University of Rio Grande.


Donor




OSU Alumni Club of Scioto County Scholarship



 
  • Enrolled at Ohio State University
  • Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School

Donor




Paul Flohr - Portsmouth Sister City Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Resident of Scioto County
  • Majoring or minoring in Spanish, German, international relations or related degree.
  • An additional letter from a foreign language instructor is required
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Shawnee State University
  • 2 or more years of high school Spanish or German
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • visited Orizaba, Mexico or Zittau, Germany



Donor




Paul Penix Glenwood High School Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating senior of Glenwood High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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Paul White and Lowell Shope Scholarship



Application found at the school
Criteria
  • Graduating Senior at South-Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher

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PHS Class of 1961 Scholarship



  • Graduating senior at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0
  • Enrolled in a 4 year university or college
  • Applicants must write a 250 word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them.

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Portsmouth Area Ladies Scholarship



  • Juniors and Seniors
  • Female
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Show evidence of community service and volunteerism
  • Undergraduate student

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Portsmouth High School Outstanding Student



This scholarship is selected by the Portsmouth High School Selection Committee.





Ralph & Louise Arrick Scholarship Fund



  • Graduating senior of Minford, Northwest or Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • 3.3 GPA or above

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Riley Johnson Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Graduating senior of South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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Robert & Margaret Moore Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • be a financially needy student from Scioto County, Ohio
  • attending Ohio State University
Scholarship Preference:
  • Preference may be given to children of Ohio State University Alumni from Scioto County, Ohio. 

The scholarship award is “made payable directly to The Ohio State University in payment of regular tuition, fees, room and board, and normal living expenses, purchase of books, and other ordinary or necessary expense associated with matriculation at a university of higher learning such as The Ohio State University.”

Donor




Rodney Barnett Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Bloom Vernon / South Webster
  • Graduating Senior





Scioto County Medical Society Scholarship



  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Enrolled in medical school

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Scioto County Suicide Prevention Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria 
  • Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio High School, or a non-traditional student
  • Must complete the essay " How has suicide impacted your life?"

Donor




Scioto County Suicide Prevention Scholarship - Short List



Scholarship Criteria 
  • Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio High School, or a non-traditional student
  • Must complete the essay " How has suicide impacted your life?"

Donor




Scott Phipps Memorial Scholarship Preview



Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
  • Participated in a high school golf team
This scholarship is decided in rounds. This is round 1 of 2.

Donor




Sherry Canter Memorial Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • South Webster / Bloom Vernon
  • Graduating Senior

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SHINE Scholarship




Scholarship Criteria
  • Students who have been homeschooled 
  • Preference to students who are members of the SHINE Homeschool Group

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Scholarship Criteria
  • Students who have been homeschooled 
  • Preference to students who are members of the SHINE Homeschool Group

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Southern Ohio Professional Licensure Scholarship - Short List



  • Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary school
  • pursue a certificate, license in trade or adult education
  • Students living in one of the following counties Adams(OH), Greenup(KY), Jackson(OH), Lawerence(OH), Lewis(KY), Pike(OH), or Scioto(OH).
  • Southern Ohio Professional Licensure Scholarship Fund

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Star Inc. - Tonya Ruggles



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Employee, Child, Grandchild of Star Inc.
  • College, Vocational, Trade, or technical program





Steven A. Hunter Hope Scholarship - Family Review



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Preference is given to those who display financial need less than $45,000

Donor




UCAN Go To College College Coaching



The UCAN selection committee will draw 10 cards from the coaching contacts to select the recipients.

Donor




UCAN Ironton Catholic Schools Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduate of St. Joseph High School, Lawerence County, Ohio
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must complete the essay "What are the benefits of a Catholic education?"

The school will select. 

Donor




UCAN Manchester Schools Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior at Manchester High School

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UCAN Manchester: Karen K. Ballangee Education Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements
  • Manchester Graduate
  • GPA >=3.0
  • 40 or more volunteer hours





UCAN Symmes Valley Viking Scholarship



Criteria
  • Graduate of Symmes Valley High School
  • Must have Financial need. 
  • Pursuing a degree in a post-secondary option. 

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UCAN: Bloom Vernon (South Webster) Legacy Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Must be a graduating senior of South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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UCAN: Clay Legacy Scholarship Endowment Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Must be a graduating senior of Clay High School, Scioto County, Ohio 

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UCAN: East Community School Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduates of Sciotoville East

The application can be found at the guidance office. This scholarship is not connected to this application. 

Donor




UCAN: Green Schools and Community Endowment Scholarship



Contact your guidance office. Application at the school. 
  • Graduating Senior at Green High School, Franklin Furnace, Ohio





UCAN: Minford Falcon Legacy Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​

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UCAN: Minford Legacy (In Memory of Fred Bennett) Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Graduating senior of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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UCAN: New Boston Schools Endowment Scholarship



The applications can be made on-line or found in the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior at Glenwood High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Scholarship Preference:
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

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UCAN: Northwest Education Endowment Scholarship




Scholarship Criteria 
  • Graduate of Northwest High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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UCAN: Notre Dame - Oberling Family ND Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
 
  • Graduating Seniors of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth, ohio

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UCAN: Portsmouth High School Endowment Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating senior of Portsmouth high school, Scioto County, Ohio

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UCAN: Valley Legacy Scholarship Endowment Scholarship



The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Must be a graduating senior of Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio 

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UCAN: Washington-Nile Legacy Scholarship Fund Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements
  • Graduating senior from Portsmouth West High School
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
Scholarship Preferences
  • Student at West more than 2 years

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UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship



Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scholarship Preferences:
  • superior motivation
  • community service
  • school activities
  • self-help
  • employment
  • talent

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UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship in Memory of Dan Pace



Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scholarship Preferences:
  • superior motivation
  • community service
  • school activities
  • self-help
  • employment
  • talent

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Wellston City Schools: Chester, Adeline and Cheryl Harless Music Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio

  • 2.5 GPA or above

  • Majoring or minoring in Music


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Wellston City Schools: Coach Jim Derrow Memorial Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Ohio 
  • Must complete "Why the student wishes to attend college" essay
  • 3.00 GPA or above
  • Must show financial need
  • 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, record of school and or community service, participation in school extracurricular activities with a preference in basketball. Student will be interviewed by the board
 

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Wellston City Schools: Dick and Joe Mantz Scholastic Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio 
  • Must complete "Why the student wishes to attend college" essay
  • 2.50 GPA or above
  • Must have three letters from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor
renewable

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Wellston City Schools: Mary Carolyn Hedges Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio 
  • Must complete "Why the student wishes to attend college" essay
  • 2.50 GPA or above
  • Must show financial need
  • Must have three letters of recommendation, one from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor
  • one female and one male student selected

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Wellston City Schools: Phil Lewis Memorial Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson Co, Ohio
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
In the reference letter from either the teacher or community leader, the recommender must discuss good character and work ethic. 

The recipient of this scholarship is chosen by a committee at Wellston High School.

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Wellston H.S. Alumni Scholarship in memory of Peggy Geiger



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Wellston High School graduating senior
  • GPA of 3.25 or higher
  • majoring in education
  • essay on "...why you have selected education as your degree of study and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goal of becoming a teacher."

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Wellston High School Alumni Scholarship



  • Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
  • GPA >=3.0

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William C. Anderson Eagle Scout Scholarship



Scholarship Requirements:
  • Obtained the level of Eagle Scout
  • Graduate of a Scioto County High School
Scholarship Preferences:

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