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Scholarships (169)


Abby Ruby Memorial Scholarship


310047, 311405
Application can be found at the guidance office. 

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Abe & Bette Zuber, Portsmouth Retail Merchants Scholarship


310758, 310057, 310719, 310068, 310069, 310070, 310071, 310095, 310096, 310097, 310098, 310099, 310100, 310101, 310102, 310103, 310104, 310105, 310106, 310112, 310245, 310712, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Shawnee State University 
  • Majoring in Business
  • A graduating senior
  • Scioto County resident

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ACCF: Adams County Scholarship


310721, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310756, 310757, 310758, 310700
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.

 

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ACCF: C.E. Smith Family Scholarship


310756, 310757, 310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310721, 310700
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.

 

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ACCF: Charles Hugh McGovney Scholarship


310756, 310757, 310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310721, 310700
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.
 

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ACCF: Earl & Helen Johnson Scholarship


310756, 310757, 310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310721, 310700
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.
 

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ACCF: First State Bank Dan Ferguson Scholarship


310756, 310757, 310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310721, 310700
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.
 

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Adam Eldridge Memorial Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 311372
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

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Adams County Health Related Scholarship


310057, 310016, 310029, 310031, 310036, 310719, 310091, 310123, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310200, 310215, 310216, 310217, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310225, 310226, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310235, 310238, 310239, 310243, 310244, 310700, 311297, 311319, 311320, 311321, 311322, 311327, 311329, 311330, 311331, 311333, 311336, 311342, 311354, 311355, 311359
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

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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

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Amy Keating Scholarship


310033, 310039, 311387, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310278, 310282, 310295, 310300, 310307, 310316, 310319, 310320, 310323, 310324, 310326, 310329, 310337, 310343, 310344, 310353, 310354, 310396, 310401, 310417, 310419, 310420, 310423, 310434, 310441, 310453, 310456, 310462, 310466, 310468, 310469, 310470, 310471, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310479, 310483, 310484, 310486, 310488, 310489, 310509, 310514, 310522, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549, 310555, 310584, 310585, 310588, 310593, 310615, 310623, 310634, 310647, 310655, 310656, 310690, 310691, 310695, 310696, 311405
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  

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Angela Wiley Family Scholarship


310030, 311405
Scholarship Criteria
  • Graduating Senior at Minford High School
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Financial Need
  • 1st generation college student





Animal Health Professionals Scholarship


310756, 310757, 310758, 310253, 310255, 310700, 310704, 310706, 310707, 310708, 310710, 310712, 311346, 311347, 311372, 311385, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060
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 rounds.

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Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship - OSU, DU, or MU


310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310756, 310757, 310758, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310354, 310441, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549
Scholarship Requirements: 
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Ohio State University, Denison University, or Miami University
  • Undergraduate





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Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship - SSU


311645, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • A resident of the state of Ohio
  • Shawnee State University

Donor




Appalachian Marketing and Media Scholarship


311378, 310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310052, 310056, 310716, 310068, 310070, 310084, 310095, 310096, 310097, 310098, 310099, 310100, 310101, 310102, 310103, 310104, 310105, 310106, 310112, 310245, 311603, 310514
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

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Augusta A. & Rose L. Jacobs Memorial Scholarship


310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310068, 310070, 310071, 310084, 310095, 310096, 310097, 310098, 310099, 310100, 310101, 310102, 310103, 310104, 310105, 310106, 310112, 310127, 310139, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212, 310245, 311603
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 that have a college GPA
  • Minors are not considered

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Baker Memorial Scholarship


310701, 310703, 310705, 310706, 310709, 310713, 310721, 311329
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

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Bernard Counts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship


310058, 310059, 310060, 311645, 310157, 310164, 310165, 310166, 310176, 310194, 310258, 311348
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

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Besco Family Scholarship


310047, 311405, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310240, 310241, 310242, 310721, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310514, 310634
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

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Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship


310046, 310719, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143
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


311372, 310756, 310757, 310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310033, 310719, 310072, 310073, 310074, 310075, 310083, 310085, 310087, 310089, 310090, 310091, 310092, 310107, 310111, 310112, 310117, 310119, 310126, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310144, 310145, 310146, 310147, 310148, 310149, 310150, 310151, 310152, 310153, 310154, 310155, 310156, 310157, 310158, 310159, 310160, 310161, 310164, 310166, 310167, 310168, 310176, 310177, 310179, 310182, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310194, 310195, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310199, 310200, 310201, 310202, 310213, 310214, 310215, 310216, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310225, 310226, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310232, 310235, 310238, 310239, 310248, 310253, 310254, 310255, 310256, 310258, 310259
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.

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Bill Newman Athletic Sportsmanship Scholarship


311406, 311407, 311408, 311409, 311410, 311411, 311412, 311413, 311414, 311415, 311416, 311417, 311418, 311419, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405

Scholarship Requirements:

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

 


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Bobby J. Burns Memorial Scholarship

City of Portsmouth
311405, 310514
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

Donor




Brenda Musser Memorial Scholarship


310059, 310060, 311372, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310051, 310056
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

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Carl Brooks Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056
Scholarship Requirements:
  • A graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Donor




Carolyn Locher Memorial Scholarship


310041, 310720, 311405
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 L. Queen Memorial Scholarship Fund


310047, 310057, 310719, 310126, 310145, 310146, 310148, 310153, 310157, 310164, 310165, 310166, 310194, 310214, 310235, 310756, 310757, 310758, 311318, 311348
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


310700, 310704, 310706, 310707, 310710, 310712, 311372, 310719, 310139, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212

Scholarship Requirements:

  • Music Majors
  • GPA >=3.0
  • Scioto or neighboring counties
  • In person audition - typically these auditions occur in Late May
  • Music Major Essay - Write a comprehensive statement outlining your purpose and commitment to the study of music.

Scholarship Preference:

  • Scioto County


 


Donor




Charlie Bill Greene Memorial Scholarship


310704, 310712, 310139, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212
Scholarship Requirements:
  • 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


310041, 311405, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549

Scholarship Requirements:

  • Graduating Senior of Portsmouth West High School

  • Enrolled at The Ohio State University 


Donor




Chuck and Linda Abbott Scholarship


310019
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Sciotoville (East) Graduate
Scholarship Preference:
  • graduating senior
  • financial need 

Donor




Coach Ed Miller Scholarship


311407, 311418, 310033, 310056, 311405
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




Coach Shurl Shoemaker Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310758, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143
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




Constance Burns Ackerman Memorial Scholarship


310039, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth High School
  • Majoring Education
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Ohio University


 

Donor




Courtney Clifford Outstanding Achievement Scholarship


311406, 311407, 311408, 311409, 311410, 311411, 311412, 311413, 311414, 311415, 311417, 310030, 310033, 310039, 310041, 310051, 310056, 311405, 310719
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


310033, 311405
Scholarship Criteria
  • a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County Ohio
  • Must show exemplary community service.
This scholarship is decided in rounds.


 

Donor




Don Walker and Dan Sissel Memorial Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310721
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




Dorothy Knost Scholarship


310704, 310712, 310139, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212

Scholarship Criteria:

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

  • Music majors

  • Audition required. 

 

 


Donor




Doug Booth Scholarship


310051, 311405

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




Dr. Charles Wilson Memorial Scholarship


310051, 311405, 310719
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




Dr. James R. Mullins Memorial Scholarship


310758, 310262, 310270, 310274, 310279, 310283, 310287, 310293, 310297, 310298, 310302, 310303, 310304, 310305, 310310, 310311, 310312, 310313, 310314, 310318, 310319, 310322, 310326, 310327, 310328, 310340, 310341, 310342, 310346, 310347, 310349, 310350, 310355, 310359, 310360, 310361, 310365, 310366, 310367, 310369, 310370, 310372, 310373, 310374, 310379, 310380, 310382, 310383, 310384, 310387, 310393, 310402, 310405, 310406, 310408, 310409, 310410, 310412, 310413, 310416, 310425, 310429, 310430, 310431, 310435, 310438, 310440, 310441, 310442, 310443, 310448, 310449, 310458, 310459, 310460, 310463, 310465, 310472, 310480, 310482, 310487, 310492, 310493, 310496, 310498, 310499, 310500, 310501, 310502, 310503, 310504, 310505, 310506, 310507, 310511, 310515, 310520, 310526, 310527, 310533, 310534, 310535, 310536, 310537, 310539, 310540, 310542, 310543, 310544, 310545, 310550, 310551, 310553, 310556, 310561, 310562, 310567, 310568, 310569, 310570, 310571, 310572, 310573, 310574, 310575, 310576, 310577, 310578, 310579, 310580, 310581, 310583, 310584, 310586, 310587, 310588, 310589, 310590, 310591, 310594, 310595, 310596, 310597, 310598, 310599, 310600, 310601, 310602, 310603, 310604, 310605, 310606, 310607, 310608, 310609, 310610, 310611, 310612, 310613, 310614, 310616, 310617, 310618, 310619, 310620, 310621, 310624, 310625, 310626, 310627, 310630, 310632, 310635, 310636, 310638, 310640, 310641, 310642, 310644, 310645, 310646, 310648, 310649, 310650, 310651, 310652, 310653, 310658, 310661, 310664, 310666, 310670, 310671, 310672, 310693, 310697, 310698, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310025, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 310074, 310087, 310089, 310090, 310091, 310107, 310120, 310151, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310200, 310202, 310215, 310216, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310225, 310226, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310235, 310238, 310239, 310243, 310244, 310712, 311372

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




Dudley P. and Lauralena Whipple Scholarship


310514
Scholarship Criteria
  • Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University

Donor




Edward & Maxine Levi Scholarship


311372, 310757, 310758, 310759, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310061, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310025, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 310068, 310095, 310096, 310105, 310106, 310245, 310712, 310514, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671

Scholarship Requirements:

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

Donor




Elbert L. Elliott & Evelyn M. Elliott Memorial Scholarship


310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310700, 310712
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio High School
  • Majoring in Education

Donor




Eloise & Thomas Burdell Scholarship


310029, 310031, 310036, 310054, 311372
  • Graduating seniors from any public Adams County 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




Feagans Scholarship


310047, 310056, 310719
Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior from South Webster or Wheelersburg High School
  • GPA 3.0 or Higher
Renewable Requirements:
  • GPA of 3.0 or more

Donor




Fitch Family Scholarship


310757, 310758, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056
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


310033, 310720
 
  • 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




Frank “Dick” Hyland & Helen Hyland Memorial Scholarship


310047, 310719, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at South Webster High School
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Majoring in Education

Donor




Geoffrey Addleman Memorial Scholarship


310719, 311405, 310056
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

4H
310721, 310712
The Scholarship Application can be found at the OSU extension office.

Scholarship Requirements:
  • Scioto County 
  • GPA >= 2.5
  • Active in 4H
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Agricultural work experience 
  • Scholars that live on a farm 

 





George and Rita King Scholarship


310030, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • College sophomore, junior, or senior

Donor




George E. & Eleanor Pettit Teaching Scholarship


310038, 311405, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310721
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior of Piketon High School, Pike County Ohio
  • Majoring in Education
  • GPA is 2.5 or greater

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




Grant, Anne & Pamela Reed Family Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310023, 310024, 310025, 310028, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310042, 310045, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 310514, 310068, 310069, 310070, 310071, 310084, 310095, 310096, 310097, 310098, 310099, 310100, 310101, 310102, 310103, 310104, 310105, 310106, 310112, 310245, 311603
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




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




Harley F. Shupert Sr. Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310514, 310690, 310074, 310087, 310091, 310101, 310110, 310114, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310199, 310200, 310215, 310216, 310217, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310235, 310238, 310239, 310241, 310246
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




Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship


310078, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310061, 311645
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




Herbert B. Nickell, II Memorial Scholarship


310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549, 310032, 310056, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at Northwest or Wheelersburg High School
  • Enrolled at the Ohio State University or Ohio University

Donor




Hill View Retirement Center Resident Scholarship

Hill View Retirement Center
310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310061, 310062, 310063, 310064, 310065
  • 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




Hollenbeck Family Memorial Scholarship

Cornerstone

Scholarship Requirements:

  • be a member of Cornerstone Methodist Church, Portsmouth, Ohio

  • participate in Cornerstone 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




Hopkins - Fultz Scholarship

First Presbyterian
310086, 310120, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310168, 310245, 310246, 310247, 310514, 310605
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




Ira Swearingen Memorial Scholarship


310041, 310719
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at Portsmouth West High School.
  • high school GPA 3 or higher
  • Financial need

Donor




James & Beatrice Ervin Scholarship


310016, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310025, 310029, 310030, 310031, 310032, 310033, 310036, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310054, 310056, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310061
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 ( >=3.0 GPA)

Donor




Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship

Girl Scout
310700, 310710, 310712, 310757, 310758, 310719
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




Jim & Gwynn Johnson Scholarship


310756, 310757, 310758, 310071, 310072, 310073, 310075, 310079, 310089, 310090, 310091, 310092, 310126, 310148, 310150, 310157, 310164, 310165, 310166, 310167, 310171, 310176, 310179, 310182, 310194, 310201, 310202, 310213, 310214, 310253, 310254, 310255, 310256, 310258, 310259, 311288, 311346, 311347, 311353, 311365, 311385, 311372, 310712, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671
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

SOMC
310074, 310087, 310091, 310101, 310120, 310121, 310122, 310123, 310151, 310177, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310199, 310200, 310215, 310216, 310217, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310225, 310226, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310235, 310246
  • 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 & Kathleen Wittenmyer Memorial Scholarship


311405, 310036, 310054
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior of Peebles or West Union High School, Adams County

Donor




John and Linda Walker Scholarship


310039, 310058, 310059, 310060
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduates of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • College Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Donor




John Shump Future Educators Scholarship


310758, 310021, 310030, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143

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




Joseph Spencer Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship


310185, 310058, 310059, 310060, 311366
Scholarship Requirements:
  • College sophomore, junior, seniors
  • Majoring in history or history education
  • Must be a resident of Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia
  • GPA >=2.5
Scholarship Preferences:
  • non-smokers
  • veterans
  • spouse or child of a veteran

Donor




Julian A. Mohr Memorial Scholarship


310185, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Majoring in history
  • Evidence of community service

Donor




Kathryn E. Slack Memorial Scholarship


310019, 310216
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from East High School also known as East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • Majoring in nursing

Donor




Katie Graf Memorial Scholarship


310058, 310059, 310060, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Financial Need
  • College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
  • Shawnee State University
  • Evidence of Leadership

Donor




Kenneth Merrill McCall Memorial Scholarship


311405, 310039, 310041, 311605, 311606, 311609, 311671, 310072, 310073, 310074, 310075, 310083, 310085, 310086, 310087, 310088, 310089, 310090, 310091, 310092, 310107, 310111, 310117, 310121, 310122, 310123, 310125, 310126, 310144, 310145, 310146, 310147, 310148, 310149, 310150, 310151, 310152, 310153, 310154, 310155, 310156, 310157, 310158, 310159, 310160, 310161, 310164, 310166, 310167, 310168, 310171, 310175, 310176, 310177, 310179, 310182, 310183, 310184, 310186, 310187, 310190, 310194, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310199, 310200, 310201, 310202, 310203, 310213, 310214, 310215, 310216, 310217, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310225, 310226, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310232, 310238, 310239, 310246, 310247, 310253, 310254, 310255, 310256, 310259
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




Larry Keller-Eva McCowen Medical Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310758, 310200
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




Leo R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship


310278, 310295, 310300, 310316, 310319, 310320, 310323, 310324, 310329, 310337, 310343, 310344, 310353, 310354, 310396, 310401, 310417, 310419, 310420, 310423, 310434, 310441, 310452, 310453, 310456, 310462, 310466, 310468, 310469, 310470, 310471, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310478, 310479, 310483, 310484, 310488, 310489, 310509, 310514, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549, 310555, 310584, 310585, 310588, 310593, 310634, 310647, 310655, 310676, 310690, 310691, 310695, 310696, 311672, 310032, 310719, 311405, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143
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


311376, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310027, 310029, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310041, 310046, 310047, 310048, 310049, 310051, 310053, 310056
Scholarship Criteria
  • GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Financial need must be low to middle income.
Scholarship Preference:
  • graduate of a UCAN school

Donor




Loreen and Robert Ramey Scholarship

Single Parent
310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310025, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310061, 310216
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Pursuing a degree in Nursing
  • sophomore and above
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Single parent

Donor




Louise & Harold Mullins Scholarship


310039, 310056, 311605, 311606, 311609, 311671, 311405
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




Lucinda L. Kessler Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship


310053, 310719, 310080, 310081, 310082, 310084, 310094, 310124, 310130, 310163, 310169, 310170, 310181, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212, 310249, 310250
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior at Wellston high school, Jackson County, Ohio 
  • 3.0 GPA or better
  • Majoring in Fine or Performing Arts.





Mackenzie Brown Type 1 Diabetes Scholarship

Type 1 Diabetic

  • 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 - Minford


310030, 310719, 311405
Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior from Minford
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Shows excellence in academics and athletes

Donor




Marguerite & Virgil Ramsey Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310185, 310058, 310059, 310060
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




Marian Thomas Creative Writing Competition

Creative Writing Competition
310020, 310025, 310037, 310038, 310052, 310055, 310710, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from a Pike County, Ohio high school.
  • one-page biography/personal statement
  • 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




Mary A. Burke Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Humanities and Fine Arts majors

Donor




Mary Elliott Jenkins Memorial Scholarship


310704, 310708, 310712, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671, 311387, 310514
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 
  • High School GPA >=2.8
  • Show good character

 

Donor




Mary Smalley Memorial Scholarship


310041, 311405, 310080, 310081, 310082, 310084, 310093, 310094, 310118, 310124, 310130, 310163, 310169, 310170, 310181, 310189, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212, 310223, 310228, 310249, 310250, 310257
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Portsmouth West High School
  • Major in visual, music, or performing arts. 

Donor




Melanie Ogg Memorial Scholarship


310041, 311405, 310080, 310081, 310082, 310084, 310093, 310094, 310109, 310118, 310124, 310125, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 310169, 310170, 310181, 310189, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212, 310228, 310249, 310250, 310257, 310456, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310514
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




Michael D. Pinson Memorial Scholarship

4-H
310030, 310719, 311405, 310514
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




Mikaylah Belford Moore Scholarship


310047, 310719, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • 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




Mike Roth Memorial Scholarship

4-H
310056, 310721, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Wheelersburg High School
  • GPA 2.5 or higher
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Preference for students in 4-H

Donor




Niccole Chandler-Wright Memorial Scholarship


310758, 310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310025, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671
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


310032
Scholarship Criteria 
  • Graduate of Northwest High School, Scioto County, Ohio

Donor




Notre Dame High School Nursing Scholarship


310033, 310720, 310216, 311327, 311330, 311331
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





OSCO Industries, Inc. Scholarship

OSCO

Scholarship Requirements:

  • 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


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405, 310712, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Enrolled at Ohio State University
  • Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School

Donor




Owen & Madeline Doerr Karr


310253, 310254, 310255, 310256
Scholarship Requirements:
  • pursuing a career in veterinary medicine
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Shawnee State University
  • Pre-Veterinary medicine

Donor




Paul Flohr - Portsmouth Sister City Scholarship


310712, 310104, 310135, 310172, 310173, 310174, 310180, 310188
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




PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship


310039, 310719, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School
  • Shawnee State University
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater 

Donor




PHS Class of 1957 Scholarship


310039, 310720
Scholarship Requirements:
  • graduating senior from Portsmouth High School
  • GPA of 2.75 or greater
Scholarship Preferences:
  • 250-word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them completed

Donor




PHS Class of 1961 Scholarship


310039, 310721, 311405
  • 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.

Donor




PHS Class of 1964 Scholarship


310039, 310719, 311405
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




PHS Class of 1976 Scholarship


310039

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




Portsmouth AAUW Jill Pierson Riffe Scholarship


310758, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 311286
Scholarship Requirements:
  • graduate from a Scioto County high school
  • GPA equal to or greater than 3.0
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Education Majors
  • female applicants
 

Donor




Portsmouth Area Jaycees, Inc. Scholarship

service
310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671, 310718
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




Portsmouth Area Ladies Scholarship

service
310059, 310060, 311286, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311372
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Undergraduate student
  • Show evidence of community service and volunteerism
  • Juniors and Seniors
  • Female

Donor




Portsmouth High School Outstanding Student



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





Ralph & Louise Arrick Scholarship Fund


310030, 310032, 310051, 310717, 311405
  • Graduating senior of Minford, Northwest or Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio
  • 3.3 GPA or above

Donor




Raymond L. Arn & Dorothy L. Maier Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Scioto County high school
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University

Donor




Richard & Ruth Cooper Reutinger Scholarship


310039, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

Donor




Richard and Melinda McNeer Snook Nursing Scholarship


311372, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310023, 310024, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310042, 310045, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310719, 310216, 310514
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




Richard L. & Bettie L. Diehl Memorial Scholarship


310216
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Majoring in nursing
Scholarship Preferences:
  • Oncology
  • Advanced Degree


Donor




Richard Wolbert Memorial Music/Theatre Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405, 310139, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212, 310249, 310250
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduating senior from a Scioto County high school
  • Planning to major in Music or Theatre
  • Completed Music essay

       

Donor




Richard Wolbert Memorial Vocational/Trade School Graduate Scholarship

CTC completer; service

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




Robert & Margaret Moore Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671

Scholarship Requirements:

  • attending Ohio State University
  • student from Scioto County
  • financial need

Scholarship Preference:

  • Ohio State University legacy  

 


Donor




Ron & Nancy Chapman Scholarship

athletic
310016, 310019, 310029, 310031, 310032, 310036, 310039, 310041, 310047, 311405
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




Ross Lee Bowers, III Memorial Scholarship

Sandhill; Veteran
310239
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Member of the Sandhill Christian Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio 
  • Veteran
  • Studying Respiratory Technology  

 






Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship - Freshman/SSU


310057, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Incoming freshman
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school

Donor




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

Not SSU
310059, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • College junior status
  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university, excluding Shawnee State University


Donor




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


310059, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310514
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Incoming college junior 
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University

Donor




Roy Rogers Scholarship

4-H
310514, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University 
  • Graduate of a Scioto County high school
  • Participated in 4-H 

Donor




Scioto County Medical Society Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310712, 310199
  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school or Scioto County Resident 
  • Enrolled in medical school

Donor




Scioto County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405, 310128, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143
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




Scioto County Suicide Prevention Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310712
Scholarship Criteria 
  • Must be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio High School, or a resident of Scioto County
  • Must complete the essay " How has suicide impacted your life?"

Donor




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




Scott Phipps Memorial Scholarship


311408, 310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 311405
Scholarship Criteria:
  • Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
  • Participated in a high school golf team
This scholarship is decided in rounds.

Donor




Sharon Musser Scott Nursing Scholarship


310057, 310058, 310059, 310060, 310216, 310700, 310704, 310706, 310707, 310708, 310710, 310712, 310288, 310472, 310473, 310474, 310475, 310476, 310477, 310514
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




Sherry Canter Memorial Scholarship


310047, 311405
Scholarship Requirements:
  • South Webster / Bloom Vernon
  • Graduating Senior

Donor




Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association Legacy Scholarship


310721, 310080, 310081, 310082, 310084, 310118, 310124, 310130, 310163, 310170, 310181, 310204, 310205, 310206, 310207, 310208, 310209, 310210, 310211, 310212, 310223, 310228, 310249, 310250, 310257, 310700, 310704, 310706, 310707, 310710, 310712
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




Southern Ohio Professional Licensure Scholarship


310756, 310057, 310721, 310700, 310704, 310706, 310707, 310708, 310710, 310712, 311288, 311289, 311290, 311291, 311292, 311293, 311294, 311295, 311296, 311298, 311299, 311300, 311301, 311302, 311303, 311304, 311305, 311306, 311307, 311308, 311309, 311310, 311311, 311312, 311313, 311314, 311315, 311316, 311317, 311318, 311323, 311324, 311325, 311326, 311328, 311332, 311334, 311335, 311337, 311338, 311339, 311340, 311341, 311343, 311344, 311345, 311348, 311349, 311350, 311351, 311352, 311353, 311356, 311357, 311358, 311359, 311361, 311362, 311363, 311364, 311365
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary school or trade (for a non-medical) program
  • 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)
  • GPA greater than or equal to 2.5
This scholarship is decided in 2 rounds.

Donor




Star Inc. - Tonya Ruggles

STAR employment

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





Steven A. Hunter Hope Scholarship


310039, 310719, 311405, 311605, 311606, 311607, 311608, 311609, 311671, 310514
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




Temple Baker Memorial Scholarship


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Enrolled at Ohio State University

Donor




Thomas Jeffry Chapman Scholarship


310021, 310030, 310032, 310039, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310068, 310070, 310071, 310084, 310095, 310096, 310097, 310098, 310099, 310100, 310101, 310102, 310103, 310104, 310105, 310106, 310112, 310127, 310245, 311603, 310545, 310546, 310547, 310548, 310549
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Valley, Northwest, New Boston, Minford, or South Webster High School
  • Majoring in business 
  • Attending Ohio State University
Scholarship Preference:
  • Portsmouth High School graduates

Donor




UCAN $500 College Coaching Raffle

Raffle

Scholarship Requirements:
  • Students must fill out the online scholarship raffle application
  • Students must meet with the Scioto Foundation UCAN coach Christy Wilcox

Donor




UCAN: Bloom Vernon (South Webster) Legacy Scholarship


310047, 311405
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

Donor




UCAN: Clay Legacy Scholarship Endowment Scholarship


310018, 311405
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 

Donor




UCAN: East Community School Scholarship


310019
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


310022, 311405
Contact your guidance office. Application at the school. 
  • Graduating Senior at Green High School, Franklin Furnace, Ohio





UCAN: Jackson Ironman PRIDE Scholarship


310027, 311405
Application found at the guidance office.

Jackson High School Senior





UCAN: Manchester Karen K. Ballangee Education Scholarship


310029, 310719, 310129, 310130, 310131, 310132, 310133, 310134, 310135, 310136, 310137, 310138, 310139, 310140, 310141, 310142, 310143, 311405
Scholarship Requirements
  • Manchester Graduate
  • GPA >=3.0
  • 40 or more volunteer hours





UCAN: Manchester Schools Scholarship


310029, 311405
  • Graduating Senior at Manchester High School

Donor




UCAN: Minford Falcon Legacy Scholarship


310030, 311405
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​

Donor




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


310030, 311405
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. ​
  • Graduating senior of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio

Donor




UCAN: New Boston Schools Endowment Scholarship


310021, 311405
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

Donor




UCAN: Northwest Education Endowment Scholarship


310032

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

Donor




UCAN: Notre Dame - Oberling Family ND Scholarship


310033, 311405
The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school.
 
  • Graduating Seniors of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth, ohio

Donor




UCAN: Portsmouth High School Endowment Scholarship


310039, 311405
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

Donor




UCAN: Symmes Valley Viking Scholarship


310049, 311405
Criteria
  • Graduate of Symmes Valley High School
  • Must have Financial need. 
  • Pursuing a degree in a post-secondary option. 

Donor




UCAN: Valley Legacy Scholarship Endowment Scholarship


310051, 311405
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 

Donor




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

Donor




UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship


310056, 310719, 311405
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

Donor




UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship in Memory of Dan Pace


310056, 310719, 311405
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

Donor




Waller Family Scholarship Fund


310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056, 310145, 310146, 310147, 310148, 310149, 310150, 310151, 310152, 310153, 310154, 310155, 310156, 310157, 310158, 310159, 310160, 310161, 310712
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
  • Majoring in engineering

Donor




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


Donor




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
 

Donor




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

Donor




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

Donor




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.

Donor




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."

Donor




Wellston High School Alumni Scholarship



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

Donor




William A. Burke Memorial Healthcare Related Scholarship


310074, 310091, 310101, 310120, 310121, 310122, 310123, 310151, 310177, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310216, 310217, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310235, 310238, 310239, 310241, 310243, 310244, 310246, 310700, 310704, 310706, 310707, 310708, 310710, 310712
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




William C. Anderson Eagle Scout Scholarship

Eagle Scout
310018, 310019, 310021, 310022, 310030, 310032, 310033, 310039, 310040, 310041, 310047, 310051, 310056
Scholarship Requirements:
  • Obtained the level of Eagle Scout
  • Graduate of a Scioto County High School
Scholarship Preferences:

Donor




William J. and Patricia J. Richards Scholarship


310074, 310087, 310114, 310120, 310121, 310122, 310123, 310183, 310184, 310187, 310196, 310197, 310198, 310200, 310216, 310217, 310218, 310219, 310220, 310221, 310222, 310225, 310226, 310229, 310230, 310231, 310238, 310239, 310241, 310243, 310244, 310514
Scholarship Criteria
  • Enrolled at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio
  • Majoring in a health-related field. 

 

Donor




William Ralph Salyers Legacy Scholarship


310022, 311405, 310719
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




Zelma Reily Lapp Scholarship