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Scholarships (215)
#03. Katie Graf Memorial Scholarship
- Financial Need
- College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Shawnee State University
- Evidence of Leadership
Donor
#04. Mary Elliott Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Financial Need
#07. James & Beatrice Ervin Scholarship
- 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
- Graduates from a Scioto County high school
- College sophomore or higher
- Majoring in business or music
- Undergraduates only
- 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
- 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
- marketing majors
Donor
#10. Grant, Anne & Pamela Reed Family Scholarship
- 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
- Finance, Banking, or Insurance Majors or Careers
Donor
#11. Abe & Bette Zuber, Portsmouth Retail Merchants Scholarship
- Shawnee State University
- Majoring in Business
- A graduating senior from a Scioto County High School
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#12. Edward & Maxine Levi Scholarship
- Must be a Scioto County high school graduate
- Majoring in business
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
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#13. Owen & Madeline Doerr Karr
- pursuing a career in veterinary medicine
- Shawnee State University
- Pre-Veterinary medicine
Donor
#14. Sharon Musser Scott Nursing Scholarship
- 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
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#15. Loreen and Robert Ramey Scholarship
- Graduate of Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Pursuing a degree in Nursing
- sophomore and above
- Single parent
#16. Richard L. & Bettie L. Diehl Memorial Scholarship
- Majoring in nursing
- Oncology
- Advanced Degree
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#17. Richard and Melinda McNeer Snook Nursing Scholarship
- 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
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio
- Majoring in a health-related field.
#19. William A. Burke Memorial Healthcare Related Scholarship
- 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
- 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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#21. Larry Keller-Eva McCowen Medical Scholarship
- Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Pursue an undergraduate degree in a recognized pre-med program
- Have aspirations to attend medical school
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#22. Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship
- 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
- 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
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#24. Waller Family Scholarship Fund
- Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Majoring in engineering
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#25. Elbert L. Elliott & Evelyn M. Elliott Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate from an Adams or Scioto County, Ohio High School
- Majoring in Education
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#26. Constance Burns Ackerman Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate of Portsmouth High School
- Majoring Education
- Ohio University
Donor
#27. Brenda Musser Memorial Scholarship
- Junior or Senior
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education majors
- Accredited college or university
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- Special Education
- Intervention Specialist
Donor
#28. Coach Shurl Shoemaker Scholarship
- 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
- Coaching requirement can become a preference if there are not enough applicants
Donor
#29. Harley F. Shupert Sr. Scholarship
- 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
- College sophomore or junior
- Majoring in history or history education
- Must be a resident of Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia
- non-smokers
- veterans
- spouse or child of a veteran
Donor
#31. Julian A. Mohr Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Majoring in history
- Evidence of community service
Donor
#32. Marguerite & Virgil Ramsey Scholarship
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Member of the Sandhill Christian Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio
- Veteran
- Studying Respiratory Technology
#36. Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship
- 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
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#37. Roy Rogers Scholarship
- Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- Participated in 4-H
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#38. Carl Brooks Scholarship
- A graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
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#39A. Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship - OSU, DU, or MU
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- Ohio State University, Denison University, or Miami University
- Undergraduate
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#39B. Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship - SSU
- A resident of the state of Ohio
- Shawnee State University
Donor
#40. Dudley P. and Lauralena Whipple Scholarship
- Must be enrolled at Shawnee State University
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#41. George and Rita King Scholarship
- Graduate of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
- College sophomore, junior, or senior
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#42. John and Linda Walker Scholarship
- Graduates of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- College Sophomore, Junior or Senior
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#43. Mary A. Burke Scholarship
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
- Humanities and Fine Arts majors
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#44. Raymond L. Arn & Dorothy L. Maier Scholarship
- Graduate of Scioto County high school
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
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#45. Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship - Freshman/SSU
- Incoming freshman
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
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#46. Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship Fund - Junior/Scioto County HS/not SSU
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- College junior status
- Enrolled at an accredited college or university, excluding Shawnee State University
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#47. Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship Fund - Junior/Scioto County HS/SSU
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- Incoming college junior
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
Donor
#48. Temple Baker Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Enrolled at Ohio State University
Donor
#49. Thomas Jeffry Chapman Scholarship
- 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
- 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).
Donor
#51. Southern Ohio Professional Licensure Scholarship
- 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)
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#52. Bill and Patty Collins Memorial Scholarship
- 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
- Majoring in education, engineering, science, or the medical related.
01. Angela Wiley Family Scholarship
- Graduating Senior at Minford High School
- Financial Need
- 1st generation college student
02. Steven A. Hunter Hope Scholarship
- Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Preference is given to those who display financial need less than $45,000
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03. Kenneth Merrill McCall Memorial Scholarship
- 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 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
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06. Dr. Charles Wilson Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Senior from Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled at an accredited college, university, or trade school
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07. William Ralph Salyers Legacy Scholarship
- 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
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08. Michael D. Pinson Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Senior from Minford High School
- Shawnee State University
- Active in 4-H
- 3.0 GPA or above
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09. Mamie Brisker Pettit Memorial Scholarship - Minford
- Graduating senior from Minford
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Shows excellence in academics and athletes
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10. Dane Patrick McMackin Memorial Scholarship
- a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County Ohio
- Must show exemplary community service.
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11. Notre Dame High School Nursing Scholarship
- graduate of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- high school GPA of 2.75 or higher
- enrolled in an accredited Nursing program
- graduating seniors
- health related if no nursing students
12. Mike Roth Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Senior from Wheelersburg High School
- GPA 2.5 or higher
- Preference for students in 4-H
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13. Feagans Scholarship
- Graduating senior from South Webster or Wheelersburg HS
- GPA 3.0 or Higher
- GPA of 3.0 or more
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14. Frank “Dick” Hyland & Helen Hyland Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating senior at South Webster High School
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Majoring in Education
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15. Besco Family Scholarship
- 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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16. Hopkins - Fultz Scholarship
- 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
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17. PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship
- Graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School
- Shawnee State University
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
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18. PHS Class of 1964 Scholarship
- 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
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19. PHS Class of 1957 Scholarship
- graduating senior from Portsmouth High School
- GPA of 2.75 or greater
- must enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution
- 250-word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them completed
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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
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21. Richard & Ruth Cooper Reutinger Scholarship
- Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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22. Mary Smalley Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate of Portsmouth West High School
- Major in visual, music, or performing arts.
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23. Carolyn Locher Memorial Scholarship
- 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
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24. Richard Wolbert Memorial Vocational/Trade School Graduate Scholarship
- 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
- 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
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26. Richard Wolbert Memorial Music/Theatre Scholarship
- Graduating senior from a Scioto County high school
- Planning to major in Music or Theatre
- Completed Music essay
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27. Ron & Nancy Chapman Scholarship
- 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
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28. John & Kathleen Wittenmyer Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Senior of Peebles or West Union High School, Adams County
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29. Lucinda L. Kessler Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship
- 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
- Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
- Participated in a high school golf team
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31. Portsmouth Area Jaycees, Inc. Scholarship
- 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
- Pursuing a career in service
- Jaycees current or past family members
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32. John Shump Future Educators Scholarship
- 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
- 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
- Students that participated in high school football or cheerleading
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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
- Girls that participated in high school sports
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Abby Ruby Memorial Scholarship
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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.
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ACCF: C.E. Smith Family Scholarship
- 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: 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.
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ACCF: Earl & Helen Johnson Scholarship
- 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.
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ACCF: First State Bank Dan Ferguson Scholarship
- 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.
Albert & Betty Varhola Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating Senior from Notre Dame High School
- GPA of 2.75 or higher
- active in the community (community service)
- Ohio University
- Financial Need
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Amy Keating Scholarship
- Graduating Senior from Portsmouth High School or Notre Dame High School
- 2.8 GPA or above
- Education Major
- attending a University in Ohio
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Animal Health Professionals Scholarship - Short List
- 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).
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Baker Memorial Scholarship
- 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
- 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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Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Requirements:
- South Point Graduate
- GPA >=3.0
- education majors
- financial need
Bill and Patty Collins Memorial Scholarship - Short List
- 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
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
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Bill Weaver Boys Basketball Scholarship
- Member of Valley High School Basketball Team
- Graduating Senior at Valley high school, Scioto County, Ohio
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Bob Doll Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Senior for Portsmouth High School, Ohio
- Must Show Financial Need
- GPA 3.25 or Higher
- Must be hard working athlete
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Bobby J. Burns Memorial Scholarship
- 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
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- renewable for an additional 3 years is scholarship was granted to as a high school senior
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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
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Carl Bauer Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Seniors of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth, Ohio
- Music Majors
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Carolyn Locher Memorial Scholarship - family review
- 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
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Charles and Patricia Bond Scholarship
- Application can be found in the Guidance Counselor's office
- Graduate of New Boston High School
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Charles L. Queen Memorial Scholarship Fund
- 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"
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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.
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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
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Christina Lester Niekamp Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating Senior of Portsmouth West High School
- Enrolled at The Ohio State University
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Chuck and Linda Abbott Scholarship
- Graduating Senior at East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
- financial need
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Coach Ed Miller Scholarship - Short List
- 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
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Courtney Clifford Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
- 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
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Dane Patrick McMackin Memorial Scholarship - Preview
- Must be a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County Ohio
- Must show exemplary community service.
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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.
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Dean Gampp Memorial Scholarship
South Webster graduating senior
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Dewey & Linda Lykins Scholarship
- Graduating senior of South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Don Lewis Memorial Scholarship
- Bloom Vernon - South Webster Graduate
- Graduating Senior
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Dorothy Knost Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:
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Graduate of Scioto County, Ohio or Greenup County, Kentucky high school
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Music majors
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Audition required.
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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.
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Doug Booth Scholarship Preview
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Must be a graduating senior at Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio
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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
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Dr. James R. Mullins Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Requirements:
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Graduate of a Scioto County high school or a current resident of Scioto County
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Minimum high school and/or college grade point average of 3.0/4.0
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Pursuing a degree in science with a preference for healthcare.
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Enrolled at college or university listed in the most recent US News and World Report’s National University or National Liberal Arts College rankings of “Top 200 Schools.”
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Submit three letters of recommendation.
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Eileen Pollard Bapst Education Scholarship
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
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Elizabeth Blevins Swayne Memorial Scholarship
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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
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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
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Fitch Family Scholarship
- Graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school
- Undergraduate
- Must have financial need
- Preference for college seniors
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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?"
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Fowler-Kiwanis Scholarship
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Geoffrey Addleman Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School
- GPA greater than or equal to 3.0
- Financial Need
- Participation in extracurricular activities
- Participation in extracurricular activities involved with music (band, choir, or other)
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George & Olive Wood Scholarship
- Scioto County
- GPA >= 2.5
- Active in 4H
- Agricultural work experience
- Scholars that live on a farm
George E. & Eleanor Pettit Teaching Scholarship
- Graduating senior of Piketon High School, Pike County Ohio
- Majoring in Education
- GPA is 2.5 or greater
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Ginger Rudd Phillips Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating senior at Valley High School
- Show evidence of community service
- Financial need
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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".
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Grady and Ollie Battle Scholarship
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H. Gordon White Scholarship
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.
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Harry James Scholarship
- Graduating seniors of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Herbert B. Nickell, II Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating senior at Northwest or Wheelersburg High School
- Enrolled at the Ohio State University or Ohio University
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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
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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
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Howard and Mary Coe Brown Scholarship
- Graduating Senior at Portsmouth High school, Scioto County, Ohio
- Attending Ohio State University
Ira Swearingen Memorial Scholarship
- Graduating senior at Portsmouth West, Ohio High School.
- high school GPA 3 or higher
- Financial need
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J. Dale Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a graduate of South Webster, Minford, or Portsmouth High School
- 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
- 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
- Scioto County
- upper class rank
- maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Jim and Clara Donaldson Family Scholarship
- Degree in health-related field (nursing students must meet certain criteria listed below)
- MUST BE A SOMC employee
- Nursing students must work in the House Keeping or Food Service department to be eligible.
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John Shump Future Educators Scholarship - Short List
- 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
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Judge Paul E. Fowler Kiwanis Scholarship
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Kathryn E. Slack Memorial Scholarship
- Graduate from East High School also known as East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio
- Majoring in nursing
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Kevin Green Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduate of Wheelersburg High School
- majoring in technical or trade studies
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Leo R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
- 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
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Linda Lawson Scholarship
- GPA of 3.3 or better
- Financial need must be low to middle income.
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Linda Lawson Scholarship_NG Copy
- GPA of 3.3 or better
- Financial need must be low to middle income.
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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?"
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Mamie Brisker Pettit Memorial Scholarship - Notre Dame
- Graduating senior from Notre Dame
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Shows excellence in academics and athletes
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Marian Thomas Creative Writing Competition
- 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.
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Matthew Aaron McCoy Memorial Scholarship
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Melanie Ogg Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a graduate of a Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- Majoring in Education or the Arts
- Shawnee State University
- Ohio University
- Muskingum University
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Melanie Ogg Memorial Scholarship - Short List
- Must be a graduate of a Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- Majoring in Education or the Performing Arts
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Mikaylah Belford Moore Scholarship - Short List
- 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
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Minford Class of 1944 Scholarship
- Graduating senior of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Niccole Chandler-Wright Memorial Scholarship
- Scioto County High School Graduate
- Majoring in education
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Financial Need
- Early Childhood Education or Special Education
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Northwest Alumni Association Scholarship
- 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.
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OSU Alumni Club of Scioto County Scholarship
- Enrolled at Ohio State University
- Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
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Paul Flohr - Portsmouth Sister City Scholarship
- 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
- 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
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Paul Penix Glenwood High School Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria
- Graduating senior of Glenwood High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Paul White and Lowell Shope Scholarship
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
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
- Graduating senior of South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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Robert & Margaret Moore Scholarship
- be a financially needy student from Scioto County, Ohio
- attending Ohio State University
- 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.”
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Rodney Barnett Memorial Scholarship
- 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
- 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?"
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Scioto County Suicide Prevention Scholarship - Short List
- 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?"
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Scott Phipps Memorial Scholarship Preview
- Graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
- Participated in a high school golf team
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Sherry Canter Memorial Scholarship
- 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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SHINE Scholarship - review
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
- Employee, Child, Grandchild of Star Inc.
- College, Vocational, Trade, or technical program
Steven A. Hunter Hope Scholarship - Family Review
- Graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- Enrolled at Shawnee State University
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Preference is given to those who display financial need less than $45,000
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UCAN Go To College College Coaching
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UCAN Ironton Catholic Schools Scholarship
- 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.
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UCAN Manchester Schools Scholarship
- Graduating Senior at Manchester High School
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UCAN Manchester: Karen K. Ballangee Education Scholarship
- Manchester Graduate
- GPA >=3.0
- 40 or more volunteer hours
UCAN Symmes Valley Viking Scholarship
- 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
- Must be a graduating senior of South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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UCAN: Clay Legacy Scholarship Endowment Scholarship
- Must be a graduating senior of Clay High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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UCAN: East Community School Scholarship
- Graduates of Sciotoville East
The application can be found at the guidance office. This scholarship is not connected to this application.
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UCAN: Green Schools and Community Endowment Scholarship
- Graduating Senior at Green High School, Franklin Furnace, Ohio
UCAN: Minford Falcon Legacy Scholarship
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UCAN: Minford Legacy (In Memory of Fred Bennett) Scholarship
- Graduating senior of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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UCAN: New Boston Schools Endowment Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:
- Graduating senior at Glenwood High School, Scioto County, Ohio
- 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
- Graduating Seniors of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth, ohio
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UCAN: Portsmouth High School Endowment Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria
- Graduating senior of Portsmouth high school, Scioto County, Ohio
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UCAN: Valley Legacy Scholarship Endowment Scholarship
- Must be a graduating senior of Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio
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UCAN: Washington-Nile Legacy Scholarship Fund Scholarship
- Graduating senior from Portsmouth West High School
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Student at West more than 2 years
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UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship
- Must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- superior motivation
- community service
- school activities
- self-help
- employment
- talent
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UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship in Memory of Dan Pace
- Must be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- superior motivation
- community service
- school activities
- self-help
- employment
- talent
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Wellston City Schools: Chester, Adeline and Cheryl Harless Music Scholarship
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Graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
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2.5 GPA or above
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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
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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
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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
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
- 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
- Obtained the level of Eagle Scout
- Graduate of a Scioto County High School
- Member of Troop #12
- Member of Cornerstone Portsmouth, formerly known as Cornerstone Methodist Church
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