List of Scioto Foundation Scholarship Funds

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Abby Ruby Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Contact the guidance office at Minford High School and South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior of Minford High School or South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

• attend a vocational school, college or university.

• show school spirit and kindness, and has had a positive impact on their school.

A committee of South Webster and Minford teachers and family will make the selection.

Abe and Bette Zuber - Retail Merchants Scholarship Fund

Established - 1987 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To qualify for consideration for this scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from a Scioto County high school;

• plan to attend Shawnee State University; and

• major in business.

Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund

Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

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.

Adams County Community Foundation: C.E. Smith Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

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;

• have a record of satisfactory academic performance;

• have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

• demonstrate financial need; and

• be an undergraduate student only.

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

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

Adams County Community Foundation: Charles Hugh McGovney Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

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.

• attend or plan 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; and

• have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

This scholarship is for undergraduates only.

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.

Adams County Community Foundation: Earl and Helen Johnson Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

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. May be homeschooled in Adams County, Ohio;

• 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; and

• have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

This scholarship is for undergraduates only.

Preference will be given to students participating in extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and have a good school attendance record.

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

Adams County Health Related Scholarship Fund

Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

• be a graduating senior from an Adams County, Ohio high school.

• have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

• major in a health-related field.

Adams Eldridge Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

• be a graduating senior from an Scioto County, Ohio high school.

• have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Amy M. Keating Scholarship Fund

Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

• be a graduating senior from Portsmouth High School or Notre Dame High School.

• have a 2.8 GPA or above.

Preference will be given for education majors and those attending a university in Ohio.

Angela Wiley Family Scholarship

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

Be a graduating Senior at Minford High School

Preference for low-income and/or 1st generation college student

Animal Health Professionals Scholarship Fund

Established - 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must be 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 the Scioto or surrounding counties are eligible to apply.

Anna Daehler Stillwell Scholarship Fund

Established - 2010 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must be:

• a graduate of a Scioto County high school;

• enrolled at Ohio State University, Denison University, Miami (Ohio) University, or Shawnee State University; and

• an undergraduate student.

Appalachian Marketing and Media Scholarship Fund

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

• be a graduating senior from a Scioto County, Ohio high school.

have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
be enrolled at Shawnee State University.
major in business in marketing.

Augusta A. and Rose L. Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must be:

• a graduate of a Scioto County high school

• a college sophomore or higher

• majoring in business or music

• undergraduate

Preference will be given to business majors.

Incoming freshmen will be considered if the selection is not large enough.

Minors are not considered, degrees in business and music only.

Bernard V. Counts, Jr. Scholarship Fund

Established: 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must be:

• a resident of the state of Ohio,

• enrolled at an accredited college or university,

• a college sophomore, junior, or senior,

• majoring in environmental studies with an intent to pursue a career in environmental protection.

Besco Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

• be a graduating senior of South Webster High School;

• reside in Bloom or Vernon Townships;

• plan to attend Ohio University, a branch of Ohio University, Rio Grande University, or Shawnee State University; and

• have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Top consideration will be given to education majors. Students majoring in social work, or sociology with a concentration in social work may also apply.

Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship (UCAN Neighbor, South Point Local School District)

Established - 2018 // Contact the guidance office at South Point High School, Lawrence County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The eligible applicant will:

• be a graduating senior of South Point High School, Lawrence County, Ohio;

• have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;

• major in education; and

• show financial need.

Bill Newman Sportsmanship Scholarship

Established – 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

• be a graduating senior from a Scioto County, Ohio high school;

• have participated in high school athletic teams; and

• demonstrate sportsmanship on and off the court, ball field, etc. thereby, exemplifying the character of the late Mr. Bill Newman.

An additional letter of recommendation from a coach or the schools’ athletic director is required to complete the online scholarship application.

Bill and Patty Collins Memorial Scholarship

Established – 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate must:

Be a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Scioto Couty, Ohio
Have a 3.0 GPA or better
Show evidence of community service
Show successful completion of challenging coursework in either AP or College Credit Plus courses such as Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Trade school applicants are eligible

Preference for those pursuing a post-secondary field in education in engineering, science or the medical field.

Bill Weaver Boys Basketball Scholarship Fund

Established - 2000 // Contact the guidance office at Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be:

• a graduating senior at Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

• a member of Valley High School basketball team.

Bob Doll Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2020 // Contact the guidance office at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

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

The successful applicant will:

• be a graduating senior of Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, Ohio.

• show financial need.

• have a 3.25 GPA or higher.

• be a hardworking athlete.

Bobby J. Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will be:

• a child of an employee of the City of Portsmouth;

• a graduating senior of a Scioto County high school, unless the scholarship is renewed;

• enrolled at Shawnee State University; and

• active in the community.

The scholarship may be renewed for three additional years if the recipient maintains a 2.0 GPA. Only upper classmen may apply if a renewal.

Brenda Musser Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2014 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will:

• be a graduate of a Scioto County high school;

• attend an accredited college or university;

• major in special education;

• have junior or senior status; and

• have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Burton D. and Thelma T. Raine Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• a graduate of Manchester High School in Adams County, Ohio

• majoring in education or healthcare

• enrolled in an accredited college or university

Carl E. Bauer Scholarship Fund

Established - 1999 // Contact guidance office at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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

The scholarship applicant must be a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

Preference will be given to students majoring in Music.

Carl E. Brooks Scholarship

Established – 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• Scioto County high school graduate;

• show financial need, or low income; and

• have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Carolyn Locher Memorial Scholarship

Established – 2024 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

Portsmouth West High School graduate;
have a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale; and
must be a good classmate with a good personality

Cecil B. and Ocie Trefz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2003 // Contact the guidance office at Peebles High School, Adams County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by an advisory committee of the school. To be considered for selection, the scholarship candidate must (1) be a graduating senior of Peebles High School, Adams County, Ohio (2) plan to pursue studies beyond high school in education or health services, and (3) show financial need.

Charles A. Bond Scholarship Fund

Established: 1994

The fund will provide one or more scholarships to ministerial students affiliated with Bigelow Church, of Portsmouth, Ohio, for study in attending Tri-State Bible College, at South Point, Ohio.

Charles P. & Geneva Varney Scholarship Fund

Established - 2013 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must enroll at an accredited college or university majoring in music, specifically in the areas of 1) voice performance or 2) music education with emphasis in voice/choral conducting, or 3) church music with emphasis in voice/choral conducting.
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Students from Scioto County, Ohio will receive first priority; however, residents of neighboring counties may apply and will receive consideration.
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Applicants must write an essay 500 words in length of their intent, outlining their musical training and experience, as well as their goals in the field of music, both short and long term.
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An audition is expected as part of the application process.

Charlie Bill Greene Music Scholarship Fund

Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The qualified scholarship applicant will be:

• a graduating senior from a Greenup County, Kentucky or a Scioto County, Ohio high school.

• pursuing a college degree in music education or music performance.

• A performance video is required.

Once an applicant has received the scholarship, he/she can reapply for the scholarship for their following collegiate years. The recipient can only receive this scholarship a maximum or four times, once a year for four years. To continue to be eligible the recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average in non-major classes, and at least a 3.o0 grade point average in major classes, and be a full-time collegiate student. Further, the recipient must submit a recommendation from the head of the music department at the college/university concerning the student’s professional abilities.

Christina Lester Niekamp Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The qualified applicant will be:

• a graduating senior of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio; and

• enrolled at Ohio State University

Chuck and Linda Abbott Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The scholarship applicant must be:

a graduating senior of Sciotoville Community (East) High School, Scioto County, Ohio. Preference is given to students who show financial need.

Coach Ed Miller Scholarship Fund

Established – 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

This scholarship is available to students at Notre Dame High School and Wheelersburg High School. It will be awarded to one student from each school district, annually. To be eligible, the student must:

• be a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School 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 an essay that discusses their adherence to Coach Miller’s philosophy of faith, family, and football.

Students that are hard workers, showcase pride in school, and have a desire to achieve are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to applicants that participate in high school football or cheerleading.

Coach Shurl Shoemaker Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The scholarship applicant must be:

• a 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 full-time career in teaching.

• an undergraduate student.

Preference is given to students who are interested in coaching athletic teams at the elementary, middle, or high school level.

Courtney Clifford Outstanding Achievement Scholarship Fund

Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

A scholarship will be available for a graduating senior at Minford, Notre Dame, Portsmouth, Valley, and Wheelersburg high schools who:

• has maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher;

• received at least two varsity letters (cheerleading does not qualify as a varsity letter); and

• exhibited leadership qualities, pride in school, the community, good communication skills, community involvement, and overall good character.

The applicant must include an essay describing why you are deserving of this scholarship, how your achievements parallel Courtney's, and how you live your life by dedication, determination, and discipline.

An additional letter of recommendation from a coach is required to complete the application.

Dane Patrick McMackin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Qualifications:

• must be a graduating senior of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County Ohio.

• must show exemplary community service.

Dean Gampp Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Contact the guidance office at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The scholarship fund is for the benefit of one or more worthy students residing in the Bloom-Vernon Local School District selected by the district advisory committee, for scholarship assistance beyond the high school level.

Dewey and Linda Lykins Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2011 // Contact the guidance office at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

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

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

be a senior at South Webster High School, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and enrolled in a four-year college or university.

In addition, students must be well-rounded as determined by academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Students must complete a scholarship application and written essay as well as provide two letters of recommendation from South Webster High School administrators, faculty, advisors, and/or coaches.

Don Walker and Dan Sissel Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from any Scioto County, Ohio high school;

• plan to attend Shawnee State University;

• have a grade point average in a range of 2.5 and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and

• have a family income of $45,000 or less.

Dorothy Knost Music Scholarship Fund – College / University Scholarship

Established - 1985 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The successful applicant will be:

• a graduating senior or graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio or Greenup County, Kentucky high school;

• pursuing a baccalaureate degree in music, music performance, or music education at a college or university; and

• prepared for a live audition. An audition video is required when submitting the application.

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

Doug Booth Scholarship Fund

Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• graduating senior at Valley High School

Show evidence of:

• ability to think critically and creatively

• loyalty to school, family and community

• desire to contribute to the community

• competitive spirit

• commitment to goals

• outstanding academic performance

Dr. Charles Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• graduating senior of Valley High School

• GPA 3.0 or higher

Students attending a college, university, or trade school are eligible to receive this scholarship.

Dr. James R. Mullins Scholarship Fund

Established - 2014 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• graduate of a Scioto County high school or a current resident of Scioto County, Ohio

• minimum high school and/or college grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• pursuing a degree in science with a preference for healthcare

• enrolled at a 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.”

This scholarship requires three letters of recommendation from 1) a family member, 2) an employer or coach, and 3) a teacher, faculty, or staff member of the applicant’s current school.

Dudley P. and Lauralena Whipple Scholarship Fund

Established - 1992 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:

• be enrolled at Shawnee State University

Edward and Maxine Levi Scholarship Fund

Established - 1988 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The applicant must:

• be a Scioto County high school graduate.

• major in business.

• be enrolled at Shawnee State University.

• have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• be a local student.

Underclassmen and upperclassmen may apply.

Eileen Pollard Bapst Education Scholarship Fund

Established - 2019 // Contact the guidance office at Eastern High School.

The scholarship application is available through the guidance office at Eastern High School.

The applicant must:

• be a resident of Ohio.

• be 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.

• have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

• plan to attend a public college or university in Ohio.

• plan to major in education.

• show financial need.

• exhibit good character.

Elbert L. and Evelyn M. Elliot Scholarship Fund

Established - 1982 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate from an Adams County or Scioto County, Ohio high school,

• majoring in secondary or elementary education.

Eloise & Thomas Burdell Scholarship Fund

Established 2018 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• A student must be a graduating senior from any public Adams County Ohio high school, including Manchester High School.

• The class standing, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and work or service activities after school will all be considered.

Preference will be given to students that plan to return to Adams County, Ohio to live and work.

Feagans Scholarship Fund

Established 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• The student must be a graduating senior from Wheelersburg or South Webster High Schools

• The student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

This scholarship may be renewed for one additional year with evidence that the student has maintained a 3.0 or better GPA.

Fitch Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 1989 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school;

• be a college undergraduate; and

• have financial need

Preference will be given to college seniors.

Floyd Holsinger Scholarship Fund

Established - 1994 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the candidate must:

• be a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth, Ohio;

• have a minimum grade point average of 2.75;

• be a genuine, kind, self-motivated, disciplined, hard worker, who embraces God, family and education; and

• complete essay "What are the three most important qualities a person should possess and one they should not?"

The candidate’s commitment to their community, church, home, and school shall be considered by the selection committee in evaluating all candidates. The committee shall have the option of awarding the scholarship to any candidate on a continuing basis, until their graduation from a four-year college. The committee has the option of awarding the scholarship to first year students, college freshman who are worthy of selection.

Frank “Dick” & Helen Hyland Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2012 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• graduating senior of South Webster High School

• minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• majoring in education

Future for Scioto County Scholarship Fund

Established - 2023

Scholarship Criteria:

Must be a Scioto County, Ohio high school graduate.
Must have a GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better,
Must show evidence of community service
Complete the essay “How I have impacted my community.”

Geoffrey H. Addleman, II Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2005 // Contact the guidance office at Wheelersburg High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by an advisory committee of the school.

The applicant must:

be a graduating senior of Wheelersburg High School, Scioto County, Ohio.
have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
show financial need.
participation in extracurricular activities such as music.

George E. and Olive S. Wood 4-H Scholarship Fund

Established - 1979 // Contact OSU Extension Office, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through Scioto County 4-H office. Selection is made by a committee of the OSU Extension office of Scioto County. Applicants for the scholarships must meet the following requirements to be considered:

• resident of Scioto County, Ohio, living on a farm;

• 4-H Club member having completed four years or more of 4-H Club projects;

• high school graduate with a grade average of B or better for all four years; and

• participant in church, school, and community activities.

George and Rita King Scholarship Fund

Established - 1995 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The qualified applicant will be:

• a graduate of Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• enrolled at Shawnee State University; and

• a college sophomore, junior, or senior.

George E. & Eleanor Pettit Teaching Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be a graduate of Piketon High School, Pike County, Ohio;

• maintain grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; and

• plan to major in education.

Ginger Rudd Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be a graduating senior at Valley High School

• show evidence of community service

• show financial need

The candidate should exhibit the qualities that the late Mrs. Phillips possessed: that of a highly self-motivated individual or “hard worker” who didn’t quit in the face of adversity.

Gordon M. Freeman IBEW #575 Scholarship Fund

Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• provide evidence that the parent or guardian is a member of IBEW Local Union #575

• submit a 250-word essay, "What the Labor Movement Means to Me" as part of the application.

Grady and Ollie Battle Scholarship Fund

Established - 1993 // Contact 14th Street Community Center, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the 14th Street Community Center office. Selection is made by the Community Center. Qualified courses of study include matriculation at colleges, universities, or trade schools beyond a high school diploma.

Eligibility criteria:

• must be a member of the 14th Street Community Center

• scholastic achievement, community involvement, and residency in Scioto County, Ohio will be considered

Grant, Anne & Pamela Reed Memorial Scholarship

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduate of a high school in Scioto County, Ohio, Greenup, or Lewis County, Kentucky;

• attend Shawnee State University;

• major in business and

• have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Preference will be given to students majoring in banking, finance, or insurance.

This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years provided the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.

H. Gordon White Scholarship Fund

Established - 1997 // Contact Guidance at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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

The eligible candidate will be:

• a graduating senior of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio,

• in the top 20% of their class,

• attending Marshall University, West Virginia Wesleyan College, or Buckhannon of West Virginia or an accredited 4-year college/university in Ohio excluding Ohio State University.

This is a merit-based scholarship that can be renewed for an additional three years for students who provide to the Scioto Foundation evidence from the college or university that the student is in good standing and has maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Renewals will be for consecutive years.

Harley F. Shupert, Sr. Scholarship Fund

Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible candidate will be:

• a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• majoring in education or healthcare

• enrolled at Shawnee State University, Ohio University or any of its branches, or Wilmington College

Harry and Elsie Knighton Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2000 // Contact Scioto County Soil and Water District

The application can be found through the Scioto County Soil & Water District office.

• Scholarships for 6-8th grade CSI: Shawnee Science Camp hosted by Scioto County Soil and Water District

Harry James Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicant must:

• be a graduating senior of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

• have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

• be of good standing in the community

Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate from a high school in southern Ohio

• majoring in architecture

• accepted in an accredited college or university's school of architecture

Herbert B. Nickell II, Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduating senior at Northwest High School or Wheelersburg High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• enrolled at Ohio State University

Hill View Retirement Center Resident Scholarship Fund

Established - 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Employees of Hill View Retirement Center and their children are eligible to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be employed at Hill View Retirement Center for at least one year.

• have no disciplinary action in his or her personnel file in the past six months.

• receive a satisfactory or better rating on the most recent performance evaluation.

Hollenbeck Family Memorial Scholarship

Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant will:

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

• participate in Cornerstone United Methodist Church’s Alleluia or children’s programs

• demonstrate continued participation and a willingness to take on leadership and/or teaching or assisting roles.

• demonstrates 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.

Hopkins-Fultz Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

• graduating Portsmouth High School senior 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 student may be attending Shawnee State University or the University of Louisville

Howard and Mary Coe Brown Scholarship

Established – 1992 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

• a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• attending Ohio State University

• demonstrates financial need

• demonstrates merit

Hughferd Clay Brisker Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 1989 // Contact the guidance office at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To qualify for this scholarship the student must be a graduating senior from Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

Ira E. Swearingen Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The scholarship recipient will:

• be a graduate of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0;

• plan to attend an accredited state supported university to work toward a baccalaureate degree; and

• demonstrate financial need.

J. Dale Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:

Be a graduate of Minford, Portsmouth or South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Be enrolled at Shawnee State University
Major in communications or radio broadcasting

James and Beatrice Ervin Scholarship Fund

Established - 2000 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:

• graduate from an Adams County or Scioto County, Ohio high school;

• has financial need;

• pursuing undergraduate or graduate work;

• has good moral character; and

• has a satisfactory scholastic record.

Jerry and Mary Ross Family Scholarship - Tuition Assistance

Established - 2020 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible, the student must:

• be a student of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• have been a participant in an athletic program the prior two years.

• maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Preference may be given to students involved in multi-school and multi-athletic activities.

Jessie M. Payne Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 1990 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• member of the Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council, Inc. in Scioto, Adams, or Pike County

• a Girl Scout having completed five years of membership in the Girl Scouts of America

• a Girl Scout having an educational financial need

• high school graduate with an overall grade average of B or better for her four years

• participant in church, school, and community activities

Jim and Clara Donaldson Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant MUST BE A Southern Ohio Medical Center employee, seeking a degree in a health-related field. Nursing students must meet certain criteria listed below.

Eligibility for Nursing students:

• Nursing students must work in the Housekeeping or Food Service department to be eligible.

Joan Roth Herschede Scholarship Fund - Tuition Assistance

Established - 1999 // Contact the guidance office at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio

To be eligible, the applicant must be a student of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio. Selection will be made based on academic record, community service, extra-curricular involvement and financial need, with equal weight being given each area. Each scholarship recipient must have an above average grade point average.

John & Linda Walker Scholarship Fund

Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduates of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• college sophomore, junior, or senior

John E. & Kathleen Wittenmyer Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2010 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a graduate of Peebles or West Union High School, Adams County, Ohio.

John Shump Future Educators Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• graduate of Minford High School or New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• plan to major in education

• minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher

• complete an essay "Why I would like to be a teacher."

Johnson Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must be enrolled at Shawnee State University.

Joseph Spencer Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Fund

Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:

• be entering the sophomore, junior, or senior year of college

• reside in Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia

• have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above

• major in history

Preference is given to veterans, spouse of a veteran, or child of a veteran.

In addition, preference will be given to students that are non-smokers.

Paul E. Fowler Kiwanis Scholarship Fund

Established - 2018 // Contact Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

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

Julian A. Mohr Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• Graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• Majoring in history

Preference will be given to students who show evidence of community service.

Just a Kid from Sciotoville, Katie Stapleton Scholarship Fund

Established - 2024 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• Must live Sciotoville, Ohio

• Participate in a club or extracurricular activity

Kathryn E. Slack Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• graduate of East High School also known as East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio

• majoring in nursing

Katie Graf Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 1999 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• college sophomore, junior, or senior

• enrolled at Shawnee State University

• show financial need, evidence leadership capabilities, and participation in worthy community projects

Kenneth McCall Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be graduating senior from Portsmouth or Portsmouth West High School.

• Must show financial need

• Plan to major in a science-related field of study.

Kevin Green Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application. Selection is made by the school. Contact the guidance office at Wheelersburg High School for information about this scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must be a graduate of Wheelersburg High School.

Preference will be given to students majoring in technical or trade studies. This scholarship may be renewed.

Kiwanis Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Contact Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

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

Larry Keller Eva McGowen Medical Scholarship Fund

Established - // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• pursue an undergraduate degree in a recognized pre-med program

• have aspirations to attend medical school

Leo R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible scholarship applicant must:

• be a graduating Northwest High School student

• majoring in education

• enrolled in an accredited university in Ohio

• have a minimum GPA of 3.0

• show evidence of financial need

Linda Lawson Scholarship Fund

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible scholarship applicant must:

• be a high school graduate from Scioto County, Ohio and its surrounding counties. Preference is given to student who graduate from a UCAN and UCAN neighbors school.

• coming from a low to moderate income household

• have a minimum GPA of 3.5

Loreen & Robert Ramey Scholarship Fund

Established – 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible scholarship applicant must:

• be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school;

• majoring in nursing with aspirations of becoming a registered nurse; and

• enrolled in sophomore (or higher) year

Preference will be given to the student who is a single parent.

Louise and Harold Mullins Scholarship Fund

Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible scholarship applicant must:

• be a graduating senior at Wheelersburg High School or Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• show financial need by having a family gross adjusted income of $45,000.00 and below

MacKenzie Brown Type 1 Diabetes Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

This scholarship recognizes students who are actively involved in the diabetic community; participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who demonstrate that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be continuing their education beyond the high school level

• have a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes

• be successfully managing diabetes with proper medication, exercise, and diet and

• complete an essay describing your life as a type 1 diabetic.

Mamie Brisker Pettit Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Notre Dame High School and Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio. To be eligible the student must:

• have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

• show evidence of excellence in academics and athletics

Marguerite & Virgil Ramsey Scholarship Fund

Established - 2006 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible scholarship applicant must:

• be a graduate of a high school located in Scioto County, Ohio

• enrolled in an accredited college or university

• majoring in history

• sophomore, junior, or senior

-or -

• be a graduate of a high school located in Scioto County, Ohio

• enrolled in a trade or technical school

Marian Thomas Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship Fund

Established - 2010 // Submit writing samples to Scioto Foundation

• graduating senior of a Pike County, Ohio high school

• Submit writing samples and biography.

Mary A. Burke Scholarship Fund

Established - 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate of a Scioto County high school

• enrolled at Shawnee State University

• preference for majors in humanities and arts

Mary Elliott Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

Established - 1984 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Applicants for the scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• resident of Scioto County, Ohio, Greenup County, Kentucky, or Lewis County Kentucky;

• enrolled at Shawnee State University;

• demonstrated proof of financial need;

• high school graduate with a GPA of 2.8 or better for all four years; and

• a student of good character

Mary Smalley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate of Portsmouth West High School

• majoring in visual, music, or performing arts

Matthew Aaron McCoy Memorial Scholarship

Established - 2016 // Contact Guidance at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The eligible scholarship applicant will be a graduating senior of South Webster High School and,

• have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;

• be actively involved in extracurricular school activities, community service organization, and/or church groups;

• demonstrate leadership and exemplary character; and

• complete a personal essay illustrating the student’s above characteristics

Applications will be reviewed by the school administrators with assistance from the McCoy family to make annual scholarship selections.

Melanie Ogg Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicants will be:

A graduate of Portsmouth West High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Majoring in Education or the Arts

Preference for students attending one of the following schools, Shawnee State University, Ohio University and Muskingum University

Michael D. Pinson Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will be:

• a graduating senior from Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• enrolled at Shawnee State University

• active in 4-H

• have a 3.0 GPA or above

The applicant must provide documentation of years and type of activities in 4-H, and complete the essay "Describe your involvement in 4H and explain how it has influenced your development."

Mikaylah Belford Moore Scholarship Fund

Established – 2022// Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be a graduating senior at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• with a documented high school grade point average of 3.0 or better; and

• planning to major in a STEM related field

Preference will be given to girls that participated in high school sports.

Mike Roth Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will:

• be a graduating senior from Wheelersburg High School

• have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0

Preference will be given to students that have participated in 4-H.

Minford Class of 1944 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2001 // Contact the guidance office at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The eligible applicant will be a graduating senior from Minford High School.

Niccole Chandler Wright Scholarship Fund

Established 2023 //Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will:

be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio High School,
demonstrate financial need,
have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0,
plan to major in education, with preference given to students that study early childhood or special education.

Northwest Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

Established - 2004 // Contact Guidance at Northwest High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The eligible applicant will be a graduating senior from Northwest High School.

NDHS Nursing Scholarship Fund

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will:

Must be a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio
Must have a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher
Enrolled in an accredited Nursing program

Preference is given to graduating high school seniors. If nursing students have not applied, students pursuing a health-related field will become eligible.

OSU Alumni Club of Scioto County, Ohio Scholarship Fund

Established - 1988 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

• graduating senior of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• enrolled at Ohio State University

Owen M. Karr & Madeline Doerr Karr Scholarship

Established - 1994 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria:

• Southern Ohio student attending college, graduate school, professional school, or technical school approved by the Scioto Foundation Board of Governors

• Priority will be given to students at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth Ohio.

• Priority will be given to students seeking to pursue a career in veterinary.

Paul Penix Glenwood Scholarship Fund

Established - 1998 // Contact Guidance at New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The eligible applicant will be a graduating senior from Glenwood High School, New Boston, Ohio.

Paul White/Lowell Shope Scholarship Fund

Established - 2020 // Contact the Guidance Office at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The eligible applicant will be a graduating senior from South Webster High School Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund

Established - 2015 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;

• be enrolled at Shawnee State University; and

• write a 250-word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them.

PHS Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund

Established: 2015 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduating senior at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• have a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0;

• enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution; and

• complete 250-word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them.

Preference will be given to previous recipients provided they meet the GPA criteria and complete the 250-word essay.

PHS Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund

Established - 2011 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduating senior at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

• have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• enroll in a 4-year university or college

• complete a 250-word essay explaining their life goals and what this scholarship would mean to them.

PHS Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund

Established - 2015 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant will:

• be a graduating Portsmouth High School senior

• have minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale

• have a letter of recommendation from a member of Portsmouth High School academic staff

PHS Class of 1976 Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

This scholarship is intended to assist former graduates and/or graduating seniors of Portsmouth High School. Applicants should demonstrate ‘hard work” while a student at PHS by documenting evidence of:

• scholastic, artistic, or musical achievement

• acts of community service beyond that required by the school system

• significant care-giving responsibilities (examples: single parents who wish to better themselves by pursuing a new career, individuals who were significant caregivers to parents, siblings, while also pursuing personal achievement goals; individuals who were pursuing a personal goal but suspended it to be a caregiver and now wish to pursue that goal).

Phil Lewis Memorial Scholarship

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduating senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio

• 3.0 GPA or higher

• Complete the essay "How he or she has worked through adversity"

In the letter of recommendation from either the teacher or community leader, the recommender must discuss the applicant’s good character and work ethic.

Portsmouth Area Jaycees Scholarship Fund

Established - 1989 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• 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

Preference is given to those who are pursuing a career in service consistent with promoting the beliefs of the United States Jaycees.

Portsmouth Area Ladies Scholarship Fund

Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• college juniors and seniors

• female

• graduate of a Scioto County high school

• minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• show evidence of community service and volunteerism

• undergraduate student

Portsmouth Sister City Committee - Paul Flohr Scholarship Fund

Established - 2005 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

• 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.

Preference is given to a Shawnee State student with two or more years of high school Spanish or German, a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has visited Orizaba, Mexico or Zittau, Germany.

Ralph & Louise Arrick Scholarship

Established 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Valley High School, Northwest High School, and Minford High School, Scioto County Ohio with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. While high school performance and grade point average will be factors in the selection, special consideration will be given to students who:

• exhibit the desire and potential to better serve their community

• have overcome hardships or obstacles

• demonstrate a commitment to future academic excellence and community service

• demonstrate a desire to work hard inside and outside the classroom for the betterment of themselves and their community

Raymond L. Arn and Dorothy Maier Scholarship Fund

Established - 2003 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• resident of Scioto County, Ohio

• enrolled at Shawnee State University

Richard and Melinda McNeer Snook Nursing Scholarship Fund

Established - 2018 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate of a Greenup County, Kentucky High School, or any Scioto County, Ohio high school

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

• must attend Shawnee State University

• pursuing a degree in the field of nursing

Richard and Ruth Cooper Reutinger Scholarship Fund

Established - 2006 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• Graduating seniors of Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

Richard L. and Bettie L. Diehl Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 1993 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• Majoring in nursing

Preference is given to those wanting work in the oncology department.

Nurses seeking advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.

Richard Wolbert Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Two scholarship awards are given.

First scholarship:

• graduating senior from a Scioto County high school

• planning to major in Music or Theatre

Second scholarship:

• graduating senior from the Scioto County Career and Technical Center.

• Show evidence of community service and must complete an essay (no more than 500 words) on “What the value of an education means to me.”

Riley Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2007 // Contact Guidance at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a student at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• be accepted at a college, university, or technical school; and

• have a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Robert L. & Margaret B. Moore Scholarship

Established – 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:

be a financially needy student from Scioto County Ohio, attending Ohio State University.Where possible, a preference may be given to children of Ohio State University Alumni from Scioto County, Ohio. This scholarship is renewable “so long as the student remains in good standing under the rules and guidelines of the Ohio State University.”

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.”

Rocky Edward Dunkin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2013 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Two scholarship awards are given, one each to a graduating senior from Glenwood High School, New Boston, and West Portsmouth High School. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• show evidence of lettering in a high school sport.

• have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Rohit Kataria Equal Access Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible, the applicant must write an essay of 500 words maximum detailing how they have persevered through adversity. The selection will be based upon merit and resilience. Graduating high school seniors and graduates from high schools in the region are eligible to apply. There is no minimum grade point average requirement nor a minimum standardized test score requirement for this scholarship.

Ron and Nancy Chapman Scholarship Fund

Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• 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

• earned a varsity letter in sports

• letter of recommendation from a varsity coach familiar with the applicant’s abilities

Ron LeMaster Insurance Scholarship – Greenup County Kentucky

Established - 2012 // Contact the guidance office at Greenup County High School

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

• graduating senior from Greenup County Kentucky High School

• must show need

• preference is given to students graduating NOT in the top 15% of the graduating class

Ron LeMaster Insurance Scholarship – Lewis County Kentucky

Established - 2012 // Contact the guidance office at Lewis County High School

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

• graduating senior from Lewis County Kentucky High School

• must show need

• preference is given to students graduating NOT in the top 15% of the graduating class

Rotary Club of Portsmouth Scholarship Fund

Established - 1996 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Three scholarship awards are given.

First:

• graduate of a Scioto County high school

• college junior status

• enrolled at an accredited college or university, excluding Shawnee State University

Second:

• graduate of a Scioto County high school

• incoming college junior

• enrolled at Shawnee State University

Third:

• graduate of a Scioto County high school

• incoming freshman

• enrolled at Shawnee State University

Roy Rogers Scholarship Fund

Established - 1984 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• must be enrolled at Shawnee State University

• graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• participate in 4-H

Scioto County Medical Society Scholarship Fund

Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• enrolled in medical school

Scioto County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund

Established - 2013 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility 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.

Scioto County Suicide Prevention Scholarship

Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio High School, or a non-traditional student

• complete the essay "How has suicide impacted my life?"

Scott Phipps Memorial Scholarship

Established - 2023 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

The eligible applicant must:

Be a graduating senior of a Scioto County High School
Participate in a high school golf team

Sonya Swain Memorial Scholarship

Established – 2022 // Contact High School Guidance office of Waverly City Schools, Scioto Valley Schools, Western Local Schools, or the Pike County Career Technology Center with a home school of one of the aforementioned school districts.

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be a graduating senior from Waverly High School, Scioto Valley School, Western Local Schools, or the Pike County Career Technology Center with a home school of one of the aforementioned school districts

• have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• plan to pursue a degree in business or the arts

• complete a 500-word essay on what it means to “live every day like it’s your last”

• submit a letter of recommendation from an administrator, teacher, coach, or employer addressing characteristics of leadership, positive attitude, and addressing the applicant’s service to the community

• submit a high school transcript reflecting the accumulative high school GPA

• submit a short narrative of plans post-graduation

South Central Ohio Educational Service Center Scholarship Fund

Established - 2014 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• must have a parent or guardian who is employed at South Central Ohio Education Service Center

• GPA 2.5 or higher

• undergraduate only

• cannot be renewed

Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association (SOPAA) Legacy Scholarship Fund

Established - 2021 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:

• be a graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school, or a high school from an adjoining county, including Adams, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike counties in Ohio and Greenup County, Kentucky.

• have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• plan to receive a Bachelors in Fine Arts in visual or performing arts at any university or college of their choice

• maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher

The award is based on merit (primary) with established financial need. This scholarship can be renewed for three additional years.

Southern Ohio Professional Licensure Scholarship Fund

Established - 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must attend an accredited post-secondary school to pursue a certificate, license in trade, or adult education. Students from Scioto County or surrounding counties are eligible to apply.

Steven A. Hunter Hope Fund Scholarship

The eligible applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from Portsmouth High School, Scioto County Ohio

• planning to attend Shawnee State University

• maintain a grade point average of 3.0

• show extreme financial need!

Preference is given to those who display financial need, family income less than $45,000.00

Temple Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 1999 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate from a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• enroll at Ohio State University

Thomas Jeffry Chapman Scholarship Fund

Established - 2007 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate of Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Valley, Northwest, New Boston, Minford, or South Webster High School

• majoring in business

• attending Ohio State University

Preference will be given to students graduating from Portsmouth High School

Truman H. Kneisley Scholarship Fund

Established - 1991 // Contact Guidance at Waverly High School, Pike County, Ohio

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

To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must be:

• a graduating senior from Waverly High School

• in the upper one-third of class

• pursuing a college education as a full-time student at a four-year accredited college or university majoring in science

• must complete an application

• financial need will be considered

If a science major is not available, the scholarship may be awarded to an otherwise qualified applicant within the sound discretion of the selection committee

UCAN: Bloom-Vernon Scholarship Legacy Fund

Established - 2002 // Contact the guidance office at South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible, the applicant must be a graduating senior from South Webster High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

UCAN: Clay Schools Legacy Scholarship Fund

Established - 2004 // Contact Guidance at Clay High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible the student must be a graduating senior who has attended Clay High School for at least two years. The student may use the scholarship money to attend any college, university, or institution of advanced learning. Consideration will be given to scholastic achievement, community service, attendance, meritorious and performance awards, need, and other criteria as determined by the selection committee. The number of scholarships and the amounts given will be determined by the selection committee. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution or advanced learning program.

UCAN: East Community School Scholarship Fund

Established - 2009 // Contact Guidance at East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible for the scholarship, East High School students shall be selected using criteria established and approved by the officers of the East High School Alumni Association. The student must be a graduating senior from East Community School.

UCAN: Green Schools and Community Endowment Fund

Established - 2009 // Contact Guidance at Green High School, Scioto County, Ohio

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

• graduating senior from Green High School

• 18 or higher ACT score

• Proof of involvement in extracurricular and community activities

• an essay as to why the student deserves the scholarship

• attended Green High School campus for four full years

• Meet Ohio core curriculum requirements

• maintain an overall seven semesters GPA of at least 3.0

UCAN: Jackson Ironman Pride Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Contact the guidance office at Jackson High School, Jackson County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a graduating senior from Jackson High School. Applicants must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 at the time of application and anticipate completion of high school diploma. Recipients must be accepted to and enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program. To be considered for the scholarship, eligible students must submit high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a typewritten resume detailing education, work experience, accolades, achievements, extra-curricular activities, and community service/involvement. In addition, students must complete the 1–2-page essay “The PRIDE of Jackson, what being an Ironman/Ironlady really means to me and for my future.”

UCAN: Manchester Scholarship Fund

Established - 2016 // Contact the guidance office at Manchester High School, Adams County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by an advisory committee of the school. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester, Ohio. To be considered for the scholarship a student must complete 40 hours of volunteer service; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; submit a typed essay; be under the age of 21; be accepted at an accredited college or university and submit three letters of recommendation.

UCAN: Minford Falcon Legacy Scholarship Fund

Established - 2008 // Contact the guidance office at Minford High School, Scioto County, Ohio.

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

To be eligible for this scholarship the student must:

• be a graduating senior or graduate of Minford High School; and

• have attended Minford High School for a minimum of two years.

UCAN: New Boston Schools Endowment Fund

Established - 2009 // Contact the guidance office at New Boston High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made on an annual basis by an advisory committee of the school. To be eligible for the scholarship the student must attend Glenwood High School at least three years, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

UCAN: Northwest Education Endowment Fund

Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• Graduating senior from Northwest High School

UCAN: Notre Dame UCAN/Oberling Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 2008 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by a committee of the school. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a graduating senior dedicated to academic achievement and must have attended Notre Dame Schools for at least two years of high school education. The student must complete and return an application to the guidance counselor’s office. The student must be accepted at an accredited college or university. Financial need may be taken into account at the discretion of the committee. The scholarship may be subject to renewal for subsequent years of the student’s college education depending on the funds available and subject to the discretion of the committee.

UCAN: Portsmouth High School Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established - 2008 // Contact the guidance office at Portsmouth High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The Portsmouth High School scholarship committee has the final decision as to the exact criteria for the recipient(s) as well as the determination of the number of scholarships awarded. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must complete and return the application to the Portsmouth High School Guidance Office and meet all deadlines. The following criteria will be considered in the awarding of the scholarships:

• grades/coursework

• class standing

• character

• financial need

• teacher recommendations

UCAN: South Point/Beverly Christian Osborne Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established - 2018 // Contact the guidance office at South Point High School, Lawrence County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by a volunteer scholarship committee of South Point Schools. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a graduate of South Point High School, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, major in education and show financial need.

UCAN: Symmes Valley Vikings Scholarship Fund

Established - 2019 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

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

UCAN: Valley Legacy Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established - 2008 // Contact the guidance office at Valley High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made on an annual basis through an advisory committee at the school. A list of finalists will be submitted to the Scioto Foundation with the final selection being made by the Scioto Foundation volunteer scholarship selection committee. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a graduating senior or graduate of Valley High School. The student must have attended Valley High School for a minimum of two years.

UCAN: Washington-Nile Scholarship Legacy Fund

Established - 2010 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• Graduating senior from Portsmouth West High School

UCAN: Wheelersburg Excellence Scholarship Fund

Established - 2008 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• must be a senior at Wheelersburg High School

• must have a 3.0 GPA or greater

• priority is given to students who show superior motivation, community service, school activities, self-help, employment, and talent.

UCAN: Wellston High School Alumni Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Graduating senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio
Must complete Wellston essay

Waller Family Scholarship Fund

Established - 1989 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• graduate of a Scioto County, Ohio high school

• majoring in engineering

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

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Selection is made by a volunteer committee of Wellston High School. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio

• plan to major or minor in music at a 2-year or 4-year college or university

• maintain a 2.5 GPA or above prior to the term in which the student applies for the scholarship

• provide evidence of involvement in the Wellston High School Music Department, in school, and in the community

This scholarship is renewable.

Wellston City Schools: Coach Jim Derrow Memorial Scholarship Award Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Selection is made by a volunteer committee of Wellston High School. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior of Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio

• complete the essay "Why I want to enter a post-secondary institution and how this scholarship will help achieve that goal"

• have a 3.0 GPA or above

• show financial need

• provide three letters of recommendation from current or former Wellston City school teacher or guidance counselor

The scholarship recipient shall be selected based on applicant's goals, potential for success, financial need, a record of school and or community service, participation in school extracurricular activities, with a preference in basketball. Students will be interviewed by the Board.

Wellston City Schools: Dick and Joe Mantz Scholastic Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Selection is made by a volunteer committee of Wellston High School. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior of Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio;

• maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above;

• show financial need;

• complete the essay: "Why I want to enter a post-secondary institution and how this scholarship will help achieve that goal"; and

• provide three letters of recommendation from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor

This scholarship is renewable.

Wellston City Schools: Mary Carolyn Hedges Scholarship Fund

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Selection is made by a volunteer committee of Wellston High School. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio;

• maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above;

• show financial need;

• complete the essay: "Why I want to enter a post-secondary institution and how this scholarship will help achieve that goal"; and

• provide three letters of recommendation from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor

Wellston City Schools: Peggy S. Geiger Memorial Scholarship

Established - 2017 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Selection is made by a volunteer committee of Wellston High School. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• graduating Senior from Wellston High School, Jackson County, Ohio;

• have a 3.25 GPA or above;

• plan to major in education;

• complete a short essay stating “Why I want to enter the field of education and how this scholarship will help me achieve that goal”; and

• provide three letters of recommendation from current or former Wellston City School teacher or guidance counselor.

This scholarship is renewable, provided the student maintains the 3.25 GPA in post-secondary education, and is majoring in education.

Wiggins Notre Dame Schools Tuition Assistance Fund

Established - 2020 // Contact Guidance at Notre Dame High School, Scioto County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. The scholarship will be awarded to a student of Notre Dame High School.

William A. Burke Scholarship Fund (health-related field of study)

Established - 1981 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

• majoring in a health-related field

• medical doctor or pre-med students will NOT be considered

• resident of Scioto, Adams, Pike, Ross, Jackson, or Lawrence County, Ohio or Greenup or Lewis County, Kentucky

William A. Burke Scholarship Fund (OSCO Employees)

Established - 1981 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

Eligibility requirements:

• parent or guardian must be employed at OSCO Industries, Inc.

• undergraduates only

• Priority is given to students attending an institution located in southern Ohio, especially Shawnee State University and the University of Rio Grande.

William C. Anderson Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund

Established - 2009 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must have obtained the level of Eagle Scout. Preference will be given to Eagle Scouts that are members of Troop #12 and are members of Cornerstone Methodist Church.

William J. and Patricia J. Richards Scholarship Fund

Established - 2002 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be enrolled at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio and majoring in a healthcare related field.

William Ralph Salyers Legacy Scholarship Fund

Established - 2022 // Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from Green High School, Scioto County, Ohio;

• have a minimum grade point average of 3.0;

• show participation in athletics or other extra-curricular activities; and

• enroll at any college or university other than University of Michigan

Zelma Riley Lapp Scholarship Fund

Established - 2015 // Contact the guidance office at Huntington High School, Ross County, Ohio

The application can be found through the guidance office. Selection is made by the school. To be eligible, the applicant must:

• be a graduating senior at Huntington High School in Ross County, Ohio with plans to pursue higher education;

• have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0;

• have a combined ACT score of at least 20;

• plan to enter a two- or four-year accredited college or university located in the United States;

• be considered a full-time student; and

• complete and submit the scholarship application on file with the high school guidance counselor.

The scholarship funds may be used for books and supplies, tuition and fees, or room and board..

View Scioto Foundation Scholarship Application

List of Scioto Foundation Scholarship Funds

Owen M. Karr & Madeline Doerr Karr Scholarship

Ralph & Louise Arrick Scholarship

Ron LeMaster Insurance Scholarship – Greenup County Kentucky

Ron LeMaster Insurance Scholarship – Lewis County Kentucky

UCAN: East Community School Scholarship Fund

Established - 2009 // Contact Guidance at East Community School, Scioto County, Ohio

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