Mission:
UCAN is a program of the Scioto Foundation that helps local students to plan, prepare and pay for college. It is a partnership of all twelve local schools, the Scioto County ESC, Shawnee State University, local businesses and donors.
Programs and Services:
- Scholarship assistance for local students
- Support for Scioto County School Districts to offer rigorous high school classes such as Advanced Placement or AP
- Established an online scholarship application
- Hired a College Access Counselor to work one-on-one with local school districts and students
Did you know?
- Over 3.2 million dollars has been endowed for scholarships
- Over 955 students have received scholarships from UCAN endowments in the amount of $789,910. The average scholarship is $827
- Over 5,500 people have accessed the UCAN scholarship database
- All 12 Scioto County schools participate in UCAN, with 6 UCAN Neighbors schools: Jackson, Ironton Catholic, Manchester, South Point, Symmes Valley and Wellston.
- Over 146 teachers have been certified to teach Advanced Placement courses in our high schools
- 162 mini-grants have been awarded in the amount of $157,763.75
- Since the beginning of the UCAN program, close to 3,583 students have participated in one or more AP courses.
Contact Info for UCAN:
E-Mail: kim@thesciotofoundation.org
Phone: (740)354-4612
Address: 303 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Website: visit