The 2025 Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) / David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the 30-county COAD service area for a least on year before the application deadline.
• Reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
• Have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED.
• Show proof of acceptance by an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.

To download information and an application, please click here.

Applications must be submitted to the appropriate COAD-member Community Action Agency:  Jackson-Vinton C.A.A., 118 South New York Ave., Wellston, Ohio 45692. Counties: Jackson & Vinton.

Deadline: The completed application must be submitted (postmarked) to the appropriate Community Action Agency (see above) by May 1, 2025.

Jackson County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship

In order to help young people, continue their efforts toward becoming self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society, the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association (JCCA) has established a scholarship, which will be awarded to a deserving young adult. This $500 scholarship is available to a minimum of one Jackson County student who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible.

CRITERIA FOR BASIS OF AWARD

1. He/she should have a 2.5 cumulative GPA in high school or college.
2. Consideration will be given toward the participation of the student in civic and co-curricular activities.
3. Students should demonstrate an agricultural background and/or involvement in 4-H and/or FFA.
4. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree of an agricultural nature.

Applicants for a scholarship must complete and submit to the JCCA Board of Directors:

1. Completed scholarship application form, typed, or legibly printed in black ink.
2. One portrait in the space provided on the application form.
3. One official transcript of grades.
4. A letter of recommendation.

Click here for application form or online here: https://jackson.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/jackson-county-cattlemen%E2%80%99s-association

Scholarships will be presented at the 2025 Jackson County Fair. Recipients will be notified of day and time to attend. Winning recipients will receive their Scholarship check after proof is provided to the association of successful completion of their first semester of higher education.

2025 G.R.I.T. Scholarship

Greatness. Resilience. Integrity. Trust.

Sponsored by Taylor Hale

One Time Cash Scholarship of $500.00

Taylor Hale is a 2012 graduate of Oak Hill High School. 

To be considered to become a G.R.I.T. Scholar:

• Must be a graduating OHHS senior
• Provide a short answer response to the prompt below. No specific word count is required. Response should be typed and delivered to Karen Spees. 
• Demonstrate G.R.I.T. by providing 1 reference letter (teacher, principal or community member). 
• Reference should be in a sealed envelope and delivered by the reference to the OHHS office or mailed to Oak Hill High School, ATT: Karen Spees, 5063 State Route 93, Oak Hill, Ohio, 45656

Short Answer Prompt:  How do you currently display G.R.I.T. in your daily life? How will you continue this for your future dream?

To download the scholarship application, please click here. 

(Paper applications are also available in the guidance office.)

Scholarship Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 to the office of Mrs. Karen Spees. 

2025 Oak Hill Music Boosters Band and Choir Scholarships

One-time Award to one band and one choir student!

Cash Award of $250

Award Type: Scholarship must be paid to an institution of higher learning. The scholarship will be paid upon presentation of proof of enrollment as a full-time student at an institution of higher learning. Proof of enrollment must be presented to the band or choir director or Oak Hill Music Booster officer. 

To download an application, please click here.

(Applications are also available outside of the guidance office, band room and choir room.)

Scholarship Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 to Mrs. Spees in the guidance office.