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The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is proud to support the region’s students, from Clermont to Ashtabula counties, in pursuing post-secondary education. And this year, FAO is pleased to announce that more than $390,000 in scholarships have been awarded through over 530 awards so far to support over 240 students in achieving their dreams.
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These awards were made possible by the people and friends of Appalachian Ohio, who know that setting students up for success is one of the most beneficial things they can do for the region’s young people and their communities. That’s why many FAO donors have together created more than 280 scholarship funds focused on encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education.
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2019 scholarship recipients from Ross County include:
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Kiana Fitzpatrick and Sarah Massie, 2019 graduates of Chillicothe High School and Zane Trace High School respectively, have been awarded the Bob Evans and Wayne White Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a desire to succeed and overcome obstacles, as well as outstanding character and commitment to achieving educational goals. In the fall, Kiana plans to attend Bowling Green State University, and Sarah plans to attend The Ohio State University.
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A 2019 graduate of Zane Trace High School,Hannah Swepston has been awarded the AK Steel Scholarship.The AK Steel Foundation Student Scholastic Award for Science, Technology, Math and Engineering was established by the AK Steel Foundation to provide a permanent source of scholarship support for students pursuing studies in STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Hannah plans to study biology and chemistry at either Wilmington College or Morehead State University.
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The full list of FAO’s 2019 scholarship recipients is available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/2019Scholarships.
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Each year FAO works with donors and its volunteer Scholarship Committee to award scholarships through a competitive application process to students pursuing varied paths of post-secondary education across the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. In this way, FAO works to honor the legacy and story behind each of our more than 280 donor-established scholarship funds.
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The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s mission is to create opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information regarding FAO’s scholarships, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org
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If you are interested in how you can help students pursue their dreams by supporting educational opportunities, contact the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio at 740.753.1111.