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McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School Graduates
The McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School
Graduates was established by Scott McCallum in memory of his father
John L. McCallum. John was a graduate of the University of California,
Berkeley and was a Certified Public Accountant by trade. Education was
important to John and this scholarship will provide educational funds
in his memory.
Guidelines for Application
1. Nominee must be a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe, Ohio.
2. Nominee must have not less than a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale)
3. Nominee must fill out an application.
4. Nominee must provide a self-expression synopsis
(250 words or more) describing themselves, interests, hobbies, and
goals. The synopsis should include activities in which the nominee has
engaged in during high school years, including organized out-of-school
activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations, etc.) as well as
those connected with school (class officer, music organizations,
athletics, publications, etc.).
5. Nominee shall provide transcripts from Chillicothe High School.
6. Nominee shall provide two recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders.
7. Scholarship is need-based and in preference is given to students from families of one parent or no parent.
8. The money may be used at a four year accredited university or college.
9. The money may be used only for tuition. Checks
will be written directly to the college or trade school or approved
entity. Any unused portion will be returned to the Fund.
10. The scholarship is renewable with documentation
from the university that a “C” average (2.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale)
has been maintained.
Mildred Cunningham/Dorothy Fuchsman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Mildred Cunningham/Dorothy Fuchsman Memorial Scholarship Fund is
established to leave a lasting legacy in the memory of Mildred
Cunningham and Dorothy Fuchsman. Annually as funds are available, two
(2) $500 college scholarships are awarded to qualified senior students
graduating from Chillicothe High School.
Guidelines for Application
1. Nominee must be a graduate of Chillicothe High School.
2. Nominee must have not less than a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale).
3. Nominee must fill out an application.
4. Nominee must provide a self expression synopsis
(250 words or more) describing themselves, interests, hobbies, and
goals. The synopsis should include activities in which the nominee has
engaged in during high school years, including organized out-of-school
activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations, etc.), as well as
those connected with school (class officer, music organizations,
athletics, publications, etc.).
5. Nominee shall provide transcripts from Chillicothe High School.
6. Nominee shall provide two recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders.
7. The money may be used at any accredited college or university.
8. The money may be used for books, tuition or room
and board. Checks will be written directly to the college or university
or approved entity. Any unused portion will be returned to the fund.
Adena Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund for Adena High School Graduates
The Adena Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund was established by members of
the Adena class of 1968 on October 29, 2009. Annually as funds are
available one (1) $500 college scholarship is awarded to a qualified
senior student graduating from Adena High School.
Guidelines for Application
1. Nominee must be a graduate of Adena High School, Frankfort, Ohio.
2. Nominee must have not less than a 2.5 Grade Point Average (2.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale).
3. Nominee must fill out an application.
4. Nominee must fill out an educational budget as financial need will be a consideration.
5. Nominee must write a self-expression synopsis (250
words or more) describing education goals and career plans.
6. Nominee shall provide transcripts from Adena High School.
7. Nominee shall provide two recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders.
8. The money may be used at any accredited college or trade school.
9. The money may be used for books and/or tuition.
Checks will be written directly to the college or trade school or
approved entity. Any unused portion will be returned to the fund.
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Ben Hartsock Scholarship Fund
Giving back to his
home community, Unioto High School, Ohio State and NFL player Ben and
Amy Harsock provide several scholarships annually to local students.
Guidelines for Application
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Nominees must be
a graduating senior of Chillicothe, Ohio High School or a Scioto Valley
(Ohio) Conference School.
- Nominees must
fill out an application complete with a picture.
- Nominee must
provide a one page autobiography (250 words or more) describing
themselves, interests, hobbies, and goals.
- Nominee must
provide an information sheet that should include activities in which
the nominee has engaged in during high school years (class officer,
music organizations, athletics, publications, etc.) and organized
out-of-school activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations,
etc.). Information sheet should also include any awards or honors
received.
- Nominee must
include two letters of recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors
or other community leaders.
- Nominee shall
provide a High School transcripts from High School.
- Nominees will
be evaluated on:
- Academic
Excellence
- Athletic
Excellence
- 4-H
Excellence
- Community
Service
- Scholarship
funds may be used at any accredited college or trade school.
- Scholarship funds may be used
for books, tuition or room and board. Checks will be written directly
to the college or trade school or approved entity. Any unused portion
will be returned to the Fund.
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Mary Margaret Black
Scholarship Fund
As a lasting memory to Mary
Margaret Black a Ross County, Ohio resident concerned about education,
an annual scholarship provides funds for college students. As
funds are available, a scholarship up to $2500 is available annually.
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Guidelines for Application
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Applicants must have
a 2.5 grade point average.
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Applicants may apply
from South Central Ohio counties
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Applicants must
provide proof of acceptance by the college, trade, or technical school
of his/her choice.
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Applicants must be
accompanied with official high school transcripts and ACT, or
equivalent, scores.
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Scholarship funds
are to be used for general expenses: Tuition, room/board, and books.
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Scholarship payment
will be made only to the designated educational institution.
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Should a student
withdraw before completing his/her first year, the remaining funds, in
accordance with the policy of the institution, shall be returned to the
fund.
Roy A. Congrove
Memorial Fund
Honoring
the memory of Mr. Roy A. Congrove, a basketball coach and mentor to
Zane Trace High School students, annually scholarships are awarded to
Zane Trace graduates.
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Application
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Applicants must be
a graduate of Zane Trace High School, Chillicothe, Ohio.
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Applicants must
provide a one page autobiography (250 words or more) describing
themselves, interests, hobbies, and goals.
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Applicants must
provide an information sheet that should include activities in which
the applicant has engaged in during high school years (class officer,
music organizations, athletics, publications, etc.) and organized
out-of-school activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations,
etc.). Information sheet should also include any awards or honors
received.
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Applicant shall
provide transcripts from Zane Trace High School.
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Scholarship funds
may be used at any accredited college or trade school and may be used
for books, tuition or room and board.
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Roy A Congrove was
high school basketball coach and preference will be student athletes.
Past Winners
2005 winners are:
Matthew Brooks - A
sports standout at Zane Trace, Matthew will attend Ohio University in
Athens, OH majoring in engineering.
Bradley Congrove -
Looking to pursue a degree in the medical profession, Brad will attend
The Ohio State University.
Christopher Davis
- Chris will major in criminal justice at Muskingum College while
playing football and/or baseball.
Paige Halley - A
4-year letterman in 3 sports with all SVC and district honors, Paige
will attend West Virginia University working toward a degree in
pharmacy.
Jared Timmons -
Graduation 7th in his class, Jared will attend Ohio
University-Chillicothe before transferring to Ohio State University to
complete a degree in pharmacy.
Justine Zilli -
Wright State University in Dayton is where Justine will attend to
complete a degree in business/marketing to pursue a career in the
fashion industry.
In lasting memory of their
parents, the daughters of Roger and Emily Benner, have
established annual scholarships, to qualified graduates of Paint Valley
High School, Bainbridge, Ohio.
Guidelines for Application
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Applicant must be a
graduate of Paint Valley High School, Bainbridge, Ohio.
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Applicants must
have not less than a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale.)
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Applicants must
provide proof of acceptance by the college, trade, or technical school
of his/her choice.
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Applications must
be accompanied with official high school transcripts and ACT, or
equivalent, scores.
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Scholarship funds
are to be used for general expenses: Tuition, room/board, and books.
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Scholarship payment
will be made only to the designated educational institution.
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Should a student
withdraw before completing his/her first year, the remaining funds, in
accordance with the policy of the institution, shall be returned to the
fund.
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Roger and Emily
Benner were supporters of local 4-H programs and preference will be
given to 4-H members.
Past
Winners
 Ashley will attend Ohio
University-Chillicothe pursuing a degree in office technology. Ashley
is congratulated by Executive Director Scott Graham during the Paint
Valley High
School award ceremony. Photo courtesy of
Lifetouch Photography
2004 Graduate Clayton
Knisley
 The daughters of Roger and Emily Benner,
Norene Mapes, Julia Perry and Alma Jane Penwell congratulate the first
scholarship winner Clayton Knisley and the Ross County Fair.
Chillicothe
Bicentennial Scholars Fund
The Chillicothe
Bicentennial Scholars Fund was established by the Chillicothe
Bicentennial Commission to leave a lasting legacy of its successful and
memorable celebration of Chillicothe's remarkable history of two
hundred years. Annually two (2) $1,000 college scholarships are awarded
to qualified students graduating seniors from Chillicothe High School.
Guidelines
for Application
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Applicants must be
in the top 25% of his/her class.
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Applicants must be
graduates of the Chillicothe High School.
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Applicants must
provide proof of acceptance by the college, trade, or technical school
of his/her choice.
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Applicants must be
accompanied with official high school transcripts and ACT, or
equivalent, scores.
-
Scholarship funds
are to be used for general expenses: Tuition, room/board, and books.
-
Scholarship payment
will be made only to the designated educational institution.
-
Should a student
withdraw before completing his/her first year, the remaining funds, in
accordance with the policy of the institution, shall be returned to the
fund.
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Application
Past Winners
2005 Winners
Eric Proehl - Eric
graduated 6th out of 275 in the class of 2005 with a 4.278 GPA. He will
attend The Ohio State University College of Engineering.
Sarah Charney - Sarah graduated 58th
with a GPA of 3.582. She will attend The College of Charleston in
Charleston, SC working toward a degree in Business and Marketing.
2004 Graduates
Leslie Burdett -
Leslie graduated first in her class of 267 with a 4.326 GPA. She will
attend Ohio Northern University working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy
degree.
Daniela Arreola
Segrove - Daniela graduated 25 in her class with a 3.80 GPA. She will
attend Barnard College in New York City working toward a law degree in
International Law.
2003 Graduates
Jenna Purdum –
Jenna graduated 16th in her class with a 4.044 GPA. She attends Ohio
University majoring in Pre-Law.
Evan Terry – Evan
tied for second in his class with a 4.356 GPA. He attends Elon
University in Elon, NC majoring in Communications.
2002 Graduates
Nathaniel
Jane-wit - He graduated first in his class with a 4.408 GPA. He
attends Stanford University in Stanford, California and majoring in
business.
Laura Corcoran -
graduated 8th with a 4.168 GPA and will attend the Ohio State
University working toward a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or
International Studies.
2001 Graduates
Whitney Martinko -
She graduated first in her class with a 4.348 GPA. She attends Harvard
College in Cambridge, MA and majoring in history.
Steven Patrick -
graduated 5th with a 4.091 GPA and The Ohio State University to receive
a Ph.D. in Anthropology and a degree in Fine Arts.
Jennifer White -
She graduated 38th with a 3.479 GPA. Ohio University is where White
will attend, majoring in psychology.
2000 Graduates
Amanda Fay
Matthew Charney
Thomas Spetnagel
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Application MS Word Format
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