JACKSON, Ohio – Allison Davis of Wellston has been awarded a fall 2024 scholarship from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO).
Established in 2007 in honor of Bellisio Foods founder Jeno Paulucci, the fund awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of Bellisio Foods employees pursuing postsecondary education. Recipients are selected based on character, community service, financial need, and academic performance and potential.
“We are honored to carry forward Jeno Paulucci’s legacy and his firm belief in education and its power to better lives and communities,” said Joel Conner, senior advisor of Bellisio Foods. “The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund is just one of the ways we remember Jeno and continues the gratitude he always showed to the dedicated employees who make our success possible.”
A 2024 graduate of Wellston High School, Davis is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing at The Ohio State University.
“This is such a blessing!” Davis said of receiving the Bellisio Foods Scholarship. “Thank you for believing in me and helping me take a step closer to achieving my dreams.”
FAO partners with Bellisio Foods and others to support the educational pursuits of students in Appalachian Ohio. The Bellisio Foods Scholarship is open twice a year for students to apply (January and October).