JACKSON, Ohio – Two students have been awarded spring 2025 scholarships from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO).
The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund, founded in 2007 under Bellisio Foods, has continued to be fostered by CPF/NA since acquiring the company in 2016, reinforcing one of its key values in growth through education. The fund awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of CPF/NA employees around the country pursuing postsecondary education. Recipients are selected based on character, community service, financial need, and academic performance and potential.
The 2025 spring scholarship recipients are:
- Jesus Biag of Downey, Calif., who plans to study biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is the son of Aurora Biag
- Alexis Stacey of Wellston, who plans to study psychology at the Shawnee State University and is the daughter of Amanda Stacey
FAO partners with CPF/NA to support the educational pursuits of students at all their locations in Ohio, Minnesota and California. The Bellisio Foods Scholarship is open twice a year for students to apply (January and October).