• Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces 2024 scholarship recipients

    Nearly $659,000 in donor-established scholarships awarded to students across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly $659,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. FAO collaborates with donors, an advisory committee of volunteers and its 15 affiliate foundation partners to award scholarships to students across the […]

  • Mapping generosity in action

    FAO’s 2023 impact map highlights investments made across 32-county region

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio 2024 scholarship applications available

    Deadline to apply for funding is March 15 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting 2024 scholarship applications from Feb. 15 through March 15. Funding is available to help students in the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio pursue their educational and career goals. Over the past 20 years, FAO’s scholarship program […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces 2023 scholarship recipients

    More than $593,000 awarded in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. To date this year, nearly 600 scholarships were provided to 337 students pursuing postsecondary studies at institutions of higher education […]

  • FAO awards more than $593,000 in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio

    Dozens of Guernsey County students receive scholarships CAMBRIDGE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including many students from Guernsey County. The Agnew Foundation Scholarship provides support to Guernsey County students who attend an accredited two-year or four-year higher education […]

  • Applications for FAO’s donor-established scholarships open Feb. 15

    Deadline to apply is March 15 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the upcoming opening of its annual application period for scholarship funds. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 15, through Wednesday, March 15. FAO offers a wide variety of scholarships for students throughout the 32-county Appalachian Ohio region interested […]

  • New Scholarship Supports Guernsey County Students

    Chippi Scholarship Fund Open to Education Majors Cambridge, OH – Graduating Guernsey County high school students have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship to pursue post-secondary studies in education. The late Charles “Chuck” Chippi established the Charles E. Chippi Scholarship Fund through a designation in his will. A retired school administrator, Chippi served 42 years […]

  • Long Scholarship Supports Guernsey County Students

    Application deadline is March 15, 2022 Cambridge, OH – Graduating Guernsey County students from Buckeye Trail High School and residing in Quaker City have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship in pursuit of higher education. The Michael C. Long Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by his wife, Joanelle, and family in his memory. Mike grew up […]

  • New Thomas Scholarship for Buckeye Trail High School Students in Guernsey County

    Deadline to Apply is March 15, 2022 Cambridge, OH – Graduating Buckeye Trail high school students have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship to pursue post-secondary studies in education. The James and Martha Thomas Scholarship Fundwas established to honor the lives and legacy of James and Martha Thomas. James was a former educator who began […]