Over $870,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region
CADIZ, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Harrison County Community Foundation have awarded over $870,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including a student from Harrison County.
Braden Moss of Scio received the MPLX Scholarship, supporting graduating seniors of Harrison Central High School, Caldwell High School or Shenandoah High School pursuing a certificate, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a field related to the gas industry or a STEM area of study. Moss, a 2026 graduate of Harrison Central High School, plans to attend The Ohio State University.
FAO partners with donors, an advisory committee of volunteers and its affiliate foundations, including the Harrison County Community Foundation, to award scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio through a competitive application process.
To date this year, FAO has awarded over 670 postsecondary scholarships to more than 330 students across 25 counties thanks to gifts from residents and friends of Appalachian Ohio who recognize the role education plays in ensuring the region’s people and communities can flourish.
A 501(c)(3) public charity, FAO is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. In partnership with 14 geographic affiliate foundations, the regionwide African American Community Fund and supporters across the region and beyond, FAO works to unleash the collective potential within Appalachian Ohio by encouraging and supporting philanthropy. FAO’s geographic affiliate partners serve the Nelsonville area and Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Vinton counties.