Four Noble County students receive scholarships
CALDWELL, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including four students from Noble County.
Gavin Clark, a Caldwell High School graduate, received the Ora E. Anderson Scholarship, created to support students who plan to pursue postsecondary studies in natural sciences and who demonstrate an overall commitment to environmental protection and conservation.
Stephen Gaydos, a Caldwell High School graduate, received the Jennifer Garrison Public Service Scholarship, awarded to students from Monroe, Noble and Washington counties who have a passion for public service and have served in an elected position within their school’s student government.
Emma Lowe, a Caldwell High School graduate, and Ashleigh Wheeler, a Shenandoah High School graduate, received the Noble County Community Foundation Scholarship, which supports high school graduates from Noble County who are continuing their education.
FAO partners with donors, volunteers and affiliate foundations, including the Noble County Community Foundation, to award scholarships through a competitive application process to students across the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio.
To date this year, FAO has awarded nearly 600 postsecondary scholarships, totaling more than $593,000, to 337 students thanks to gifts from residents and friends of Appalachian Ohio who recognize the role education can play in the future success of both young adults and the region’s communities. The full list of 2023 scholarship recipients is available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/2023scholarships.
For information on how you can support educational opportunities and help students in Appalachian Ohio pursue their dreams, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org, email info@ffao.org or call FAO at 740.753.1111.