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Two Perry County students receive scholarships

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including two students from Perry County.

Nathan Grant received the Janet Hursey Koehler Wade Scholarship, which supports Sheridan High School graduates with an emphasis on students pursuing business/business technology education, vocational agriculture education or Protestant Christian seminary.

Isaac Dick received the Jimmy Wood Memorial Scholarship, supporting graduates of New Lexington High School.

FAO partners with donors, volunteers and affiliate foundations, including the Community Foundation for Perry County, 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.