• 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 […]

  • Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund announces 2023 scholarship recipients

    Sixteen Southern Local School District graduates receive scholarships

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

    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 […]

  • New scholarship continues teacher’s 32-year legacy of giving to Southern Perry County students

    CORNING, Ohio – “Thanks for giving us 32 years of your life.” That’s what one student wrote in a book presented to Janice “Jan” Norris when she retired from Southern Local Schools in 2000. Richard Norris keeps that tribute to his wife close by – and is writing the next chapter in Jan’s story of […]

  • New scholarship continues teacher’s 32-year legacy of giving to Southern Perry County students

    CORNING, Ohio – “Thanks for giving us 32 years of your life.” That’s what one student wrote in a book presented to Janice “Jan” Norris when she retired from Southern Local Schools in 2000. Richard Norris keeps that tribute to his wife close by – and is writing the next chapter in Jan’s story of […]

  • Scholarships available to Miller High School seniors and graduates

    Deadline to apply for SPCAEF scholarships is April 15 CORNING, Ohio – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) announces the March 15 opening of its annual scholarship application period. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors and graduates of Miller High School who are pursuing a postsecondary education in various areas of study. Applications […]

  • 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 […]