2026 scholarship application
Applications are being accepted Monday, Jan. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 15.
This scholarship is included in FAO’s general scholarship application, allowing applicants to apply for nearly 30 scholarship opportunities through one application.
Scholarship applications must be submitted online through the Foundation Cloud Community Portal. If you are a first-time scholarship applicant, you will need to register and create an account in the Portal. If you are a returning applicant, you may use your existing account.
For questions, please contact FAO at 740.753.1111 or view the Frequently Asked Questions page below.
About Ariana R. Ulloa
The Ariana R. Ulloa Memorial Scholarship was established by family, friends and students in 2003 to honor the memory and life’s work of Ariana R. Ulloa, so she may continue to live in the hearts of all she would have touched with her love.
Ariana was born in Mexico and moved to Athens in 1986. She began working for the Hocking College Department of International Programs in 1990, eventually moving into the position of director. She was known for her kind and encouraging nature and is affectionately remembered by many students as “Mamá Ariana.”
Although she passed away in December 2002, Ariana’s legacy lives on through this scholarship that supports international students or students pursuing international studies.
Eligibility Requirements and Criteria
This scholarship is available to international students who meet the description of at least one of the two following classes as defined below:
- International students – “Non-immigrant visitors who come to the United States temporarily to take classes,” or “An international student is defined as an individual who is enrolled for credit at an accredited higher education institution in the U.S. on a temporary visa, and who is not an immigrant (permanent resident with an I-51 or Green Card), or an undocumented immigrant, or a refugee.”
- Eligible non-citizens – Eligible non-citizens include permanent residents, refugees and asylees, students who hold DACA status, students who have been long-term undocumented students, and students who have been long-term Green Card applicants but have not yet achieved Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
In the absence of a suitable application from an eligible international student, students pursuing a postsecondary degree in international studies may be considered.
In particular, scholarships from this fund are available to students meeting the following criteria:
- Applicants must be international students pursuing any field of study, or eligible non-citizens pursuing any field of study. Students pursuing a degree in international studies or international relations may be considered.
- Applicants must already be accepted or enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited vocational school or four-year college or university program; proof of enrollment is required.
- Preference will be given to international students and Eligible non-citizens who demonstrate financial need, show academic achievement, are involved with extracurricular activities and possess educational as well as personal life goals.
- Students must be residing or be studying in one of the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio, or in Franklin, Fairfield or Delaware counties.
* Denotes that this scholarship is included in FAO’s general scholarship application, which allows applicants to apply for nearly 30 scholarship opportunities through one application.
Application Period
Scholarship applications are accepted annually in January and February.