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2025 scholarship application

Applications are being accepting Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, Feb. 14.

This scholarship is included in FAO’s general scholarship application, allowing applicants to apply for nearly 30 scholarship opportunities through one easy-to-access application.

FAO has transitioned to a new online system, Foundation Cloud Community Portal, for funding applications, including scholarships. Before applying for a scholarship, all applicants must register and create an account in the new system. Once registered, click on the “Scholarship Application” tab and then select “Available Scholarships,” where you can access the specific scholarship application form.

For questions, please contact FAO at 740.753.1111 or view the Frequently Asked Questions page below.

George and Mary Ellen Ontko

The George and Mary Ellen Ontko Scholarship honors George and Mary Ellen’s commitment to education. George maintained the buses and buildings, while Mary Ellen taught in both Rolling Hills and East Guernsey schools.

Both George and Mary Ellen attended schools in Guernsey County. Mary Ellen then continued her education at Ohio University and the University of Dayton.

After George’s death and Mary Ellen's retirement from East Guernsey Schools, she tutored at the Cambridge Dyslexia Center. They are members of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church.

This scholarship is open to a student graduating from a Guernsey County school pursuing postsecondary studies in education.

Eligibility Requirements and Criteria
  • A graduating senior or past graduate of a high school in Guernsey County
  • A GPA of 2.7 or above
  • Priority given to students pursuing a career in education
  • Financial need may be considered

Past applicants and recipients are encouraged to reapply.