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.

Apply here using FAO general application Applicant FAQ
Eligibility Requirements and Criteria
  • Meigs County resident
  • Must have completed their first year of postsecondary education; for students in associate, bachelor, master’s or other degree programs, this will be measured by 45 credit hours or 30 semester hours (i.e., sophomore status or the equivalent measure for students in career, technical or certificate programs)
  • Be studying in one of the following fields: fine arts, music, education, medicine or agriculture
  • Financial need, academic excellence, leadership experience or extracurricular activities may be considered

Past applicants and recipients are eligible to reapply.

Application Period

Applications are accepted annually in January and February.