Myron Fishel

Myron Fishel, the only son of Dr. Waite Phillip Fishel, was killed in action during World War II. In 1974, Dr. Fishel, a former chemistry professor at Vanderbilt University, created the Myron Fishel Scholarship Fund to honor his son's memory. The fund joined the Guernsey County Foundation’s Family of Funds in late 2016.

Eligibility Requirements and Criteria
  • Applicants must be Guernsey County residents attending or planning to attend an accredited postsecondary institution in Ohio.
  • Scholarship awards must be used for tuition and related expenses at the recipient’s educational institution.

Application Period

Scholarship applications are accepted annually in January and February.