Three Jackson County Students Receive Bellisio Foods Scholarships
Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund Provides Post-Secondary Scholarships for Children and Grandchildren of Bellisio Foods Employees
Jackson, OH – Bellisio Foods is pleased to announce the 2018 spring scholarship recipients from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Spring 2018 scholarship recipients include Duston Castle of Jackson, Kelsey Maxwell of Wellston, and Dalton Teasley of Wellston.
The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Bellisio Foods founder, Jeno Paulucci. The Fund awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of Bellisio Foods employees pursuing post-secondary education. Recipients are selected based on character, community service, financial need, and academic performance and potential.
“Our organization values the role we play in helping young people succeed in their post-secondary education,” said Joel Conner, Executive Chairman of Bellisio Foods. “These are great kids that come from great families, and supporting them truly is a privilege.”
Duston Castle is a 2017 graduate of Jackson High School. He is currently attending Ohio University – Chillicothe where he studies computer science. Duston is the son Herb Castle, an employee of Bellisio Foods in Jackson.
Kelsey Maxwell is a 2018 graduate of Wellston High School. She will be a freshman attending the University of Rio Grande where she will study early childhood education. Kelsey is the step-daughter of Wesley Bayer, an employee of Bellisio Foods in Jackson.
Dalton Teasley is a 2018 graduate of Wellston High School. He will be a freshman attending either Ohio University or Ohio State University studying music production. Dalton is the son of Vance Teasley, an employee of Bellisio Foods in Jackson.
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is pleased to partner with Bellisio Foods and others to support the educational pursuits of students in our region and beyond. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens by inspiring and supporting philanthropy.
A central part of this work is to support communities, in partnership with community partners like the Jackson County Community Foundation, across areas essential to community and regional quality of life.
The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund opens scholarship applications twice annually, once in the spring and again in the fall. To learn more about the Bellisio Foods Scholarship, as well as other scholarships FAO offers, please visit www.AppalachianOhio.org or call 740.753.1111.
About the Jackson County Community Foundation
Jackson County residents created the Jackson County Community Foundation Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The JCCF was created to help residents give locally, ensuring Jackson County resources benefit Jackson’s citizens and communities. It establishes a collective resource for all those looking to support Jackson County’s current and future opportunities through charitable giving. More information can be found at www.AppalachianOhio.org.
About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information about FAO, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org.
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