Foundation for Appalachian Ohio opens 2026 scholarship applications

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, in partnership with its donors and affiliate foundations, is accepting applications for more than 50 scholarship funds supporting the educational and career goals of students in the 32-county region.

The 2026 scholarship applications are available now through Sunday, Feb. 15.

One new scholarship has been added to FAO’s general application cycle this year. The Area Agency on Aging Region 9 Scholarship supports students residing in the agency’s service area — Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum and Tuscarawas counties — who are pursuing an RN or LSW degree from a college or university within the service area.

Information about individual scholarship opportunities including guidelines, eligibility requirements and application materials is available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Scholarships. Completed applications and all accompanying materials must be submitted online by Feb. 15.

For more information on supporting educational opportunities in Appalachian Ohio, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org, email info@ffao.org or call 740-753-1111.