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CHILLICOTHE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Scholarships Offered from the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation

Scholarships Offered from the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation

Available Scholarships for 2018

Deadline for all applications is March 23, 2018. Applications are organized by high school and available by downloading from this page or from your High School Guidance Counselor. Completed applications can be turned in to your High School Guidance Counselor or mailed or delivered to:

Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation
45 E Main St
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Scholarships Available for Chillicothe High School Graduates

Virginia Riffle Scholarship Fund

The Virginia Riffle Scholarship Fund is for Chillicothe High School Graduates who are attending Ohio University – Chillicothe or Athens. Scholarship are available for traditional and non-traditional students. Scholarships are renewable.

Guidelines for Application

  1. Nominee shall be a graduate of Chillicothe High School.
  2. Nominee must be a full-time student at Ohio University – Chillicothe or Athens.
  3. If a graduate of CHS within the previous two years, nominee must have had not less than a 3.0 high school Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 grading scale).
  4. Nominees who graduated from CHS prior to the two previous years will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
  5. Nominee must complete an application.
  6. Nominee must complete an educational budget and demonstrate financial need.
  7. Application must be accompanied by official high school transcripts and ACT or equivalent scores.
  8. If nominee has completed some college, application must be accompanied by university or college transcripts.
  9. Nominee must write a self-expression synopsis (200 words or more) describing education goals, career plans, and school and community activities.
  10. Nominee shall provide two (2) recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors or other community leaders.
  11. Scholarship funds are to be used only for books and/or tuition.
  12. Scholarship payment will be made directly to Ohio University. Any unused portion will be returned to the Fund.
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McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School Graduates

The McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School Graduates was established by Scott McCallum in memory of his father John L. McCallum. John was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and was a Certified Public Accountant by trade. Education was important to John and this scholarship will provide educational funds in his memory.

Guidelines for Application

  1. Nominee must be a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe, Ohio.
  2. Nominee must have not less than a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale)
  3. Nominee must fill out an application.
  4. Nominee must provide a self-expression synopsis (250 words or more) describing themselves, interests, hobbies, and goals. The synopsis should include activities in which the nominee has engaged in during high school years, including organized out-of-school activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations, etc.) as well as those connected with school (class officer, music organizations, athletics, publications, etc.).
  5. Nominee shall provide transcripts from Chillicothe High School.
  6. Nominee shall provide two recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders.
  7. Scholarship is need-based and in preference is given to students from families of one parent or no parent.
  8. The money may be used at a four year accredited university or college.
  9. The money may be used only for tuition. Checks will be written directly to the college or trade school or approved entity. Any unused portion will be returned to the Fund.
  10. The scholarship is renewable with documentation from the university that a “C” average (2.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale) has been maintained.
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Chillicothe Bicentennial Scholars Fund

The Chillicothe Bicentennial Scholars Fund was established by the Chillicothe Bicentennial Commission to leave a lasting legacy of its successful and memorable celebration of Chillicothe’s remarkable history of two hundred years. Annually two (2) $1,000 college scholarships are awarded to qualified students graduating seniors from Chillicothe High School as funds are available.

Guidelines for Application

  1. Applicants must be in the top 25% of his/her class.
  2. Applicants must be graduates of the Chillicothe High School.
  3. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance by the college, trade, or technical school of his/her choice.
  4. Applicants must be accompanied with official high school transcripts and ACT, or equivalent, scores.
  5. Scholarship funds are to be used for general expenses: Tuition, room/board, and books.
  6. Scholarship payment will be made only to the designated educational institution.
  7. Should a student withdraw before completing his/her first year, the remaining funds, in accordance with the policy of the institution, shall be returned to the fund.
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Mildred Cunningham/Dorothy Fuchsman Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Mildred Cunningham/Dorothy Fuchsman Memorial Scholarship Fund is established to leave a lasting legacy in the memory of Mildred Cunningham and Dorothy Fuchsman. Annually as funds are available, college scholarships are awarded to qualified senior students graduating from Chillicothe High School.

Guidelines for Application

  1. Nominee must be a graduate of Chillicothe High School.
  2. Nominee must have not less than a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale).
  3. Nominee must fill out an application.
  4. Nominee must provide a self expression synopsis (250 words or more) describing themselves, interests, hobbies, and goals. The synopsis should include activities in which the nominee has engaged in during high school years, including organized out-of-school activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations, etc.), as well as those connected with school (class officer, music organizations, athletics, publications, etc.).
  5. Nominee shall provide transcripts from Chillicothe High School.
  6. Nominee shall provide two recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders.
  7. The money may be used at any accredited college or university.
  8. The money may be used for books, tuition or room and board. Checks will be written directly to the college or university or approved entity. Any unused portion will be returned to the fund.
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