Ross County Scholarships
Scholarships Offered from the Chillicothe-Ross Community FoundationScholarships Available in 2025 for All Ross County Graduates
Apply here for all scholarships
The Deadline for all applications is March 14, 2025
Students from the following schools are eligible:
Chillicothe | Zane Trace | Paint Valley | Adena | Huntington | Unioto | Southeastern | Ross Christian Academy | Home Schools | Pickaway Ross CTC
Clyde and Grace Moss Scholarship Fund
The Clyde and Grace Moss Scholarship Fund was established to leave a lasting legacy of Clyde and Grace Moss. Annually, as funds are available, a scholarship is awarded to a senior student graduating from a Ross County high school with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Apply for the Clyde and Grace Moss Scholarship HERE
Robert and Mary Margaret Black Scholarship Fund
As a lasting memory to Robert and Mary Margaret Black, a Ross County, Ohio resident concerned about education, scholarships are awarded annually to senior students graduating from Ross County high schools with at least a 3.0 GPA. Funds may be used at any acredited college or universtiy for tuition, books or room and board.
Home Builders of Ross County Scholarship
The Ross County Home Builders Association created this scholarship to assist Ross County high school graduates with their post-secondary education. Each year scholarships are awarded to senior students graduating from Ross County high schools and/or Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Preference will be given to eligible applicants whose family member (spouse, parent or guardian, grandparent or other immediate family member) is a full-time employee of a building trade’s member company with a minimum of one year of continuous employment with that company. The applicant must have a letter from that company verifying one year of continuous employment.
This scholarship may be renewable. For this to occur, the nominee must have competed 36 quarter credit hours or 30 semester credit hours and have a 2.5 GPA or better. A new application will need to be completed annually, and the scholarship selection committee may choose to not renew the scholarship.
L. Jean and Fred R. Bauman 4-H Scholarship Fund
The L. Jean Bauman and Fred R Bauman Scholarship was established by Jean to continue her lasting legacy of making the best better. As a Home Economics Agent at the OSU Extension Office in Ross County for over 29 years, Jean was a major supporter of youth development. From the Fair to Camp, “Clean Jean” was a familiar face to many youth at 4-H Events! Annually, as funds are available, scholarships are awarded to graduates and alumni of the Ross County 4-H Program.
Each year, scholarships are awarded to senior students and/or previous high school graduates, who have participated in Ross County 4-H. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 high school GPA for consideration.
Apply for the L. Jean and Fred R Bauman 4-H Scholarship HERE
Fred R. Bauman and L. Jean Bauman Scholarship Fund
Although they had no children of their own, Fred and Jean Bauman dedicated their lives to serving the young people of Ross and Pike Counties – Fred as a shop teacher at Waverly High School and Jean as the Ross County Home Economics Extension agent. Fred built the home that they lived in for all of their married lives. Jean was known for her interest in cooking and nutrition and also for her prize roses, and Fred almost always had a carpentry project in the works. They cultivated a large vegetable garden and worked together to can and process their harvest. They lived frugally, and although they never earned enormous salaries, by the end of their lives their estate was impressive. This enabled them to leave money to multiple charities and establish this scholarship fund, creating a legacy to benefit the youth they had served all of their lives that will last long past their time on this earth.
Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors and/or previous high school graduates residing in Ross County and Pike County with a 2.5 high school GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited trade or technical school or for a skills program. They may also be used at an accredited college or university if the degree being pursued will lead to a career in a trade field. Examples of qualifying programs would be, but are not limited to, technology, electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing, beautician, medical assistant, practical nursing, landscaping, truck driving, and heavy equipment operation.
Angelia Beish Raney Scholarship Fund
A graduate of Chillicothe High School and long-time Ross County resident, Angelia Beish Raney, spent her life helping children and recovering adults. She was employed as the Clinical Director at Pickaway Area Recovery Services. She also worked for CARF where she accredited multiple mental health, rehab, and recovery clinics across the country. Her theme in life was “Love in Action” which included speaking, smiling, calling people by name, being friendly, helpful, cordial, and being genuinely interested in people.
In memory of Angie, a one-time scholarship is awarded annually to senior students graduating from Ross County high schools with at least a 2.5 GPA.
George L Pflaumer Legacy Scholarship Fund for Neurodivergent Ross County High School Seniors
The George L. Pflaumer Legacy Scholarship Fund was created by the David H. Ater Dyslexia and ADHD Foundation (Dr. Jean Kearney founder and Executive Director) to honor the memory of George after his passing in 2021. Dr. Kearney established the clinic, the foundation, and the scholarship was/is her vision to bring awareness to dyslexia and ADHD. George was a 2020 graduate of Zane Trace High School and Pickaway-Ross JVS. He was in the electrical trade and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He expressed pride in both his school and work performance and left a legacy of kindness and concern for all humankind. Dr. Kearney had a very special relationship with George and through this scholarship, his name and her name will live on.
Applicants must be a Ross County High School neurodivergent senior (i.e., individuals whose brain has certain variations that result in these individuals learning in a different way than individuals who are “neurotypical” do.). Neurodiversity often refers to those individuals who have received certain diagnoses, such as Dyslexia, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university, or trade school.