Zane Trace Scholarships

The Zane Trace Pete Dunkle Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to the legacy of a true ZT Pioneer. Mr. Pete Dunkle started his teaching and coaching career at Paint Valley, moved to Finley, OH to Arlington High School and then found his home at Zane Trace Local School District. Pete was a high school principal and then superintendent where he finished his 23 years at Zane Trace, retiring in 1996. Pete continued his service to the ZT community as a full-time volunteer in the booster club, working countless bingo nights and operating the ZT PTO sausage booth at the Ross Co. Fair and Easy Rider Rodeo for more than three decades.

His unwavering loyalty and generosity to the Zane Trace community positively and profoundly impacted generations of Pioneers. The lessons learned from his deeds will carry on through the hard work and dedication of his family, friends, former students, and community as they continue his legacy and create their own. This scholarship is to honor Pete’s tenacious spirit and all of the good that it brought to Pioneer Nation and everyone who crossed his path. “We live in deeds, not years.”

Annually, a scholarship is awarded to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Zane Trace Pete Dunkle Memorial Scholarship HERE

Honoring the memory of Mr. Roy A. Congrove, a basketball coach and mentor to Zane Trace High School students, annually scholarships are awarded to senior students graduating from Zane Trace High School. Preference is given to student athletes. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Roy A Congrove Memorial Scholarship HERE

Celebrating the First Class of Zane Trace High School, the class of 1966 awards an annual scholarship to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School with at least a 2.5 GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

 Apply for the Zane Trace First Class Scholarship HERE

The Frey family, Terry and Dolores Frey, Terry Frey, Jr. and Scott Frey established the Terry Frey Scholarship fund to provide scholarships to senior students graduating from Zane Trace High School and Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center with at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students who have experience working in agriculture or who plan to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field of study. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Terry Frey Scholarship HERE

The Glenn and Cathy Chester Scholarship was established to provide a lasting legacy in Glenn and Cathy’s honor. As former educators, both believed that to be successful in life, education is a key factor in achieving your future goals.

Annually, a scholarship is awarded to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School with at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to applicants who will be entering a career in education or a skilled trade. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Glenn and Cathy Chester Scholarship HERE

The family of Cara Tener Tague established this scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to applicants who have participated on the Zane Trace swim team. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for  the Cara Tener Tague Scholarship HERE

Kim Knapp Morton proudly mentored countless young people, teens, and adults throughout her life as an entrepreneur, a culinary artist, a college instructor, and a loving member of the Ross County community.

Kim was a 1971 graduate of Zane Trace High School. She completed her associate and bachelor degrees at Hocking College and OHIO University, respectively, with a focus on social work and criminal justice. A life cook and Baker, she owned and operated her business, Kim’s Catering, from 1985 until 2017.

In the spirit of Kim’s generosity throughout the years, this scholarship was established by her sons to continue her legacy and to support future generations within her community as they spread love, kindness, and pursue their own dreams.

Annually, a scholarship is awarded to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School with at least a 2.5 GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Kim Knapp Morton Scholarship HERE

The Brent Davis Scholarship Fund was created in Brent’s memory by his family and friends. Annually, a scholarship is awarded to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School or Pickaway Ross Career and Technology Center with at least a 2.5 GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Brent Davis Scholarship HERE

The family and friends of long-time Zane Trace football coach, Kevin Pricket, have established this scholarship fund to award an annual scholarship to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School with at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to applicants who have participated on the Zane Trace football team. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Coach Prickett Scholarship HERE

As a lasting legacy for Wendy Raye Arth, her family and friends have established this scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship to a senior student graduating from Zane Trace High School. Applicants must have been competitive swimmers during their high school years. Preference will be given to students planning to pursue a career in education. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Wendy Raye Arth Memorial Scholarship HERE

The Ed Umsted Memorial Scholarship was created by the friends and family of Ed Umsted to create a lasting legacy to his memory. Applicants must be senior students graduating from Zane Trace High School, Unioto High School, Teays Valley High School, Circleville High School, Crossroads Christian Academy, New Hope Christian Academy, Logan Elm High School or Westfall High School or be homeschooled in Ross or Pickaway County. Applicants must also have at least a 2.5 GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Ed Umsted Memorial Scholarship HERE

The Chip Maxwell Scholarship Fund was created by the family of Charles “Chip” Maxwell to honor his memory after his passing in 2023. Chip was a 1970 graduate of Zane Trace High School. Chip was a  standout athlete who played baseball and basketball for Zane Trace. After graduation, he was the first round draft choice, fourteenth pick of the Washington Senators.   

Applicants must also have at least a 2.5 GPA. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university or trade school.

Apply for the Chip Maxwell Scholarship HERE