CCAO accepting Ohio Counties Scholarship applications

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Ohio Counties Scholarship.

The Ohio Counties Scholarship is sponsored by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio Research and Educational Foundation. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants:

• Must be a high school senior;

• Must have at least a “B” average (cumulative) or equivalent overall GPA;

• Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of a county in Ohio; and

• Must plan to attend a university, community college, training program or vocational school in Ohio and seek a career in public service.

Throughout the state, there will be one scholarship offered to students in each CCAO District (Central, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest and Northeast). The award amount is $2,000.

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Friday, May 3. Additional scholarship information can be found at: https://ccao.org/aws/CCAO/asset_manager/get_file/890877?ver=0.

To download the application, go to: https://ccao.org/aws/CCAO/asset_manager/get_file/890876?ver=0.

Publisher's note: A free press is critical to having well-informed voters and citizens. While some news organizations opt for paid websites or costly paywalls, The Highland County Press has maintained a free newspaper and website for the last 25 years for our community. If you would like to contribute to this service, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made to: The Highland County Press, P.O. Box 849, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Please include "for website" on the memo line.