The rising cost of college can be stressful for students, but scholarships can help lower the price tag.
Century National Bank and Kincaid, Taylor and Geyer are accepting applications for the J. Donald Kincaid and Julianne Kincaid Educational Trust. Jody Spencer of Century National Bank said the trust is made possible through a generous donation from the late Kincaids, who had deep roots in the Muskingum County community.
"It's an $8 million trust fund that Don and...
A local organization is doing its part to help local students further their education.
The Muskingum County Chapter of The NAACP hosted their second flea market of the summer. Proceeds from the market will go towards a scholarship for students preparing to enter and already in college.
President of the Local NAACP Chapter Kenneth Burke explains, "They have to have books, they have to have personal items and thing like that, this is to help them get through the...
A local Golf Tournament Teed-Up as part of the World's Largest Contributor of Scholarships for young women this weekend.
The Miss Muskingum Valley Scholarship Program - a preliminary into the Miss American Organization- hosted their 3rd Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday afternoon at the Vista Golf Course in Zanesville. Executive Director Stina McKendry said girls who take part in the program build confidence, social skills and become active members within their community....
LPGA player and Zanesville native, Michele Redman, returned to the area for a good cause.
Redman joined the 3rd annual 'Afternoon Tee' golf outing at Zanesville Country Club to help raise scholarship funds for local female students.
"Fortunately Mike Durant was the one that started wanting to do something with me and involve a charity," said Redman. "And he called me and we talked, so we picked Zane State. It's worked really well, it's easy for me,...
The Zanesville Rotary Club presented the Phoenix Award to several outstanding Muskingum County seniors.
All of the students were selected for overcoming some obstacle in school, whether it be health related or academically. The award acknowledges their hard work and efforts.
"I've been through a struggle and doing this and going far makes me acknowledge that everybody can do what they set their mind to do," said Zanesville High School Senior Kelsey Royer.
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Philo High School seniors planning to go to college may qualify for some scholarship money.
Through the Muskingum County Community Foundation, the Margaret Carol Barringer Scholarship will award a graduating senior $2,500.
Eligibility Requirements:
-Graduating Senior of Philo High School
-Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher.
-Planning to attend an accredited college, university, or institute.
-The ideal recipient will possess a balance of academic achievement,...
2011 MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Johnathan Wisecarver is a recent graduate of Tri-Valley High School. In the fall, he's moving to the southwestern corner of the state to study bio-chemistry at the University of Cincinnati, and he has hopes of becoming a doctor. However, to get to where he is today, Wisecarver had to endure one major health issue.
"I had degenerative hip disease, where I had to have three inches removed from my femor that was in the third grade. That injury kept me from playing football my...
It costs a lot of money in this day and age to further your education by going to college, and Zane State College wants to help. It held its 24th annual Golf Outing at Eaglesticks this afternoon.
"The golf outing has really helped us raise a big amount of money for scholarships, " says Executive Director of Institutional Advancement of College Foundation, Pamela Jira.
18 teams participated and were able to have lunch, play a round of golf, and even receive some golfing...
It's the time of year when most high school seniors are focusing on applying for scholarships.
One of those being offered is the Tom Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Johnson passed away last year, and his family wanted his memory to live on. So, they set up a scholarship for a deserving high school senior who shares Johnson's love of softball, bowling, and golf.
"The scholarship definitely focuses on somebody that has a true love of the sport but also devoted time to their...
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