How to apply

• Candidates must be high school seniors attending a public high school in the Barnesville, Ohio area.
• Up to 4 seniors per graduating class will be nominated to receive the award.
• Award recipients who subsequently gain acceptance to and enroll in an eligible college or university will be entitled to receive $40,000 over the term of their enrollment to assist with the cost of their college education.
• To receive grants after the first year, award recipients are required to submit proof of enrollment at an eligible institution, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and provide a brief reflection on their participation in the program.
• In determining criteria for eligibility and selection of recipients for scholarships under this Program, the Selection Committee will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender. Recipients of such scholarships will be selected on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis.
• The Organization reserves the right to impose additional, reasonable restrictions and/or requirements upon the selection of recipients and/or the administration of scholarships hereunder.
• Members of the Selection Committee and their respective family members are not eligible for awards under this program.
• Additional details and deadlines are available through your guidance counselor.

The award is paid as an annual grant of $10,000 for each year you remain eligible, up to $40,000 in total. Each year, scholars:

• Provide proof of enrollment at an eligible college or university.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Write a brief reflection on their participation in the program.
• Submit the Annual $10,000 Grant Request Form to the Selection Committee by July 31.