Scholarships 

 

The Classified Senate has established two $1,000 scholarship endowments by the sales of our coverlets, pillows, and other items. Classified Senate is responsible for notifying regional campuses of the existence of the scholarships. Applicants must submit a copy of their Regional Campus Scholarship application to the Athens Student Financial Aid Office by March 1 of each year.  Scholarship recipients are selected by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The scholarships established are as follows:

Classified Senate Regional Campus Scholarship
This scholars hip is dedicated to a student at a regional campus. The applicant must be an undergraduate, full time (12 hours per quarter) student and have a 3.4 grade point average. Scholarships will be awarded at a regional campus in the following order:

·  Chillicothe (1st year)

·  Eastern (Belmont)(2nd year)

·  Lancaster (3rd year)

·  Southern (Ironton) (4th year)

·  Zanesville (5th year)

If there are no applicants who meet the criteria for this scholarship at the current year's campus, it is offered to the next campus.


Classified Senate Non-Traditional Scholarship
This scholarship is for an Ohio resident, non-traditional student, defined as 26 years old or older, with an established financial need as determined by their application for Federal Student Aid. Applicants must be a fulltime (12 hours per quarter) undergraduate student, at the Athens or any regional campus, with a 2.5 grade point average.


Scholarship Recipients 2010 

Megan Weidig with Scholarship Committee
Megan with President

Megan's bio: Currently, I am attending my junior year at the Zanesville campus. I have been on the campus' Dean's and Honor's lists several times. I have kept my grades at a satisfactory level at an accumulative 3.57. My duties are also held outside the classroom. Currently, I hold three separate jobs. First, I work at the Information Center in the Ohio University Zanesville campus office. Second, I am employed at a retail store named Aéropostale in the Zanesville mall.  Finally, I am mentoring for two UC 116 classes during this quarter. Even though I sometimes feel busy, I believe I am doing assorted activities to better myself and my overall confidence. 

I am studying Child and Family Developmental Studies through the Bachelor of Specialized Studies with a minor in Communication Studies. I plan to attend graduate school to eventually become either a Licensed Counselor or Licensed Social Worker. I wish to work with children and families, either in the school system or through children's services. 

In addition, I would like to take the time to say that I am eternally grateful for this scholarship. The expenses for tuition and books are not affordable to me and I will use the scholarship wisely. Thank you to the Classified Senate for recognizing my efforts and determination.

Jessica Fox

Jessica's bio: I am a lifelong resident of Athens County.  I am in my third year at Ohio University in the Child and Family Studies Program.  A personal goal that I've had for the past 15 years has been to attend college and receive my bachelor's degree as I am the first and only person in my family to do so. I'm an exceptional mom to Aiden.  He is my entire life and I love being his mom more than anything.  I am very thankful for my personal support network, my peers, my instructors, and Ohio University's Classified Student Senate for supporting me in my academic endeavors at Ohio University.