Appalachia

Appalachian Scholars Program
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
Link: http://www.ohio.edu/omsar/appalachian/

What is Provided

The Appalachian Scholars Program provides the following:

· A four-year renewable scholarship;

· An annual book stipend;

· A summer pre-matriculation program;

· Academic support seminars;

· Funding to attend an approved professional conference in the junior year;

· A residential learning community; and

· Technology and research training.

Requirements & Selection
To be considered, applicants must:

· Be academically talented as indicated by standardized test scores, grade point average, and class rank.

· Participate in an Appalachian Scholars Program interview.

· Demonstrate financial need with and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) result of $8,000 or less as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

· Reside in one of the following Appalachian counties in Ohio: Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington.

· Attend the Athens campus.

After students apply to the university, their application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are reviewed to see if they meet the eligibility criteria (after February 15th). Those students are sent a program description and application packet, which consists of an essay, two letters of recommendation and a personal profile form. After completing the application, prospective students will be invited to attend a scholarship interview. The scholarship selection committee reviews the applications and selects final candidates based on their application packet, academic credentials, and interview; the scholarship recipients are then notified of their award.