2025 Officer Dave Alcox Memorial Scholarship

$500 Award

Officer Dave Alcox was killed in the line of duty January 15, 1980, while serving as an Oak Hill Police Officer. Dave was a 1972 Oak Hill High School graduate, and at the time of his untimely death, Dave was attending Rio Grande College to become a teacher

In an effort to never forget Dave's sacrifice for the Village, the Oak Hill Officers and Families established the Officer Dave Alcox Memorial Scholarship, so that in Dave's memory another Oak Hill student could realize their dreams and attend college.

Scholarship Eligibility: General Higher Education Eligibility (College Major) in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Education

Award Type: Qualified Award - The scholarship will be paid upon completion of a quarter or semester by presenting proper documentation to the Oak Hill Union Local School District Treasurer.

To download an application, please click here.

(Paper applications are also available outside of the guidance office.)

Deadline: April 25, 2025 to Mrs. Spees

2025 Jackson County Browns Backers Scholarship

$200 Cash Scholarship

Scholarship Guidelines:

• Must be a graduating OHHS Senior
• Cumulative GPA of a 2.5 after the 1st semester of their Senior Year
• Earned at least one (1) Varsity Letter in Athletics
• Submit a 2 - 3 page, typed & double-spaced essay on the following topic:  "The Importance of Athletics in Society"

To download the application, please click here.

Scholarship Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025 to the Guidance Office.

The Crystal Lloyd Brigantti Women in STEM Scholarship

$500 Cash Award

Crystal Lloyd Brigantti is a graduate of the Oak Hill High School Class of 1996 and an officer in the United States Army. After graduating from Oak Hill, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati in 2000 and went on to obtain a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2008. In 2018 she completed a Master of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. As an Army officer, she has served in Georgia, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, South Korea, Kentucky, Hawaii, and Virginia. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honors Society and the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society.

Crystal believes that education is the key to open any door. She has been fortunate to pursue her (many) educational interests while caring for the health of others and while serving her country. As a lifelong learner, she wants to encourage young women to pursue their educational dreams in STEM fields. She values academic excellence, strong personal values, and a philanthropic spirit. Crystal believes the undergraduate college experience may be the single most influential period in a person’s life, and she is excited for the opportunity to help a deserving young woman achieve her educational goals.

Scholarship Eligibility

Must be a female entering a post-secondary education program in one of the following fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

Award Type

The scholarship will be paid upon presentation of proof of enrollment as a full-time student in a post-secondary education program in a field that falls under the STEM umbrella. This proof must be presented to the Oak Hill Union Local School District Treasurer.

To download an application, please click here.

Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025 to Mrs. Spees.

2025 Frank M. Elcess & Connie Evans Elcess Scholarship

~One-Time Award~

Scholarship Eligibility:  Any interested OHHS graduating senior that has been accepted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university or technical school for the fall of 2025. 

To download an application, please click here. 

(Paper applications are also available across from the guidance office.)

Application Deadline:  Monday, April 28, 2025 to the OHHS Guidance Counselor

2025 Oak Hill Ministerial Association Scholarship

Our intent is to encourage young Christian leaders by offering this scholarship to help further their vocational goals. The amount of the scholarship is at least $250 with the check made out to the college or university. 

Scholarship Guidelines:

The successful applicant(s) must:

• Be a young Christian man or woman
• Live in the Oak Hill School District
• Is a graduating Senior of Oak Hill High School
• Is an active member of a church (does not have to be within the school district)
• Submit a completed application by the stated deadline.

Other considerations:

• Financial need is a possible consideration if two or more acceptable applicants apply and are being considered.
• Priority will be given to applications from those who are seeking lifetime ministry service
• If minimum requirements are not met by anyone the scholarship will not be awarded that year, but held for future scholarships.
• Please attach a OHHS Transcript of Grades to the application.

To download an application, please click here.

(Paper applications are also available across from the guidance office.)

Scholarship Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Spees