BHCC Adult Tuition Credits

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2024 Buckeye Hills Career Center Adult Education Tuition Credits

For New High School Graduates!

Save up to $1,000!

Tuition credit up to $1,000 may be granted to graduates from the Oak Hill Union, Gallipolis City, Gallia County, Jackson City, Vinton County, Wellston City School Districts, Christian Life Academy, Ohio Valley Christian School, and Buckeye Hills Career Center GED graduates upon enrollment in an Adult Center program within 12 months of receiving their diploma. This offer is limited to one program per person. 

The application fee will be waived up to 12 months for current High School graduates of any Buckeye Hills Career Center programs, including Buckeye Hills Career Center satellite programs and Buckeye Hills Career Center GED graduates. This offer is limited to one registration fee per person.

*Tuition credit amounts will be pro-rated over the payment periods of the enrolled program. 

• $1,000 - Cosmetology/Practical Nursing/Surgical Technology
• $800 - Power Lineman w/ CDL Class A Unrestricted/Telecommunications
• $700 - Industrial Maintenance w/ Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• $600 - Welding
• $300 - Heavy Equipment Operator
• $200 - Broadband Infrastructure Training/Phlebotomy
• $100 - Certified Nursing Assistant

To view the BHCC Adult Handout, please click here. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.buckeyehills.net/home-2/adult-education/

Woolum Scholarship

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2024 Jack M. Woolum Memorial Scholarship

$2,500 per academic year for a maximum of four years ($10,000)

Jack M. Woolum was a 1966 graduate of Oak Hill High School. After high school, Mr. Woolum pursued his higher education at Franklin University earning a degree in Business. He went on to earn a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and was credentialed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Mr. Woolum was employed by several large companies throughout his long career and the last fifteen years were spent employed by United States Department of Defense (DOD) and traveling the world. Mr. Woolum was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He recognized the importance of education for rural youth and credited his own education with allowing him to live a life of opportunity and success. This scholarship has been established in Mr. Woolum’s honor to help another Oak Hill High School student reach for the stars.

Scholarship Eligibility: Enrollment in a four-year, accredited college or university

Selection of Scholar: Woolum Scholarship Committee  

Award Type: The scholarship will be paid directly to an institution of higher learning. The scholarship will be paid upon presentation of proof of enrollment as a full time student at a four-year college or university. Proof of enrollment must be presented annually to the Oak Hill Union Local School District Treasurer before payment is released.

To download an application, please click here.

Deadline for the Scholarship: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to the guidance office.

COAD Scholarship

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The 2024 Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) / David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the 30-county COAD service area for a least on year before the application deadline.
• Reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
• Have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED.
• Show proof of acceptance by an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.

To download information and an application, please click here.

Applications must be submitted to the appropriate COAD-member Community Action Agency:  Jackson-Vinton C.A.A., 118 South New York Ave., Wellston, Ohio 45692. Counties: Jackson & Vinton.

Deadline: The completed application must be submitted (postmarked) to the appropriate Community Action Agency (see above) by May 1, 2024.

Jackson Co. Cattlemen's Scholarship

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2024 Jackson County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship

In order to help young people, continue their efforts toward becoming self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society, the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association (JCCA) has established a scholarship, which will be awarded to a deserving young adult. This $500 scholarship is available to a minimum of one Jackson County student who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible

Criteria for Basis of Award:

The following consideration will be given in the selection of a scholarship recipient:

1. He/She should have a 2.5 cumulative GPA in high school or college.
2. Consideration will be given toward the participation of the student in civic and co-curricular activities.
3. Students should demonstrate an agricultural background and/or involvement in 4-H and/or FFA.
4. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree of an Agricultural nature. 

Applicants for a scholarship must complete and submit to the JCCA Board of Directors:

1. Completed scholarship application form, typed or legibly printed in black ink
2. One portrait in the space provided on the application form.
3. One official transcript of grades
4. A letter of recommendation

To download an application, please click here.

Students need to mail the completed application and materials to: Jackson County Cattlemen's Association, P.O. Box 533, Jackson, OH 45640

Scholarship Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked on or before May 1, 2024.

Scholarships will be presented at the 2024 Jackson County Fair, recipients will be notified of day and time to attend. Winning recipients will receive their Scholarship check after proof is provided to the association of successful completion of their first semester of higher education.