2026 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.)

2026 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.

2026 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. They 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 the scholarship must complete and submit it 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 visit: https://go.osu.edu/jacksoncattlemenspage

Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked on or before April 15th, 2026

**Mail Application to:

Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association

P.O. Box 533

Jackson, OH 45640

2026 The Ritton Family Foundation Scholarship

The Scholarship Program The Ritton Family Foundation and Par Mar Stores are proud to offer a scholarship program designed to assist students in our communities. The Foundation provides multiple scholarships to high schools seniors, graduates and college undergraduates enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college, university or trade school.

Eligibility:

• Anyone who resides in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland or Kentucky is eligible.

Awards:

• The Foundation will award multiple scholarships for one full year of study. Students may reapply to the program each year that they meet eligibility requirements.

Selection of Recipients:

• Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, community involvement, school activities, honors, work experience, statement of career goals and financial need.

Applications:

• To apply, please click here. 
• Applications must be received by April 15th to be considered. Awards will be announced in late May.
• Mail (or email) completed applications to the Ritton Family Foundation: 114-A Westview  Avenue, Marietta, OH 45750 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Selection:

• The Foundation’s scholarship committee will select the recipients.

Payment of Scholarship:

• The Foundation will issue scholarship awards to the recipient. Checks will be mailed to the recipient’s home address and will be made payable, jointly, to the recipient and the school. The check must be endorsed by both the recipient and the school.

Questions?

• Please contact Nichole Evans at 740-236-4032 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.