2027 University of Rio Grande Jake Bapst Scholarship

Two-Year Full Tuition Scholarship!

To be eligible, applicants must:

• ✓ Be ACCEPTED to the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College for the 2027-2028 academic year ✓ Attend a high school in the four county service district of Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, or Vinton County (including Buckeye Hills Career Center)
• ✓ Reside in the four county service district of Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, or Vinton County
• Before submitting your application, prepare the following documents that will be required:
• ✓ High school transcript and ACT Composite Score. Superscore will not be accepted. ACT must be taken prior to application deadline. (If transcript with ACT Composite Score has already been submitted by your guidance counselor, no additional copy is needed)
• ✓ Resume, in correct resume format, listing scholastic achievements, school and community involvement, and/or employment history
• ✓ Essay – Choosing one of the topics below, essay must be a minimum of 500 words, double space, 12-point font.
  • Topic 1: If you were chosen as the recipient of this scholarship, how impactful would this be to your college career? State any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.
  • Topic 2: How do you define success? When you look back on your life in 20 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? How does this scholarship fit into your plans for success?

For more information and to access the online application, please click here.

(To access the online application, be sure to click on the QR Code!)

Questions?  Email Jessica Deweese, Assistant Director of Admission at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All Oak Hill High School students are required to complete 60 hours of Service Learning activities for graduation.  Click below for additional information.Gui

• Service Learning Options and Guidelines (3 page pdf)
• Service Learning Record Form (pdf)

If you have questions about the Service Learning program, click here to contact the coordinator Mrs. Dena Spriggs.

2027 Fidelity Scholars Program

The Fidelity Scholars Program is more than a scholarship; it is a comprehensive support system designed to help students achieve their full potential. In addition to financial assistance, scholars receive access to resources, mentors, and college success coaches to support them as they work toward completing their degrees.

Eligibility Requirements
The bachelor's program is open to under-resourced students who:

• Are 16–24 years old
• Are permanent residents of Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Utah, or Texas
• Have a 2.5–3.59 unweighted GPA or a GED
• Are Pell Grant eligible and/or demonstrate financial need
• Will enroll as an incoming 2027–28 freshman at a four-year accredited college or university in the state where they reside
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident at time of application

Are You Eligible for the Fidelity Scholars Program?
If you meet the requirements, start preparing to apply today!

Create your UNCF profile at opportunities.uncf.org and learn more about the Fidelity Scholars Program and apply now if you are eligible at Fidelity Scholars Program - UNCF

Don’t wait, your college funding journey can start today!