Purposes:
To enable students to attend an accredited institution of higher education through the awarding of scholarship assistance up to One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00)
To increase participation rates of the M.E.O.A.G. Inc service area students who attend institutions of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a resident of Muskingum County for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
- Reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines (Included with application).
- Have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED, Have proof of acceptance by an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.
Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend a College or University located in Ohio’s Appalachian area.
Application Procedures:
Eligible applicants will be required to submit a completed application form provided by M.E.O.A.G. Inc according to the instructions given.
Applications will be solicited from area high schools located in Muskingum County. Non-traditional students may apply directly to M.E.O.A.G. Inc.
Applicants not selected may re-apply the following year if all other eligibility criteria have been met. Applicants who are awarded first-year scholarship assistance may apply for additional years of scholarship assistance. However, no such assistance is guaranteed.
For further information about the M.E.O.A.G. Inc Scholarship Fund, please contact:
Steve Wilson, Executive Director
M.E.O.A.G. Inc
Community Action Agency of Muskingum County
828 Lee Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740-453-5703 Ext: 101
E-mail address: steve_meoag@midohio.twcbc.com