2025 Atomic Credit Union Scholarship

The 2028 Atomic Credit Union Scholarship is now available to graduating high school seniors! The student must be a member of Atomic Credit Union, with membership being open no later than December 31st, 2024. The student must also have plans to attend an accredited school of higher education as a full-time student during the summer or fall of 2025.The applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

To view the scholarship media page, please click here. 

To view and download an application, please click here.  

1. Completed application form provided by Atomic Credit Union.
2. Official 7th semester transcript, which lists accumulative GPA.
3. Official ACT or SAT results listed on transcript of grades, and rank in class.
4. Handwritten essay, 200 words maximum, on the following question: How has financial literacy played a role in your life so far, and how do you plan to apply these skills as you transition into adulthood?" *Handwriting must be legible*

Deadline: The application materials must be submitted in a large manila envelope and received at any of the Atomic Credit Union locations no later than 6:00pm on Friday, March 28, 2025.

2025 Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Scholarships

The following scholarship applications are now available:

• Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Scholarship
• Jackson-Vinton/Virgil Hamilton Insurance Scholarship

You may access the applications online: scholarship application here

The deadline for the scholarships is Friday, March 31, 2025.

Questions?? Please call the Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau office at 740-286-4598

2025 Jackson Elks Lodge #466 Scholarship

This award is open to any high school senior whose parent or grandparent is a current member of the Jackson Elks Lodge #466.

CRITERIA •

• Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a current Jackson Elks Lodge #466 member.
• Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester.
• Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application via email by Monday, March 31, 2025.

1. Deadline for scholarship applications is March 31, 2025.

2. Recipients will be notified by email in April.

3. If you have any questions about the application, contact Tammy Jones at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4. Applications must be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To download an application, please click here. 

Scholarship Deadline: Must be emailed by Monday, March 31, 2025.

2025 Jackson County Sportsman Federation Scholarship

(In Memory of Eric L. Shipman)

• Three $1,000 College Scholarships for Jackson County High School Seniors (man or woman)
• Open to any Major and College
• Awarded by Essay

Requirements for the Scholarship:

1. Complete an essay describing a hunting, fishing, trapping or outdoor experience you have had.
2. Must attach a copy of your Ohio Hunting or Fishing License; or Hunter Education Card to the application.
3. Return packet (application, essay and copy of Ohio Hunting/Fishing License or Hunter Education Card) to: Lee Van Allen, 2839 Whaleytown Road, Jackson, OH 45640.
4. Packet must be postmarked by April 1, 2025.

To download an application, please click here.

Paper applications are also available outside the guidance office.

Deadline: Application Packet postmarked by April 1, 2025.

Jackson County Farmers Club Scholarship

To assist young Jackson County residents continue their efforts to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society through post-secondary education, the Jackson County Farmers Club has established a scholarship program to be awarded to a deserving graduating senior or a student already pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship is for a total of $500 for a two or four year program provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the applicant's first semester.

SELECTION PROCEDURES AND CRITERA

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

1. Applicant must reside in Jackson County.
2. Applicant must have an application on file in the Office of Admissions of the college of their choice at the time of submission.
3. Applicant should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in high school.
4. Participation in school and community activities and evidence of leadership will be taken into consideration.
5. The scholarship must be used toward a degree in an agricultural related field of study and at a college or university that is accredited by the North Central Association or similar organization in other regions. Note: Priority will be given to agricultural related fields of study; however, if no applications are submitted meeting that criteria, consideration will be given to applicants who have a strong agricultural background (4-H, FFA, raised on a farm, etc.) but not pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field of study.

Applicants must complete and submit the following in an appropriate folder to the Jackson County Extension Office (17 Standpipe Rd. Jackson, Ohio 45640) or email the application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Completed scholarship application form typed or legibly printed in black ink.

1. One portrait photo mounted in the space provided on the application form.
2. One official transcript of high school grades including ACT scores.
3. At least one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher and/or guidance counselor.

Click here for application form or online at https://jackson.osu.edu/program-areas/agriculture-and-natural-resources/jackson-county-farmers-club

Applications must be submitted by April 18, 2025