ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including two students from Belmont County and six from Monroe County.

Joshua Alvey received the Sarah Elizabeth Hudson Scholarship for Education, awarded to St. Clairsville High School graduates who are studying education and pursuing a career in teaching.

Marta Bos received the Ariana R. Ulloa Scholarship, awarded to international students or students pursuing a degree in international studies.

Four River High School graduates received the River High School Alumni and Friends Fund Scholarship. This fund supports the students and teachers at River High through classroom mini-grants and scholarship awards. The 2023 scholarship recipients are: Marshal Bier, Grady Palmer, Hannah Raper and Elijah Wayt.

In addition, Bier and Olivia Valkovic, a graduate of Monroe Central High School, received the John G. and Suzanne Scott Weber Scholarship, which was established to lay a firm foundation for students graduating from the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District.

Valkovic was also awarded the Jeff Cox and Jane Schumacher Cox Scholarship, which provides postsecondary education support to students at Buckeye Trail High School and Monroe Central High School.

Finally, Emily Crooks, a graduate of Beallsville High School, received the Davey L. and Sandra Jackson Turner Memorial Scholarship, which supports graduating students from Monroe County’s four Switzerland of Ohio high schools.

FAO partners with donors, volunteers and affiliate foundations, including the Monroe County Community Foundation, to award scholarships through a competitive application process to students across the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio.

To date this year, FAO has awarded nearly 600 postsecondary scholarships, totaling more than $593,000, to 337 students, thanks to gifts from residents and friends of Appalachian Ohio who recognize the role education can play in the future success of both young adults and the region’s communities. The full list of 2023 scholarship recipients is available at AppalachianOhio.org/2023scholarships.

For information on how you can support educational opportunities and help students in Appalachian Ohio pursue their dreams, visit AppalachianOhio.org, email info@ffao.org or call FAO at 740-753-1111.