Scholarships:

The David V. Stivison Appalachian Scholarship Fund was created in memory of the former COAD employee as a tribute to his pursuit of academic excellence and his commitment to help others achieve their fullest potential. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are residents of the 30 counties in the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development service area and want to attend college but lack the required resources. Please make your choice from the following links:

Other Scholarship Opportunities

The Governor’s Office of Appalachia has generously awarded COAD $6,000 for scholarship funds for participants to attend the Appalachian Leadership Academy. Requirements to apply for the funds include a 100% match from the sponsoring organization, and that the participant be from an Appalachian Regional Commission defined at-risk or distressed county of Appalachian Ohio. Because of the generosity of the GOA, nine scholarships of $600 were awarded to participants of ALA for the Class of 2005. For more information about scholarship assistance for ALA Class of 2006, please contact Betsy Gosnell at bgosnell@coadinc.org.