2023 United Community Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser
Since 1985, the heartfelt generosity of our community supporters has enabled 462 graduating United Local High School students to follow their dreams. The willingness of our supporters to invest in students futures has resulted in more than $432,000 worth of scholarships allowing our graduates to advance their education in college or in a trade to relentlessly pursue knowledge, skills, and experience.
Scholarship Applications
We invite United High School Seniors to apply for a United Community Scholarship Foundation Scholarship. There are four different types of scholarships that you can apply for. You can apply for more than one.
All applications are due by March 22.
About Us
Fifteen people met in the fall of 1984 in the United High School library. Although they had diverse careers and interests, they had one common goal. That goal was to financially assist United High School seniors who wanted to attend college. By meeting frequently and working hard, the group founded and incorporated the United Community Scholarship Foundation on February 12, 1985. The Articles of Incorporation state that the purposes of the Foundation were to:
- To establish, maintain, promote, and operate a Scolarship Foundation, the funds of which shall be used to assist worthy students of United Local School District, Columbiana County, Ohio, in procuring an education.
- To receive, invest, loan, give and handle funds and property as assistance to students in procuring a college education.
- To promote, assist, and sponsor charitable, scientific, literary and education programs and causes
- To do all other things necessary or incidental to the foregoing purposes.
The founders and Original Trustees of the united community scholarship foundation are:
- Edna Anderson
- Donald Baith
- Connie Buchmann
- Dr. Elmer Day
- Howard Firestone
- Elizabeth Hershel
- Don Humphrey Jr.
- Dr. John Jewell
- Susan Kiewall
- Dr. Bruce Marhefka
- Gary Meier
- Timothy Mudric
- Ralph Orsburn
- Richard Speidel
Current United Community Scholarship Foundation Trustees:
- David Gilliss, President
- Derek Coffee, Vice President
- RuthAnn Rinto, Secretary
- Sue Anderson, Treasurer
- Angela Benner
- Renee Congo
- Mary Alice Cozza
- Kelly Hahlen
- Jeremy Hahn
- Lance Hostetler
- John Jewell
- Lori Jewell
- Justin Keir
- Tina Keir
- Darlene Matheny
- Jodi McDaniel
- Heather Mercer
- Tara Raber
- Kristy Readshaw
- Jenny Russo
- John Tucker
- Karrie Varagliotti
- Dr. Bill Young
- Tom and Connie Young
462
Students Benefited as of 2022
400+
Scholarships Awarded
$432,000
Approximate value given out
Thank you for your generous contributions
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to sponsor a scholarship please leave us a message.
