ASHLAND – Ashland County Community Foundation had a record year for the scholarship program, with 353 scholarships totaling $593,803 awarded to students throughout the area.

This is the largest number of scholarships awarded to date.

“Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients. We are so grateful to all our donors who continue to invest in local students,” said ACCF Educational Programs Director Lanie Hartge.

“We know these scholarships will make a big difference in the lives of students for years to come.”

Of the scholarships awarded, nine of these were new. The new scholarships are as follows:

 Paul Goard Scholarship.
 Mary Louise Braun Huber Scholarship.
 Sharon Donelson Ickes Scholarship.
 Rex and Linda Beattie Knee Legacy Scholarship.
 Barbara Lamson Miller Scholarship.
 Ed and Jackie Owens Family Post-Licensure Scholarship for Future Nurse Educators.
 Chris and Sherri Shafer Family Scholarship.
 Shafer Family Scholarship for Leadership, Creativity and Compassion.
 Brad and Maryanne Brehm Wise Nursing Scholarship, in memory of Geraldine Brehm.

A complete list of 2026 scholarships and their recipients can be found on our website at
www.ashlandforgood.org/latest-scholarships.

Ashland County Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors, continuing college students and non-traditional students. Since 1995, ACCF has awarded 4,588 scholarships totaling more than $5.8 million.

Applications are accepted on our website at www.ashlandforgood.org between January 1 and March 1 each year.

By creating an endowed scholarship fund through the community foundation, community members can help make higher education possible for students for years to come. Endowed scholarships are often created to honor or remember someone special and can be named for the donor or honoree.

“We can set up your fund and administer your scholarship based on your desired criteria,” said ACCF President Kristin Aspin. “If education is important to you or a loved one, this is a great way to impact your community for good.”

For more information about starting an endowed scholarship or other named fund, contact Aspin at 419-281-4733 or kristin@ashlandforgood.org.

About Ashland County Community Foundation

Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter.

ACCF has awarded over $44 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.