Our Endowed Scholarship Funds

Awarded to graduating West Holmes High School seniors who exemplify the spirit of West Holmes High School and the West Holmes community. All West Holmes High School seniors who apply with the Holmes County Education Foundation will be considered for this scholarship. No separate application is required.

Established by a major gift from the estate of Thomas Layman to assist Holmes County residents demonstrating financial need and pursuing higher education in liberal arts including, but not limited to, literature, languages, philosophy, history, mathematics and science.

Established in 2020 to assist both East Holmes and West Holmes students of high achievement as they pursue their higher education goals. Applicants must be either East Holmes or West Holmes students who attend school within or reside within said school districts. The students may attend public, private, or home school. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their class or have a composite ACT test score of 24 or higher. Preference will be given to applicants who are first-generation college students and who have demonstrated leadership in nonprofit/charitable work. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to renew the scholarship.

In memory of Warren, an avid horseback rider and well-respected businessman. Endowed by Reins of Hope, Therapeutic Riding Program, to be awarded to Holmes County students with financial need who are pursuing further education in an agricultural or equine-related field.

Created in memory of Chris Weber and Doris Y. Weber with a pledge from the Melvin McClure American Legion Post 551 in Holmesville. Awarded to Holmes County residents who are graduating seniors of West Holmes High School or Waynedale High School, a child or grandchild of a veteran, and pursuing post-secondary educational goals.

In memory of Bill, former owner of Patten Drilling, Inc. Awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors majoring in education and/or business.