In Memory of Keith Rathbun
The Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition scholarship was established in memory of former board member and friend of literacy Keith Rathbun. Rathbun was the former publisher of The Budget Newspaper in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and the Ohio Newspaper Association president. The scholarship is a one-time $500 scholarship offered to students at Tuscarawas County school districts to aid current seniors in continuing their efforts toward obtaining a Certificate/Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
Pictured Left (L-R): Kenley Hayes (Newcomerstown High School) and Rachael Bowers (TCLC Treasurer) Pictured Right (L-R): Kari Sommers (TCLC Board Member), Koy Haney (Indian Valley High School), Denise Cooley (TCLC President), and Kelsey McConaha (TCLC Board Member)
The application period has closed. Stay tuned for 2027 scholarship information.
Scholarship applications can be mailed to Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition, PO Box 1173 New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Applications must be postmarked by March 1st of the current year to be considered.
Two (2) $500 scholarships will be awarded.
The applicant must:
The selection committee uses a rubric to score the following:
You are required to obtain two letters of recommendation.
"How have you or how would you improve literacy in your community?"
The essay must be at least 300 words but no more than 500 words and must be typed.
Scholarship winners are notified mid-April. “Attempts are made to include award announcements in the recipients’ school academic awards programs.”
Payment will be made to the recipients' college/university directly. Bursar information must be forwarded to the Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition treasurer.
