Solomon Scholarship Grant

The Solomon Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Ashland County high schools, especially Hillsdale students. Candidates must major in Elementary Education, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be accepted to a four-year accredited college. Established in honor of Lee Solomon and Jane Welsh, this scholarship aims to foster future educators and promote a love for teaching in the community.

Scholarships
Ashland County Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors, continuing college students and non-traditional students.
Lee Solomon and Jane Welsh were Ashland High School sweethearts, graduating in 1968. They both graduated from Ashland College.
Lee’s father and mother, Rev. George and Jessie Solomon, pastored many churches, including Park Street Brethren Church. After serving in the United States Army, Lee followed his father’s footsteps at Ashland Theological Seminary. He has pastored churches in Ohio, Indiana, and New York. Lee is currently serving as Vice President of Development at Ashland Seminary.
Jane was born and raised in Ashland, the daughter of Jay and Thelma (Steigerwalt) Welsh. Jane was ready to get on the school bus when she was only 4. She loved her 2nd grade teacher – Barbara Noble, and wanted to be just like her. Jane began her teaching experience at Mapleton. She has taught in 4 states and 8 different school systems. She is currently teaching 2nd grade in Hillsdale District. She has taught nearly 4 decades, always encouraging the love of reading. She hopes the Solomon Scholarship Fund will assist any Hillsdale student interested in teaching elementary education. By adding estate dollars to the Fund, they plan to assist students…for generations to come.
This scholarship is to assist graduating seniors of any Ashland County high school with preference given to Hillsdale High School students. Students must plan to major in Elementary Education, have a GPA of 3.0 or above and have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university.