William K. Wiley Scholarship Grant

William K. Wiley Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation
Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Summary

The William K. Wiley Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports high school seniors and non-traditional students from Ashland County who are pursuing degrees in History or related fields. Established in memory of William K. Wiley, this scholarship honors his contributions to the community. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and complete a 20-hour internship at the Historical Society, fostering a commitment to preserving local history.

Overview

Scholarships Ashland County Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors, continuing college students and non-traditional students. William K. Wiley Scholarship The William K. Wiley Scholarship is awarded in Mr. Wiley’s memory as a tribute to his many contributions of artifacts, in addition to his time spent on the Board of Trustees, helping to develop the Ashland County Historical Society as a source of information relating to the social, political, and industrial background of Ashland City and County. William was a lifelong resident  of Ashland, from his birth in 1915 until his death in 2001. He was a graduate of Ashland High School and Wittenberg University in Springfield Ohio. This scholarship will be awarded to an Ashland County graduate who has an academic interest in history, conservation of the past, or a career in museum curatorship. This scholarship is to assist graduating seniors from Ashland, Hillsdale, Loudonville or Mapleton High Schools. Students must be residents of Ashland County, plan to major in History or related Social Studies, have a GPA of 3.25 or above and be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university. Recipients must fulfill a 20 hour internship at the Historical Society.

Eligibility

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