Students are preparing for higher education [Video]

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – January is the time of year where students start preparing for post-secondary education.

Part of preparing includes applying for scholarships. Students are able to apply for scholarships through their high schools or desired colleges. Students can also go online to find scholarships.

For students in Ohio can find scholarships through Appalachian Ohio. The organization is made to help Ohio counties in the Appalachian region find financial aid for post-secondary education. They have scholarships that are specific to each county.

Linda Knopp, the Director of Communications and Marketing for Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, said students in Appalachia deserve the same opportunities as everyone else.

Students in West Virginia can go to CFWV to find scholarships. Rather than scholarships being sorted by county, they go by desired field such as nursing or STEM. Students in the Parkersburg area can also go to the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation or …