applications are open for scholarships through the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation.
The foundation hosts funds for over 200 academic scholarships made possible by contributions from various donors throughout the community.
Some scholarships have particular eligibility requirements, but there are enough scholarships that a diverse array of students have a chance to receive one, PACF Executive Director Fred Rader said.
The PACF offers a single online application that covers 160 of the scholarships they offer.
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