Hocking College Employee Funded Scholarship

The employees of Hocking College have historically been very generous in contributing to the success of our students. Each year, employees donate a portion of their paychecks to fund scholarship awards to deserving students. The scholarships are given to students from every discipline who exhibit scholastic achievement and financial need.

Kerr Kids' Scholarship

Kerr Distributing Co. (now Southeast Beverage Co.) established this scholarship to fund the education of its employee's children and dependents at Hocking College. Whenever a qualifying individual enrolls at Hocking College, the Board of Directors for the Kerr Kids' Scholarship approves transfer of funds from the scholarship to the student's account.

John J. Light Scholarship

Dr. John Light served as Hocking College's president from 1968 to 2009. Throughout his 40 years of service, he led the college with a vision for growth and advancement as well as educational, economic, and social development of the Southeastern Ohio region. Under his leadership, Hocking College grew from around 200 students in 1968 to over 5,500 students in 2009 and developed an international reputation for providing unique, innovative educational programming.

The scholarship fund was established to honor Dr. Light's legacy and to recognize students who have demonstrated academic achievement as well as leadership and service to their community.

Tippett Clan Endowment Fund

The Tippett Clan Endowment Fund was established by Russell K. Tippett, former Hocking College employee. Russ worked at the college from 1975 through 2004 in the School of Natural Resources. He served as dean of the school and also as a college vice-president. The Endowment Fund provides student academic scholarships and finances special projects at the college.

Jack O. McClenaghan Academic Scholarship

Jack O. McClenaghan was a prominent businessman in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a devoted supporter of Hocking College and the college's McClenaghan Center for Hospitality Training is named in honor of Jack. In 1988, he started the JOMc Scholarship to benefit students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Hocking College because of a lack of financial resources. The scholarship has grown to be Hocking's largest endowed scholarship fund.

Scholarship awards are available to students in all areas of study who are residents of Ohio. Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, potential contribution to the local economy, and financial need.