The Whetstone Family Foundation empowers the next generation of Appalachian Ohio by expanding opportunity in the fields of medicine, public health, and the arts. Through targeted scholarships for high school seniors, we help remove financial barriers and support a smoother, more confident transition into higher education. This investment not only promotes academic success—it strengthens the region’s health workforce and enriches its cultural life.

 

But our impact extends far beyond individual students:

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Strengthening Healthcare

By supporting future nurses, physicians, public health professionals, EMTs, and other medical leaders, we help address the unique health challenges of Appalachia. Our scholars become the compassionate, community-rooted caregivers the region urgently needs.

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Enriching the Arts

Investing in emerging artists nurtures creativity, storytelling, and cultural pride. These students become the voices and visionaries who preserve Appalachian identity and contribute to community revitalization.

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Inspiring Generosity

As a family-funded foundation, we model philanthropy rooted in service, faith, and compassion—encouraging others to invest in the people and potential of Appalachian Ohio.

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Advancing Equity

By focusing on Appalachian counties and prioritizing financial need over academic rank, we help level the playing field for students who are often overlooked. Our mission ensures that talent—not zip code—determines opportunity.

 

Ultimately, the Whetstone Family Foundation’s work is about far more than scholarships. It is about creating a ripple effect of hope, health, and humanity—empowering individual students, uplifting entire communities, and helping build a brighter, stronger, more creative future for Appalachian Ohio.​