Scholarship Opportunities

The Youngstown Area Grocers Association (YAGA) Scholarship Program was established to provide financial support to YAGA members’ employees and their dependents who are enrolled in college.  The program offers two (2) scholarships:  Henry Nemenz Sr. and Danny Writtenberry.  The scholarships were established to honor Henry’s and Danny’s contributions to the grocery industry.  Each scholarship is a $1000 award for one year.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Employer company is a member of Youngstown Area Grocers Association
  • Employed at YAGA member company for at least one year
  • Employees and dependents of employees of YAGA member company
  • High School Seniors and College (Undergraduate and Graduate) Students
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Criteria/Requirements:
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale (if applicant is employed, the minimum GPA is 2.5 on 4.0 scale)
  • Business or retail industry related major/field of study
  • Two letters of recommendation from teacher, guidance counselor, professor, or supervisor/manager.
  • High School and College transcript (if applicable)
  • High School and College activities
  • Community Involvement and Volunteerism
  • Essay Question

For More Information

Learn more online at www.ohiogrocersfoundation.org or contact Trish Bradhsaw at 614-448-1631 or email: trish@ohiogrocers.org.
Application Forms and Scholarship Information are currently being updated for the 2020-2021 school year. Please check back or call for updated information.
Complete this application and send to Ohio Grocers Foundation.
Complete the online application (letter and transcripts separate).
Flyer and information short form for participating retailers.
Poster for display in breakrooms or employee gathering areas.