May 19, 2025
GALLIPOLIS – Walker Fowble, Lauren Kincaid, Callie Farmer, Isabella Kearns, Sydneyahna Card, Makenzie Collins, and Mikenna Ferguson were named the 2025 recipients of the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 269 4-H members pay for college through the program.
Fowble was named the Gallia County Scholar. He is the son of Ryan and Beth Fowble. He is a graduate of Oak Hill High School and plans to attend Marshall University to study pharmacy. He is a member of the Kountry Kritters 4-H Club.
Kincaid was named the Mason County Scholar. She is the daughter of Joe and Janet Kincaid. She is a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and plans to attend the American University of Paris through the scholar’s program at George Washington University. She is a member of the Haer Bears 4-H Club.
Farmer was named the Pike County Scholar. She is the daughter of Josh and Megan Farmer. She is a graduate of Western High School and plans to attend Shawnee State University to study childhood education. She is a member of the Pike County Beef and Breeders 4-H Club.
Kearns was named the Lawrence County Scholar. She is the daughter of BJ and Leslie Kearns. She is a graduate of Ironton High School and plans to attend Morehead State University to study pre-veterinary medicine. She is a member of the Over Yonder 4-H Club.
Card was named the Meigs County Scholar. She is the daughter of Robert and Brooke Card. She is a graduate of the Treca Digital Academy and plans to attend Ohio University, where she will study to become a veterinary tech. She is a member of the Hooves, Hands and Hearts 4-H Club.
Collins was named the Jackson County Scholar. She is the daughter of Stacy Collins. She is a graduate of Jackson High School and the Buckeye Hills Career Center. She plans to attend the University of Rio Grande to study nursing. She is a member of the Highlanders 4-H Club.
Ferguson was named the Cabell County Scholar. She is the daughter of Sean and Tiffany Ferguson. She is a graduate of Hurricane High School and plans to attend Purdue University to study animal science with a pre-veterinary medicine track. She is a member of the Ridge Runners 4-H Club.
Created in 1986, for more than 35 years the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship Program has recognized outstanding high school seniors for their accomplishments in 4-H. Recipients receive $3,000 over 4 years which is typically presented to them during the county fair.
Winners are determined by 4-H advisors and volunteers. 4-H involvement accounts for 50 percent of the decision. The other half considers the individual’s experiences in other groups and activities, academic accomplishments and potential for success.
Ohio Valley Bank, which operates 17 offices and was established in 1872, is an FDIC-insured community bank based in Gallipolis, Ohio, and a state member bank of the Federal Reserve. Common stock for the bank’s parent company, Ohio Valley Banc Corp., is traded on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol OVBC. More information about Ohio Valley Bank can be found here.