May 26, 2026
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Michaelanne Ours, Chloe Patrick, Nevaeh Stiltner, Bailey Fuller, Hannah Jackson, and Brady Dailey were named the 2026 recipients of the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 275 4-H members pay for college through the program.
Ours was named the Gallia County Scholar. She is the daughter of Jackie and Mike Ours. She is a graduate of South Gallia High School and plans to attend The Ohio State University to study agricultural communications. She is a member of the Pairs & Spares 4-H Club.
In Mason County, Patrick was named this year’s recipient. She is the daughter of Jamie and Melissa Patrick. She is a Point Pleasant High School graduate and will attend Valparaiso University to study integrated business and engineering. She is a member of the Roadrunners 4-H Club.
Stiltner was named the Pike County Scholar. She is the daughter of Sean and Amy Stiltner. She is a Waverly High School graduate and plans to attend Shawnee State University to study biomedical science. She is a member of the Barn Outlaws 4-H Club.
Lawrence County named Fuller as their 2026 recipient. Fuller is the daughter of Jerome and Shannon Fuller. She is a graduate of Rock High School and plans to attend Marshall or Ohio University to study communication disorder/hearing speech and language sciences. She is a member of the Gingham and Denim 4-H Club.
Jackson was named the Meigs County Scholar. She is the daughter of Rebecca Jackson and Tim Jackson. She is a graduate of Meigs High School and plans to attend Wright State University to study psychology. She is a member of the Next Generation 4-H Club.
In Jackson County, Dailey was named this year’s scholar. Dailey is the son of Jason and Erin Dailey. He is a graduate from Jackson High School and plans to attend The Ohio State University to study animal sciences. He is a member of the Country Critters 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 four years which is typically presented to them during their respective county fairs.
Winners are determined by 4-H advisors and volunteers. Involvement in 4-H 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 18 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.