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Virginia Paulus, a long-time supporter and former board of director of the Paulding County Area Foundation has funded a scholarship through the Paulding County Area Foundation, which is available to university/college students entering their junior year, or third year of studies at an Ohio college or university and graduating from Paulding High School. Awarded for the 2023 -2024 school year are Ella Cook, attending Ohio Northern University majoring in Early Childhood Education and Audrey Giesige majoring in Special Education. The scholarship recipients each received $1,000.00 to further their education. To apply for the 2024-2025 scholarship; visit www.pauldingcountyareafoundation to complete the scholarship application.