Appalachian Outreach
Appalachian Outreach collaborates with college and community partners to provide programs and services that help eliminate educational and social barriers, champion the benefits of post-secondary education and life-skills training, and promote Appalachian cultural awareness at Sinclair and in the community.
Services Available- Appalachian identity efforts to assist students in better understanding our culture.
- Community service outreach to Dayton's Appalachian neighborhoods.
- Development and nurturing collaborative partnerships with college and community leaders to design and support programs that celebrate Appalachian identity, culture and values, and the rich diversity within our community.
Contact Info:
Heidi Arnold
heidi.arnold@sinclair.edu
Scholarships
Appalachian Outreach Department Scholarship:
To qualify, students must meet the following:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Degree - seeking,
- Enrolled in at least 4 credit hours, and
- Of Appalachian descent within the past three generations.
Click here for the Appalachian Scholarship Application.
The following scholarships are offered through the Sinclair Foundation to assist students of Appalachian heritage.
- Jack and Ann Klein Scholarship: To qualify, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled part-time (11 credit hours or fewer)
- William Pearl and Mae Morgan Scholarship: To qualify, students must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program, be of Appalachian descent from Eastern Kentucky or West Virginia within the past three generations, and be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or fewer).
Click here for Sinclair Foundation scholarship details.
Applications are open at www.sinclair.edu/scholarships June 1-30 for Fall semester , November 1-30 for Spring semester, and March 1-30 for Summer semester.
Celebrate Appalachia
Appalachian Community Update Meeting
The Appalachian Community Update Breakfast meetings schedule:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM | Bldg. 2, Room 2334 (Green Room) |
RSVP for the Appalachian Community Breakfast
If you would like RSVP for the Appalachian Community Breakfast, please click here.
Academic Year 2024/2025 Activities
More information coming soon regarding activities for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.
- March 10, 2025: Appalachian Student Day Trip | TBA
- April 21 - 25, 2025: Appalachian Heritage Week | Photo exhibit in the Library Loggia
- April 24, 2025, Appalachian Traditional Music Concert, Building 10 Expo Area
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