Make Muskingum Home

Post-graduation scholarship program

Make Muskingum Home

From Brain Drain To Brain Gain

Make Muskingum Home

Talent Attractions & Retention

Make Muskingum Home

Make Muskingum Home, a post-graduation scholarship program designed to retain and attract a talented workforce to Muskingum County officially launched with the first application cycle and awards in 2022. The awards – up to $50,000 over five years per awardee – will go to the graduate’s loan provider in an installment plan administered by The Muskingum County Community Foundation.

Current Candidate criteria include:

  • Award winners must live in Muskingum County and must work for an employer that has a significant presence in Muskingum County
  • Award winners must have graduated from college/post-secondary training within the last seven years OR be current residents of Muskingum County who have graduated from college/post-secondary training within the last three years
  • Non-residents accepted into the program must relocate to Muskingum County within 90 days

Application now closed. Applications for the Class of 2025 will open fall 2024.


Join us as we celebrate the inspiring individuals who were selected to the 2024 Make Muskingum Home program. This innovative program is attracting and retaining talented professionals, contributing to a vibrant and thriving Muskingum community.