Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund

Bellisio Foods Scholarship

Bellisio Foods, Michelina's, Inc. parent company, offers this scholarship to children and grandchildren of Bellisio Foods employees. The company has a large facility in Jackson, Ohio, that currently employs 1,300 people. Construction of an expansion is underway that will add 130 new jobs to the Jackson facility in the near future.

The scholarship fund was established in honor of Bellisio Foods founder Jeno Paulucci, whose entrepreneurial success is rooted in education and community involvement. Jeno started Michelina’s in 1991 and has grown the company to be an international leader in frozen food manufacturing.
 
“I think Jeno’s legacy is in this scholarship fund,” said Senator George Voinovich. “The program exemplifies his commitment to education. People need education to maximize their God-given talents.”

“Jeno Paulucci has been investing in this community for more than five decades.  This scholarship fund is our way to invest in our sons and daughters and grandchildren for many decades to come,” said Joel Conner, Bellisio Foods CEO.

2010 Bellisio Foods Scholarship Recipients

• Samantha Myers, Jackson County. Myers is a graduate of Wellston High School and is entering her sophomore year at Ohio University. She is pursuing her studies in Early Childhood Education and Business.
• Joseph Hunt, Mecklenburg County, NC. Hunt is is a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School and is entering his sophomore year at High Point University, pursuing sudies in Actuary. 

2009 Bellisio Foods Scholarship Recipients

Britney Silcott                             

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                                                                 Corey McLain                                                  

                                                                 Samantha Myers

2008 Bellisio Foods Scholarship Winners
Amanda Beers | Jonathan Trent | Brooke Sollars | Christina Highland

                      

You can donate to the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund online or contact the Foundation.

To check if your college, university or program of study is a nationally accredited institution, please visit the U.S. Department of Education or the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission.