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Anonymous Scholarship for Franklin County Grant

Columbus Foundation

Funding Amount

US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Franklin County with a minimum GPA of 2
  • In the Franklin County community

Other requirements

  • Candidates must be graduating seniors who are residents of Franklin County.
  • Candidates must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA), on a 4.0 scale.
  • Candidates must attend a two- or four-year college or university in the U.S.

Overview

The Anonymous Scholarship for Franklin County, established by The Columbus Foundation, aims to support students in financial need within the community. This scholarship provides $1,000 annually for up to five years, covering the duration of a first degree. Eligible candidates include graduating seniors residing in Franklin County with a minimum GPA of 2.0, who plan to attend a two- or four-year college in the U.S. This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for local youth.

The Columbus Foundation
In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established.
The scholarship was created by a generous donor who is a former occupational therapist and teacher, with the goal of supporting students in financial need in the Franklin County community.
Award Amount:
$1,000 per year for the duration of the first degree (two years for an associate’s degree, four years for a bachelor’s degree, or five years for a degree that requires a fifth year.

Eligibility

Candidates must be graduating seniors who are residents of Franklin County.
Candidates must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA), on a 4.0 scale.
Candidates must attend a two- or four-year college or university in the U.S.

What Columbus Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,747
Total given
$242.68M
Median grant
$21K
Range
$5,032–$21.85M
  • By dollars: Ohio 75%, Illinois 5%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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