Betsy Rueb Scholarship Grant

Betsy Rueb Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

Overview

Betsy Rueb Scholarship The late Mary “Betsy” E. Rueb created this generous scholarship through a gift from her estate. Born in 1936 in Tiffin, Ohio, Betsy moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where she met her husband, Floyd. Early in their marriage, Floyd taught Betsy about investing—a skill she quickly mastered. After many years of living simply and investing wisely, Betsy left the largest endowed gift ever received by The Columbus Foundation, totaling $55 million. Described as charitable, modest, charming, frugal, opinionated, and intelligent, Betsy enjoyed doing needlepoint, watching golf tournaments, and meticulously tracking and researching her investments. Betsy also deeply loved children and wanted her gift to open the door to educational opportunities for young people. Through her wise investments and generous heart, Betsy Rueb was able to create a legacy that will provide meaningful and significant support to promising students throughout central Ohio in perpetuity. Award Amount: Each award amount is determined based on the need of the recipient.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be residents of, or attend an educational institution in one of the following Ohio counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Union.Candidates must attend a post-secondary institution in the U.S.