Carolyn Ann Weiner Scholarship Grant

Carolyn Ann Weiner Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Carolyn Ann Weiner Scholarship, established by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, honors the legacy of Carrie Weiner, a brave young woman who faced significant health challenges. This scholarship supports college-bound seniors who have overcome extraordinary obstacles, reflecting Carrie's dedication to education. Candidates are nominated by mentors who highlight their resilience and character. The scholarship aims to empower students pursuing their dreams despite adversity, ensuring that Carrie's inspiring story continues to impact future generations.

Overview

Mission & Vision The Mission of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is to improve quality of life in the community by nurturing opportunities and serving needs through collaboration and philanthropy. The Envisioned Future of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is that Muskingum County’s quality of life attracts organizations and people to pursue their dreams and practice their passions. In 1985, civic leaders in the area established the Zanesville Development Corporation to generate ideas to enhance the quality of life in Zanesville. The corporation suggested three projects: formation of a community leadership program, an enhanced economic corridor along Interstate 70, and the establishment of a community foundation. Carolyn Ann Weiner Scholarship At the age of nine, Carolyn (Carrie) Weiner battled back from a tumor and a bleed after surgery which left her with limited vision and hearing, right facial paralysis and a weakness on her right side which affected her walk and ability to write. She returned to school with her class, fought hard to be treated normally by her peers, teachers and family and graduated from Bishop Rosecrans High School in 1997. Carrie died September 26, 1998 from an inoperable brain tumor. At the time of her death, she was a sophomore at Ohio Dominican College majoring in elementary education. This scholarship fund was established to honor Carrie's dedication to the pursuit of higher education and her commitment to achieving her dream of becoming an elementary teacher. Scholarships will be awarded to students who, like Carrie, face extraordinary challenges, such as long-term disease or serious injury, and wish to attend college. Candidates are nominated by guidance counselors, ministers, principals or physicians.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominations are in the form of a letter stating the life-altering reason you feel your student should be selected as the winner and explaining the obstacles and/or struggles your student is working to overcome.Please limit your letter to two pages. Include in the nomination the name, address, phone number and email address of the nominee along with information on their college choice, intended major, and last semester's G.P.A. The nominee must be a college bound graduating senior. Once the scholarship is awarded, the Committee will request a picture of the winner to be used for newspaper and/or TV announcements.The name of the student receiving the scholarship will be made known to the nominator but should be announced at graduation or an awards ceremony. If appropriate, a member of the scholarship committee can be present at the announcement.