Columbus Roast Association Fund Grant

Columbus Roast Association Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 04, 2026

Summary

The Columbus Roast Association Fund, established by The Columbus Foundation, provides scholarships to high school seniors from Franklin and Madison counties. Building on a legacy of supporting former Ohio State University athletes, the fund aims to assist students with demonstrated financial need pursuing a four-year degree. This initiative continues the Association's commitment to community support and empowerment, fostering the next generation's educational aspirations while addressing local needs.

Overview

The Columbus Foundation The The Columbus Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, dedicated to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in the Columbus, Ohio region. Serving as a trusted philanthropic partner, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address critical community needs and create lasting impact. Through the stewardship of thousands of charitable funds, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership initiatives, The Columbus Foundation supports a wide range of priorities—including education, health and human services, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, and equity—while helping donors transform their charitable goals into meaningful, long-term change for present and future generations. Columbus Roast Association Fund The Columbus Roast Association Fund was established to continue the long-standing philanthropic legacy of the Columbus Roast Association, which originated in the 1970s to support former Ohio State University athletes and their families in times of need. Through annual comedy roast events, the Association raised significant funds to provide financial assistance within the community. In 2017, this generosity was transitioned into a scholarship program that supports high school seniors from Franklin and Madison counties with demonstrated financial need as they pursue a college degree, extending the Association’s mission of service and community support to the next generation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must plan to pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree, full-time.Candidates must be graduating high school seniors from Madison or Franklin counties.Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.