Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

Overview

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. Our Mission To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents. Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was established by the family of John E. Craig, Jr. and Larry William Craig. Both John and Larry were extremely gifted musicians. John was a noted musician in the central Ohio community, studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston at the time of his death. A well-known musician and businessman, Larry excelled at playing the piano and worked with his father in Craig & Sons Wrecking Company. This scholarship fund will provide support to students who are pursuing careers in musical arts, theatre or drama.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be involved in the musical arts, theater, or drama throughout high school and plan to pursue a degree in one of those fields. Candidates must be graduating high school seniors of a Columbus City Schools High School, in Columbus, OH, or past recipients of the scholarship. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and plan to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. on a full-time basis.