D. W. Vanderhorst Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund Grant

D. W. Vanderhorst Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000
Last Updated: February 04, 2026

Summary

The D. W. Vanderhorst Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund, established by The Columbus Foundation, aims to support high school graduates from the 43204 Zip code pursuing higher education. This fund honors Wayne Vanderhorst's legacy, who dedicated his life to helping others succeed. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 are available for students in public service, engineering, business, and other fields. Preference will be given to students with strong attendance records and financial need.

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. D. W. Vanderhorst Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund Wayne Vanderhorst was born and raised in a small west-central Ohio town of 3,200 people. He loved math and bookkeeping in high school, after which he attended and graduated from Columbus Business University. He started in the banking industry in 1962 in the bookkeeping department, and retired in 1999 as the Assistant Vice President of Accounting. He continuously improved himself and learned the upgrades in the banking industry. Wayne always wanted to help high school graduates get a start in the college world. His goal was to help students who have financial need with assistance in paying for school. In his first years, he struggled financially, but never quit, and we hope this scholarship will help many students take that first step. Award Amount: At each eligible school: Four at $4,000 each for students majoring in a public service field.Four at $2,500 each for students majoring in engineering or business. Four at $1,000 each for other eligible candidates.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be residents of the 43204 Zip code who attend or attended a public or public charter school. Candidates may pursue either a four- or two-year program or a career or technical certification program in the U.S. Candidates must have a grade point average between 2.8 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.