Gabby's Dream Scholarship Grant

Gabby's Dream Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Summary

Gabby's Dream Scholarship honors the memory of Gabriella Garven, who tragically passed away but chose to be an organ donor, saving five lives. This scholarship aims to support Muskingum County high school seniors pursuing higher education. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities. By providing financial assistance, this scholarship helps students achieve their dreams, reflecting Gabby's spirit of kindness and generosity, and empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities.

Overview

Gabby's Dream Scholarship ''Gabby's Dream Scholarship was started in honor of my daughter, Gabriella Garven, who tragically passed away from her injuries she sustained in a car accident. If you were lucky enough to know Gabby during her short time here on earth, you know what an amazing hero she was and continues to be. Gabby was a beautiful, smart, funny, talented, athletic, brave, loving, and driven individual. While her brothers and mother were her biggest supporters, Gabby was everyone's biggest supporter. She loved children, she loved to make new friends (and was not shy when it came to being the one to introduce herself), she helped everyone she met and offered hugs and a laugh to anyone who needed them. Her bubbly personality naturally drew people to her. She was always quick to let you know she loved you, and she meant it, On October 29, 2019, she was declared brain dead. That might be the end of most people's story... but not Gabby's. Gabby decided she wanted to be an organ donor when she got her license. Her mother honored her wishes and 5 people gained the gift of life from her. A true hero who saved so many! She physically is not here with us on earth, but she lives on in those 5 people and in the hearts of all who were lucky to know her. This scholarship is just another way Gabby lives on. It's called Gabby's Dream because she had a dream of going to college and becoming a doctor. She had dreams, goals, and plans to obtain them. By giving this scholarship, the recipients who also have a dream, goals, and a plan; will have a hand in achieving them, thanks to Gabby. She will help give these students a piece of their plan and will continue to now live on through them.'' - Danielle Garven, Gabriella's mother

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a high school senior attending a Muskingum County high school and planning to pursue higher education opportunities for the upcoming school year (college or trade school). Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 (where 4.0 is the highest possible) or higher, and have been active in a sport, extracurricular activities, and hold a job during their high school career. Applicant must be planning to attend any 2- or 4-year accredited institution. Applicants must have family income $43,809 - $131,440. Upon acceptance, the scholarship may be used toward any major.Qualified ExpensesIncludes but is not limited to expenses such as tuition, books, computers, and/or any of her education expenses the student may incur.