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James G. and Marguerite Cook McQuillen Scholarship Fund Grant

Columbus Foundation

Funding Amount

More than US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Other requirements

  • Candidates must be graduating seniors, or graduates, of high schools in, and immediately surrounding, Nelsonville, Ohio.
  • Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.

Overview

James G. and Marguerite Cook McQuillen Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

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Overview

Note: Contact the Nelsonville-York High School for current year's deadline. About Us Our Mission To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents. Our Promise To help you help others through the most effective philanthropy possible. James G. and Marguerite Cook McQuillen Scholarship Fund Mrs. McQuillen was a retired schoolteacher. She taught for 39 years before retiring, and trained many student teachers during her tenure. The scholarship, in memory of the McQuillens, benefits graduates of high schools in and around Nelsonville, Ohio.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be graduating seniors, or graduates, of high schools in, and immediately surrounding, Nelsonville, Ohio.Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.

What Columbus Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,747
Total given
$242.68M
Median grant
$21K
Range
$5,032–$21.85M
  • By dollars: Ohio 75%, Illinois 5%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; New York, NY; Washington, DC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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