Jane Burns DeWitt Baumann Scholarship Grant

Jane Burns DeWitt Baumann was a life-long resident and educator from Columbus. She attended Columbus City Schools from elementary school through graduation from South High School in 1949, subsequently majoring in Fine Arts and Education at Ohio University. She taught English for twenty years at Linden-McKinley high school and influenced hundreds of students with her passion for reading and writing, inspiring many to pursue their college educations despite trying circumstances. She was a committed advocate of public education. This scholarship honors her service and commitment to public education by supporting a future educator who would not otherwise have the means to attend college.
Award Amount:

• $20,000 payable over four years at $5,000 per academic year

Eligibility

Candidates must be a graduating high school senior from a Columbus City School.Candidates must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, on a 4.0 scale.Candidates must major in education.Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.