Jean T. Grant Scholarship

The Jean T. Grant Scholarship, established by The Columbus Foundation, honors the legacy of Jean Terry Grant, a devoted librarian and arts advocate. Providing $1,000, this scholarship supports graduating seniors from Columbus City Schools pursuing studies in music or the arts. Jean's commitment to education and the arts inspires future generations, ensuring that her passion for creativity and philanthropy continues to impact the community positively.

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.
Jean Terry Grant was born April 27, 1930, to Herbert and Flossie Mae Terry. She attended elementary and secondary schools in Washington, D.C., and was a proud graduate of Howard University. She married Joseph S. Grant in 1955; they had two children, Terry and Erica Grant, both deceased. Joseph was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War and was a member of the famous the “Dirty Thirty” Aid Squadron, he was also a business owner and Executive Director of the Tiger Woods Foundation. Jean was a librarian for the City of Columbus and a consultant for the Ohio Department of Education, Office of Teacher Licensure, where she retired. Jean enjoyed painting, reading, gardening, interior design, singing, and philanthropy. Jean and her husband traveled extensively throughout the world. She created and directed successful performing art shows in the 70’s and 80’s. One of her last wishes was to ensure that a scholarship fund was created to support deserving art students from Columbus City Schools.
Award Amount:

• $1,000

Eligibility

Candidates must be graduating high school seniors from Columbus City Schools.
Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.
Candidates must plan to pursue a major or course of study in music, music performance, or the arts at a post-secondary school in the U.S., either full- or part-time.