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Jeffrey Koscik Memorial Scholarship Grant

Columbus Foundation

Funding Amount

Up to US $4,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Candidates must plan to pursue a career in automotive mechanics through an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
  • Candidates must be graduating seniors of a Dublin City High School or Tolles Career & Technical Center, with preference given to a Dublin Scioto High School senior.
  • Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.

Overview

The Jeffrey Koscik Memorial Scholarship, established by The Columbus Foundation, honors Jeffrey Koscik, a Dublin Scioto High School graduate with a passion for automotive mechanics. This scholarship supports graduating seniors intending to pursue a career in automotive mechanics through a two- or four-year program, reflecting Jeffrey's dedication to the field. It aims to inspire students who share his enthusiasm for hands-on, technical careers, fostering future generations of automotive professionals.

The Columbus Foundation
The The Columbus Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, dedicated to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in the Columbus, Ohio region. Serving as a trusted philanthropic partner, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address critical community needs and create lasting impact. Through the stewardship of thousands of charitable funds, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership initiatives, The Columbus Foundation supports a wide range of priorities—including education, health and human services, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, and equity—while helping donors transform their charitable goals into meaningful, long-term change for present and future generations.
The Jeffrey Koscik Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Jeffrey Koscik, a Dublin Scioto High School graduate whose lifelong passion for cars led him to a career in automotive mechanics. This memorial scholarship supports a graduating senior from Dublin Scioto High School who plans to pursue a career in automotive mechanics through a two- or four-year automotive program. The award reflects Jeffrey’s dedication to the automotive field and aims to encourage students who share his enthusiasm for hands-on, technical careers.

Eligibility

Candidates must plan to pursue a career in automotive mechanics through an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.Candidates must be graduating seniors of a Dublin City High School or Tolles Career & Technical Center, with preference given to a Dublin Scioto High School senior.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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Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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