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John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship Grant

The Muskingum County Community Foundation

Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Muskingum County residents
  • Graduates of a Muskingum County High School
  • College students/previous winners
  • Applicants MUST be accepted at an Ohio College or University and are required to major in business, nursing or education OR be accepted at an Ohio skilled trade tech school for HVAC.GPA must be at least 2.75.

Overview

The John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support Muskingum County residents who are graduates of local high schools. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors and college students majoring in business, nursing, or education. With a minimum GPA of 2.75, this scholarship reflects the Dorrs' commitment to giving back to their community and nurturing future generations.

Mission & Vision
The Envisioned Future of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is that Muskingum County’s quality of life attracts organizations and people to pursue their dreams and practice their passions.
Since its founding, MCCF has awarded more than $8 million to local charities and currently has over $22 million in assets.
The Dorrs' who both grew up in Zanesville, attribute much of their success to the local people and organizations that helped them early on. They want to give something back to the community and hope their former classmates will do the same.
Grade Level: Current High School Senior; Adult Career/Technical Schools; Associates/Bachelors
County Of Current School: Muskingum
Qualifying School District(s): West Muskingum Local School District | Zanesville City School District | Maysville Local School District

Eligibility

All applicants MUST be Muskingum County residentsAll applicants MUST be graduates of a Muskingum County High SchoolOpen to college students/previous winners.Applicants MUST be accepted at an Ohio College or University and are required to major in business, nursing or education OR be accepted at an Ohio skilled trade tech school for HVAC.GPA must be at least 2.75.

What The Muskingum County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
45
Total given
$949K
Median grant
$14K
Range
$5,277–$121K
  • By dollars: Ohio 96%, Wisconsin 4%. Top recipient cities: Zanesville, OH; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, WI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Genesis Healthcare System · Zanesville, OH

    Various program supp

    $57K

  • West Muskingum Local School Distric · Zanesville, OH

    Track, unpaid lunch

    $53K

  • Eastside Community Ministry · Zanesville, OH

    Various program supp

    $40K

  • Muskingum County Hunger Network Inc · Zanesville, OH

    Food purchase

    $25K

  • Zanesville-Muskingum Co Chamber · Zanesville, OH

    Various program supp

    $20K

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

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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