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Lester Little Ag Education Scholarship Grant

The Muskingum County Community Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • /have been active in their high school ag program and preference will be given to those also in 4-H

Other requirements

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree in an agricultural area of study.

Overview

The Lester Little Ag Education Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support graduating seniors pursuing higher education in agricultural studies. Scholarships will be awarded to students from John Glenn, Philo, Tri-Valley, Maysville, and West Muskingum High Schools. Preference is given to those active in their school's ag programs and 4-H, with additional consideration for female applicants, fostering a commitment to agricultural education and community engagement.

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.
Scholarships to be awarded, one to each of the following schools: John Glenn High School, Philo High School, Tri-Valley High School, Maysville High School, and West Muskingum High School.

Eligibility

Applicants must be graduating seniors planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree in an agricultural area of study.Applicants must be/have been active in their high school ag program and preference will be given to those also in 4-H.

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 →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Agriculture

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