Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship Grant

Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship, established by the estate of Mary Eleanor Leonard Morris, supports educational opportunities for graduating seniors from Logan County, Ohio. This scholarship reflects Morris's enduring commitment to community service, benefiting students from various local high schools. Eligible candidates must not hold significant national scholarships and must plan to attend an accredited educational institution in the U.S. This initiative aims to empower local youth and foster their educational aspirations.

Overview

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. Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship The Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship was established through the estate of Mary Eleanor Leonard Morris to support educational and charitable work in her home community of Logan County, Ohio. Born in West Liberty in 1892, Mrs. Morris led a life marked by service, including extensive volunteer work in hospitals in England supporting American soldiers prior to World War II. After returning permanently to West Liberty later in life, she ensured her legacy would continue locally by creating this scholarship fund. The program reflects her lifelong commitment to service and community, investing in opportunities that benefit residents of Logan County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be graduating seniors who are residents of Logan County, Ohio. This includes high school seniors in the following districts: Bellefontaine City Schools, Benjamin Logan Local Schools, Indian Lake Local Schools, Jackson Center Local Schools, Ohio Hi-Point JVS, Riverside Local Schools, Ridgemont Local Schools, Sidney City Schools, Triad Local Schools, Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools, Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools, West Liberty-Salem Local Schools.Candidates must not be recipients of the Ohio Academic Scholarship, sponsored by the Ohio Board of Regents.Candidates must not be recipients of National Merit Scholarships of $4,000 or more.Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.