Robert L. and Pauline H. Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Robert L. and Pauline H. Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The Robert L. and Pauline H. Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the children of Pauline H. Minton, honors their parents' legacy as dedicated Battelle employees and single parents. This scholarship aims to support children of full-time Battelle staff who are pursuing education at public or nonprofit colleges in the U.S. With an award amount of $1,000, it reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for deserving students in central Ohio.

Overview

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. Robert L. and Pauline H. Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund This fund was established by the children of Pauline H. Minton as a way to honor and memorialize their mother and step-father, Robert L. Minton. Robert and Pauline were both single parents working at Battelle when they met, fell in love, and later married. Both worked at Battelle for over 30 years and were married for almost 25 years. Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be enrolled part-time or full-time at any public or nonprofit independent college or university in the United States. Candidates must be children (or legal dependents) of full-time Battelle Memorial Institute staff who are single parents.