Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship Grant

Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 05, 2025

Summary

The Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship, provided by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support current high school seniors in Muskingum County who have participated in athletics. Eligible students must major in education or school counseling, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to attend a college in Ohio. This scholarship reflects the foundation's commitment to enhancing the community's quality of life by investing in the education of its youth.

Overview

Mission & Vision The Mission of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is to improve quality of life in the community by nurturing opportunities and serving needs through collaboration and philanthropy. 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. In 1985, civic leaders in the area established the Zanesville Development Corporation to generate ideas to enhance the quality of life in Zanesville. The corporation suggested three projects: formation of a community leadership program, an enhanced economic corridor along Interstate 70, and the establishment of a community foundation. Ruth & Ralph Sharrer Scholarship

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a current high school senior at a Muskingum County high school senior who participated in athletics Must plan to major in education or school counseling with the intention of working in schools. Must have a 3.0 high school GPA Must plan to attend a college in the state of Ohio