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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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foundation

Overview

The Joseph L. Ruby Student Scholarship

Funder: Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation

Geographic Scope: Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne Counties, Ohio

Purpose: Recognizes and supports students pursuing education in aging and disability services

Background: The scholarship is awarded annually as part of Direction Home's Awards Ceremony, which celebrates work being done for and by older adults. The award recognizes students who demonstrate commitment to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Award Recipients (Examples):

  • 2022: Beverly Baddley (attending Malone University for Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with minor in Sociology)

  • 2021: Lauren Wendt
  • Contact: For questions, contact Direction Home at 330-899-5301 or donate@dhad.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorsdisablededucation

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