The Louie F. Cox Scholarship Grant

The Louie F. Cox Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Middletown Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The Louie F. Cox Scholarship, established by the Middletown Community Foundation, honors Mr. Louie Cox, an influential civil rights advocate. This scholarship supports African American students graduating from high schools in Butler or Warren Counties, Ohio, recognizing their academic achievements as well as their community service and leadership. With a legacy rooted in community support, this scholarship reflects the foundation's commitment to empowering future leaders and fostering educational opportunities.

Overview

Middletown Community Foundation The Middletown Community Foundation was incorporated as a component of the United Way in 1976. It grew slowly until 1986, when it became a freestanding foundation. Elliot and Mae Levey challenged the community to match their $1 million donation and create a true community foundation. Middletown committed $6.7 million and continued their generous support. Since then, assets have grown to more than $41 million. The Louie F. Cox Scholarship The Louie F. Cox Memorial AK Steel Foundation African-American Scholarship was developed with the help of and is now named in honor of Mr. Louie Cox, a former AK Steel employee, and long-time leader in the Middletown area community. Mr. Cox was a strong advocate for civil rights and was a president of the Middletown-area unit of the NAACP. Inspired by his service, this scholarship is designed to recognize not only outstanding academic achievement but also dedicated service and leadership in the Middletown-area community, which includes Butler and Warren Counties in Ohio

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Louie F. Cox Scholarship is available to African American Students graduating from any High School located in Butler or Warren Counties in Ohio or who reside in either Butler or Warren County, Ohio.