Thomas and Richard Larrimer Scholarship Fund-Franklin County Grant

Thomas and Richard Larrimer Scholarship Fund-Franklin County Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: Up to US $6,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

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. Our Mission To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents. Thomas and Richard Larrimer Scholarship Fund-Franklin County This scholarship was established by Terrence Larrimer to honor his grandfather, Thomas Larrimer (1879-1915), and his father, Richard Larrimer (1903-1987). Both men grew up and were educated in Washington Court House. When Thomas Larrimer died in a work related accident, Richard assumed responsibility for his own education and that of his two younger brothers. Richard Larrimer graduated from The Ohio State University Law School in 1925 and founded Larrimer & Larrimer, a Columbus law firm specializing in Worker's Compensation. Through this scholarship Terrence wishes to recognize his father's commitment to education and by focusing the scholarship on science and engineering, to emphasize the importance of these disciplines in our nation's future.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be graduating seniors of a public high school in Franklin County, Ohio. Candidates must plan to pursue a degree in Science or Engineering full-time. Candidates must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.