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Alex Family Scholarship Fund

Created in 2007 from the estate of Helen L. Alex, this fund makes annual awards in support of higher education for seniors from Marion Harding High School. The fund honors Helen’s son, Nicholas, a former faculty member at Harding who passed in 2008.

The Alex Family Fund was established by another of Helen’s sons and Nicholas’ brother, James L. Alex. The family, which includes a rich Greek heritage and numerous relatives in Greece, belonged to the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Mansfield, Ohio. 

Helen and her husband, Louis, lived in Marion since the early 1940s and were the owners of the former Weller’s Grill. Helen was active with the Marion Senior Center and enjoyed handicrafts.

Nicholas was born in Marion and lived here for 57 years. He was a 1965 graduate of Harding High School and taught history there for 30 years.

Recipients of the Alex Family Scholarship must rank in the upper 25th percentile of their graduating class. Those demonstrating excellence in the study of history or pursing a college major in history are given special consideration.

A.B. & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship Fund

The A.B. & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship Fund is Marion Community Foundation’s first multi-year scholarship. Created…

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Adam Johnston Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Adam Johnston Memorial Scholarship honors the young life of its namesake, son of Tom…

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Alex Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund

Alex knew no enemy in his lifetime — only the friendship he would gain by knowing you….

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Alex Family Scholarship Fund

Created in 2007 from the estate of Helen L. Alex, this fund makes annual awards…

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Alex Masters Memorial Scholarship Fund

Following the unexpected passing of their son, Alex Masters, a memorial scholarship fund was created…

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Allen ‘Bus’ Augenstein Memorial Scholarship Fund

Originally the Claridon Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, this endowment (created in 2021), was renamed in…

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Allyson M. Haycox Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Allyson M. Haycox Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2020 to honor Allyson (1953-2020)…

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ALTRUSA Club of Marion Scholarship Funds I & II

The Altrusa Club of Marion migrated their scholarship program to Marion Community Foundation in 2020,…

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American Legion Post 162 Scholarship Fund

Created in 2022 by the membership of Marion’s American Legion Post 162, this fund will…

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Andrew Wigton Memorial Scholarship Fund

Andrew Wigton Andrew Wigton lost his young life in an automobile accident during his senior year…

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Aris Kasotis Memorial Scholarship Fund

Aris Kasotis was a young man who liked to see people included. “He made friends…

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Art & Anne Huggler Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Art & Anne Huggler Memorial Scholarship Fund supports local students pursuing a degree in…

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