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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.

Stephen J. & Mary “Sally” Byrnes Memorial Fund

The Byrnes Fund was created in 2023 by Daniel Byrnes to honor the memory of…

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Steven L. Ruth Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Steven L. Ruth Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the life of its namesake, nephew of…

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Stewie Family Scholarship Fund

The late John Steward (1937-2021), former principal of Marion Harding High School, and his wife,…

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Stormy Ray Cushing Scholarship Funds

“Live your life for what tomorrow has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken…

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Taft Middle School Music Department Scholarship Fund

Intended to promote the musical arts, this scholarship, created in 2003, makes awards to students…

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Tasha Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Tasha Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2020 to honor the young life…

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Ted & Elaine Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund

A true gentleman. Philanthropic-minded. Community leader. These are descriptions you are likely to hear from…

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Three Sisters Nursing Scholarship Fund

Marion Community Foundation has had a scholarship program for students of the Marion area since…

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United Church Homes Scholarship Fund

The United Church Homes Scholarship Fund, created in 2018, supports higher education for Marion area…

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Vera O. McDanel Scholarship Fund

Vera O. McDanel was a life-long resident of Marion, Ohio. In fact, the family home,…

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Voll Family Bowling Green State University Scholarship Fund

The Voll Family Bowling Green State University Scholarship Fund was created by Fran Voll in…

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Wayne Hoch Memorial Scholarship Fund

Created by his family, the Wayne Hoch Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2009 and,…

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