Scholarship Funds & Donors
Thank you scholarship donors!
Generous donors make it possible for Marion Community Foundation to offer an annual scholarship program with more than 160 scholarship funds. Each represents a significant person, family, or organization who believes in the value of helping others achieve higher education. Additional gifts are always welcome.
Click on each fund name below to learn more about the fund and how you can make additional gifts/contributions to it.
Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship Fund
“Significant” may be an understatement when applied to the late Amanda (Mandy) Anne Kruder’s (1983-2002)…
Marge Sorreles Davies Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund was created in memory of Marge Sorreles Davies, wife of Bobb Davies…
Marguerite Marcelin Hastings Memorial Scholarship Fund
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” David…
Marion Academy of Medicine Scholarship Fund
The Marion Academy of Medicine Scholarship was created by physicians of the local medical community…
Marion Area Auxiliary Scholarship Fund
The eldest of the scholarship funds at Marion Community Foundation, the Marion Area Auxiliary Scholarship…
Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 Scholarship Fund
The Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks is a fraternal service organization with more…
Marion Music Club Scholarship
The Marion Music Club Scholarship Fund exists to support music students from Marion. Originally created…
Marion Noon Kiwanis Club Scholarship Funds I & II
The Marion Noon Kiwanis, a local civic organization, annually supports the education of students who…
Marion Rotary Club Scholarship Non-Endowed Fund
The Marion Rotary Club’s Scholarship Fund migrated to Marion Community Foundation in 2017. It provides…
Marion Rotary Club’s Hoover Brown Scholarship Fund
The Marion Rotary Club Hoover Brown Scholarship rejoined the Rotary Scholarships in 2024. It honors…
Marion Rotary Club’s John C. Keggan Scholarship Fund
The Marion Rotary Club John C. Keggan Scholarship was created in 2024. It honors the…
Marion Rotary Club’s Catherine Ferguson Scholarship Non-Endowed Fund
The Marion Rotary Club Catherine Ferguson Scholarship migrated to Marion Community Foundation in 2017. It…
