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.
Ron & Phyllis Craycraft Scholarship Fund
This memorial fund was created by Paul Craycraft to honor both of his parents–Ron &…
Stephanie K. Lust Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Stephanie K. Lust Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the memory of its namesake who lost…
Stephen J. & Mary “Sally” Byrnes Memorial Fund
The Byrnes Fund was created in 2023 by Daniel Byrnes to honor the memory of…
Steven L. Ruth Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Steven L. Ruth Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the life of its namesake, nephew of…
Stewie Family Scholarship Fund
The late John Steward (1937-2021), former principal of Marion Harding High School, and his wife,…
Stormy Ray Cushing Scholarship Funds
“Live your life for what tomorrow has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken…
Taft Middle School Music Department Scholarship Fund
Intended to promote the musical arts, this scholarship, created in 2003, makes awards to students…
Tasha Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Tasha Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2020 to honor the young life…
Ted & Elaine Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund
A true gentleman. Philanthropic-minded. Community leader. These are descriptions you are likely to hear from…
Three Sisters Nursing Scholarship Fund
Marion Community Foundation has had a scholarship program for students of the Marion area since…
United Church Homes Scholarship Fund
The United Church Homes Scholarship Fund, created in 2018, supports higher education for Marion area…
Vera O. McDanel Scholarship Fund
Vera O. McDanel was a life-long resident of Marion, Ohio. In fact, the family home,…
