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 180 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.
Catherine Amelia Thew BROWN Memorial Scholarship Fund
Dorothy Ellen Thew, a lifelong member of the Marion community, left, as part of her…
Catherine Leila Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Catherine Leila Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2018 by Catherine’s husband, Robert,…
Charles E. Orcena Scholarship Fund
The late Charles Orcena was a longtime teacher in the mathematics department of Marion Technical…
Charles L. Hastings Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Charles L. Hastings Memorial Fund honors the memory of David M. Hasting’s father,…
Charles R. Crisler Education Scholarship Fund
Charles R. Crisler was an important part of the Ridgedale family for more than 40…
Cheryl Oehler Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Cheryl Oehler Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2017 by the Elgin Alumni Association…
Chivington Family Scholarship Fund
Dean and Lu Chivington created this endowed scholarship fund with a gift from their IRA….
Christopher B. Ream Scholarship Fund
The Christopher B. Ream Scholarship honors its namesake and the obstacles faced by those with…
Civitan Club of Marion Scholarship Fund
The Civitan Club of Marion migrated their scholarship program to Marion Community Foundation in 2020,…
Clare Cooke Performing Arts Scholarship Fund
Clare Cooke, the namesake of this fund, has worked as a performer, choreographer, and director…
Clifford & Frances Strine Family Scholarship Fund
While still in high school himself, Josh Strine chose to use a Christmas gift honor…
Coach Ed Henning Memorial Fund
Coach Ed Henning (1948-2022) was a beloved coach, teacher, mentor, and friend to many over…
