Robert Jordan attended Mifflin High School, joined the military upon graduation, loved to drive, hard worker, fun-loving, well respected, a leader. Married to Donna, father of four, grandfather of six.

The family of James and Jean McConnell established this scholarship to honor their memory and as a tribute to their enduring commitment to education. As a 1949 graduate of The Ohio State College of Dentistry, James McConnell practiced for 41 years. After retirement, he was appointed to the adjunct faculty of the Ohio State College of Dentistry and served as Clinic Director of the Children’s Dental Clinic of Coshocton County for several years.

This fund was created by a donor family who believes that education is the cornerstone to a life of opportunity, security, choice, and continued growth. The aim of the Open Door Scholarship is to do just that – help open the door to driven, hardworking students who share the donor family’s belief in the power of education and who seek to use that education to thrive.

  At Bath & Body Works, we believe helping the world live more fully start here with our associates. Building a workplace that invests in associates through best-in-class, inclusive benefits isn't just smart-it's the right thing.  It's part of our purpose to enrich the lives of our associates and their families through affordable education, workforce development, and health and wellness resources. That's why we're proud to launch the 2026 Bath & Body Works Scholarship - providing 20 scholarships of up to $10,000 each over the course of two years ($5,000 in year one/$5,000 in year two) to current U.S. associates and their dependents and spouses to attend a post-secondary educational opportunity of their choosing.

Blanche and Bundy were long-time residents of Chillicothe who were involved in the Community. Bundy retired as a partner in the Eastern Avenue Lumber Company. Blanche was a community volunteer with a strong passion for the Chillicothe Hospital (now known as Adena) where she devoted many hours as a volunteer as well as making crafts for their holiday bazaar fundraisers. The scholarship is being given by their nephew Everett Gallagher, a 1979 graduate and valedictorian of Chillicothe High School.

The scholarship is established in memory and honor of M.D. and Elfriede Burt by their children, Charlotte, Carmen, Susan, and Stephen Burt. M.D. and Elfriede believed in hard work, education, and the opportunities those things can offer. The scholarship is intended to honor M.D. and Elfriede, while making their vision a reality.   M.D. and Elfriede were hard workers who overcame humble beginnings to succeed by facing life together, building a family, and accomplishing many of their dreams. M.D. was born on a farm; he lost his parents during the Great Depression, and served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WW II. Elfriede grew up in Germany, and survived WW II working as a librarian. They met in Germany after the war, and moved to Ohio to start a family.   M.D. began his career at Davey climbing trees, before managing his own truck and crew, and eventually becoming senior account manager. He went on to become one of Davey’s longest-tenured employees, serving more than 47 years with the never-ending support of Elfriede.   Their life circumstances prevented them from pursuing their own college degrees, but M.D. and Elfriede believed education was key for their children to pursue their own dreams. All four of their children earned the original Davey Tree scholarship, which was critical to making that goal possible. The scholarship honors M.D. and Elfriede’s commitment to both education and The Davey Tree Company by offering a scholarship to Davey employees’ children to pursue their own educational goals at an Ohio college of their choice.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. There are more than 8,000 clubs worldwide, in 80+ countries. Columbus Club of Kiwanis  was founded in 1916, and is the fifth oldest club. We are an engaging, vibrant group of volunteers involved in hands-on projects right here in downtown Columbus. Our Kiwanis Club encourages camaraderie and fellowship through weekly luncheon meetings, featuring world-class speakers tackling timely topics. In addition, the Columbus Club of Kiwanis provides a wide range of opportunities to volunteer time and talent to make a difference in our community.

The Columbus Foundation announced its grantmaking totals for 2024 and the 2025 honorees of The Harrison M. Sayre Award and The Columbus Foundation Award during the organization’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy event.

The Columbus Foundation has announced that Cheryl Graffagnino, an experienced nonprofit and public sector professional with extensive expertise in community health systems and grantmaking strategies, has joined the organization as the Director of Community Health Grantmaking.

To provide scholarship awards to deserving students who are members of the Theta Delta Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at The Ohio State University.