The scholarship was created by Ron Betz to honor his husband, Michael Kibbey. Michael Kibbey was a wonderful, caring, and generous Gay man. The scholarship honors him for his lifetime of generosity and loyalty to Gay and other humanitarian causes that he diligently supported. There is no higher cause than helping youth become productive, educated members of society who can help build a better and more compassionate world.

The scholarship supports caddies or children of caddies at Scioto Country Club or Old Collier Golf Club in pursuing their education.

The scholarship supports undergraduate students who are rising sophomores, junior, or seniors in the College of Business Administration at Kent State University.

A world-renowned visual artist, a legendary jazz musician, a pioneering tech entrepreneur, and a trailblazing professional football player were all recognized as Columbus’ True Originals.

This scholarship fund was established by the family of John E. Craig, Jr. and Larry William Craig. Both John and Larry were extremely gifted musicians. John was a noted musician in the central Ohio community, studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston at the time of his death. A well-known musician and businessman, Larry excelled at playing the piano and worked with his father in Craig & Sons Wrecking Company. This scholarship fund will provide support to students who are pursuing careers in musical arts, theatre or drama.

To provide scholarship awards to graduating seniors of the Columbus City Schools who will be majoring in any area of study with the exception of visual arts, have a stong interest in public service, and are participating in The John Glenn Institute Living Learning Program at The Ohio State University.

Bertha Mae Johnson's will established this fund in memory of her husband, the Reverend L. H. Johnson, founder and pastor of Christ Memorial Baptist Church. The fund is to be "used to assist some deserving student in the acquiring of his or her advanced education in the hope that he or she will add to the general achievement and betterment of the world." Recipients must be members of Christ Memorial Baptist Church.

Colonel Stephen F.O. Mavis, a distinguished alumnus of Hicksville High School, served with the Allied Military Government in Italy during and following World War II. Following his death in 1985, his wife and friends created this fund for scholarships to high school students interested in history in the colonel's hometown of Hicksville, Ohio in Defiance County.

Jayne Jakobsen, or "Mrs. J" as she was affectionately called by students and staff, was Librarian at Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, Ohio from 1960 through 1982. She inspired students and colleagues to achieve far beyond their expectations. She created and maintained many traditions at Linden McKinley High School, procured the school system's largest library of African-American History articles while giving freely of her time, energy, and life experiences to help anyone she could.

The scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in the Army ROTC Program at The Ohio State University.