The scholarship was created by the Fisher family in memory of Dorothy Neal Fisher, who came from a line of strong, educated women. Her mother, Elizabeth Lloyd Neal, lived in Marengo when there was no high school. Her family knew the importance of an education, so they rented a room in Cardington so Elizabeth and her two sisters could attend the high school. Although travel was difficult in the early 1900’s, their father would make the trip twice a week so they could be home on weekends. The Neal sisters graduated from Cardington High School, and then from Otterbein College. Elizabeth felt that Cardington helped her become the woman she aspired to be, so she returned after college to raise her family. Dorothy inherited her mother’s tenacity, and was one of the few women who played basketball for Cardington High School and was known for her strong swimming. Dorothy and her husband, Merle, both graduates of Cardington, continued a family legacy that includes graduating all five of their children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren from the school. Dorothy was an active supporter of the school and the Cardington Alumni Association. She loved to play the piano, and played at most of Cardington’s community events and played the school song on the piano at the annual alumni banquet.   Dorothy passed away in 2005, and is remembered for her love of the piano, ballroom dancing, and being a fast driver. The Dorothy Neal Fisher Scholarship was established to continue the family’s dedication to Cardington High School and to help its students as they pursue their dreams.

Arlan J. Clayton was an energetic and vibrant individual who believed it was his mission to leverage his personal success for the benefit of future generations. Arlan was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1938 and attended ITT in Chicago, where he received an engineering degree. He found great success in the field of powder metallurgy – among other technologies – and became an industry leader as President of the Metal Powder Industries Federation, who awarded him with the organization’s first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Philanthropically, he supported many education initiatives and scholarships, including a strong commitment to STEM programs. Together, he and his wife, Dale, also supported many community and cultural organizations in their beloved home of Sarasota, Florida. His creation of this scholarship was part of his larger legacy vision to benefit deserving students in communities where his work created economic impact.

The Robert & Lynn Ness Scholarship was created by ODW Logistics on its 50th Anniversary to honor founder Robert (Bob) E. Ness and his wife Lynn Ness. Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit lead to the founding of the company in 1971. His leadership and commitment to ethics and integrity enabled ODW’s growth over the years. Bob learned the value of hard work, education and perseverance from his parents. He earned his Eagle Scout and attended Wittenberg University where he met Lynn. Lynn was a school teacher and then an active school volunteer as she raised her family. Together Bob and Lynn have invested in education and students throughout their lives. Bob served on the Board at Wittenberg for 25 years, Lynn earned an Honorary Degree from Wittenberg and together they endowed a chair at the university. Bob also served on the school board in Upper Arlington while Lynn spent decades volunteering in the schools and community. Their dedication to family, ODW, and their Christian (Lutheran) faith have inspired the company to develop this opportunity for the families of ODW Logistics. This scholarship is available to dependents of ODW Logistics employees to pursue their educational goals.

The purpose of this scholarship is to expand the number of females entering the supply chain or logistics field in the Columbus region.

Barri established this scholarship in honor of her parents, Donald and Patsy Jones, who supported education as a way to improve and enrich lives.

Buckeye Automotive Family Foundation believes in the power of education and its ability to change lives for the better, helping build upon our mission of Building Better Families and Raising Amazing Children. The Driven to Grow Scholarship is designed to enable our team members and their families to pursue their goals through education.

The Trustees of The Paul G. Duke Foundation are pleased to announce grants totaling over $155,000 to benefit residents of the Miami County area.

The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee approved $750,000 in grants to support 12 local nonprofit organizations serving under- and uninsured medically vulnerable populations.

Community Foundations, Inc., an affiliate of The Columbus Foundation, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving Ross County in the areas of cultural development, health and human welfare, economic development, and underprivileged youth.

The Columbus College of Art & Design Wolfe Associates Scholarship Endowment was established in 1998 to give economically disadvantaged students the opportunity to pursue a degree at CCAD, specifically in the area of graphic arts.