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James and Ruth Lawrence Scholarship
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION
James and Ruth Lawrence Scholarship

James Lawrence attended Columbus Public Schools graduating from East High School and The Ohio State University. He was a World War II veteran and retired from the Defense Supply Center of Columbus. Ruth was an active volunteer with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s East Unit Women’s Auxiliary. Ruth passed away in 1999, and James passed away in 2015.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Candidates must attend or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university either full- or part-time.
  • Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.
  • Candidates must be graduating high school seniors or graduates of Columbus City Schools.
  • Candidates must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.
Deadline:

March 22, 2024 5PM EST

Award Amount:

$1,400

Contact person for more information:

Scholarships Team
The Columbus Foundation
scholarshipmanager@columbusfoundation.org