Columbia, MD - June 10, 2008 - Donors who wish to build a legacy around education have established scholarship funds with The Columbia Foundation, Howard County’s community foundation, for Howard County public high school seniors to attend two- or four-year colleges or universities and training or technical schools. Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Ascend One Scholarship: Kathryn Rouse, Glenelg High School
Karen and Howard Carolan, Jr. HCYP Scholarship: Kyle Feldman, Marriotts Ridge High School
Mike Chang Sunshine Scholarship: Nathan Bolton, Hammond High School
Robert J. Gaw Memorial Scholarship: Madison Miller, Long Reach High School
Freeman K. Hill Scholarship: Timothy Honchel, Glenelg High School
Bob Kittleman Scholarship: Peter Greenberg, Glenelg High School
Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth: Meg Sawyer, Atholton High School
C. Merritt Pumphrey Memorial Scholarship: Laura Bradley, Chapelgate Christian Academy
Stephanie Russel Scholarship: Bernice Frimpong, Long Reach High School
Stillman Scholarship: Julia Lustbader, Atholton High School
Tropf Family Scholarship: Anthony Coburger of Wilde Lake High School, Matthew Jones of Atholton High School, Daniel Park of Long Reach High School and Andrea Williams of Oakland Mills High School.

Each scholarship has its own application and criteria as determined by the individual or family establishing the fund. The Foundation sends applications to high school guidance counselors and a committee of board members and community leaders makes the final selection for each cash award.

Donors often create scholarships in memory or in honor of loved ones, or as a way to encourage study in a particular field such as engineering. They frequently build their funds over the years by having friends and family contribute to it in lieu of gifts for special occasions.

Founded in 1969, the Foundation has awarded over $9 million in grants to Howard County nonprofit organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Money for the grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the Foundation’s endowment supported by over 230 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information on The Columbia Foundation, visit www.columbiafoundation.org or call 410-730-7840.