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: Christina Lee, Glenelg High School

Karen and Howard Carolan, Jr. HCYP Scholarship: Margaret Harley, Hammond High School

Mike Chang Sunshine Scholarship: Samuel Henig, Hammond High School

Bob Kittleman Scholarship: Courtney Knill, Glenelg High School

Doug Parker Scholarship: Ananda Martin-Caughey, Oakland Mills High School

Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth: Scott Simpson, Hammond High School

C. Merritt Pumphrey Memorial Scholarship: Samantha Ferraro, Marriotts Ridge High School

Stillman Scholarship: Alexander Knobel, Atholton High School

Christina and Lawrence Tarbell III Scholarship: John Winder, Howard High School

Tropf Family Scholarship: Brendan Berman, Atholton High School; Benjamin Moy, Long Reach High School; Matthew Widstrom, Oakland Mills High School and Dylan Singleton, Wilde Lake High School

Each scholarship has its own application and criteria as determined by the individual or family establishing the fund. 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 $10 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 240 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.
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