Ohio has a long history of inventing and building things. The purpose of the Volstead Holdings Scholarship is to allow residents of central and northeast Ohio to continue this tradition through technical post-secondary education in fields related to design, construction, manufacturing, and logistics. An emphasis is placed on skilled trades and technical academic fields.

The scholarship honors George “Robert” Beattey, who was born and raised on a Mt. Ephraim dairy farm. He graduated from Mt. Ephraim high School in 1934 at the age of 16. After graduation, he worked with local road construction crews and on the family farm before being drafted into the Army in 1941. He served honorably as a lieutenant with the Seventh Armored Division in Europe during WWII, including participation in a critical stand at St. Vith, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he lived for a short time in Sarahsville, attended The Ohio State University on the GI Bill, and worked for the then-Soil Conservation Service of the United State Department of Agriculture in Meigs, Noble, Licking, Clark, and Franklin counties. In the classroom, on the farm, on the battlefield, and in the workplace, he was known for his determination to do his best. To honor that, this scholarship is to go to a student who displays an outstanding work ethic.

Much of Sam’s life was shaped by the game of golf. At the age of nine, he started as a caddy at the Ohio State University golf course, later becoming a greens keeper and then working in the pro shop. Sam’s passion for golf blossomed into a promising amateur career. He was part of three Ohio High School State Championships at Columbus Aquinas. Sam went on to play golf at The Ohio State University, lettering his senior year, 1960.It was his tireless work ethic and the money he earned as a caddy that helped him finance his college education. After college and law school, Sam went on to launch a successful law practice, representing trucking companies before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Sam joined Brookside Golf & Country Club in 1976 and was a golf member for 40 plus years, including serving on the Board of Trustees and as President of the Club in 1983. He was a strong and generous supporter of the Brookside caddy program throughout, never forgot his upbringing and was quick to serve as a mentor for new caddies. Sam was notorious for saying “the best thing you could do for the game of golf was to support the caddy program.” He was so grateful for all of the good fortune that came his way by being exposed to the game of golf, and truly wanted others to enjoy the virtues of the game he loved.

The Ohio Green Beret Support Group is a charitable 501(c)(3) subsidiary to the Ohio Chapter of the Special Forces Association. Its members are Green Berets who reside or serve in Ohio. The organization’s purpose is to assist Green Berets and their families when these elite soldiers are unable to do so on their own. Green Berets have the highest casualty rate among all members of the U.S. military, and there is a 70-member unit based near Columbus, Ohio that deploys frequently and have multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other regions. Many of these soldiers have been wounded in combat; nine have been inducted into Ohio’s Military Hall of Fame for Valor. The scholarship program supports these members and their families. It provides grants for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, Ph.D. programs, and trade certification training for members, spouses, their children, and other legal dependents. This is our best way of providing support for some of Ohio’s greatest American heroes, who have volunteered for and completed the most rigorous training in the military and have chosen to serve in assignments of highest danger.

The scholarship honors Steve Falk, who acted as an ally to the LGBTQ+ at Cardinal Health until his retirement in 2015.

Aster Contractors Foundation believes in the power of education and its ability to change lives for the better. The scholarship is designed to enable our contractors and their families to pursue their goals.

The employee educational scholarship was created to provide support for employees who are currently working at Davey Tree and are pursuing education to support furthering their career in the green industry and/or at Davey Tree.

NetJets is the world leader in private aviation with a fleet of about 600 aircraft in the US. Our use of data and analytics is a key part of our business that has allowed us to remain the industry leader for over 50 years. The analysts at NetJets work on interesting problems that shape the future of the private aviation industry, and because of that, NetJets is committed to investing in the future of analytics professionals.

FlightSafety International is a leader in aviation training and flight operation safety. Our company’s mission is to “Prepare aviation professionals around the world to save lives through exceptional training experiences.” The Oklahoma Aviation Scholarship is designed to optimize the learning journey for the next generation of aviation professionals. With a heightened focus on students interested in STEM, the scholarship is designed to honor those who have a passion for aviation, technology, and science, coupled with exemplary character and academic merit. The scholarship is intended to inspire the candidate to in the future be potential contributors toward FlightSafety International’s mission.

The Columbus Foundation unveils all-time high grantmaking figures for 2022, totaling $328.3 million, and honors philanthropic champions with the 2023 Harrison M. Sayre, Columbus Foundation, and Acorn Awards at the annual Celebration of Philanthropy.