D. W. Vanderhorst Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund

The D. W. Vanderhorst Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund honors Wayne Vanderhorst, who was born and raised in a small west-central Ohio town and graduated from Columbus Business University. He worked in the banking industry from 1962 to 1999, retiring as Assistant Vice President of Accounting. Wayne always wanted to help high school graduates get a start in the college world, particularly students who have financial need. This scholarship reflects his belief that despite struggling financially in his first years, perseverance leads to success. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help students take that first step toward higher education. The scholarship is designed for residents of the 43204 zip code who attend or attended public or public charter schools. It supports students pursuing four-year degrees, two-year programs, or career and technical certification programs in the United States. The scholarship has specific GPA requirements and gives preference to graduating high school seniors with strong attendance records. Award amounts vary based on the student's field of study, with higher amounts for public service majors and engineering or business majors.