During a virtual presentation Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Carthage Community Foundation (CCF) Coordinator Heather Collier announced scholarship awards to 6 Carthage High School seniors.
Eric Ortega
Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship
$5,000, renewable for 3 additional years
Lillian Towe & Emily Calhoon
Thelma Stanley Jayhawk Scholarship
$4,000 each
Hallie Patrick & Taylor Snyder
Thelma M. Stanley for Education Scholarship
$4,000 each
Baleigh Coleman
Hands to Work Hearts to God Scholarship
$2,000
Funding is made possible by generous donors in the Carthage community who established permanent endowed scholarship funds with the Carthage Community Foundation to support generations of students with their education. The Carthage Community Foundation Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee are honored to help carry out these donors’ wishes, continuing their legacy of giving and supporting students in our community and region. Carthage Community Foundation congratulates these fine students and wishes them well in the next steps in their education.
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About Carthage Community Foundation
With 20 years of service to the community, Carthage Community Foundation (CCF) works to establish permanent endowments that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by investing in Carthage. CCF is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area. Investments are guided by an Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, following a prudent investment policy for long-term endowments. CCF currently oversees more than 80 giving & scholarship funds established by individuals, families & organizations to improve quality of life in the Carthage area, and has granted/distributed more than $7.1 million to date to support local nonprofits and residents. To establish a new giving or scholarship fund, now or with a planned gift, contact Foundation Coordinator Heather Collier. Visit cfozarks.org/carthage or facebook.com/carthagecf to learn more.
