Established by family and friends in 2023 to celebrate the life of Zach Deak. Zach played soccer for Columbus East from 2007-2011, setting a single season scoring record that lasted for a decade. He was All-Area, All-Conference and 1st Team All-State and went on to play at the collegiate D2 level. He was studying to be a dentist when he was in a fatal car accident July 2023.

Established by Mrs. Harrison to express her appreciation to the employees of Four Seasons Retirement Center for care given to her and to her husband.

Established in 2000 by Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (T.I.E.M.) in celebration of the company’s 10th year in Columbus and in appreciation of the support that the Columbus community has given to T.I.E.M.

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Todd Bergman to help students obtain their educational goals.

In 1962, Dr. Benjamin King, a microbiologist at Bartholomew County Hospital, raised the issue of the numerous barriers faced by African Americans in the community with Dr. William R. Laws, Jr., then pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Laws brought together a group of concerned citizens to address funding a foundation to provide scholarships for minorities to be used for post-secondary education. In 1976, the criteria broadened to include all Bartholomew County financially disadvantaged residents. In 2008, the William R. Laws Foundation Board asked Heritage Fund to take over management and administration of the fund. The Heritage Fund Board agreed to the request and, effective August 2008, the community foundation assumed responsibility for the scholarship program.

Established by friends and family to celebrate the life of Martha Kalb, a dedicated Northside Middle School teacher, Columbus North High School girl’s basketball coach, and avid sports fan.

Established by the estate of Delora L. Lauther. Mr. and Mrs. Lauther lived in Columbus for many years. Mr. Lauther was a former president of Irwin Union Bank & Trust Co.

Established in 2011 by Richard Gold in memory of his friend and colleague Bob Sonntag. Robert joined Cummins in 1990 and worked for 17 years in various business organizations and locations. He served in multiple manufacturing and business leadership positions and held the office of vice president of Capital Management at the time of his death in 2007. He was an early recipient of the J. Irwin Miller Award of Excellence in recognition of his character and contributions to Cummins.

Established in 2016 by his friends and colleagues, Ray Amlung would be proud to know that this scholarship is helping a local student pursue a degree in engineering. Ray earned his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, joined Cummins in June 1982, and served in a variety of roles over the course of his 35-plus year career. As quoted by Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO of Cummins, “He was a caring, compassionate person who was committed to giving his best each day to his job, his colleagues and his friends and family. His personal and professional accomplishments cannot be overstated.”

Established in 2009 by family and friends to honor the memory of Philip R. Miller and to promote interest and enthusiasm in the visual arts. Mr. Miller was the first art educator at Columbus East High School when the school opened in 1972 and continued in that position until his retirement in 2009.