Scholarship Fund established in 2024 by the family of Mike Spencer to honor his memory

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 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.

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 in 2018 by David, Susan, Jarrett and Matthew Barker to support students in pursuing post-secondary education.

Established to honor Steve Antcliff, who passed away in 2016. Steve was fun, full of life, a friend to everyone, and someone who had a tremendous work hard/play hard attitude. The scholarship celebrates his passion for helping others and his belief that education transforms lives.

Established in 2017 to honor the memory and celebrate the life of Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter of the United States Army. Jonathon was a natural leader with a passion for giving back. He gave his life in service of others. Through this scholarship Jonathon’s family, friends and supporters preserve his memory by recognizing students who exhibit his leadership, strength of character and selflessness.

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.”