Established in 1994 by Wilma Beam in memory of J. Howard Beam. Mr. Beam farmed in Bartholomew County and served on the Heritage Fund’s Board of Directors.

Established to honor Harold R. Crawford who passed in 2014. Harold was a graduate of Purdue University in engineering and a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force. Harold was very proud of serving his country and appreciated the education he received in earning his engineer degree. Harold, being a member of Columbus for most of his life, would be honored to offer financial assistance to a fellow Columbus student to receive a valuable education in engineering.

Established in memory of Duane Barrows, a coach at Columbus High School, who died in an auto accident in 1979. Coach Barrows led the Columbus High School swimming team to six state swimming championships.

Established by friends, colleagues and family to honor the memory of Dave Galle and his work in our community. Dave was a man of quiet strength and integrity, who treated others with respect and compassion. He also understood the value of education and its ability to improve quality of life. As executive director of the Community Education Coalition, Dave championed efforts to increase availability of quality education in our region, from pre-K through the postsecondary level. His greatest wish was to ensure that students in our region would have the opportunity to pursue education that could lead to well-paying employment, regardless of income, race or background.

Established by Bill and Jeanne Altmiller to honor the memory of their son, Danny, who passed away in December 2009, and their daughter, Elizabeth, who passed away in July 2015 and to recognize individuals who give their time and talents to help children with special needs.

Established by his parents, Brent Hanger and Barb and Andy Carman, in memory of Blake. Blake was a 2007 graduate of Columbus North High School. He was a member of the Columbus North boy’s basketball and football teams. He was a 2011 graduate of Butler University with a degree in education. Blake was attending Logan College in St. Louis, achieving his master’s and doctorate in chiropractic medicine. Blake loved the city of Columbus and all the attributes the community had to offer. Blake would be extremely proud to know that Columbus students will be pursuing post-secondary education in his honor.

Established by the Last Will and Testament of Bill & Norma Perry to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at Columbus East and Columbus North high schools.

Established by Linda, Jim and Jamie Behrman to annually honor a senior from the Columbus North High School men’s basketball team.

Established in memory of Becky S. Green by her husband, Monty Green. Mrs. Green taught business classes at Columbus East and Columbus North high schools and was a faculty sponsor of the Business Professionals of America Chapter at both schools.

Established in 2013 by the Kim Family in honor of their daughters Betsy, Maggie and Emily all of whom attended Columbus North High School.