A note from the scholarship founder Rod Carpenter:
" I just picked up our check from Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill. Check was $274.30 from their Dine & Donate Night. Thank you Beer Barrel!
This brings the total collected for the Scholarships at $230,848.36. The fund has given away 19 scholarships totaling $25,500 to date.
I have not checked recently, but as of October 25, 2024 the fund was valued at $256,130.90. We guarantee another 5 scholarships this year at $1500 each. In the past, an anonymous donor provided funds to give out more. That may or may not happen. As the fund grows, we will review and either increase the number of recipients and or increase the amount given. Thanks again to all that have given.
You can continue to give to this fund by writing a check to the Mercer County Civic Foundation with Tri Star Eternal on the memo line, then send to me at 2315 Eaglebrooke Circle, Celina, OH 45822; or you can send direct to the Foundation. If you are new, we will put (list) you [as a donor] on the Eternal sheet which is given out with the scholarships. Remember, you can also designate this fund in your last will & testament.