Submissions will be accepted through April 15, 2020, at the Knox County Foundation for the 10th Annual Vaughn Wiester Music Scholarship competition. Any graduating high school senior residing in Knox County, who intends to continue the study of music at the college level, may apply for the prize scholarship, which has been increased to $3,000…
Knox County Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year. For both traditional and non-traditional students intending to complete either an associates, bachelors, or medical degree, the Universal Scholarship Application is available online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The 2020 submission deadline is March 1, with scholarship announcements in May. New for 2020 is an…
Executive Director, Knox County Foundation January, 2020 The Knox County Foundation (Ohio), founded in 1944 as the Mount Vernon Community Trust, is the region’s leading philanthropic organization and is nationally accredited by The Council on Foundations. Due to the announced retirement of its current Executive Director, who has served since 2002, the Foundation now seeks…
Knox County Foundation Executive Director Sam Barone announced today he will retire June 30 from the position he has held the past 18 years. Since sharing his retirement date with board members last summer, Barone has assisted the Foundation’s Executive Committee in developing a succession process, which will commence immediately, according to incoming Foundation Chair…