Existing Funds

Ruth Kobe Scholarship Fund

Ruth Kobe created a scholarship fund in her name to assist Maryland residents facing financial hardship while pursuing studies in medicine, nursing, or social work. Ms. Kobe’s philanthropic intention to alleviate financial barriers for those seeking education in these important fields will be carried forward for years to come.

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Ryan Patrick Murray Memorial Fund

Founded by parents Steven P. and Mary Rebecca Murray for grants to youth, high school and college baseball programs, and scholarships to Frederick County graduating seniors who played varsity baseball and softball.

Ryan Murray was a graduate of Linganore High School, class of 2006. He was a freshman at Mars Hill College at the time of his death. He was an accomplished baseball player and had played the position of catcher both at Linganore and Mars Hill College. He also enjoyed spending time at the beach. To honor his memory, his family established The Ryan Patrick Murray Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to Frederick County graduating seniors preferably those who participated in a varsity baseball program.

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Saint Peter Claver Scholarship Fund

Founded by anonymous donors for scholarships to Frederick County residents from under-represented and under-served populations continuing their education at a two or four-year college or university.

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Sam and Joan Barrick Fund

Founded by the Barricks as an unrestricted fund.

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Sandra Crist Scholarship Fund

Founded through Ms. Crist’s estate for students pursuing a career in animal welfare.

Ms. Crist grew up on a farm and had a lifelong love of farming, animals, and agriculture. After graduating from Frederick High School, Ms. Crist attended Frederick Community College, graduated from Shepherd College, and attended Shippensburg State College. She was also a teacher at Hagerstown Junior College and Frederick High School until 1975. She continued her career working for People’s Life Insurance Company, Frederick County National Bank, and Nicklas, Prete and Sinton. Ms. Crist was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jefferson, MD and played in the orchestra with the Yellow Springs concert band.

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Sandra E. Long Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Frederick County 250th Anniversary Steering Committee for Frederick County residents studying political science or history at Frederick Community College, Hood College and/or Mount Saint Mary’s University.

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Saylor-Powell Scholarship Fund

Founded by Charles and Joan Powell for students attending any accredited post-secondary educational institution or Gettysburg College and Seminary, with preference to graduating seniors from Frederick or Walkersville High Schools.

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Scher Family Fund

Founded by Shari Ostrow Scher with her 2020 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Award to support Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership.

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