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The RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on providing scholarships and financial aid, having awarded a total of $301.8K in grants to 54 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The Trust is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY
NEW CONCORD, OH
$187.1K
6%
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Steubenville, OH
$75.4K
2%
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KENT, OH
$69.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST?
Yes. RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST give?
RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST make each year?
In 2024, RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $302 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, and KENT STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUTH M HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP TRUST?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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