Changing Lives, One Gift at a Time
Inspired by our parents, Larry and Sharon Fruth, we award an annual scholarship for Wauseon students who pursue degrees in the field of education. We believe educators are key role models for our children, helping them to learn and achieve their dreams.
Together, we can make it easier for Wauseon students to become the educators our communities need and our children deserve.
Join us today to help them on their path to success!
Why We Care
We believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive, and that educators are key in helping future generations do that. This Foundation exists to assist those wishing to pursue education degrees by reducing financial barriers and help with that first step forward in reaching their career goals.
2026 Scholarship Winner
The Fruth family is very pleased to announce Collin Mennetti as this year’s recipient of the Fruth Foundation Scholarship. The son of Janna and Matt Mennetti, Collin plans to attend Bowling Green State University in pursuit of a teaching degree. He hopes to share his enthusiasm for history with his students in the future. He has excelled in both academics and sports and even hopes to put on a coaching hat some day. Let’s all wish Collin good luck as he starts what we think will be a very bright future!
2020
Megan Carroll
Previous Scholarship Recipients
2016
Morgan Bzovi
2021
Audrey Leininger
2015
Bailey Hardy
2022
Ellie Rodriguez
2023
Hayley Meyer
2017
Aaron Beck & Payton Lovins
2024
Jayley Lowe
2018
Jennifer Sanders
2025
Brodie Rodriguez
2019
Tristan Barajas