This fund was established in memory of Austin D. White. Mr. White was a commercial airline pilot who died in 1972. The fund provides an annual scholarship for a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. This scholarship is awarded annually to graduating Watkins Memorial High School students, and is based on the students' need, academic qualifications, and athletic ability. The recipients are those who stand in the highest position averaging out scholastic ability and athletic ability, and who also demonstrate financial need.

- Candidates must be a graduating high school senior from Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Ohio.- Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.- The following individuals are not eligible for the scholarship award:- Members or their immediate family of the Award Selection Committee (including employees or members or their immediate family of The Columbus Foundation and the BancOne Trust Company).