Recent Events
SALUTE TO SCHOLARS - SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION
June 22, 2025 - The Queen City Foundation (QCF) proudly hosted its 36th annual Salute to Scholars reception, a cherished tradition celebrating academic excellence and educational impact. This year’s event was graciously held on the campus of Xavier University, a long-standing and valued partner of QCF.
The 2025 recipients of the Ronald E. Felder Sr. Memorial Fund scholarships are:
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Jariatou Bah, St. Ursula Academy ’25
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Reese Houston, St. Ursula Academy ’25
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Sara Parker, Seven Hills ’25
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Stephen Tait, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy ’25
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Clyde Ward, Fairfield High School ’25
The well earned scholarships were presented by keynote speaker Mr. Corie Blount, a University of Cincinnati alumnus and NBA veteran. Each QCF scholar received a gift bag from Mr. Blount and Gradu8 Inc., with additional contributions from The Principal Group, LLC. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by The Country Meat Co. Marketplace.
QUEEN CITY 5K
July 26, 2025 - The Queen City 5K showcased its 10th year of support for education as hundreds gathered next to Paycor Stadium to share the mission of QCF. The record setting participation of runners and walkers was an inspiration to the QCF scholars on hand to distribute waters and medals at the finish line.
Bring your family and friends - come out and run or walk with us in 2026 to help us raise vital resources to keep our great organization moving forward.
Each sponsor, partner, walker and runner helps provide programs, resources and scholarships for our ambitious scholars.
Join the fun! Register. Volunteer. Partner.
For more information, visit: http://www.queencity5k.com/index.html
Upcoming Events
2025 August
September
October
November
December
2026 January
February
March
April
May
June
July
ACT/SAT Prep - Sat, 8/26, 9a - 11:30a, Xavier Univ Alumni Center
CHAMPS Mentorship - 9/14 thru 11/23, Virtual
Honors STREAM Workshop
R.A.I.S.E. Book Drive, Sat, 11/22, 9 - 10:30a, XU
Cookies & Cocoa Mixer; Alumni Reunion
MLK Day Village Fellowship
R.A.I.S.E. African American History Bowl w/ Alpha Esquires
Robotics competition
NOBCChE Science Bowl
Honors STREAM Workshop
Salute to Scholars Reception
Queen City 5k
*Tentative Event Schedule Updated Regularly - see program page for details