Founded by his family with memorial contributions.

Ernest W. Ausherman was a well-known land and community developer in the Frederick area. He established Ausherman Construction Company in 1951, and Ausherman Homes stood as one of Frederick County’s most respected builders. Mr. Ausherman was a founding member, past president and life director of the Frederick County Builders Association. He also served on the Frederick County Planning Commission and volunteered on the boards of the Frederick YMCA and Fredericktown Bank. In honor of Mr. Ausherman’s service to Frederick County as a business leader and volunteer, his family established The Ernest W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund with memorial contributions. To continue the tradition of giving Mr. Ausherman exemplified during his life, The Ernest W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Frederick County residents in his memory.