African-American Community Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship Grant

African-American Community Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Summary

The African-American Community Foundation offers the Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship to honor Dr. Walker-Taylor, a pioneer for women's leadership. This scholarship supports undergraduate women at Wilberforce University who are majoring in natural sciences, humanities, business, social sciences, or engineering, fostering future leaders committed to community advancement and equity. The Dayton Foundation, established in 1921, manages this scholarship as part of its mission to promote philanthropy and support community initiatives in Greater Dayton.

Overview

The Dayton Foundation The The Dayton Foundation, established in 1921, is the region’s oldest and largest community foundation serving Greater Dayton, Ohio. It helps individuals, families, and organizations fulfill their charitable goals by managing permanent funds, awarding grants, and offering scholarships. Having awarded over $1.2 billion in grants and managing more than 4,100 funds, the Foundation acts as a significant regional philanthropic partner committed to strengthening the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the community. Mission and Priorities The Foundation’s mission is to help donors and organizations "help others" through philanthropic services, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership. With a vision of creating a vibrant and inclusive Greater Dayton, the Foundation focuses on building capacity for nonprofits, promoting equitable opportunities, and collaborating across sectors to address community challenges. Its priorities include supporting education and workforce development, enhancing health and human services, advancing arts and culture, and responding to urgent regional needs through initiatives like disaster relief and community recovery. African-American Community Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship The Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship was established in honor and memory of Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor, 16th president and first female chief executive officer of Wilberforce University. Dr. Walker-Taylor wanted to recognize and honor all women of achievement in America who have provided vision, leadership and personal commitment for the pursuit of freedom in their country.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Plan to major in natural Sciences, humanities, business, social science or engineering,Be a current undergraduate student, orBe enrolled full-time at Wilberforce University.