African-American Community Foundation - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Grant

African-American Community Foundation - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $750
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The African-American Community Foundation - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship, managed by The Dayton Foundation, offers financial support to African-American high school seniors in Montgomery County planning to attend historically Black colleges. This scholarship honors the legacy of educators Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller, aiming to promote educational success. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need, with preference for those majoring in education.

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 - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship The Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to African-American residents of Montgomery County. Graduating seniors who plan to attend a historically black institution may apply. Preference may be given to students who plan to major in education. Marilyn Miller-Lewis established this fund in honor of her aunt and uncle, both educators at and graduates of historically black institutions, who wanted to give others the opportunity for educational success.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating senior of a high school in Montgomery County,Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 based upon a 4.0 scale,Demonstrate financial need, andBe accepted at a historically Black four-year accredited college or university (HBCU) as a full-time student at the undergraduate level pursuing a degree in education.