African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship Grant

African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship, established in 1997 by Jim Bucher, honors the memory of Wahid Abdullah, a promising young scholar whose life was tragically cut short. This scholarship aims to support Montgomery County students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions. The Dayton Foundation, a key philanthropic partner in the region, manages this scholarship as part of its mission to promote equitable opportunities and strengthen the community through education and charitable initiatives.

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 - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship The Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 to honor the memory of Wahid Abdullah, a 17-year-old academic scholar at Colonel White High School, whose life was abruptly ended by violence at the hands of another teen. This scholarship was founded by Jim Bucher.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating senior or current college student from Montgomery County, Ohio,Be accepted to a two-year, four-year, technical school or college or university, andDemonstrate community service.