Dahni Jo Memorial Scholarship Grant

Dahni Jo Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Amount: US $1,310
Last Updated: December 04, 2025

Summary

The Dahni Jo Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Dahni Jo Shanafelt, a vibrant kindergartner who tragically passed away in 2020. Created by her family and friends, this annual scholarship supports high school seniors in Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson, or Warrick counties who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to pursue studies in fields related to veterinary science. The award amount is $1,310, aimed at fostering kindness and love for animals that Dahni Jo exemplified.

Overview

Dahni Jo Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship in loving memory of Dahni Jo Shanafelt created by her family and friends to enable her spirit to live on through community and educational activities that help animals and others. Dahni Jo was a kindergartner at Highland Elementary School. Dahni Jo and her mother died in April 2020 due to carbon monoxide poisoning. She was a vibrant little girl who had an infectious smile, welcoming eyes, and a very outgoing personality. Everyone who met Dahni Jo remembered her funny ways, friendliness, and her hugs – she hugged almost everyone she met! Dahni Jo loved animals and helped her aunt with foster dogs, puppies, kittens, and bunnies. She could be found many Saturdays at PetSmart helping with the animals up for adoption with Another Chance for Animals. Another favorite Saturday activity was to go to Evansville Animal Care and Control. Dahni Jo loved giving the shelter dogs treats, petting the cats, and helping in any way she could. To keep Dahni Jo’s memory alive, a scholarship has been created. We are reminded to be happy, share a smile, be kind to animals, and love everyone we meet! Award Amount $1,310 (multiple scholarships may be awarded from this amount) Application Access Code vcf

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility Criteria Graduating high school seniors who reside and/or attend school in Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson, or Warrick counties with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and plan to pursue post-secondary education at a two- or four-year college or university and will major in veterinary science, animal science, animal behavior, veterinary technology, zoology, or a related field.