Daryl Jones Memorial Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Be a graduating senior from the Dayton area,Plan to major in education although candidates with a desire to be a coach or mentor after college will be considered,Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 based upon a 4.0 scale, andVe accepted to a two-year, four-year, college or university.
Overview
The Daryl Jones Memorial Scholarship honors a beloved coach and mentor from the Dayton area. It is designed for high school graduates who aspire to follow in his footsteps by pursuing a career in education or mentorship. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be accepted into a two- or four-year college. This scholarship aims to support those who embody Daryl's values of community, teamwork, and dedication.
Daryl Jones was a coach, teacher, mentor, friend and family to many in the Dayton area. His love of his God and country, dedication to team building and lifelong dedication to empowering and unifying his local community were evident in his daily life. This scholarship, in memory of Daryl Jones, is for high school graduates in the Dayton and surrounding areas who exhibit the qualities that he strived to instill in individuals who he coached, taught and befriended.
Eligibility
Be a graduating senior from the Dayton area,Plan to major in education although candidates with a desire to be a coach or mentor after college will be considered,Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 based upon a 4.0 scale, andVe accepted to a two-year, four-year, college or university.
What The Dayton Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 589
- Total given
- $32.63M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,047–$2.04M
- By dollars: Ohio 89%, Michigan 2%, Florida 1%. Top recipient cities: Dayton, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH.
- 38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Education
- Teachers
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