Dayton Business Club Education Foundation Scholarship Grant

Dayton Business Club Education Foundation Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Dayton Business Club Education Foundation Scholarship, provided by The Dayton Foundation, aims to support students enrolled in physical therapy or nursing programs at select local universities. Established in 1921, the Foundation focuses on enhancing educational opportunities and promoting community welfare in Greater Dayton. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need, and plan to reside in the Dayton area post-graduation. This scholarship embodies the Foundation's commitment to fostering local talent and addressing community challenges.

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. Dayton Business Club Education Foundation Scholarship The Dayton Business Club Education Foundation Scholarship was established to financially assist current college students enrolled in a physical therapy or nursing program at Wright State University, Kettering College, Sinclair Community College or the University of Dayton (undergraduate and doctoral programs).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior currently enrolled in a physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, licensed nurse practitioner or registered nursing program at Wright State University, Kettering College, Sinclair Community College or the University of Dayton (undergraduate and doctoral programs),Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale,Demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen, andPlan to reside in the Dayton area after graduation.