Freda B. Kirby Scholarship Grant

Freda B. Kirby Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Freda B. Kirby Scholarship, established by The Dayton Foundation, provides financial support for graduating high school students from the Miami Valley to pursue higher education at community colleges or universities. This renewable scholarship emphasizes the importance of academic achievement, requiring a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Dayton Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization since 1921, is dedicated to enhancing the community's social and economic well-being through strategic grantmaking and support for education, workforce development, and other vital 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. Freda B. Kirby Scholarship This fund provides financial assistance to a graduating student from the Miami Valley to attend a two- or four- year community college, college or university. This scholarship is renewable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be graduating high school,Demonstrate financial need, andHave a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Current college students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.