Helen and Howard Smith Nursing Scholarship Grant

Helen and Howard Smith Nursing Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Helen and Howard Smith Nursing Scholarship, established by The Dayton Foundation in 2002, supports students pursuing LPN or BSN degrees. Eligible applicants must be sophomores or above enrolled in nursing programs within Montgomery or Greene counties and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to non-traditional students. The Dayton Foundation, a key philanthropic entity since 1921, aims to enhance community welfare through charitable initiatives, focusing on education, health services, and cultural advancement.

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. Helen and Howard Smith Nursing Scholarship The Helen and Howard W. Smith Nursing Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide scholarship assistance to students wishing to earn their LPN or BSN degree.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a sophomore or above and be admitted to a nursing program in Montgomery or Greene countiesDemonstrate financial need.