Herbert Scott Memorial Scholarship Grant

Herbert Scott Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Herbert Scott Memorial Scholarship, established by The Dayton Foundation in 2016, supports graduating African-American seniors from Dayton Public Schools who are in foster care or have aged out. This scholarship aims to provide educational opportunities by funding students accepted into accredited technical schools, community colleges, or universities. The Dayton Foundation, a prominent philanthropic partner in Greater Dayton, is dedicated to enhancing the community's social and economic fabric through strategic grantmaking and support for equitable opportunities.

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. Herbert Scott Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2016 for graduating Dayton Public School seniors who are currently in foster care or have aged out of foster care.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating African-American senior from Dayton Public Schools,Be currently in foster care or have aged out of foster care, andBe accepted or currently attending an accredited technical school, junior college, community college or four-year college or university.