Jean Penny Scholarship Grant

The Jean Penny Scholarship, established by The Dayton Foundation in 2022, aims to assist students from the Miami Valley in completing their college degrees. This scholarship honors Jean Penny, a Miami University graduate and co-founder of Penny and Penny Advertising, known for her love of education and generous spirit. The foundation, committed to strengthening local communities through philanthropy, emphasizes support for education, workforce development, and equitable opportunities.

The Dayton Foundation
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.
The Jean Penny Scholarship fund was established in 2022 to help students from the Miami Valley complete a college degree. Jean co-founded Penny and Penny Advertising in 1949 where she worked until retiring. She graduated from Miami University, loved to travel and play golf. Her generous spirit and value of education will live on through helping students complete their college degrees.

Eligibility

Be a student who graduated from a high school in the Miami Valley,Be currently attending an accredited two-or four-year college, university or trade school,Demonstrate financial need, andDemonstrate academic success in chosen area of study.