John and Charlotte Michael Family Memorial Scholarship Grant

John and Charlotte Michael Family Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The John and Charlotte Michael Family Memorial Scholarship, established in 1995 by The Dayton Foundation, honors the legacy of the Michael family by providing scholarships to students from Germantown, Farmersville, and Jefferson Township. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to philanthropy, community development, and educational support, ensuring that deserving students have access to opportunities that foster their academic and personal growth.

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. John and Charlotte Michael Family Memorial Scholarship The John and Charlotte Michael Family Memorial Scholarship Fund of The Dayton Foundation was established in 1995 to honor the commitment of this family to join together annually to celebrate its heritage by offering scholarships, in the name of their ancestors, to students in the communities of Jefferson Township, Germantown and Farmersville.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a son or daughter of a resident of Germantown, Ohio, Farmersville, Ohio or Jefferson Township or be a descendant of John and Charlotte Michael Have a minimum 2.5 GPA.