Justin McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Grant

Justin McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Dayton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Justin McCurdy Memorial Scholarship, established by The Dayton Foundation, honors the legacy of Justin McCurdy, an aerospace engineer passionate about learning and sports. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Springboro, Centerville, or Clearcreek Township with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who demonstrate a strong work ethic and financial need. It aims to empower students to continue their education at four-year colleges, fostering both academic and athletic excellence.

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. Justin McCurdy Memorial Scholarship The Justin McCurdy Scholarship Foundation was established to recognize Justin's passion for learning. After receiving his master's degree in aerospace engineering from Purdue University, Justin continued to build his knowledge and took courses in electrical, architecture and 3D drawing. An extremely gifted athlete in baseball and fitness, he had a work ethic second to none. An engineer by trade, his quest for knowledge was only exceeded by his kindness and love. This scholarship will be utilized by those who work hard and understand learning never stops and love lasts forever.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating senior from the cities of Springboro, Centerville or Clearcreek Township,Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 based upon a 4.0 scale,Be accepted to four-year college or university,Have participated in high school or club sports,Demonstrate a strong work ethic, andDemonstrate financial need