Dayton Foundation Scholarships
Offered by The Dayton Foundation · Free to apply
The Dayton Foundation administers over 300 scholarship opportunities through its ScholarshipCONNECT system for graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students. Most awards are designated for residents of the Greater Dayton region in Ohio. Students submit a single general application to be matched to specific scholarships, some of which require additional supplemental essays or materials.
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How hard is the Dayton Foundation Scholarships to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Ohio residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Dayton Foundation Scholarships?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Ohio
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must reside in the Greater Dayton region of Ohio, encompassing Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble, or northern Warren counties.
- Graduate and professional school students are ineligible.
- Applications are due February 26, 2027, by 4:00 p.m. Reference letters are due one week after the scholarship application deadline.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 26, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 26 each year. Applications typically open in January.
- Applications open
- January 2027
- Applications close
- February 26, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Dayton Foundation Scholarships
How much is the Dayton Foundation Scholarships worth?
The Dayton Foundation Scholarships awards varies by scholarship and is renewable in later years.
When is the Dayton Foundation Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is February 26, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 26 each year. Applications typically open in January.
When do Dayton Foundation Scholarships applications open?
Applications typically open in January, and close February 26, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Dayton Foundation Scholarships?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Ohio; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Dayton Foundation Scholarships require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Dayton Foundation Scholarships?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Dayton Foundation Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The Dayton Foundation Scholarships is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.