Scholarships
2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
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Thank you to our generous donors and community members who have entrusted Miami County Foundation to award scholarships that positively impact the educational paths of our local students! Hundreds of Miami and Darke County, Ohio students have benefited from their incredible financial support.
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Scholarship applications are available online only and must be completed by the deadline. Please click the appropriate button(s) below to learn more and to apply. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship review committees make award determinations in spring, and recipients are notified at their local high school award ceremony or by mail in May. Miami County Foundation may send recipients updates throughout the year via e-mail, so please check your spam folder regularly.
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If you have questions about applying or would like information about establishing an endowed scholarship, please contact the Miami County Foundation office by phone at (937) 773-9012 or by email at executivedirector@miamicountyfoundation.org.
Criteria, award amounts and deadlines are subject to change.
A few tips to review before applying:​​
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If you begin but can not complete your application, you can click "Save" and come back to it later. Remember that incomplete applications will not be considered. Be sure to return, complete and submit before the deadline.
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We suggest using a word processing document (ie. MS Word) to construct your answers to the extended response questions. This provides easy editing, and also allows you to use your response on more than one application. Simply "Copy" and "Paste as Plain Text" in the online application.
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If you can not view the entirety of your extended response, you can enlarge the field by dragging down on the lower right corner of the text box.
Thelma Ross Dalton Memorial Scholarship
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The Thelma Ross Dalton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:
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A resident of Miami County
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Pursuing ANY level of post-secondary education in ANY field of study at an accredited institution
* Recipients may re-apply for this scholarship annually.
* 2024 = 30 awards averaging $2500/each
Deadline - 3/16/25
MIAMI COUNTY AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP scholarship
The Miami County Agricultural Leadership Scholarship is awarded to:
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A graduating senior who is a resident of Miami County
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Pursuing an Agricultural (or similar) field of study
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Accepted at an accredited institution with full-time status
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3.0+ GPA is required
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* 2024 = 2 awards averaging $1000/each
Deadline - 3/23/25
HUNDRED CLUB OF MIAMI COUNTY scholarship
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The Hundred Club of Miami County Scholarship is awarded to:
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A legal dependent of a full-time/active-duty public safety officer or legal dependent/surviving spouse of a public safety officer killed in action
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Pursuing ANY level of post-secondary education in ANY field of study
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Enrolled or intending to enroll full-time at an accredited institution
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Proof of public safety officer's employment and a letter of recommendation are required.
* Qualifying public safety officer must serve or have served the Hundred Club of Miami County service area.
* Recipients may re-apply for this scholarship annually.
* 2024 = 2 awards averaging $1000/each
Deadline - 3/23/25
robert e. netzley scholarship
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The Robert E. Netzley Scholarship is awarded to:
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A resident of Miami or Darke County
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Pursuing ANY level of post-secondary education in a Public Service field of study (politics, government, health & safety, non-profit, church, education)
* Recipients may apply for renewal for up to 3 years (with 3.0+ GPA)
* 2024 = 1 award, $900
Deadline - 3/23/25
MARJORIE LYONS netzley scholarship
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The Marjorie Lyons Netzley Scholarship is awarded to:
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A resident of Miami or Darke County
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Pursuing ANY level of post-secondary education in a Health/Medical field of study
* Recipients may apply for renewal for up to 3 years (with 3.0+ GPA).
* 2024 = 1 award, $1000
Deadline - 3/23/25
MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Scholarship
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The Miami County Medical Society Scholarship is awarded to:
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A resident of Miami County
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Accepted into an approved course of study to become a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) at an accredited medical school, college or university
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3.0+ GPA is required
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* Entry-level students are encouraged to apply. No fellowships are considered.
* Recipients may re-apply for this scholarship annually.
* 2024 = 3 awards averaging $2600/each
Deadline - 3/23/25
Troy Graduating Seniors
TROY HIGH SCHOOL BAND scholarship
The Troy High School Band Scholarship is awarded to:
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A Troy High School graduating senior who has participated in band/guard for four years
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Pursuing a Music or STEM field of study (excludes choir and orchestra)
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3.5+ GPA and a letter of recommendation from the Troy High School Band Director is required
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* 2024 = 1 award, $3500
Deadline - 3/23/25
LELAND AND SHIRLEY MOTT MEMORIAL ART scholarship
The Leland and Shirley Mott Memorial Art Scholarship is awarded to:
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A Troy High School, Troy Christian High School or Troy homeschool graduating senior
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Pursuing an Art/Art History/Art Education field of study (excludes performing and photography)
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3.0+ GPA in art courses, an art portfolio and a letter of recommendation from an art teacher is required
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* 2024 = 1 award, $4000
Deadline - 3/23/25
Newton High School Graduating Seniors
don favorite deeter, m.d. scholarship
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The Don Favorite Deeter, M.D. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to:
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A Newton High School graduating senior
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Pursuing a Science field of study at a four-year institution
(ie. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science. Some math fields may also be considered.) -
3.0+ GPA and letter of recommendation from a science/math teacher is required
* Recipients may apply for renewal for up to 3 years. Science major and 3.0 GPA must be maintained.
* 2024 = 1 award, $4000
Deadline - 3/23/25
Deadline - 3/23/25
Deadline - 3/23/25
newton board of education/american legion scholarship
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The Newton Board of Education/American Legion Scholarship is awarded to:
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A Newton High School graduating senior
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Possessing exceptional character, a strong work ethic and well-roundedness (extra-curricular activities, community involvement, etc.)
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Pursuing post-high school education in ANY field of study
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Enrolling or intending to enroll at a two or four-year accredited institution
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2.75+ GPA and TWO letters of recommendation are required
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* 2024 = 3 awards averaging $1160
Deadline - 3/23/25
St. Patrick Catholic School Families
Deadline - 3/23/25
michele hudson st. patrick preschool scholarship
​The Michele Hudson St. Patrick Preschool Scholarship is awarded to:
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A student(s) enrolled or intending to enroll at St. Patrick Preschool (Troy)
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A compelling essay response to an annually dedicated application question is required
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* Recipients may reapply for this scholarship annually.
* 2024 = 2 awards averaging $300/each
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NOTE: This scholarship is awarded in the fall.