The Dayton Foundation Adds New Scholarship Opportunities to ScholarshipCONNECT, Opens for 2026–2027 Applications

The Dayton Foundation has launched its 2026–2027 scholarship application process and announced that 25 new scholarship opportunities have been added to its online ScholarshipCONNECT system.

Scholarships range from one-time $1,000 awards to $10,000 renewable scholarships and include both need-based and merit-based opportunities. Students can access ScholarshipCONNECT by visiting www.daytonfoundation.org/scholarships.

ScholarshipCONNECT offers more than 300 scholarship opportunities through The Dayton Foundation and its family of educational funds. The system uses a detailed questionnaire to match students to scholarships based on educational interests and background. Students and parents can also access FAFSA resources, application tips, and additional scholarship guidance.

The Dayton Foundation encourages students and families to follow its scholarship-focused Instagram channel at instagram.com/daytonfoundation_scholarships for application reminders, volunteer opportunities, resume guidance, and award updates.

In fiscal year 2024–2025, The Dayton Foundation and the Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship Program awarded $3.6 million in scholarships to help 1,497 students advance their educational goals.

The deadline to submit a completed ScholarshipCONNECT application for the 2026–2027 school year is Friday, March 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.