Scholarships and Grants

Scholarship Opportunity for High School Senior Women

In 2011, with the help of a legacy gift in remembrance of one of our past members, DCWC established the scholarship fund.

The Dayton Catholic Women's Club is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to high school senior women who meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a graduating female from a high school in the Dayton area.
  • Must be an active member of a Dayton-area Roman Catholic Church.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.

The scholarship can be used at an accredited technical school, junior college, community college, or four-year college/university.

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Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!

The Dayton Catholic Women’s Club (DCWC) 2025 Scholarship Awards, presented to local female Catholic high school graduating seniors, for use in their freshman year of college. The Scholarship winners were selected from among numerous applicants, giving consideration to academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, leadership, personal essays, financial need, and demonstrated Catholic faith.

Samantha Brotherton

Mia Crinion

Shaina Gomes

Sarah Hartzel

Madeline Kramer

Sadie Lekan

2026 DCWC Grants

Each year, the Dayton Catholic Women’s Club awards Charity Grants to worthy 501(c)(3) non-profi t charitable organizations throughout the Miami Valley area who provide services to women, children and/or families.

All Grant Applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee and approved by the DCWC Board Members. Size and number of Grant Awards are directly related to the amount of DCWC Grants funds available each year, and typically have ranged from $200 to $2000.

Before applying, please note the following Criteria which must be met, in order for a Grant Application to be considered:

  • Your organization must qualify as a Charity as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Your organization does not participate in, support, or promote, any activity that is contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • You must provide a compelling case for the value of supporting a specific religious, educational, humanitarian, or charitable project within your organization.
  • All grants must be submitted via email to skoverman1@gmail.com. Hard copies or scanned copies will not be accepted.
  • Application Deadline: Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Directions for downloading application: THIS LINK will force you to make a copy. You will fill out this copy out and rename your document with the name of our organization before sending it to Sue. For example, "HomeRunforKidsGrantApp". Questions regarding this DCWC Charity Grant Application may be addressed to the DCWC Grants Committee Coordinator, Sue Koverman skoverman1@gmail.com.

Application

Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!

Artemis House
Crayons 2 Classrooms
Catholic Social Services Miami Valley
Elizabeth's New Life Center
Family Promise of Greene County
Hannah's Treasure Chest
Hands for Mom
Hospice of Dayton
Learning Tree Farms
Period Kits Ohio
Pink Ribbon Girls
Shoes for the Shoelsss
St. Albert the Great School