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
Our Lady of Good Hope
Miamisburg High School
Miami University of Oxford - Engineering

Mia Crinion
St. Charles Borromeo
Archbishop Alter
Notre Dame - Undecided

Shaina Gomes
St. Henry
Miamisburg
Sinclair Community College

Sarah Hartzel
St. Luke
Archbishop Carroll
Duquesne University

Madeline Kramer
Ascension
Archbishop Carroll
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Sadie Lekan
Holy Angels
Chaminade-Julienne
University of Dayton

DCWC Grants

Each year, the Dayton Catholic Women’s Club awards Charity Grants to worthy 501(c)(3) non-profit 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.
• Your Grant Application must comply with all stated Criteria and Guidelines, and it 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 electronically. Hard copies will no longer be accepted.

Questions regarding this DCWC Charity Grant Application may be addressed to the DCWC Grants Committee Coordinator, Sue Koverman, at skoverman1@gmail.com.

Application

Congratulations to our 2024 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

Previous Winners!