Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors and college students in the Dayton Region who actively participate in or support the arts, with a preference for those studying arts, business, or engineering.
The Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship was founded in 1993 by Culture Works in honor of Leonard P. Roberts, who was the Chairman of the Dayton Performing Arts Fund at the time of his death. Since its inception, the scholarship has awarded more than $400,000 to over 200 students, supporting their educational endeavors and fostering continued engagement in the arts. Culture Works is a nonprofit arts service organization based in Dayton, Ohio, dedicated to strengthening the Dayton Region's cultural vitality through support for local arts organizations and artists. The Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship serves as one of its longstanding investments in community arts education, aimed at nurturing future leaders, creators, and patrons within the arts ecosystem. This scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and college students who both reside and attend school within the Dayton Region, which includes Butler, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren counties in Ohio. While the program is open to students of all majors, priority may be given to those pursuing studies in arts disciplines, business, or engineering. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and be planning to enroll as full-time students for the entire upcoming academic year. Applicants must also demonstrate past participation in or patronage of the arts, aligning with Culture Works’ mission to promote arts appreciation and involvement across the community. Although the organization strongly encourages students from arts-related backgrounds, the selection process remains inclusive, with all qualifying majors considered. Award amounts for the Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship range from $1,000 to $5,000, and recipients are chosen based on artistic engagement, academic performance, and alignment with the scholarship’s regional and disciplinary priorities. The application period for the 2025–2026 cycle has closed, and awards are currently under review. Information about application components, evaluation methods, or required documentation was not detailed in the public-facing material. No named contact, application platform, or official PDF guidelines were listed. Prospective applicants are advised to monitor the Culture Works website for updates on future application cycles, which appear to occur annually. As such, recurring availability and a typical review cycle are assumed.
Award Range
$1,000 - $5,000
Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Award amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient. Awards support full-time study during the upcoming academic year.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students residing in and attending school in the Dayton Region (Butler, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, or Warren County, Ohio). All majors are considered, with preference for arts, business, and engineering disciplines. A minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrated participation in the arts are required.
Geographic Eligibility
Butler County (OH), Clark County (OH), Darke County (OH), Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH), Preble County (OH), Warren County (OH)
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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Grantor
Culture Works
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