Scholarships Awarded

Part of the proceeds from the Germanfest Picnic goes to underwrite scholarships for deserving students who promote the German heritage and culture. Including this year’s awards, the Germanfest Picnic scholarship awards have totaled more than $65,000 since the program’s inception.

Congratulations to our 2023 DLT Scholarship Winners:

Leeann Harker – Centerville High School: $2000

Josh Murphy – Northmont High School: $2000

 

 

2022 DLT Scholarship Winners:

Alexander Mullens – $1500

Alysson Pahl – $1600

Charlotte Ruble – $1800

2024 DLT Academic Scholarship

The Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Academic Scholarship program was initiated in 2001 as a means of promoting a greater awareness of the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Society, its activities, and German heritage and culture. Scholarships are funded by Germanfest.

Purpose
This scholarship is intended to aid students entering a two- or four-year undergraduate degree or certification program at an accredited college, university, technical school, or institution. The scholarship program is limited to graduating high school seniors.

Criteria

  • Applicant must be accepted in a two- or four-year undergraduate degree or certification program at an accredited college, university, technical school, or institution.
  • Selection will be based on:
    • Participation in Dayton Liederkranz-Turner activities.
    • Promotion of German heritage and culture.
    • Academic performance.
    • Standardized test scores.
    • Involvement in extracurricular, civic, or related activities.
    • Letters of reference and recommendations.
    • Educational/Vocational goal.

Application and Selection

  • Applicants must complete the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Academic Scholarship application and mail or deliver it to:
    DLT Scholarship/Grant Committee
    3676 Sunset Bluff Drive
    Beavercreek, Ohio 45430-1754
    Or Email to:
    DLT.GermanFest@DaytonGermanClub.org  (You will receive a reply email confirming receipt of email)
  • Completed application must be received no later than 7:30 p.m., March 14, 2024.
  • A well written application is critical.
  • A panel of no fewer than 3 Liederkranz members will evaluate the applications and present its recommendations to the Liederkranz-Turner Executive Board for final award determination.
  • Applicants will be notified of the Executive Board’s decision by May 10, 2024.
  • Scholarship will be presented at the Annual GermanFest Picnic on August 9, 2024.
  • Award winner is requested to attend the presentation ceremony at the Annual GermanFest Picnic.

Funds Management

    • Budge for the scholarship program will be determined annually by the Executive Board.
    • Maximum award will be $2000.00. Multiple lesser awards also may be made.

Please click HERE for Scholarship Application Form.

2024 DLT Education Grant

History

The Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Education Grant program was initiated in 2001 as a means of promoting a greater awareness of the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Society, its activities, and German heritage and culture. Grants are funded by Germanfest

Purpose

This grant is intended to aid recipients seeking additional or advanced training or education.

Criteria

  • Applicant must be seeking enrollment or be already enrolled in a post-secondary course or program, which is intended to meet the applicant’s new educational or vocational goal.
  • Selection will be based on:
    • Participation in Dayton Liederkranz-Turner activities.
    • Promotion of German heritage and culture.
    • Personal, professional, or educational accomplishments.
    • Civic, educational or professional involvement.
    • Educational/Vocational goal.

Application and Selection

  • Applicants must complete the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Educational Grant application and mail or deliver it to:
    DLT Scholarship/Grant Committee
    3676 Sunset Bluff Drive
    Beavercreek, Ohio 45430-1754
    Or Email to:
    DLT.GermanFest@DaytonGermanClub.org  (You will receive a reply email confirming receipt of email)
  • Completed application must be received no later than 7:30 P.M., March 14, 2024.
  • A panel of no fewer than 3 Liederkranz members will evaluate the applications and present its recommendations to the Liederkranz-Turner Executive Board for final award determination.
  • Applicants will be notified of the Executive Board’s decision by May 10, 2024.
  • Grant(s) will be presented at the Annual GermanFest Picnic on August 9, 2024.
  • Award winners are requested to attend the presentation ceremony at the Annual GermanFest Picnic.

Funds Management

  • Budget for the grant program, number of grants, and amount of each grant to be awarded will be determined annually by the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Executive Board.
  • Maximum grant is $500.00 per award winner.
  • Grant funds may be used for tuition, fees, or books. Award winner will receive a check made to the selected technical, educational or vocational institution in the amount of the award.

Please click HERE for Application Form.