Ronald F. Budzik Scholarship

Applicants must be a graduating senior from the Dayton Early College Academy; be accepted to attend Central State University, Sinclair Community College, the University of Dayton or Wright State University; demonstrate academic excellence in academically challenging courses (i.e., must have completed at least nine hours of college credits) and have a college-ready SAT or ACT score (or equivalent score on another recognized college admission test); demonstrate effective communication skills (i.e., must complete all the requisite Gateway requirements that relate to effective communication); demonstrate involvement in leadership roles in school clubs or events, sports teams or community organizations (i.e., must complete all the requisite Gateway leadership requirements); demonstrate significant and sustained involvement in community service, showing a commitment to making a positive impact outside of school (i.e., must complete all the requisite Gateway community service requirements); demonstrate financial need and have completed the FAFSA; and have a clearly defined career goal.