ATHLETIC ENDOWMENTS
Endowment and scholarship gifts provide a sustaining source of revenue to the University of Dayton athletic program. Endowment gifts will live on in perpetuity and provide resources that will be utilized for generations to come. There is a minimum amount required to establish an athletic endowment, which can be made payable over several years. For additional information concerning athletic endowments for scholarships or programs, please contact the Champions & Scholars Fund at (937) 229-3999.
| Name | Scholarship Description |
| Ron and Kathy Kaufman Scholarship | The Ron and Kathy Kaufman Scholarship will be awarded to deserving students enrolled on a full-time basis in the School of Business Administration with preference given to student-athletes. To receive the scholarship, an incoming student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.2. If the student is a returning student, he or she must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Awards are made without regard for race, gender or religion. |
| Mike Kelly Coaching Internship Endowment | Created in 2011, this endowment will generate operational support for assistant coaches in football. Established anonymously by a football alumnus, this fund will live on in perpetuity and will allow individuals the opportunity to impact the lives of young men while simultaneously developing professionally. |
| Ronald L. Morton Scholarship | Established in 2011, this endowed scholarship will be awarded with a preference to student-athletes who are majoring in business, have an established community involvement, entrepreneurial ambitions, and commit to supporting the scholarship after graduation. The selected student-athletes will be from Olympic sports that are currently not fully-funded. |
| Don and LaDonna Trentman and Dennis and Joan Trentman Scholarship | The Don and LaDonna Trentman and Dennis and Joan Trentman Scholarship was established in 2000 to assist deserving student-athletes enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full-time basis in the University of Dayton School of Business Administration. Preference is given to members of the men's and women's basketball teams. In the event there are no basketball players eligible for this scholarship, it should be awarded to any student-athlete enrolled in the School of Business Administration. |
| Thaler Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship | The Thaler Family endowed Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Dayton to assist qualified and deserving students who are participants in one or more of the University's intercollegiate athletic programs. |
| Harry Baujan Scholarship | Family and friends set up this scholarship fund in his memory with income to go to a graduate assistant preparing to coach football. |
| Matt Dahlinghaus Memorial Scholarship | Annually awarded to an exemplary student-athlete. |
| Flyers Scholarship | Annually awarded to five exemplary student-athletes.One individual must participate in men's golf. |
| Robert Forschner and Family Scholarship | The Robert Forschner and Family Endowed Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Dayton to assist deserving students who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full-time basis at the University of Dayton. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to honor one or more members of the men's soccer team. |
| Cletus E. And Betty A. Oberst Scholarship | The Cletus E. and Betty A. Oberst Family Endowed Scholarship was established at the University of Dayton to assist deserving students who are enrolled and pursuing courses on a full-time basis at the University of Dayton. The scholarship will assist either Basketball, Baseball or Football programs for student-athlete support. The scholarship will be allocated annually to the sport with the greatest need in any given year. |
| Uhl Family Endowed Scholarship | The Uhl Family Endowed Scholarship was established at the University of Dayton to assist deserving students who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full-time basis at the University of Dayton. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to honor one or more members of the men's basketball team. |
| Ulliman Schutte Construction Scholarship | Established in 2007, the Ulliman Schutte Construction Scholarship assists deserving student-athletes who are enrolled in the School of Engineering. Preference is given to those purusing a degree in civil or mechanical engineering, with an interest in heavy construction, or the construction of water treatment and waste water treatment plants. |
| Frank and Carol Floriani Athletic Scholarship | Established in 2012, the Frank and Carol Floriani Athletic Scholarship assists deserving student-athletes who are either honors students or students in high academic standing. Frank received a Bachelor of Arts in History from UD in 1972 and he and Carol have been generous donors to the Division of Athletics as well as numerous other programs on campus. |
| Jack and Bonnie Buschur Family Scholarship | The Jack and Bonnie Buschur Family Scholarship assists deserving students who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full-time basis at the University of Dayton. Scholarships are awarded to student-athletes participating in UD's intercollegiate baseball program with first preference to those who exhibit financial need. |
| Coach Rich Davis Endowed Men's Cross Country Scholarship | The Coach Rich Davis Endowed Men's Cross Country Scholarship was established in 2008 to assist deserving students who are enrolled and pursuing courses on a full time basis at the University of DaytonAwards are to be made to students who are participating on the men's cross country team at UD. The fund was created to honor Coach Davis, who has been coaching the men's cross country team at UD since 1997. |
| Stanley B. and Claire Duzy Endowed Scholarship | The Stanley and Claire Duzy Endowed Scholarship assists deserving students who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full time basis at the University of Dayton. Preference is given to young men and women who are student-athletes and are first generation college students, i.e, the first in their generation in their family to attend college. If no such eligible recipient can be found during a specific academic year, then the award should be made to a deserving student-athlete. |
| Michael J. Josefczyk Memorial Baseball Scholarship | Established in 2010 by family and friends to honor the memory of Michael J. Josefczyk. This scholarship will provide financial assistance will be awarded to student-athletes participating for the University of Dayton intercollegiate baseball program. |
| Driesen/Browne Endowed Baseball Scholarship | Established in 2010, the Driesen/Browne Endowed Scholarship will provide scholarship assistance to one or more baseball student-athletes at the University of Dayton. Both Brad Driesen and Cliff Browne have had an important impact on UD baseball program, serving as former players, coaches and mentors to many student-athletes. |
| David L. and Theresa V. Heatherman Scholarship | The David L. and Theresa V. Heatherman Scholarship assists deserving students who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full time basis at the University of Dayton. Preference is given to student-athletes who are pursuing a degree in the School of Business Administration, and the scholarship is renewable for previous recipients. |
| Richard and Jacqueline Siefring Athletic Scholarship | The Richard and Jacqueline Siefring Athletic Scholarship assists deserving student-athletes who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full time basis at the University of Dayton. Preference is given to deserving students with financial need who are from Ohio counties of Mercer, Auglaize, Darke or Shelby. |
| Irene George Gilleland Scholarship | The Irene George Gilleland Scholarship was established in 2012 with a gift from Will and Pam Lakoff to assist a deserving student-athlete who has financial need and is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences on a full-time basis in the University of Dayton. Preference is given to a student-athlete who is majoring in chemistry, does not receive a full athletic scholarship and is a first generation college student. |
| Bill and Carol Jennewein Athletic Scholarship | Established in 2012, the Bill and Carol Jennewein Athletic Scholarship will provide scholarship assistance to a deserving student-athlete. Bill received both a Bachelor of Science and a Juris Doctor and he and Carol have been generous donors and avid fans to the Division of Athletics. |
| Don L. Penny Memorial Scholarship | Annual award to a men's basketball player. |
| Donoher Athletic Scholarship | Scholarships would be awarded to students in the non-visibility sports such as baseball, soccer and golf, etc. |
| Jurena/Dietsche Scholarship | Annual award to a men's basketball player. |
| Men's Basketball Summer Aid | Annually funds summer school prior to initial enrollment. |
| Tom Blackburn Scholarship Fund | Annual award to a men's basketball player. |
| Otto Zolg Memorial Scholarship | Annually awarded to an exemplary student-athlete. |
| Alex H. and Louise K. Schoen Athletic Scholarship | The Alex H. and Louise K. Schoen Endowed Scholarship was established with funds from the estate of Alex Schoen '44 and Louise Schoen. The award is designated to scholarship support for deserving students. |
| Andy Zulli Memorial Trophy Endowment Fund | Andy Zulli from Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, played center and linebacker for the Flyers in 1954. He was killed in a military vehicle accident while serving in the Army in Germany. The award is presented annually to a UD football player who embodies Zulli's characteristics of sportsmanship, scholarship and leadership. The award was originally co-founded by Lou Venditti, Hank Ferrazza and Vic Cassano in 1956. |
| Cheerleading Endowment Fund | Established in 2010, by Ronald Morton, this fund was established to provide a permanent funding source for the University of Dayton cheerleading program. |
| Edward J. and Vera A. Langen Scholarship | The Edward J. and Vera A. Langen Endowed Scholarship was established with remaining funds from a charitable trust from Edward and Vera Langen to honor and recognize their families contributions to the University of Dayton athletic program. The scholarship award is designated to students at the University of Dayton who have demonstrated achievement in academics and athletics. |
| Elwood and Iona Zimmer Athletic Scholarship | Established in 1987, this scholarship honors the memory of Elwood and Iona Zimmer. The award is to be designated for scholarship support to female student-athletes at the University of Dayton. |
| Herb Dintaman Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2007, the Herb Dintaman Endowed Scholarship was created to assist deserving students who are selected as managers for the men's basketball program. Mr. Dintaman was an assistant basketball coach under Tom Blackburn, an assistant football coach under Harry Baujan, a baseball coach, the director of intramural programs and the long-time facilities director of the Fieldhouse and UD Arena. He served UD for over 30 years. |
| Hyde and Eleanor Ruble Scholarship | The Hyde and Eleanor Ruble Scholarship was established with funds from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Ruble to honor and recognize their families contributions to the University of Dayton. The award is designated to deserving student-athletes at the University of Dayton. |
| Joan Von Jasinski Athletics Endowment | Established in 2009 to honor the memory of Joan Von Jasinski, this award was created by family members Dorothea and Stephen Von Jasinski. |
| Joseph D. Quinn Memorial Fund | The Joseph D. Quinn Memorial Fund was established at the University of Dayton to assist deserving students who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full-time basis. Mr. Quinn was a 1942 graduate of the University of Dayton and played football from 1939-1942 under Coach Harry C. Baujan. The award is intended for returning upperclass students who are acting as trainers for the football program. |
| John Berry Athletic Endowment | Established to increase scholarship resources for the athletic program, the John Berry Endowment was established with a significant gift by the Berry Family Foundation. |
| John I. Newsock Memorial Scholarship | Established by Robert Newsock in memory of his brother John Newsock a 1939 University of Dayton graduate, who earned letters in varsity football, basketball and baseball. Preference is given to an outstanding student-athlete for their achievements and service who is in his or her junior year. |
| Harold E. Hayes Endowed Scholarship | The Harold E. Hayes Endowed Scholarship assists deserving student-athletes who are enrolled in and pursuing courses on a full time basis at the University of Dayton. This fund was established in 2001 by James H. Hayes, the son of Harold E. Hayes. James is a 1971 graduate of the University of Dayton. |
| Joseph and Martha Fisher Scholarship | The Joseph and Martha Fisher Memorial Scholarship was established with a bequest by Mrs. Fisher to honor and recognize their families contributions to the University of Dayton athletics program. The award is designated to a student-athlete in the sports of men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, baseball and softball. |
| Katherine Tamer Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2012, the Katherine Tamer Endowed Scholarship which will provide scholarship assistance to female student-athlete(s) who is majoring in one of the STEM disciplines - science, technology,engineering and math. The recipient must have exhibited leadership qualities, whether in the campus community or the community at large. |
| Dennis and Marylou Hipskind Athletic Scholarship | The Dennis and Marylou Hipskind Athletic Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving member of the men's cross country team. Dennis and Marylou graduated from UD in 1972 and are generous supporters of the Division of Athletics. They cheer on the Flyers as avid fans and season ticket holders. Awards are made without regard for race or religion. |
| What is the size of the University of Dayton endowment? As of March 31, 2011, the University of Dayton held endowment funds totaling approximately $409 million. Why do we have an endowment? Our benefactors have generously created endowed funds at the University to provide income for scholarships, operational needs, and other University initiatives. How do we invest our endowment? The University manages its endowment assets along with other investments in its long-term investment pool. Collectively, these investments provide needed sources of income and support and are a key financial element in the University’s long-term success as these investments are held in perpetuity. In order to protect the long-term purchasing power of the invested funds, our primary goal in managing these investments is to achieve an above-market return with an acceptable level of risk. Other considerations are to ensure adequate liquidity in order to meet endowment spending policy obligations and to comply with socially-responsible investment guidelines that are in keeping with the University’s Catholic and Marianist heritage. What is our spending policy? The University has adopted an endowment spending policy that provides for an annual distribution of income from the endowment to support designated purposes and other University operating needs. The intent of the spending policy is to enable prudent financial management of the endowment funds by providing income to meet current endowed obligations while ensuring the existence of the endowment funds for use by the University in the future. In order to enable proper planning, the policy includes an annual increase in endowment distributions in to cover normal inflation. The current policy has been in place since 1986 and calls for an annual distribution of not less than 4% and not more than 5.5% of the market value of the endowment at the end of the previous fiscal year. In addition, the current policy also provides for an annual inflationary increase of 3.5%, subject to the 4% floor and the 5.5% ceiling noted above. The current endowment spending rate is 4.75%. |
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