Kettering Education Foundation - Doug Weikert Memorial Scholarship

The Dough Weikert Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 to help students further their education at a two- or four-year college or university. Doug Weikert was a dedicated and enthusiastic math teacher who helped countless students at Van Buren Junior High School and Kettering Fairmont High school enjoy and understand math. He also had a great passion for coaching basketball and track. After retirement, he continued coaching the throws at Troy High School, Piqua High School, and Wright State University. His athletes were always very special to him. He enjoyed officiating at track meets and playing golf as often as he could. Doug passed away in 2015. Applicant’s must:

• Be a graduating senior from Kettering Fairmont High School
• Be accepted to a two-year, four-year, technical school or college or university
• Participated in a high school sport for at least three years. Preference will be given to track and basketball athletes.
• Demonstrates hard work and good character
• Financial need will be considered if all else is equal