The Dustin E. Kish Memorial Foundation was formed for the purpose of granting college scholarships to graduates of Jacksonville, FL and to provide Safety and Training presentation to the families of Jacksonville.

The Dustin E. Kish Memorial Foundation, Inc. offers financial assistance to graduating High School seniors of Jacksonville Florida.

 Five $1000.00 Grants will be awarded each year to seniors graduating from any Jacksonville, Florida high school.  Grants will be awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, and financial need. 

The scholarships may only be used for full-time study at an accredited  2 year college or university.

The Grants are named in honor of Dustin Eric Kish, a 1999 graduate of Mandarin High School.  Dustin knew the importance of continuing ones education to achieve life’s goal.

Dustin moved to the Jacksonville area in January of 1995.  He attended Mandarin High School until he graduated in June of 1999.  He continued his education at the Florida Community College of Jacksonville.  He also worked for State Farm Insurance Company as a customer service representative.

The Dustin E. Kish Memorial Foundation was started in April of 2000 in memory of our son who died from injuries of a motor vehicle accident on March 21, 2000.

It is the mission of the Dustin E. Kish Memorial Foundation to promote character development to the youth of Jacksonville, FL by providing financial assistance for continuing education and  presenting health and safety programs to the families of Jacksonville, Fl .

The board members of the Dustin E. Kish Memorial Foundation are:

Richard J. Kish :  President

Rose Mary Kish:  Vice President

Melissa L. Kish:  Trustee

Jerry Hovis: Treasurer

Larry Barber Trustee

Stu Hazen: Director of IT