2025 Scholarship Recipients
As another way of supporting the family and coworker survivors, every year we award a number of $1,000 college scholarships. We give first priority to the children of fallen officers, followed by the children of serving officers. We also prioritize students planning on pursuing—and past scholarship recipients already majoring in—law enforcement-related degrees.
Congratulations to our 2025 College Scholarship recipients! We wish all of you good luck in your educational pursuits.
Brayden Bell
Brayden Bell—son of Miamisburg Police Department Detective Nick Bell—recently graduated from Valley View High School with a 4.391 GPA. During high school he was active in varsity football, and was awarded the varsity soccer Spartan Award for leadership and work ethic. Brayden will be attending Bowling Green State University and studying Health Science/Kinesiology.
Scarlett Chambers
Scarlett Chambers—granddaughter of retired Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant George Chambers—recently graduated from Vandalia Butler High School with a 4.21 GPA. Each year of high school she played soccer and made the National Honor Society Honor Roll. Scarlett will be attending Buffalo State University and majoring in Forensic Chemistry.
Payton Davis
Payton Davis—daughter of Premier Health Police Sergeant John Davis—recently graduated from Springboro High School with a 4.12 GPA. During high school she was involved in lacrosse and recognized as a Top Scholar and member of the GWOC all-academic team. Payton will be attending Thomas More University and majoring in Exercise Science as well as playing lacrosse.
Chloe Gillig
Chloe Gillig—daughter of Dayton Police Officer Andrew Gillig—recently graduated from Troy High School with a 4.635 GPA. During high school she was involved in the National Honor Society and Reading Buddies, and also volunteered at her church, local nature center and animal shelter. Chloe will be attending Bowling Green State University and majoring in Psychology.
Mary Schade
Mary Schade—daughter of retired Jackson Township Police Chief John Schade—recently graduated from Valley View High School with a 4.34 GPA. During high school she was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in varsity track and cross country each year. Mary will be attending the University of Kentucky and studying Integrated Strategic Communication.
Jacob Wheeler
Jacob Wheeler—son of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jay Wheeler—recently graduated from Vandalia Butler High School with a 3.6 GPA. Jacob was involved in football, wrestling, track and field, and also assisted with youth sporting events. Jacob will be attending Bowling Green State University and studying Actuarial Sciences.
We strongly encourage any Montgomery County high school senior with family connections in the law enforcement community—and/or an interest in pursuing a law enforcement career—to apply for one of next year’s scholarships in late 2025.