Establishing the Patino Endowed Scholarship
Family and friends of Franco Patino, including the membership of Alpha Psi Lambda, are partnering with the University of Dayton (UD) to raise funds to establish a scholarship for students who embody Franco’s passion and determination in achieving academic excellence at the University of Dayton.
Franco Patino lived life to the fullest and always did his best to help others and create a safe space for Multi-Ethnic students at UD. Franco embodied true leadership and service. Franco, through his actions and how he lived, valued every person he came in contact with, platformed students in their leadership, and worked hard to create a sense of belonging for students who often feel marginalized at UD. This memorial scholarship will not only honor Franco’s efforts but also continue his legacy by positively impacting students who embody leadership and service.
The Impact
Our goal is to reach $20,000 in funds raised in order to establish a current-use scholarship in memory of Franco. This scholarship will impact Multi-Ethnic students majoring in engineering at UD, with first consideration given to a student involved in either the Alpha Nu Chapter of Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc. or UD’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Selected students will possess many of the strong leadership and service traits personified by Franco, through how he lived and how he loved!
If this fundraising initiative raises $50,000 or more by June 30, 2022, then the funds will be used to create an endowed scholarship that will live in perpetuity. If less than $20,000 is raised then the funds will support UD’s Multi-Ethic Education and Engagement Center (MEC). MEC supports the achievement of multi-ethnic students at UD by providing resources and programming including experiential and professional opportunities.
What Your Gifts Will Do
Your gifts will provide the opportunity to make a University of Dayton education more affordable for talented Multi-Ethnic students who embody Franco’s passion and determination in achieving academic excellence. All gifts make a difference, so please consider giving what you are able to contribute!
Share this Message
Your support will greatly impact Multi-Ethnic students at the University of Dayton. Please share this page with your networks – friends, family, co-workers, fellow students, alumni, etc. and encourage them to give in memory of Franco. Be sure to tag us in any social media posts so we can share, too!
Alpha Nu Chapter of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.: @ud_alphapsilambda
Alpha Psi Lambda, National Inc.: @AlphaPsiLambda
National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda: @NFAPL
Thanks for Your Support!
This fundraiser is in affiliation with Alpha Psi Lambda, National Inc.
100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the establishment of the Franco Patino Endowed Scholarship at the University of Dayton, Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center.

copyright the Patino Family.