The Door Security & Safety Foundation (DSSF) Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting the professional growth of individuals in the door and hardware industry. Each year, the Foundation awards a set number of scholarships to help cover the cost of education offered through the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI). These scholarships are designed for professionals seeking to deepen their technical expertise, pursue DHI certifications, or achieve specialized skills that will strengthen their contributions to the industry.
Since its inception in 1997, the DSSF has awarded more than 200 scholarships to deserving applicants, empowering them to expand their skills, stay current with evolving industry standards, and advance their careers. By funding access to high-quality education, the program not only benefits individual recipients but also contributes to raising the overall knowledge base and professionalism within the door and hardware community.
The program is ideal for aspiring or established professionals who are committed to continuous learning and who wish to make a lasting impact on the safety, security, and performance of the built environment. Through these scholarships, the Foundation invests directly in the future of the industry, ensuring that the next generation of leaders and experts is equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed.
The 2024 DSSF Scholarship application round has ended, and the winners are announced below! The application to the 2025 Scholarships will open in September of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact DSSF at info@doorsecuritysafety.org or 202-367-1134.
2025 Scholarship Sponsors
| Scholarship |
Sponsor |
| BHMA/Adon H. Brownell, DAHC Scholarship |
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| Charles W. Mullins Memorial Scholarship |
Mullins Family, Mullins Building Products |
| Colorado Doorways, in Memory of C.H. Johnson, DAHC Scholarship |
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| Danny Campbell Memorial Fund Scholarship |
Family of Danny Campbell |
| Hager Companies Scholarship |
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| Joseph Lesniak, DAHC Memorial Fund Scholarship |
Family of Joseph Lesniak |
| Puget Sound/H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Chapter Scholarship |
Puget Sound DHI Chapter |
| Scott A. Sabatini, DAOC, FDHI, CFDAI, IQP, CSI, CCPR, MBA Chapter Leadership/Mentorship Award |
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| Sharon Ashton, AHC, FDAI, CDT Tribute Fund for Education Scholarship |
Garry Ashton / Old Dominion DHI Chapter |
| TCH Scholarship, in Memory of George H. Boomer, Sr. |
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| Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship |
Wisconsin DHI Chapter |
2024 Scholarship Award Recipients
- Kathy Banjavcic, Univ. of Alberta, (Alberta) BHMA/Adon H. Brownell, DAHC Scholarship
- Weston Shiner, S&S Hardware LLC (Idaho) Colorado Doorways, in memory of C.H.Johnson, DAHC Scholarship
- Ryan Marshall, Southwest Doors and Hardware (Ontario) Hager Companies Scholarship
- Misty Thompson, Hardware Specialties Inc (North Carolina) TCH Scholarship, in Memory of George H. Boomer, Sr.
- Justin Yanez, Sword Company (Texas) Charles W. Mullins Memorial Scholarship
- William McAden, Architectural Products of Virginia (Virginia) Sharon Ashton, AHC, FDAI, CDT Tribute Fund for Education (Old Dominion Scholarship)
- Jacob Arango, Construction Hardware Company (California) Joseph Lesniak, DAHC Memorial Fund Scholarship
- Nicholas Delaney, Kinship Group LLC (Washington) Puget Sound/H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Chapter Scholarship
- Michael Frizzell, Kamco (Massachusetts) Danny Campbell Memorial Fund Scholarship
2023 Scholarship Award Recipient
- Alex Stapleton, Schiller Hardware, Inc. (Kentucky) Joseph Lesniak, DAHC Memorial Fund Scholarship
- Anesha Woods, Allen Commercial Door & Specialty Hardware (Louisiana) Charles W. Mullins Memorial Scholarship
- Austin Peck, Architectural Products of Virginia (Virginia) Sharon Ashton, AHC, FDAI, CDT Tribute Fund for Education (Old Dominion Scholarship)
- Briana Montenegro, G&G Door Products, Inc. (California) TCH Scholarship, in Memory of George H. Boomer, Sr.
- Ian Espina, CP Distributors, Ltd. (Canada) Danny Campbell Memorial Fund Scholarship
- Jeffrey France, Allen Commercial Door & Specialty Hardware (Louisiana) Hager Companies Scholarship.
- Jeremy Killey, ISEC, Inc. (Washington) Puget Sound/H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Chapter Scholarship
- Joseph King, Kamco Lock Solutions (New Hampshire) Colorado Doorways, in memory of C.H.Johnson, DAHC Scholarship
- Kevin B. Weaver, FDAI, Kinship Group LLC (Washington) Puget Sound/H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Chapter Scholarship
- Lisa Meissner, DHT, Hull Supply Co., Inc. (Wisconsin) Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship
- Ryan Suffridge, Taylor Trim & Supply, Inc. (California) Corbin Russwin/ASSA ABLOY, In Memory of Shirley Henry, AHC, Scholarship