The Michael Dale Abbott III Memorial Scholarship was established on May 4, 2006, by Debbie and Michael Dale Abbott, Sr., as a memorial for their grandson. Michael Dale Abbott III was killed as an infant in a tragic accident in Greensburg.

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a qualifying senior graduating from Jac-Cen-Del High School who wishes to pursue a post-secondary education in the field of robotics. If no qualified student expresses an interest in robotics, the scholarship may be awarded to a qualified student pursuing an engineering degree. If there is no student entering either field of study, then the scholarship is to be awarded to any other qualifying student desiring to attend college.