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Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation Encourages Future Generations Through New Partnership

January 2, 2019 By admin

Graduate Music, Environmental Studies Scholarship Established

Steve and Vici Diehl

Students pursuing an advanced degree in environmental studies or music have a new scholarship opportunity thanks to a partnership the Northern New York Community Foundation recently formed with the Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation. The scholarship supports tuition costs for students accepted to or enrolled in a graduate degree program in environmental studies or music.

The Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation is a component fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

Mr. and Mrs. Diehl are lifelong supporters of environmental concerns. They frequently volunteer for various organizations, including the Indian River Lakes Conservancy, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, and the Natural Heritage Program, a partnership between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Nature Conservancy. They also share a lifelong passion for music.

Mr. Diehl holds a master’s degree in instructional technology and a bachelor’s degree in professional photography, both from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Mrs. Diehl graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in photo illustration.

The scholarship will be awarded to students from Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties. Contact the Northern New York Community Foundation, 315-782-7110, to learn more about the scholarship and how to apply or visit www.nnycf.org.

About the Northern New York Community Foundation

     Since 1929, the Northern New York Community Foundation has invested in improving and enriching the quality of life for all in communities across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

Through strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that benefit the community. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving legacies of community philanthropy while inspiring others.

The Community Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations. It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities face and find creative solutions that strengthen the region and make it a great place to live, work, and play.

The Community Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional advisors and nonprofit organizations. It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities face and find creative solutions that strengthen the region and make it a great place to live, work, and play.

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We are excited to share the Week 5 Scholarship Challenge Leaderboard!

In Jefferson County, Faith Fellowship Christian School held the lead with 100 percent student participation! Sackets Harbor Central remains a strong second with 50 percent participation; In Lewis County, Copenhagen Central took the lead, increasing to 37.84 percent student participation; and in St. Lawrence County, Colton-Pierrepont Central held onto its lead with 26.92 percent student participation.

Seniors: Money for your future is waiting! Do you plan to continue your education in college or trade or technical school? Complete the Community Foundation’s online common application at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships today and help your school win!

All schools have a chance to win Community Foundation grant funding by increasing student participation in the scholarship program to at least 25 percent of the senior class. 

Learn more about this year’s challenge at: nnycf.org/scholarship-challenge-2026

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We are excited to share the Week 5 Scholarship Challenge Leaderboard!

In Jefferson County, Faith Fellowship Christian School held the lead with 100 percent student participation! Sackets Harbor Central remains a strong second with 50 percent participation; In Lewis County, Copenhagen Central took the lead, increasing to 37.84 percent student participation; and in St. Lawrence County, Colton-Pierrepont Central held onto its lead with 26.92 percent student participation.

Seniors: Money for your future is waiting! Do you plan to continue your education in college or trade or technical school? Complete the Community Foundation’s online common application at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships today and help your school win!

All schools have a chance to win Community Foundation grant funding by increasing student participation in the scholarship program to at least 25 percent of the senior class.

Learn more about this year’s challenge at: nnycf.org/scholarship-challenge-2026

#NNYCF #ScholarshipChallenge #ClassOf2026 #FundingForYourFuture
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Earlier this week, three school districts, one in each of the counties the Community Foundation serves, were selected as Round 1 Scholarship Challenge grant winners. 

Congratulations to Sackets Harbor Central, Copenhagen Central, and Colton-Pierrepont Central schools. We appreciate your leadership and efforts to help your seniors secure support for their educational futures!

All tri-county schools still have time to compete for this year’s grand prize $2,000 Scholarship Challenge grant by increasing student participation in the Community Foundation’s scholarship program. 

High school seniors who are continuing their education in college, trade, vocational, or technical school should apply by March 15 at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

#NNYCF #ScholarshipChallenge #ClassOf2026 #FundingForYourFuture

Earlier this week, three school districts, one in each of the counties the Community Foundation serves, were selected as Round 1 Scholarship Challenge grant winners.

Congratulations to Sackets Harbor Central, Copenhagen Central, and Colton-Pierrepont Central schools. We appreciate your leadership and efforts to help your seniors secure support for their educational futures!

All tri-county schools still have time to compete for this year’s grand prize $2,000 Scholarship Challenge grant by increasing student participation in the Community Foundation’s scholarship program.

High school seniors who are continuing their education in college, trade, vocational, or technical school should apply by March 15 at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

#NNYCF #ScholarshipChallenge #ClassOf2026 #FundingForYourFuture
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High school seniors: Be like Rosamond!

A 2025 Lyme High School graduate, Rosamond “Rose” Hunt was awarded $3,700 in Northern New York Community Foundation scholarship support to help her study at Jefferson Community College.

Complete your application for scholarship support today at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

Funding for your future is just a click away!

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