Students Have More Opportunities Than Ever Before for Educational Support
WATERTOWN — High School seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties have until this Saturday, March 15, to complete a free application for Community Foundation scholarship support.
Members of the graduating class of 2025 who plan to enroll in post-secondary programs this fall must complete their applications through the Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal by 11:59 p.m. March 15. The application portal may be accessed at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships.
Tri-county high school seniors who will enroll as full-time undergraduates this fall may apply. Students pursuing technical, trade, or vocational school may also apply and should complete the same application. All students should thoroughly read all application instructions. Students who have achieved all levels of academic success are encouraged to apply.
Last year, the Community Foundation partnered to award 900 scholarships totaling nearly $1.4 million that helped nearly 600 students attend two- and four-year colleges and universities, as well as technical, trade, and vocational schools and programs.
Since 1980, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $22 million in scholarships to students who live in the tri-county region. In addition to its own scholarship awards, the Community Foundation annually administers nearly 500 scholarships established by individual donors, business, and organizations as well as scholarship funds on behalf of 32 school districts across the three counties.
“As we near the deadline, we strongly encourage students take the opportunity to apply knowing that there are more scholarships available for just about every type of student,” said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. “Given the increased availability of support being offered, there is an greater likelihood that those who apply will receive some type of help as they pursue their educational goals. This also helps us best align donor interests with local students.”
Contact Mary Perrine, scholarship and program manager, maryp@nnycf.org, or Tara Hess, scholarship and program associate, tara@nnycf.org, or 315-782-7110, with questions about Community Foundation scholarships. Visit nnycf.org, to access the application portal and learn more about scholarships.
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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 partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous families and individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment and collection of funds that benefit the region. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving and honoring 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.