{"id":6761,"date":"2024-09-09T14:41:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/?p=6761"},"modified":"2024-09-09T14:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T14:41:13","slug":"2024-air-products-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/2024-air-products-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"First Recipients of the Air Products Greater Massena Scholarship Named"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Six St. Lawrence, Franklin County Students Share $25,000 in Scholarship Support<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MASSENA \u2014<\/strong> Air Products recently announced the first recipients of the Air Products Greater Massena Scholarship. Six students from St. Lawrence and Franklin counties were recognized for their academic achievements and future aspirations at a celebratory dinner in Massena, hosted by Air Products and the Northern New York Community Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The scholarship fund, established through a $25,000 grant from the Air Products Foundation and administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, provides support to students pursuing all avenues of education, with a particular focus on STEM \u2014 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, \u2014 skilled trades, and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The scholarships are part of Air Products\u2019 community support initiatives as it continues development of its $500 million green-hydrogen production facility in Massena.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u201cAir Products is committed to supporting the communities where we operate,\u201d said Trip Oliver, director of government and community relations at Air Products. \u201cWe believe investing in the education of our local youth is essential to the long-term success of the Massena community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Mary Perrine, coordinator of partnerships for the Northern New York Community Foundation, echoed Oliver\u2019s sentiments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u201cWe are incredibly proud to partner with Air Products to offer these scholarships to deserving students.\u201d Ms. Perrine said. \u201cThese awards will undoubtedly make a positive impact on their lives and futures.\u201d<\/p>\n<img class=\\\"wp-image-6760 size-large\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/nnycf.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/NNYCF_AirProducts_All-1024x683.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"1024\\\" height=\\\"683\\\" \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The 2024 Air Products Greater Massena Scholarship recipients are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cathleen Bell:<\/strong> Cathleen is a graduate of Massena High School and enrolled in the electrical construction and maintenance program at SUNY Canton. She is an aspiring\u00a0electrician and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michael Donie:<\/strong> Michael is enrolled in a Diesel\u00a0Technology program at\u00a0WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming\u00a0where he will train to\u00a0become a diesel technician.\u00a0He was a three-sport athlete\u00a0at St. Lawrence Central\u00a0High School. In 2023,\u00a0he was selected and received\u00a0Second Team All-Northern for Lacrosse. And in 2024, he received the Section X Sportsmanship Award.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shelby Frary: <\/strong>Shelby is pursuing a career in nursing at North Country Community College. She currently works at Canton-Potsdam Hospital as a Unit Clerk, a position which inspired her desire to become a nurse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Luke Lazore:<\/strong> Luke will be attending the University of Ottawa to pursue a degree in environmental studies. He is an aspiring environmentalist. While in high school, he played varsity lacrosse and earned an All-Northern Award during his senior year\u00a0at Salmon River High School.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jasmine Oakes:<\/strong> Jasmine is planning to study Physical Therapy at Utica College. Jasmine competed on the cross country and track and field teams for Salmon River High School. She was also a member of 4-H and a concert band.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michael Smoke:<\/strong> Michael will be attending the\u00a0University of Buffalo\u00a0and pursuing a career\u00a0in public health. His\u00a0work as a Mohawk Youth\u00a0Health Ambassador during\u00a0his junior and senior years at Salmon River High School inspired his interest in healthcare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>This diverse group of recipients represents Air Products\u2019 commitment to supporting students from various backgrounds and with diverse educational goals. Air Products is grateful for the opportunity to help them work towards their aspirations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The scholarship application for the 2025 cycle will open in the spring of 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Air Products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products\u2019 base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world\u2019s largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Air Products previously announced plans to invest approximately $500 million to build the\u00a0<strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.massenagreenhydrogen.com\/\\\">Massena Green Hydrogen Facility<\/a><\/strong>, which will produce 35 metric tons per day of green liquid hydrogen using hydroelectric power and electrolysis of water drawn from the St. Lawrence River. The project also includes green hydrogen liquefaction, storage, distribution, and operation of hydrogen refueling stations in the State of New York.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Northern New York Community Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>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 in Watertown, NY 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six St. Lawrence, Franklin County Students Share $25,000 in Scholarship Support \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MASSENA \u2014 Air Products recently announced the first recipients of the Air Products Greater Massena Scholarship. 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