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Applications

***** PLEASE READ ALL NOTES BELOW CAREFULLY. *****

See below for college freshman, Next Step Education Program students, and the Evergreen STEM Scholarship for St. Lawrence County high school juniors. All other available applications may be found on our “Scholarships Available” page.

Next Step Education Program Application — Students from Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties who are applying for admission in any year of study to a two- or four-year college or vocational, technical, or trade school, either full or part time. — Applications Accepted Throughout the Year on a Rolling Basis

All SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for the high school Class of 2026 are now CLOSED. Students who have applied for open opportunities may access the scholarship portal here to complete all required follow-ups.  Meanwhile, we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our scholarship opportunities and see the impact of these awards.

The online Universal Application is now CLOSED for the Community Foundation’s Freshman Scholarship for for high school seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties continuing their education after high school in academic year 2026-2027.

Evergreen STEM Scholarship — This opportunity is open to all current high school juniors (Class of 2027) who live in St. Lawrence County and attend a high school in the county. It is awarded to students who plan to study and work in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. The Evergreen STEM Scholarship is a $3,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study. Scholarship award decisions will be made in the summer 2026. Scholarship award checks are not presented until summer 2027 as students head to college. — Application now CLOSED.

Brittany Walroth Memorial Scholarship — Download a paper application here. — Application now CLOSED.

George C. Boldt Scholarship — Application now CLOSED.

JP North Country Music Scholarship — Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence county students in the Class of 2026 who plan to pursue studies in music are encouraged to apply. — Application now CLOSED.

North Side Legacy Fund Scholarship — Awarded annually to high school seniors who are City of Watertown residents, as well as students with family ties to the former North Side Improvement League, and who plan first-time enrollment this fall as full-time undergraduate freshman students. Students who plan to attend post-secondary technical, trade or vocational school are also eligible and encouraged to apply. — Application now CLOSED.

Instructions

Completely read all materials and understand what is available, the criteria, and expectations. Your online application is not final until after you have clicked SUBMIT. Applications MUST be submitted by the deadline for consideration.

Need help?

Call, 315-782-7110, or e-mail Gwyn Monnat, director of scholarships and programs, gwyn@nnycf.org.

Northern New York Community Foundation

131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: 315-782-7110
Fax: 315-782-0047

info@nnycf.org

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Calling all St. Lawrence County members of the Class of 2027:

For a limited time, St. Lawrence County rising high school seniors may now apply for the Northern New York Community Foundation’s Evergreen STEM Scholarship.

The Community Foundation has extended this opportunity to members of the Class of 2027 through Friday, August 28.

Eligible students who plan to pursue studies in STEM-related fields — science, technology, engineering, and math — may apply through the Foundation’s online scholarship portal at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships.

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Congratulations to Olivia D. Walker, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Watertown High School Class of 1956 Scholarship.

Olivia graduated in June from Watertown High School and will begin her freshman year at Jefferson Community College later this month where she will study early childhood education. She aspires to become an elementary school teacher.

“My goal is to teach at the first- to third-grade level,” she said. “As I reach this goal, I hope I leave an impact on the children as well as some teachers have left on me. A good teacher sets you up for a good year.”

A National Honor Society member, Olivia is an active community volunteer and works part-time as a School Age Child Care group leader at the Watertown Family YMCA. She is the daughter of Talitha and Theodore Walker, Watertown.

Watertown High School Class of 1956 alumni Jack Hammond and Charles Lytle recently met with Olivia at the Community Foundation and presented her with a $4,500 award.

Established in 2004 by members of the Watertown High School Class of 1956, this permanent Community Foundation scholarship is awarded to a Watertown High School senior who plans to further their education in college, junior college, community college, or vocational school. Recipients also must demonstrate good citizenship and solid values at school, work, and in the community.

Pictured, from left: Jack Hammond, WHS ’56; scholarship recipient Olivia D. Walker, WHS ’26; and Charles Lytle, WHS ’56.

#NNYCF #ClassOf2026 #Scholars #ClassOf1956 #Legacy

Congratulations to Olivia D. Walker, the Class of 2026 recipient of the Northern New York Community Foundation Watertown High School Class of 1956 Scholarship.

Olivia graduated in June from Watertown High School and will begin her freshman year at Jefferson Community College later this month where she will study early childhood education. She aspires to become an elementary school teacher.

“My goal is to teach at the first- to third-grade level,” she said. “As I reach this goal, I hope I leave an impact on the children as well as some teachers have left on me. A good teacher sets you up for a good year.”

A National Honor Society member, Olivia is an active community volunteer and works part-time as a School Age Child Care group leader at the Watertown Family YMCA. She is the daughter of Talitha and Theodore Walker, Watertown.

Watertown High School Class of 1956 alumni Jack Hammond and Charles Lytle recently met with Olivia at the Community Foundation and presented her with a $4,500 award.

Established in 2004 by members of the Watertown High School Class of 1956, this permanent Community Foundation scholarship is awarded to a Watertown High School senior who plans to further their education in college, junior college, community college, or vocational school. Recipients also must demonstrate good citizenship and solid values at school, work, and in the community.

Pictured, from left: Jack Hammond, WHS ’56; scholarship recipient Olivia D. Walker, WHS ’26; and Charles Lytle, WHS ’56.

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This is my Granddaughter 😘Congratulations Gam-ma love you.

So proud of you Olivia congratulations 🎊

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Olivia! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations 👏🎉🎊

Congratulations Olivia!!!!!!

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈

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Congratulations to Maddox Corey and Samantha Reynolds, the Class of 2026 recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship.

Maddox graduated in June from Watertown High School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. He will attend SUNY Cortland this fall to study exercise science in a pre-physician’s assistant program. He also plans to continue his track and field career as a member of the Red Dragons pole vault program. Maddox is the son of Cortney Salisbury-Corey and Brett Corey, Watertown.

Samantha graduated in June from Lowville Academy and Central School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. She will attend Onondaga Community College this fall to study physical education, where she also plans to continue her athletic career and play soccer for the Lazers. She aspires to become a physical education teacher. Samanatha is the daughter of Katie and Matt Reynolds, Lowville.

Maddox and Samantha recently met with Lewis and Ann’s children — Steve Kibling, Sue Kibling Gallagher, Sandy Kibling Drancsak, and Lew Kibling — who presented each of them with a $2,500 award to help them on their undergraduate journeys.

Margaret “Ann” and Lewis “Lew” Kibling left an indelible imprint on countless Northern New York students through decades of service as teachers, coaches, and mentors to youth across the region. The scholarship that honors their lives and legacies forever perpetuates their impact on North Country students.

The Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2022 to provide support for graduating seniors attending college pursuing a degree in physical education or health studies. Like Lew and Ann, recipients will have demonstrated good character and be hard workers.

Pictured, from left, Steve Kibling; Sue Kibling Gallagher; scholarship recipients Samantha Reynolds and Maddox Corey; Sandy Kibling Drancsak; and Lew Kibling.

#NNYCF #FutureTeachers #ThoughtfulLegacy #ClassOf2026 #Scholars

Congratulations to Maddox Corey and Samantha Reynolds, the Class of 2026 recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship.

Maddox graduated in June from Watertown High School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. He will attend SUNY Cortland this fall to study exercise science in a pre-physician’s assistant program. He also plans to continue his track and field career as a member of the Red Dragons pole vault program. Maddox is the son of Cortney Salisbury-Corey and Brett Corey, Watertown.

Samantha graduated in June from Lowville Academy and Central School with a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. She will attend Onondaga Community College this fall to study physical education, where she also plans to continue her athletic career and play soccer for the Lazers. She aspires to become a physical education teacher. Samanatha is the daughter of Katie and Matt Reynolds, Lowville.

Maddox and Samantha recently met with Lewis and Ann’s children — Steve Kibling, Sue Kibling Gallagher, Sandy Kibling Drancsak, and Lew Kibling — who presented each of them with a $2,500 award to help them on their undergraduate journeys.

Margaret “Ann” and Lewis “Lew” Kibling left an indelible imprint on countless Northern New York students through decades of service as teachers, coaches, and mentors to youth across the region. The scholarship that honors their lives and legacies forever perpetuates their impact on North Country students.

The Lewis and Ann Kibling Memorial Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in 2022 to provide support for graduating seniors attending college pursuing a degree in physical education or health studies. Like Lew and Ann, recipients will have demonstrated good character and be hard workers.

Pictured, from left, Steve Kibling; Sue Kibling Gallagher; scholarship recipients Samantha Reynolds and Maddox Corey; Sandy Kibling Drancsak; and Lew Kibling.

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Well done!!

Congrats Sammy reynolds!!!

Congratulations to you both!!

Katie Reynolds

Samantha Reynolds is a superb choice…mature, determined and focused! congratulations to both!

Congratulations Maddox !👏👍and to Samantha Reynolds too!

Well done! Congratulations to both, well deserved!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Maddox !🎉- We’re so proud of you! — Kim and Gary ( friends of your grandma B )

WoooHOOOO!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

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