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Scholarship Overview


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THE APPLICATION WINDOW FOR ACADEMIC YEAR
2023-2024 SCHOLARSHIPS IS NOW OPEN ***


Scroll down on this page to review Scholarship requirements.

Since 1980, the Northern New York Community Foundation has awarded more than $23 million in scholarships to students from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

The Community Foundation annually awards scholarships to:

  • High school seniors for their freshman year in college, vocational, trade or technical school. Full-time program enrollment is required for a one-year award.
  • High school juniors in St. Lawrence County who will plan to pursue careers in STEM-related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are encouraged to apply for a one-year award.
  • Nontraditional students for any year of college or vocational, trade or technical school. Full- or part-time program enrollment is required, and applicants must live in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence county. Applicants may reapply each year.

Scholarships, which can average up to $2,000, are available from three programs the Community Foundation administers:

  • Northern New York Community Foundation Scholarships — Awarded to students in liberal arts fields of study.
  • Herring College Memorial Scholarships — Awarded to students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and related fields.
  • Visiting Nurse Association Scholarships — Awarded to students in nursing and health-related fields.

The Community Foundation also stewards nearly 500 restricted scholarships through funds that individual donors have established.

Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program

The Northern New York Community Foundation administers the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program in partnership with the Jefferson Community College Foundation. The Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program awards Jefferson and Lewis County high school seniors who are in the top 15 percent of their graduating class a merit-based scholarship of at least $1,200 for the first two semesters of study at Jefferson Community College. Students may use the scholarship to exclusively pay for student fees, books, room and board, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous non-tuition expenses. The value of a Jefferson-Can Community Scholar award does not exceed the unpaid tuition balance after all other financial aid — federal, state, outside grants and/or scholarships, including Excelsior — has been applied. Merit award minimum is $1,200 split between fall and spring semesters. Students must earn a 3.0 GPA during their first semester at JCC to be eligible for a spring semester award. The Northern New York Community Foundation will mail scholarship packets to students who qualify for the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program. Class ranking is determined by the high school transcript applicants submit at the time of application for admission to JCC.

How does a student become a Jefferson-Can Community Scholar?

  • Current high school senior in Jefferson or Lewis counties.
  • Apply for admission to Jefferson Community College by Friday, April 14, 2023.
  • Complete the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
  • Complete the New York State TAP and Excelsior Scholarship applications.
  • Complete and return the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program packet from the Northern New York Community Foundation by Monday, May 1, 2023.

Click here to download and print a Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program flyer.

North Pleasant Street (Watertown) Scholarship

Scholarships are available for current residents of Watertown’s North Pleasant Street whose families have lived on North Pleasant Street for at least five years. The late Garry T. McGivney, a longtime North Pleasant Street resident and community philanthropist, established this scholarship before his death in honor of John C. Prentice, his former father-in-law. The North Pleasant Street Scholarship is open to students enrolling in their first year of college as well as nontraditional students.

10th Mountain Division (Light) Scholarship

The Fort Drum Chapter of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division has established the 10th Mountain Division (Light) Scholarship for active or former 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) members or family members — spouse or child — of an active or former 10th Mountain Division (LI) soldier. The applicant or their military sponsor must also be a member of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. Membership information is available from the Association. Scholarship applicants may live anywhere and be in any year of full-time undergraduate study. Apply no later than Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Specific Fields of Study Scholarships

The Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation, a component fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation, offers graduate scholarships to students pursuing advanced studies in environmental science and music. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties. Please refer to applications for specific programs of study on the Scholarships Available page of this site.

The Frances Anderson Luck Foundation, a component fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation, offers a scholarship to students from Jefferson or St. Lawrence counties who have been accepted into or are enrolled in an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or veterinary technician program with a focus on small animals, especially canines. Please refer to the application for specific programs of study on the Scholarships Available page of this site.

Qualifications at a glance…

Jefferson and Lewis County Freshman students

  • Students in Jefferson and Lewis counties beginning their freshman undergraduate year:
  • Must be full-time undergraduate students and live in either Jefferson or Lewis counties, enrolled in 12 credits per semester.
  • Application packets are accepted from high school seniors for freshman undergraduate year study.
  • Freshman scholarship selection is based primarily on academic achievement and personal data.
  • Technical and vocational school students are eligible to apply.
  • Graduate study is not funded.

Nontraditional students

  • Applicants must live in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties.
  • Applicants may be either part-time or full-time undergraduate students in any year of study.
  • Technical, trade, and vocational school students are eligible to apply.
  • Nontraditional scholarship selection is based on educational objectives, ability to meet them, and financial need. Any hardships or unique family and personal circumstances should be described in the application.
  • Graduate study is not funded.

St. Lawrence County students

  • Applicants must be enrolled in the following school districts:
    Canton, Clifton-Fine, Colton-Pierrepont, Edwards-Knox, Gouverneur, Hammond, Harrisville, Hermon-DeKalb, Heuvelton, Lisbon, Madrid-Waddington, Massena, Morristown, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg, Parishville-Hopkinton, Potsdam, or St. Lawrence Central.
  • Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, enrolled in 12 credits per semester.
  • Technical, trade, and vocational school students are eligible to apply.
  • Applications are accepted from high school seniors for freshman undergraduate year study.
  • Freshman scholarship selection is based primarily on academic achievement and personal data.
  • Graduate study is not funded.

Rotary Purple Heart Scholarship

The Community Foundation administers the Rotary Purple Heart Scholarship. This is available to Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence County residents who were awarded a Purple Heart by the U.S. armed forces or are a dependent — spouse or child — of a U.S. military member or veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart. Purple Heart Scholarship applications are reviewed throughout the year until all available funds for the academic year are awarded.

  • Applicants, or their dependents — spouse or child — must provide documentation of a Purple Heart Award.
  • Applicants must be residents of Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence County.
  • Applicants can be entering any year of full-time undergraduate study, 12 credits per semester.

For more information

Contact, 315-782-7110, or e-mail Mary Perrine, coordinator of partnerships, maryp@nnycf.org.

Contact us

Northern New York Community Foundation
Northern New York Philanthropy Center
131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY  13601
Phone: 315-782-7110
Fax: 315-782-0047

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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We are pleased to introduce the first winner of this spring’s NBC Watertown Classroom Kindness Challenge — Teacher Appreciation edition!

Colton-Pierrepont Central School sixth-grade teacher Bonnie McGee was surprised last week with a celebration and a $250 award from the Northern New York Community Foundation to help with classroom improvements. Thank you to our friends at NBC Watertown who visited Mrs. McGees classroom to present the award. 

Mrs. McGee’s students appreciate their teacher’s hard work to provide meaningful instruction and lessons.

From one of the many nominations for her: “Mrs. McGee is a true gem of a teacher! I’ve known her since I was a student in her class over 20 years ago. She is still the same sweet, loving teacher she was all those years ago. She always made the class a fun place to be, and she was always there to listen and give support. To this day, she is always willing to help anyone in need whether it’s a student, parent, anyone! I hope she is still teaching when my children are old enough to be in her class!

Congratulations to Mrs. McGee, and thank you for setting a great example for your students!

#ClassroomKindness #TeacherAppreciation #NNYCF #NBCWatertown

We are pleased to introduce the first winner of this spring’s NBC Watertown Classroom Kindness Challenge — Teacher Appreciation edition!

Colton-Pierrepont Central School sixth-grade teacher Bonnie McGee was surprised last week with a celebration and a $250 award from the Northern New York Community Foundation to help with classroom improvements. Thank you to our friends at NBC Watertown who visited Mrs. McGee's classroom to present the award.

Mrs. McGee’s students appreciate their teacher’s hard work to provide meaningful instruction and lessons.

From one of the many nominations for her: “Mrs. McGee is a true gem of a teacher! I’ve known her since I was a student in her class over 20 years ago. She is still the same sweet, loving teacher she was all those years ago. She always made the class a fun place to be, and she was always there to listen and give support. To this day, she is always willing to help anyone in need whether it’s a student, parent, anyone! I hope she is still teaching when my children are old enough to be in her class!

Congratulations to Mrs. McGee, and thank you for setting a great example for your students!

#ClassroomKindness #TeacherAppreciation #NNYCF #NBCWatertown
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We are humbled to serve as the permanent home of The Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation to help the Morse family perpetuate the life and legacy of their son, fallen Watertown City Firefighter Peyton Morse.

On Friday, Peyton was posthumously honored as a Watertown Rapids “Clutch Player of the Game” during the team’s home opener against the Utica Blue Sox at Toyota Field at the Alex T Duffy Fairgrounds. Peyton’s older brother, Parker, threw out an honorary first pitch as we celebrated Peyton’s legacy of service to others, and the importance of community.

Now in its third season, the “Rapids Support Team,” powered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, is a partnership to help the team with its charitable initiatives off the field to strengthen community and local nonprofit organizations.

Thank you to the Morse family for all your incredible work. We are honored to partner on such an important mission.

#WatertownRapids #RapidsSuportTeam #NNYCF #Partners #PeytonStrong #JusticeForPeytonImage attachmentImage attachment

We are humbled to serve as the permanent home of The Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation to help the Morse family perpetuate the life and legacy of their son, fallen Watertown City Firefighter Peyton Morse.

On Friday, Peyton was posthumously honored as a Watertown Rapids “Clutch Player of the Game” during the team’s home opener against the Utica Blue Sox at Toyota Field at the Alex T Duffy Fairgrounds. Peyton’s older brother, Parker, threw out an honorary first pitch as we celebrated Peyton’s legacy of service to others, and the importance of community.

Now in its third season, the “Rapids Support Team,” powered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, is a partnership to help the team with its charitable initiatives off the field to strengthen community and local nonprofit organizations.

Thank you to the Morse family for all your incredible work. We are honored to partner on such an important mission.

#WatertownRapids #RapidsSuportTeam #NNYCF #Partners #PeytonStrong #JusticeForPeyton
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the Clifton-Fine region in southeast St. Lawrence County should apply, for grant support through the Clifton-Fine Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation by Friday, July 21. Up to $6,000 in funding is available through this grant opportunity this year.

Complete details at: nnycf.org/clifton-fine-fund-2023-rfp/

#CliftonFine #NNYCF #Community

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the Clifton-Fine region in southeast St. Lawrence County should apply, for grant support through the Clifton-Fine Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation by Friday, July 21. Up to $6,000 in funding is available through this grant opportunity this year.

Complete details at: nnycf.org/clifton-fine-fund-2023-rfp/

#cliftonfine #NNYCF #community
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