Most scholarship applications are due February 17, 2011. Check with your guidance counselor for specific dates.
La Luz Early Child Hood Teacher Education Fund
Deadline: February 22, 2011
Application
Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship
Deadline: February 17, 2011
Application
Scholarships
If you are a high school senior or adult who lives in Upstate New York or Northern Pennsylvania you may be eligible for a scholarship from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes.
Individuals, families and companies have established funds at the foundation for educational scholarships so that deserving neighbors can attend college or acquire job skills.
Check out our past winners: Recipients
High School Seniors
We recommend that you work with your guidance counselor to find the best scholarship for you. Your guidance counselor has a list of all the scholarship opportunities and applications offered by the Community Foundation in your area.Guidance Counselors
Scholarship information and applications are sent out at the end of October to each guidance counselor in the Community Foundation catchment area. You may download a full list of scholarships available at the Community Foundation.
For more information or assistance contact Nancy Van Fleet at the Community Foundation office at or 734-6412.
Adults
The Community Foundation offers two scholarships for adults seeking further education:
La Luz Early Childhood Teacher Education Fund
Eligibility: The La Luz Early Childhood Teacher Education Fund assists adults that want to attain an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or to obtain a New York State Director’s Credential.
Selection Criteria:
- The select college must grant a degree specific to Early Childhood Education
- Financial need strongly considered
- Preference shall be given to those applicants who are employees of the Child Care Center at Christ Church, Corning, NY.
Application (pdf)
Award Amount: $3,700 - can be divided among more than one applicant
Application Deadline: 2/22/2011
Kurt and Ellen Wohl Scholarship
Eligibility: Kurt and Ellen Wohl established this scholarhip for "non-traditional" students. This is often a student returning to school after an extedned period of time.
Selection Criteria:
- 25 years or older
- Recently accepted at a technical school, college, university, or nursing school for a minimum of 6 credit hous per semester
- Will attend an educational institution within 55 miles of Elmira (These include - but are not limited to- Elmira College, Keuka College, Binghamton University, Corning Community College, Arnot Ogden Medical Center and Elmira Business Institute)
- Current resident of Chemung County, 2+ years
- Meets income requirements
- Preference will be given to a student pursuing Early Childhood Education and/or certification
Application (pdf)
Award Amount: $8,900 - can be divided by more than one applicant
Application Deadline: 2/17/2011
