Scholarship Applications

The 2013-14 freshmen scholarship application deadline has passed ~ applications will no longer be accepted. Non-traditional students have until June 1, 2013 to turn in their completed applications. Applicants who qualify for the Rotary scholarship may apply at any time during the year.

Please see below for freshman, non-traditional, Rotary, 10th Mountain and our new high school junior application. All other available applications may be found on our Scholarships Available page.

Freshman Scholarship Application (Jefferson and Lewis County)
If you are a high school senior in Jefferson or Lewis County applying for your freshman year in college or technical school, or a high school junior graduating early. 

Freshman Scholarship Application (St. Lawrence County)
If you are a student in one of the St. Lawrence County school districts applying for your freshman year in college or technical school.

Non-Traditional Scholarship Application
If you are a non-traditional student from Jefferson or Lewis County, applying for any year in college or technical school either part-time or full-time.

Rotary Purple Heart Scholarship Application
For residents of Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence County who were awarded a Purple Heart, or the dependent of one (spouse or child).

Purple Heart applications are reviewed throughout the year until all funds available for the academic year are awarded.

10th Mountain Division (Light) Scholarship
Awarded to current and former 10th Mountain Division (Light) members and their families (spouse or child). The applicant or their military sponsor must also be a member of the 10th Mountain Division Association. Scholarship applicants may reside anywhere and be in any year of full-time undergraduate study.

Instructions

Be sure to read all materials completely so that you understand what is available, the criteria, and what is expected of you. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Complete the application. Fill out the application by neatly printing or typing your information. If you have trouble downloading the application you may request a copy from the Foundation office by calling 315-782-7110.

2. Print and give the applicant appraisal form(s) to someone at your school or place of employment. Two appraisals are required for freshman applicants and one for non-traditional applicants. Please note that you are responsible for making sure that they complete and return them to the Foundation by the deadline.

3. Write your essay, answering the questions listed on the first page of the application, and include it with your application. For pointers on writing an essay, see The College Essay on The Princeton Review web site, http://www.princetonreview.com.

4. Request that your school send the Foundation an official transcript of your grades to date.

5. Proofread your application and check it for completion. Mail or hand deliver your application, including your essay, to the Foundation at the address listed below. Do not e-mail your application.

Northern New York Community Foundation
120 Washington Street • Suite 400
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7110

Your application must be received or postmarked by April 1, 2013.
Applications postmarked after the deadline will not be considered.

Notification of decisions will be mailed to applicants by August 1, 2013.