Anna Hudson Erbacher Scholarship Grant

The Anna Hudson Erbacher Scholarship, funded by the Schenectady Foundation, supports aspiring teachers in Schenectady County with a total award of $10,000, disbursed in annual installments. This scholarship aims to assist high school seniors pursuing education-related degrees, emphasizing academic performance and financial need. Applications are now open, with winners announced in May. The foundation has a rich history of community support, having invested over $32 million since its inception in 1963.

To date we have invested more than $35 million into our communities, and plan to commit about $1.2 million in grants and scholarships in 2026.
The Schenectady Foundation plans to invest $1.2 million into charitable projects with the greatest potential to positively impact our community. Our priorities: Equitable Access to Healthy Food Initiative, Neighborhood Revitalization and Emergent Needs. Also included is our grants portfolio are Micro Grants, Scholarships and Community Event Sponsorships. New this year is funding for the Arts, and a Grassroots Fund to support community-based grassroots and neighborhood level initiatives.
The Anna Hudson Erbacher Scholarship supports students in Schenectady County who aspire to become teachers. Each recipient is awarded a total of $10,000, paid in annual installments of $2,500, subject to continued qualification. The Foundation awards two new scholarships each year, based on academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular activities.
Grant payments are made directly to the college upon receipt of enrollment confirmation. Funds may be used for tuition, room and board, activity fees, and other direct costs billed through the bursar's office.
Applications are currently available on the Foundation's website and winners will be announced in May.

Eligibility

To apply, students must: Reside in Schenectady County, New York. Be a graduating senior from a high school in Schenectady County. Plan to pursue a teaching career by enrolling in appropriate coursework at a college or university. Maintain good academic standing.