Funding Amount

US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Must be high school seniors or adult learners residing in Upstate New York or Northern Pennsylvania
  • Cheung County High School Students

Overview

Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.

The Bertram L. Newman Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. It supports high school students in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties who demonstrate good academic performance. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors or adult learners residing in Upstate New York or Northern Pennsylvania. This scholarship aims to ensure that financial barriers do not hinder access to education and skill development.

NOTE: In order to apply for the scholarship, you must first submit the "General Scholarship Application". Once submitted, you will be matched to scholarships you are eligible for that require additional information.
Scholarships for High School Students and Adult Learners
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.
We find that philanthropic funds are most beneficial when used to broaden opportunity and access to post-secondary education and are here to help you navigate the process.
Community Foundation Scholarships for STEUBEN COUNTY HIGH School Students
DESCRIPTION: Good scholastic record, but not necessarily the highest average grades

What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
84
Total given
$2.12M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,100–$233K
  • By dollars: New York 97%, Nebraska 1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Elmira, NY; Corning, NY; Bath, NY.
  • 64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center · Elmira, NY

    General operating support, conference, and stage curtains

    $233K

  • Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY

    General operating support

    $126K

  • Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY

    Roof replacement and masonry

    $118K

  • Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY

    General operating support and wheels to work

    $89K

  • The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY

    General operating support

    $78K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep

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