Deb Duethorn Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Applicant is a person pursuing a career or upgrading their skills in the nursing, emergency medical services, law enforcement or firefighting fields.
Overview
The Deb Duethorn Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Deb Duethorn, a dedicated flight nurse and educator, by providing financial support for students pursuing careers in nursing, emergency medical services, law enforcement, or firefighting. Established after her passing in 1996, this scholarship aims to make education more accessible, reflecting the Central New York Community Foundation's commitment to equity and opportunity. Only one scholarship is awarded, making it a significant opportunity for eligible applicants.
Scholarship Information
Scholarships are an essential part of the CNYCF’s commitment to advancing equity and shared prosperity throughout our region. Our scholarships help to make continuing education affordable for students, giving them access to new opportunities that can change their lives.
Deb Duethorn, a registered flight nurse, paramedic and teacher, is remembered by the community with this scholarship, established after her untimely death in 1996.
One scholarship can be awarded.
Eligibility
Applicant is a person pursuing a career or upgrading their skills in the nursing, emergency medical services, law enforcement or firefighting fields.
What Central New York Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 436
- Total given
- $23.59M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,100–$2.46M
- By dollars: New York 94%, Florida 2%, Pennsylvania <1%. Top recipient cities: Syracuse, NY; Auburn, NY; New York, NY.
- 39% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 46% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Manlius Pebble Hill School · Syracuse, NY
General support; program/project support
$2.46M
Skaneateles Lake Association · Skaneateles, NY
General support; program/project support; sponsorship support
$1.06M
Cortland Memorial Foundation Inc · Cortland, NY
Program/project support
$1M
United Way of Central New York · Syracuse, NY
Campaign support; general support; program/project support
$661K
St Joseph's College of Nursing · Syracuse, NY
Student support
$588K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
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