Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$4,000
Deadline
February 28, 2027
150 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Current deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: February 28 · December 1
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: December 1 to February 28”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating high school seniors
- Attending a two-year community college in Western New York
Other requirements
- Primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades
Overview
Focus Area: Science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades
Eligibility:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades
- Attending a two-year community college in Western New York
Award Details:
- One award of $4,000; may be split between two recipients
- Minimum award $2,000
- Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between Fall and Spring semesters
Application Period: December 1 to February 28 (Consolidated Scholarship Application)
How to Apply
Application Process
- Complete the Consolidated Scholarship Application
- Application Period: December 1 to February 28
- Submit through Scholarship Portal at racf.org
Required Materials:
- Consolidated Scholarship Application (single application for 55+ scholarships)
Contact for Questions: Scholarships@racf.org or 585.341.4350
What Rochester Area Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 554
- Total given
- $22.89M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,098–$558K
- By dollars: New York 85%, North Carolina 3%, Maine 2%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; Geneva, NY; Palmyra, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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