Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
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”
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating high school seniors
- Planning to attend a two-year community college in Western New York
Other requirements
- Primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades
Overview
Geographic Scope: Western New York
Focus Areas: Science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades education
Eligibility:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades
- Planning to attend 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 the Fall and Spring semesters
How to Apply
Application Process
- Complete the Consolidated Scholarship Application
- Application Period: December 1 to February 28
- Submission Method: Online through Scholarship Portal
- Contact: Email Scholarships@racf.org or call 585.341.4350 for assistance
What Sands Family Supporting Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $4.92M
- Median grant
- $142K
- Range
- $10K–$3.3M
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; New York, NY; Saratoga Springs, NY.
- 63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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- Education
- STEM education
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