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Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship

Sands Family Supporting Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

$4,000

Deadline

February 28, 2027

155 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship

Status: Active

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
  • Contact: Scholarships@racf.org or 585.341.4350

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the Consolidated Scholarship Application
    2. Application Period: December 1 to February 28
    3. Submission Method: Online through Scholarship Portal
    4. Contact: Email Scholarships@racf.org or call 585.341.4350 for assistance

    What Sands Family Supporting Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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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    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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