Rainbow Future Award Grant

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

The Rainbow Future Award is a scholarship aimed at supporting students from the LGBTQIA2S+ community residing in Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Yates counties. Offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, this award recognizes individuals' contributions to advancing equity for diverse gender identities. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and adult learners committed to education and personal development, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede their academic aspirations.

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: Awarded to a student who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. The selection committee will consider the individual's contributions to the LGBTQIA2S+ community and those with a desire to advance equity for transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, agender, and other diverse gender identities.