Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Enrolled as a graduate student at Fordham University's School of Social Work
- Resident of Westchester County
- Demonstrated commitment to the Westchester community through work or volunteering with a local nonprofit
Other requirements
- Pursuing a master's degree in social work
Overview
Funder: United Way of Westchester and Putnam (Co-sponsored with Westchester County government and the Urban League of Westchester County)
Program Description: Annual scholarships awarded to Westchester graduate students pursuing master's degrees at Fordham University's School of Social Work. Scholarships recognize and support the next generation of social service leaders.
Geographic Scope: Westchester County, NY
Focus Areas:
- Social work education
- Community service
Program Background
The Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as the county's Commissioner of Public Welfare and in recognition of her nearly four decades of outstanding service.
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled as a graduate student at Fordham University's School of Social Work
- Pursuing a master's degree in social work
- Resident of Westchester County
- Demonstrated commitment to the Westchester community through work or volunteering with a local nonprofit
Award History
Since the 2008-2009 academic year, 67 students from Westchester have received a collective $185,000 in Ruth Taylor scholarships.
Contact Information
For more information, contact United Way of Westchester and Putnam
What United Way of Westchester and Putnam actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 6
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Range
- $6,500–$13K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Brewster, NY; Pelham, NY; Port Chester, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Hearts and Homes for Refugees · Pelham, NY
Community impact
$13K
Cornell Cooperative Extension Association · Brewster, NY
Community impact
$8,500
Project Morry · Port Chester, NY
Community impact
$7,500
Volunteer New York · Tarrytown, NY
Community impact
$7,500
Nonprofit Westchester · Briarcliff Manor, NY
Community impact
$7,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Professional development
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