Ruth Young Climate Justice Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc
Funding Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga County High School Graduate
Overview
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
The Ruth Young Climate Justice Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., supports high school graduates from Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties pursuing studies in environmental sciences and related fields. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 78 or higher. This scholarship emphasizes the importance of education in fostering climate justice and sustainability, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder access to higher education opportunities.
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.
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Community Foundation Scholarships for STEUBEN COUNTY HIGH School Students
DESCRIPTION: Awarded to a student studying (but not limited to) environmental science, environmental studies, climate science, climate justice, green architecture, solar/wind technologies, building or design of sustainable heating/cooling systems. Student must have a GPA of 78 or better.
Eligibility
Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga County High School Graduate
What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 84
- Total given
- $2.12M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,100–$233K
- By dollars: New York 97%, Nebraska 1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Elmira, NY; Corning, NY; Bath, NY.
- 64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center · Elmira, NY
General operating support, conference, and stage curtains
$233K
Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY
General operating support
$126K
Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY
Roof replacement and masonry
$118K
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY
General operating support and wheels to work
$89K
The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY
General operating support
$78K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
- Environmental education
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