SOAR Running Club Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc
Funding Amount
US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Must be members of a running club, preferably SOAR, and have a history of running during high school
Overview
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
The SOAR Running Club Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, supports high school seniors and adult learners in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Eligible applicants must be members of a running club, preferably SOAR, and have a history of running during high school. Preference is given to students with volunteer hours benefiting the running community, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder educational 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.
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 CHEUNG COUNTY High School Students
ELIGIBLE SCHOOL(S): Steuben County High School; Chemung County High School; Schuyler County High School
DESCRIPTION:
- Member of a running club with a preference to SOAR Running Club Members Must have run during high school (school, club, or privately)
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
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